Be kind to your winter self with a revitalising visit to Spier. It will be good for your soul!
Whether you’re visiting specifically for the Sips and Soups tasting, a wintry picnic or you just want to enjoy a day at the farm packed with fun-filled activities, Spier will make you glad you put on your jacket, knotted up your scarf and stepped outdoors.
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The team at Spier gets excited about the colder months in Stellenbosch. The farm looks breathtakingly beautiful in the crisp wintry light.
And much of the time, because the Western Cape is such a beautiful place to live, there are plenty of warm days with bright sunshine. So warm in fact, you may not even need that coat and scarf. But bring them along anyway to be safe.
Uncork winter with Spier’s Sips and Soups tasting – a combination of four award-winning wines with three seasonal soups and a dreamy delight at the end.
On the menu are the Good Natured Sauvignon Blanc, paired beautifully with a creamy pea velouté; the 21 Gables Chenin Blanc, with an earthy forest mushroom consommé; the Seaward Chardonnay, alongside a decadent Stilton velouté; and the First Stone Organic Red, with a rich chocolate tart.
Yes, you’re likely sold on Sips and Soups but you may prefer to lay down a blanket and cosy up against the outdoor chill with a winter picnic basket.
The baskets are bountiful and beautiful and guaranteed to leave you feeling suitably satisfied. Expect farm-fresh veggies and greens from Spier Food Garden and a delicious combination of ingredients sourced ethically by Spier’s trusted local suppliers.
Be sure to contact the Picknickery to order a picnic basket before your visit. Vegetarian and vegan options are available. When you’re done savouring the flavours of the farm, celebrate the fresh air and open spaces with the many family-friendly activities on offer.
If you’re on your own or you’ve left the kids at home, make your way to the spa for a choice of rejuvenating treatments. That’s also good for the soul! No matter your tastes, you’ll be spoiled for choice.
Take a leisurely stroll around the farm, follow a self-guided art walk to learn about Spier’s unique curation of contemporary art – the largest collection in South Africa; hop on a Segway for one of the most fun ways to traverse the rustic roads; find the perfect present at the craft market or our new Cowshed shop; let the kids roam free on the Werf or in the Elemental Play Garden; or simply settle down in a cosy corner with a glass of red wine.
Winter is not for hibernation. It’s the perfect time to pamper yourself and your loved ones. So wrap up, pop over to Spier and enjoy all of this season’s unique sensations.
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