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Memories of the year gone by
Wow what a year in our little village, the holidays are upon us and there is still so much to see and do in Stanford before the clock strikes midnight and we bid farewell to 2018. For a fun little recap of Stanford life, we thought we’d bring you some Instagram...
Stanford, Unplugged
With the shops filling up with already anxious shoppers, not to mention the parking spaces - yikes, we’re taking the time to unplug here in Stanford. After all, we’re a Heritage Village nestled between a gorgeous mountain range and a tranquil river – what else would...
From Flowers to Fabulous – homegrown entrepreneurs’ flower farm blossoms into a full guest experience
Turn off the R43 from Hermanus up a gravelly road sprinkled with restaurants and vineyards and you’ll find Stanford Hills – a guest farm, function venue, vineyard and restaurant and flower farm born out of a love of family celebrations. We sat down with co-owner and...
Overberg Toy Run is Coming
25 NOVEMBER 2018, 10:00 – 15:00 Stanford Market Square The annual charity Toy Run has become an icon in South Africa since its inception in 1982 and is celebrating 33 years of giving and caring for those less fortunate during the festive period. It is now the largest...
Stanford Through the Lens
We’ve rounded up some of our favourite Instagram photos taken by our Stanford Tourism members to give you a glimpse into art, weddings, activities, accommodation and the gorgeous landscapes that make up Stanford and surrounds. Enjoy! And if you’re an avid tapper of...
Pura Soda Race2Stanford gearing up for an even better Western Cape Triathlon
In November 2017, one of the oldest towns in South Africa hosted the inaugural Pura Soda Race2Stanford half iron distance triathlon with great success. The inaugural race attracted elite local triathletes including Matt Trautman, Stuart Marais, JP Burger, World...
Mead and the Medieval Feast
Stanford's Home of Mead and the Harvest Kitchen celebrated the revelry of the Middle Ages Noble knights and their lovely ladies descended upon Stanford Harvest on Friday, 27 July, for the launch of a 'Meadieval' Feast during the Blood Moon eclipse. The decor consisted...
Recipes through the seasons: Koffie en melktert
While it sleets, snows and hails across the Western Cape, we are staying snug with coffee and milktart, Stanford style. Thank you to the Stanford Food Heroes at the Grootbos Foundation for this perfectly timed recipe. INGREDIENTS Pastry 2 cups flour 1 egg ½ cup...
Keeping up with the Stanfordians
Have you noticed how it never rains, and then it pours? The beautiful drenched Market Square in Stanford is testament to how much it has been raining in Stanford, and the puddles and deep cool tussocks of grass fill us with childish glee. The wild sprouting mushrooms...
Recipes through the seasons – Sorrel Pesto in Winter
This great, seasonal recipe has been generously shared by Rishi, one half of the dynamic duo at Goodwill Mountain Farm. Sorrel Pesto Sorrel pesto is a quintessential Stanford Food Heroes recipe as it's local, seasonal and sustainable. These days, sorrel grows...