Food & Wine Experiences for guests of San Gabriel Homestead
At San Gabriel, food and wine are an invitation to slow down, connect, and savour the moment. Whether it’s a casual evening around the fire or a long-table gathering under the stars, our experiences are shaped by local ingredients, seasonal rhythms, and a spirit of hospitality. Our kitchen dinners, pizza nights and breakfasts are only open to in house guests unless otherwise specified.
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Family Pizza Evenings
Offered to in house guests on select evenings during the warmer months, our pizza evenings are relaxed and interactive—designed for sharing food, laughter, and time together. Guests are welcomed with something light to start, followed by a variety of handmade pizzas served fresh from the wood-fired oven, and finished with a simple dessert.
Children are free to roam and play on the lawns, while adults unwind with a drink from the honesty bar. It’s a joyful, farm-style evening that brings everyone together.
Kitchen Dinners
Each dinner is a three-course menu, cooked in our family kitchen and served simply, allowing the food and the moment to speak for themselves. Guests gather, glasses are poured, and the table fills — not just with food, but with stories.
These evenings are intentionally intimate and only available to in-house guests, with a small number of seats occasionally offered to Friends of the Kitchen. Numbers are limited to keep the experience personal and unhurried.
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Homestead Breakfast at San Gabriel
Start your day with our seasonal Homestead Breakfast, served daily to all our in house guests in the heart of our Food Studio at a long family-style table set with vintage crockery, timeless cutlery, and warm conversation.
In summer, enjoy a fresh and light continental spread — think flaky pastries, boiled farm eggs, toast, granola, fruit, and local yogurt, all served alongside fruit juice, coffee, and tea.
As the mornings turn crisp, our winter breakfast shifts to a heartier offering: think warm oats, baked eggs, roasted tomatoes, buttery toast, and cozy comfort served straight from the kitchen.
Cooking with Marlene van der Westhuizen
Hosted in the San Gabriel Food Studio
We are honoured to host celebrated cook and author Marlene van der Westhuizen at San Gabriel. Her intimate, hands-on cooking experiences are held in our purpose-built Food Studio, ideal for guests looking to explore South African and French-inspired cuisine in a relaxed, beautiful setting.
Enjoying the homestead during your stay
Start Your Day the Homestead Way…
Ease into the morning with Renier as you explore the heart of our homestead life. Kids and grown-ups alike are invited to help greet our animals—Milly the milk goat, a paddock full of sheep, cheerful chickens and ducks, and our miniature donkeys, including tiny Isabella, our newest arrival.
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Wedding & Celebration Accommodation at San Gabriel
While we don’t host weddings at San Gabriel, our historic farm in the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands is the ideal base for wedding guests attending celebrations nearby. With beautifully restored Cape Dutch cottages and a grand Manor House, we offer accommodation for up to 26 guests—perfect for keeping your nearest and dearest close throughout the festivities.
In-House Wellness Treatments
Indulge in the ultimate relaxation without leaving your cottage. Our in-room spa treatments offer a peaceful escape, allowing you to unwind in complete privacy surrounded by the quiet beauty of the farm.
Treatments are thoughtfully designed to restore balance and ease tension, making them the perfect addition to your stay—whether you’re here for a celebration, a retreat, or simply some well-deserved rest.
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Corporate and Wellness Retreats
Retreat. Reconnect. Refocus.
San Gabriel is more than a place to stay — it’s a setting designed to spark clarity, creativity, and connection. Whether you’re planning a corporate retreat, wellness escape, or focused workshop, our farmstead offers a grounded, inspiring environment just outside Stellenbosch.
