Hawksmoor House is delighted to participate in Garden Town Stellenbosch again this year. Join us for our special Masterclass events with Chef Kerry Baird or wander through our beautiful gardens on open days, sipping a delicious glass of Hawksmoor MCC to celebrate the arrival of Spring!
Limoncello Masterclass:
Date: Saturday 26 October
Time: 14h00 – 16h00
Cost: R520 per person
Join us at Hawksmoor House for an exclusive Limoncello Master Class! Discover the art of crafting your very own Limoncello using freshly picked lemons from our beautiful farm. All ingredients will be provided to make and take home your Limoncello, ensuring a seamless and delightful experience. Sip on a homemade Limoncello spritz, and enjoy a savory quiche as you learn the secrets of this beloved Italian liqueur. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to create and taste the essence of Hawksmoor’s fresh produce. Book your spot now and elevate your culinary skills!
Lavender Shortbread Masterclass:
Date: Sunday 27 October
Time: 14h00 – 16h00
Cost: R250 per person
Join us at Hawksmoor House for a delightful Lavender Shortbread Masterclass! Immerse yourself in the beauty of our farm as you pick fresh lavender from our picturesque rows of lavender bushes. Learn the secrets to crafting exquisite lavender shortbread, and take home your own dough to bake and enjoy. All ingredients will be provided for a seamless experience. Savor a selection of teas, coffees, and various shortbread treats during the class. For those wishing to enhance the experience, our exclusive Hawksmoor wine list will be available for orders. Reserve your spot today for a truly fragrant and flavourful adventure!
Open Garden walks:
Date: 28 October – 3 November
Time: 12h00 – 16h00 daily
Cost: free entry
Hawksmoor MCC and Cake of the Day served – menu available.
Our Garden:
Hawksmoor’s gardens follow the structure of the original Cape Dutch homestead; the predominant feature is the open werf with its ancient oaks framing the historic Manor House. The gardens themselves are in keeping with a working farm and although the majority of plants are indigenous they are interlaced with classical European plants. One of the most striking and renowned features of the gardens at Hawksmoor House is the reflection pond with the Cypresses standing guard and the Lavender fields surround it, while Table Mountain takes centre stage. The abundance of Dietes (Wood Irises) and Watsonia provide a spectacular floral show through spring and summer.
Over the centuries the property saw varied types of produce ranging from tobacco to sheep to wine. The still fully operational farm is now producing oats, hay, luzerne, and more recently butternut squash and green beans. It is also home to approximately 90 head of red Angus cattle. There are 28 ha under grape with some vines being 29 years old. The grapes grown at Matjieskuil are used exclusively to make a selection of prize winning wines, mainly Chenin, Pinotage, Mourvèdre, Shiraz and Cabernet Franc under the Hawksmoor at Matjieskuil label.