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A New Stanford Market Takes Shape

A New Stanford Market Takes Shape...and that shape is Square. Stanford, known for its historic architecture, meandering river and impressive collection of antique, second hand and vintage stores is now adding another attraction - a brand new market which may well put...

Stanford Culinary Tickets Now Available

Tickets Now Available for the Inaugural Stanford Culinary EventTickets are now on sale for next month’s inaugural Stanford Culinary celebration in the Western Cape. Stanford Culinary will showcase the culinary and artisanal skills of the wider Stanford community and...

Winter Wellness in Stanford

Winter Wellness in StanfordWhether you need to still a busy mind, soak up some much-needed rest or pamper yourself with time at a spa - Stanford has a little something for everyone looking to incorporate health, wellness and beauty into their Stanford breakaway.  Let...

Community Spotlight – Stanford Animal Welfare Society

Community Spotlight - Stanford Animal Welfare Society A local community project shows what a handful of dedicated volunteers can achieve  You may have a general idea of what an animal welfare organisation does, but after we chatted with the team behind Stanford Animal...

Fast Food, Stanford Style

Fast Food, Stanford Style An Off the Grid Family-Owned Food Truck Serves Up Local-Inspired Fare#stanfordculinary spotlight  You've no doubt spotted the white Calories food truck parked in the lot next to the iconic NG Kerk in Stanford's main road. Serving up chicken...

Divine Celebrations

Divine Celebrations  Stanford Featured Creative: Caro of DivinebyDesign #stanfordculinary spotlight   Caro welcomes me into her new studio space with a smile and a disclaimer - 'It's a work in progress, she says, of the bright white space streaming with light. A...

Take a journey down a curved watercourse

Take a Journey Down a Curved Watercourse It really is rather astonishing to think that here in our tiny village of Stanford, in between the sticks and the kraals and away from most cosmopolitan comforts, we have the privilege of experiencing world class fine dining...

Connect to Country Life

Connecting to Country Life - More than a TaglineThe official strap line for our tourism and business arm, Stanford Tourism & Business, has had several reincarnations through the years. "A Village Green", "A Taste of Country Life", and more recently, "Connect to...

Welcome to the Neighbourhood

Welcome to the NeighbourhoodLocal is Very Lekker in Stanford as we welcomed several New Businesses to our Village recently. Supporting local has never been more important as small businesses and tourism start to emerge from the shadow of the pandemic. We were so...

Stanford Festival – Get Ready to Move your Feet!

Stanford Festival ​Stanford is gearing up for this weekend’s Stanford Festival held right here in our little Overberg village! Born in 2018, The Stanford Arts Festival was initiated to become an annual celebration of the creative potential of the people of Stanford....

Valentine’s plans

What's cooking, good looking? Are you dazzling your date with a homecooked meal, making a homemade card, and decorating your lounge with tea lights and rose petals? For those of you who are all thumbs when it comes to crafts, more boerie-on-the-braai than fillet...

Stanford Food Heroes in partnership with FoodforUs

The Stanford Food Heroes is a collective of Stanford growers and producers who live and work in the area surrounding Stanford. You can inhale the scent of their herbs and aroma of their buttery bakes, roll their tomatoes and lemons around in your hands and breath in...

Having lunch at Havercroft’s

If you like the idea of a sitdown Sunday lunch, soaking up winter sunbeams outside in a sunny courtyard, or inside next to the crackling fireplace, then Havercroft's is the perfect cottage restaurant to be. The simple...

The Story of Creation in 7 chapters

  Not far from Stanford is the seaside village of Hermanus - a great day trip destination with seaside cliffs, world class land- and water-based whale watching and a beautiful hidden valley called Hemel-en-Aarde Valley,...

Quality Rural Education in Stanford

One would agree that Stanford is one of the most beautiful small towns in the Western Cape. It is also the centre of a diverse farming community that is home to a number of communities.  Unfortunately these communities face a host of obstacles including poverty, lack...

Winter Long Table at Beloftebos

The Winter Long Table and Wine Pairing at Beloftebos was a magical night that saw 150 guests seated under twinkling lights, enjoying an elegant meal that was full of surprises. The rain beat down on the soft top of the ivory bedouin tent while the wind battered the...

Winter Long Table at Beloftebos

The Winter Long Table and Wine Pairing at Beloftebos was a magical night that saw 150 guests seated under twinkling lights, enjoying an elegant meal that was full of surprises. The rain beat down on the soft top of the ivory bedouin tent while the wind battered the...

Visit the Grootbos Foundation

Stanford is fortunate to be a mere 10km from Grootbos, an astonishingly beautiful guest lodge that reclines discreetly on the fynbos slopes above the Walker Bay Whale Sanctuary. Built from earthy materials like stone and wood, with huge glass windows to maximize...

Secret swimming pools of Stanford

Cool, liquid, floating relief from the heat of summer comes in many forms in Stanford. These glorious pools are tucked away at guest houses, self-catering cottages, and on farms. Don't forget Stanford's very own Klein River, perfect for cooling off. Go on, take the...

Kiwinet – as good as it nets

  Stanford is home to a uniquely South African product. Kiwinet has been growing from strength to strength, draping the bedrooms of local homes and luxury boudoirs of guest lodges in Southern and East Africa, the Caribbean and the Indian Ocean Islands with their...

Lunch with Neill Anthony

Neill Anthony breezed into Stanford, cool as a cucumber. His casual T-shirt and jeans, and easy smile made him seem right at home at Haesfarm in the creative home of architect Harry Poortman and Steyn Jacobs. Guests were greeted by the cat on the driveway before...

Rev up your engines: discover the R326 and the Akkedisberg Pass.

For those of us addicted to roads, roadtripping and stupendous scenery, we’re privileged to be able to enjoy various mountain passes in the Western Cape. It’s total roadcandy. Driving through a mountain pass carries with it a certain symbolism. More than just the...

Stanford Retail Therapy – with a Difference!

Choosing a favourite pass-time in Stanford is surely impossible because you are spoiled for choice with all the world-class attractions right on our doorstep. However, one of my favourites is to indulge in retail therapy – with a difference!  Simply taking a walk...

Fantabulous Fynbos Flair

Here in Stanford, we’re really quite proud of all the cool stuff our village and surrounds has to offer. You’ve heard us wax lyrical about our river, mountains, our wine, our wildlife, our heritage and just gush in general about Stanford’s natural beauty (not to...

Amazingly Awesome Things about the Stanford History

“If you don't know history, then you don't know anything. You are a leaf that doesn't know it is part of a tree. ” ― Michael Crichton I recently joined the Hermanus Historical Society on a Historical Stanford on Foot Tour.  It was an absolute source of delight to me. ...

A Walk by the Klein River

After a hard day’s work,  nothing is more refreshing than a quiet walk along the bank of the Klein River. While walking is good for our bodies, the sight of the river seems to have a peculiarly peaceful effect upon our minds.  Every sight and sound inspires a spirit...

Winter Wonder Winelands in Stanford

Winter Wonder Winelands in Stanford

The Stanford Wine Route was recently launched, and there is no shortage of wines and entertainment on this fantastic little route. There are 8 wine farms on this route, and while they are close enough together to complete in one go, I would really recommend taking...

Going Green with Greenpop Family Fest Weekend

I have always wanted to attend the Greenpop Family Festival at Platbos Forest Reserve, and finally this year I got around to it. It was wonderful! This festival is all about bringing kids and adults closer to nature and to foster a better relationship with the natural...

My Big Fat(Bike) Summer Sunday

Seeing as my new year’s resolution was to participate in as many activities in and around Stanford as possible I recently read about the new fat bikes at Mosaic and was keen to spend a Sunday with my 11 year old son to give this a try.  It was fabulous!  Not being...

A Country Fare Christmas

The upcoming Festive Season allows many of Stanford’s restaurants the opportunity to put their best foot forward with innovative Christmas Menus and merry delights. This also highlights what is, viagra 60mg for many Stanford food creators and lovers alike, the...