Farmer Redbeard’s Adventures
Made for born explorers and explorers-in-training, every handcrafted Farmer Redbeard itinerary is rich in Cape Central valley countryside experiences. He recognises that guests want a variety of adventures filled with opportunities for excitement and fun, and that it is the joy of the journey that matters. Make a voyage of discovery into a vast land that encompasses scenic winelands, orchards and bushveld, majestic mountains, good food and wine and an astonishing diversity of cultural and sensory experiences. Have a look at our top four greatest adventures.
We encourage you to form your own party and to book as a group. We have found that the optimum party size is 8 people (with 2 people sharing a room). The minimum group size is 4 people. We do take bookings for 4 pax but reserve the right to add to this number. Extra night’s accommodation can be arranged on prior arrangement.
Hands On Beekeeping
Duration: 4 Hours
When: September to November
Farmer Redbeard, the bee-keeper, guides you through the steps needed in the process of bee calming, honeycomb collection and honey retrieval. Wilde Paarde Kloof is well known for having one of the finest honeys in our country. This adventure includes the hire of your bee suite, a safety briefing, coffee and tea at the fire pit, a farm ride, the beekeeping experience, followed by a honey tasting on fresh farmhouse bread. Each family gets to take a FREE bottle of raw honey home with them as a reminder of this unforgettable day.
COST: R500pp sharing, Children (7-15years) R300
Children as young as 7 years old will be allowed to bee-keep with a parent or guardian. Persons who are allergic to bees will unfortunately not be allowed to participate in this experience. Long thick trousers and socks with closed shoes are to be worn whilst beekeeping.
Farmer Redbeard’s Vineyard Tour
Duration: 2 Hours
Albertus van Zyl, a Master Viticulturist shares his secrets to making good wine. The secret begins in the vineyards.
This tour includes a farm tractor ride or hike that takes you through the vineyards of origin of some of Farmer Redbeard’s single vineyard wines. At the half way mark, a snack is served and paired with his wines (grape juice for kiddies).
COST: R150pp sharing; R80pp children (5-14years)
WINE TASTINGS at the original Mill house is by appointment only.
COST: R50pp
Attractions in the area include
- Horse riding
- Birdwatching
- Dam swimming
- Sheilam Cactus Garden
- Eseltjiesrus Donkey Sanctuary
- Cape dried fruits
- Montagu Spook bicycle tour
- Mountain biking
- Montagu nature garden
- Montagu museum
- Farm stalls and various country style restaurants
- Montagu hot springs
- Wine estates
- Rock climbing
- Cheese farm with cheese tasting
- Lazy river cruise down the Breede River
- River rafting
- Nature hikes in Dassieshoek Nature Reserve and Montagu
- Robertson Golf Course
- Robertson Art Gallery
- The Robertson or Montagu Museum