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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....
Stoep Talk: November 2014

Stoep Talk: November 2014

One of my absolute favourite things to do is to have a leisurely lunch in the countryside – for me, living in Stanford, that’s usually a 5-minute walk or drive to some of the best restaurants in the country. I have spent some heavenly afternoons having lunch in...

Stoep Talk: October 2014

Stoep Talk: October 2014

Isn’t October a beautiful time of year? Apart from the carpet of purple and yellow flowers dusting the fields and slopes, cialis tiny fledglings are testing their wings, buy tadpoles are investigating the river, here and the swallows have returned (both feathered and...

Stoep Talk: September 2014

Stoep Talk: September 2014

September is heritage month and we celebrate all that we’ve inherited and that has shaped our little village. Although South Africa has not always had an easy history, adiposity there are many traditions worth keeping. One such tradition is that in country villages,...

Stoep Talk: August 2014

Spring has arrived. The bare trees with their knotted fingers are showing off their beautiful blossoms like jewels against the backdrop of the majestic Klein River Mountains. It takes me back to cherry blossom season in Japan and how the Japanese celebrate every...

Stoep Talk: June 2014

Stoep Talk: June 2014

'Winter has a magical charm. You get to wear winter clothes; sit by the fireside, sip gluhwein and hot chocolate, and tell and listen to stories.' Winter it is one of my favourite times to travel and explore the countryside. When I lived in London, my friends and I...

Stoep Talk: May 2014

'Villages have always been a mystery to me. Most of my information came from the television series “Nommer asseblief?” and “Koöperasie Stories”.' I’ve had the privilege of living and working in three big cities in South Africa: Durban, Johannesburg, and Cape Town....

New Stanford Tourism Blog Launching Soon!

Check back soon for the new Stanford Tourism Blog launching January 2015! If you'd like to contribute content about our Overberg village, feel free to email us at ask@stanfordinfo.co.za