Take a break, round up the family and head out to the country to join the Pentz family in the gardens at Groote Post for their first country market on Sunday 31st August.
The terrace in front of Hilda’s Kitchen and adjacent to the Cellar will be a hive of activity, brimming with delicious and beautiful country offerings. Guests can expect artisan foods, arts and crafts, home ware and décor, live entertainment, lots of fun activities for kids, and of course, Groote Post’s well-loved wines. Local is lekker with locals presenting a divine selection of Darling gourmet produce including mushrooms, burgers, breads, cheese, cured meats, olive oils, preserves and much more – to enjoy at the market or take home. A highlight of the day at the first market on 31st August will be a cooking demonstration by Leroux van Vuuren from the Kokkedoor TV Show, which will include a revised recipe from Hildagonda Duckitt (Groote Post’s very own ‘Grande Dame of Cape Cuisine’), as well as something West Coast inspired. Kids will love the rolling lawns, playground, tractor trips and guided horse rides. All Groote Post’s wines will be available for tasting and purchase by the glass, bottle or case. As a special treat, Nick Pentz and winemaker Lukas Wentzel will be launching a Groote Post Rosé made exclusively for the farm’s monthly market visitors.
Groote Post’s award-winning restaurant will be open as usual and visitors will also have the opportunity of going on a farm drive through the game camp and vineyards in Groote Post’s bona fide game vehicle.
The Groote Post Country Market is being organized by the vibrant ladies from I Love Yzer who publish a local magazine in print and online and arrange a number of successful events in the area.
Entry to the Groote Post Country Market is free of charge.
Groote Post Country Market dates: 31 August, 28 September, 26 October, 30 November and 28 December
Groote Post Country Market opening hours: 10h00 to 15h00
For further information on the Groote Post Country Market
Contact: Eldré Strydom: 082 877 6677 or eldre@iloveyzer.co.za
Visit: Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrootePostCountryMarket
Website: www.grootepostcountrymarket.co.za
Or follow on Twitter: @GPCountryMarket
Groote Post
Only an hour’s drive from Cape Town, the historic Groote Post farm, owned by the Pentz family and situated in the Darling Hills, presents a rustic and rural atmosphere with undulating hills, vast open spaces and warm country hospitality. In addition to a wide range of award-winning wines, Hilda’s Kitchen’s superb culinary experience and Farm Drives through the private game camp and vineyards, Groote Post also offers spectacular views of the Atlantic coast and Table Mountain, nature walks, bird-watching in the hide on the dam and spectacular West Coast flowers in spring.
Groote Post opening hours and bookings
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Hilda’s Kitchen |
Open for lunch Wednesday to Sunday (Booking essential). Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays June: Only open on Saturdays and Sundays Closed for the month of July |
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Wine-tasting and sales |
Open Monday to Friday: 08h00 - 17h00. Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 10h00 - 16h00. |
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Farm Drives |
Monday to Sunday starting at 10h00. Bookings must be made 48 hours in advance. Cost: R130 per adult and R70 for children under 12. Minimum number 6 and maximum number 10 people. |
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Contact |
Tel: 022 492 2825 = Email: wine@grootepost.co.za |
Directions
Follow the R27, the West
Coast Road towards Langebaan. Turn right onto the Darling Hills Road opposite
Grotto Bay turnoff. After 10 km, turn right to the Groote Post cellar.
Alternatively, take the R307 out of Darling towards Cape Town and turn off at
the Darling Hills Road. After 7km turn left to the Groote Post Cellar.
GPS Coordinates
S 33° 29’ 0.5” E 018° 24’ 35.0”
Not for sale to persons under the age of 18. Enjoy Responsibly.