The aim of this gallery is to create a platform for pre-selected, non-professional and emerging artists working in the Riebeek Valley area. A safe space to exhibit, often for first timers.
7 Plein Street, Riebeek Kasteel
082 405 4541
The Kloovenburg hiking trail, starting from the lookout point at Eight Feet Village.
Kloovenburg offers various day trails, ranging from easy, short walks to more strenuous, longer hikes. These trails lead into the shady green indigenous Kasteel Mountains, where wild indigenous flowers and lush mountain fynbos waits to be discovered.
Eight Feet Village, Bothmaskloof Pass. R46, Riebeek Kasteel
+27 66 405 6431 | Website
The Riebeek Valley is renowned forits wines and olives. Kloovenburg is synonymous with Riebeek Valley. The first settlers, were the Bothmas who arrived in Riebeek Kasteel in 1704. The Du Toit Family who are now third generation, have turned the estate into a destination.
R46, Bothmaskloof rd, Riebeek Kasteel
+27 82 824 5619 | Website
Made in Riebeek is a crafters paradise, which sells handmade goods made only in the Riebeek Valley area. MIR is also involved in community project called the Crochet Grannies, who crochet beautiful gifts for the MIR Shop.
Details: Nelda Roux
7 Plein Street, Riebeek Kasteel
+27 83 457 1617 | zani@worldonline.co.za
Restaurant, Cellar, and one glamping unit (we are currently busy with the building of 2 other units).
Meerhof Wines, R46, Riebeek Kasteel
+27 22 125 0422/3 |
info@meerhofwines.co.za
Located in the picturesque and dynamic Riebeek Valley, just an hour’s drive from Cape Town in the West Coast Region, lies the captivating Riebeek Valley Museum. Housed in the original church of Riebeek Kasteel, built in 1856, this museum offers visitors a fascinating journey through the history and heritage of the area.
R46 Church Street Riebeek Kasteel
+27 83 540 6131 |
orchard@wcaccess.co.za
Shawn Hewitt is a registered tour guide, lives in the Riebeek Valley and is passionate about all things local and the Swartland region.
Contact Shawn to tailor make an itinerary to suit your sense of adventure.
12 Church Street, Riebeek Kasteel
+27 82 528 6785 |
goodintentconnections@gmail.com
Alison Prest has lovingly cultivated a botanical garden over a period of thirty years and is now offering to share her knowledge and her creative spaces with anyone interested in indigenous plants. She shares tips on what and how to grow plants, their medicinal values and uses and how to incorporate a Japanese gardening philosophy into the mix. She’s open Saturday and Sunday’s of the first weekend of the month from 10h30, alternatively view on appointment.
4 Piet Retief Street Riebeek Kasteel
+27 82 889 1461 |
alisonprest@gmail.com
Riebeek Valley is a popular weekend destination for locals, which is why Riebeek Kasteel is always abuzz over a weekend.
More so on the first Saturday of the month, between 09:00 – 13:00 when food vendors and artisans display their wares.
Plants, essential oils, clothing, jewellery, crafts and art adorn the Village Square and everyone is generally in a holiday mood.
The Village Market is perfectly located for further wandering into the quaint and picturesque Riebeek Kasteel or visiting nearby wine and olive estates.
