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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....

Stanford Wine Route is open

This September the wineries in the Stanford region had the privilege of launching their very own, viagra now publically recognized, sales Stanford Wine Route. The 8 farms that form the Stanford Wine Route are Boschrivier, Misty Mountains Estate, Raka Wines, Sir Robert...

10 Things to do in Stanford with the kids

Stanford is a wonderful family destination which is only two hours drive from the Mother City, and those lucky enough to have shrugged off city life for country simplicity are happy to share the secret good life with visitors. by Philippa Murray The clean air, views...

Stoep Talk September

  The next couple of months are choc-a-block with exciting, find fun-filled events and activities here in little old Stanford! It’s time to really come out of hibernation, treatment shake off the winter cobwebs and enjoy the marvellous sunshine and warmth.  First...

Local legend Mathilda May

Before apartheid became a law in 1948, ailment the residents of Stanford, discount no matter what colour or creed, treatment peacefully lived together in the village. Most of the brown people lived in “Die Vleiland”, the area to the north of historical centre and...

Stoep Talk August

Well, tadalafil it looks as though – dare I say it – spring is slowly showing up after a long winter.  Already blossoms are bursting forth and the tell-tale scent of jasmine is signalling that the season is turning. In step with Spring, we are also waking up and...

Stoep Talk July

I’ve often written in these columns about the stunning natural beauty and the wonderful setting that truly marks our village as a top destination in the Western Cape. But there is an often-overlooked aspect of Stanford that should really be mentioned as an attraction...

Trees for Tourism

"Buy a tree for R 150 to be planted out in the schoolyard of Die Bron and your tree will become part of a "schoolyard forest" which will witness children playing under its canopy for generations to come." An exciting new project has come to Stanford - “Die Bron”...

Stoep Talk June

Winter is a very special time of year in this part of the world - not only are our hills covered with carpets of colourful fynbos flowers, site but our very beautiful Walker Bay becomes a vast playground for hundreds of Southern Right Whales (the above photo was...

Stoep Talk May

After the first big rains of autumn, salve the winter flowers appear all over Stanford. It is a magical time of year where seemingly overnight the landscape changes colour. Not only are the streets lined with crimson, gold and orange as the leaves carpet the ground,...

It’s all about Moms this May! And you could WIN!

At Stanford Tourism, we're making the whole month of May about Moms with antjies handmade naturals. Enter the competition on our Facebook page by choosing the pic that best describes your mom, and you could win an antjies handmade naturals gift hamper to the value of...

Spread your wings and get involved with the Butterfly Centre

Spread your wings and get involved with the Butterfly Centre

A therapy centre for children with special needs will soon be a reality in Stanford. Premises will be available for The Butterfly Centre to take occupation on 1 June 2015, ampoule allowing time for painting and preparation. “We would like the official opening on the...

Stoep Talk April

Stoep Talk If you are looking for a holiday destination or weekend getaway that is eco-friendly, sildenafil then Stanford is the perfect choice. Stanford folk are passionate about nature and its conservation. To ensure that visitors and locals alike can enjoy our...

Stoep Talk March

Stoep Talk Autumn has arrived, health and Stanford is at its most beautiful.  The leaves have changed from green to a dramatic display of yellow, mind orange and reds, and the wine farmers have harvested their grapes that will surely end up as delicious and...

Cat Sanctuary to open on Easter Weekend in Stanford!

Extra, extra, read all about it - we've just received an update from Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary who are thrilled to announce that they will be opening their doors for Easter Weekend! This is Big (Cat) News for Stanford so join us in welcoming and supporting our...

Stoep Talk – February

Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day and we are dedicating the whole of February to love! If you haven’t made plans for tomorrow, viagra 40mg why not book a spur-of-the moment romantic getaway to Stanford? Who knows, look maybe even pop the question? Stanford is one of the...

Stoep Talk – January

It’s a brand new year with brand new possibilities. I’ve thrown away all the old food in the fridge (a rather frightening experience); donated my old clothes to charity; and did my best to clean the house. That done, I know turn towards the endless possibilities that...

Treat Body & Mind in Stanford

Treat Body & Mind in Stanford

Beyond delightfully lazy lunches, wine tasting, and let’s not forget the mountain views, lies a gentle, and mindful Stanford. With retreat centres, holistic practitioners, and a fair handful of yoga teachers, there's more than gables and verandas in this historic...

Instant Beauty

If you haven't yet uncovered our Instagram Account, you may just be missing out on some breathtaking Stanford snapshots.

Stanford Wins Homegrown Blogger Competition

Philippa Murray,  local Stanfordian, has won the 2014 Homegrown Blogger competition organised by the Cape Whale Coast. The whopper prize was awarded at The Vine Restaurant in Stanford on the 5th of January over a glass of bubbles. Phillippa competed with other...

Stoep Talk: December 2014

Stoep Talk: December 2014

The holidays have rolled round again, and Stanford is gearing up for a very busy festive season! I vividly remember holidays as a child when my mom and dad used to take us for our annual holidays. They were probably impatient for the holiday to start because I can...