Majestic Mountains and where to find them

Majestic Mountains – to be explored by foot, bike, horse or boat! #visitstanford Mountains have always captivated and inspired the human spirits. There seems to be a powerful attraction, which stirs a desire to either explore and conquer its peaks, or merely...

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...

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...