Blackwaters River Lodge & Mashie Golf Course

10/08/2026

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National Women’s Day 2026 - showing off our best!

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South Africa celebrated Women’s Day on 9 August 2026 with the official theme “Empowered Women. Empower Nations”

Our beautiful Kayleigh Cobey , manager of our Escape Wines Tasting Room at Blackwaters River Lodge & Mashie Golf Course created a lovely "Sip, Wine & Paint" experience that was truly enjoyed by everyone!

Besides being the tasting room manager, Kayleigh at her youthful age, is very creative and assist with many events & event planning in our town. She is a true example of a woman with passion.

Participants were treated with nibble bowls with locally produced products from our Ganzvlei area, made by the Earth & Fire Restaurant at Blackwaters team, crisp wines and a tasting from Escape Wines and while hearing the story of the wine farm, being creative by painting on a wine glass that they could take home

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10/08/2026

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National Women’s Day 2026 - showing off our best!

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South Africa celebrated Women’s Day on 9 August 2026, with the official theme “Empowered Women. Empower Nations”

At Blackwaters River Lodge & Mashie Golf Course, we don’t just create experiences, each one of our offerings have a very specific vision to build and grow women in small businesses, women in leadership positions and women being resilient in a challenging world

Owner Elmay Bouwer believes: “Where there is a woman, there is magic!

Our “Wildflowers & Wonder” guided hikes for Women's Day were led by esteemed & accredited local guide and business owner of Lithemba Crafts & Tours, Michelle Lencoe

🍋 Participants were welcomed with our homemade lemon cordial, made from our own lemons from the citrus trees on our property
♻️ Carton wine boxes were re used as a floral bouquet vase
🗑 While on the hike, participants assist with the picking up of papers, cans & packaging along the trail
🌈 Afterwards, each person received a “Certificate of Resilience”

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31/07/2026

Training | Empowerment | Youth | Leaders of tomorrow

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31/07/2026

"I hope this next chapter feels drenched in magic, the kind that catches you off guard & makes you believe in the impossible".

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A day of "goodbyes" & "congratulations" - bittersweet feelings & emotions as we said good bye and good luck to our adventure coordinator Luke, on his new journey of becoming his bestest self. We wish you the most success with this new chapter, Luke - your footprint will forever be in our hearts

At the same time, celebrating success, growth & empowerment with Madelein, Chantell, Cayleen & Luke on completing the following certified courses:

🚑 First Aid Course - Chantell & Luke
🧯Fire Fighting & Safety - Luke
🛎 Customer Service NQF Level 4 - Madelein & Cayleen

Thank you Western Cape Government Tourism & Local Economic Development, G&D Training & Innovatu- your commitment to training assist small owner managed businesses to empower their staff.

We are incredibly proud of our team!

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20/07/2026

Monday mornings at our beautiful lodge with waking up to these songs. It is the small things that make your stay a memorable one!

When you book at you are spoilt with abundant bird life to enjoy absolutely free 🐦🕊🦅🦆🐦🕊🦅🦆🐦🦚🦅🦆

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12/07/2026

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Holidays still on for another week and we are excited to have you with us - whether it is for a stay, great food in our restaurant, adventure activities, wellness treatments, wine tastings and sales, celebrations and tea tastings!

💚🌈🙏 THANK YOU FROM OUR HEARTS 💚🌈🙏

As the sun sets tonight, we would like to take a look back at our best 10 days as part of the Knysna Oyster Festival - how very blessed we were with all our activities and experiences booked, rooms occupied by runners, cyclists, members of the SA Defense Force and locals from nearby towns that stayed to be part of the fun!

Our team is filled with gratitude - being out of the festival area, we have to work smarter and it all paid off! Thank you to each and every visitor, guest, local that shared in our vision and journey at Blackwaters River Lodge & Mashie Golf Course Earth & Fire Restaurant at Blackwaters - many made the comment of “what an incredible vibe and place” we have created - we thank you for contributing to this vibe and supporting us!

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Bring on Knysna Oyster Festival 2027 - we are ready to share with you.

📍Find us on the N2 between Knysna & Sedgefield, opposite the Buffalo Bay turn off

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📌 CONTACT DETAILS 📌

✅ RECEPTION
+27 (44) 383 0105
+27 (83) 739 9175
[email protected]

✅ EARTH & FIRE RESTAURANT
+27 (68) 517 8923
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✅ ADVENTURE HUB
+27 (67) 194 9788
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✅ ESCAPE WINES
+27 (69) 540 7420
[email protected]

✅ CREATIVE TASTINGS
+27 (76) 511 8794
[email protected]

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❎️Due to our Nature Lodge grading, we do not allow any pets or outside animals.

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See you on the river banks!

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07/07/2026

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During July 2025, the conversations started - one year later and we have our first Escape Wines Night Wine Walk at Blackwaters River Lodge & Mashie Golf Course with the team of Earth & Fire Restaurant at Blackwaters

This journey continues - a special evening to feel "free to be" and enjoy a great wine surrounded by the beauty of nature

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Our next Escape Night Wine Walk will be on Friday 10 July 2026 - join us on the Goukamma river banks!

✅️ BOOKING LINK ✅️

https://secure.activitybridge.com/book?activityid=20359

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02/07/2026

🌟 NIGHT Wine Walk at Blackwaters River Lodge 🌟

Join us for an unforgettable evening of wine, food, and fireside magic at the beautiful Blackwaters River Lodge and its Earth & Fire Restaurant.

Savour the experience as you taste 4 carefully selected wines from Escape Wine (ESC) paired with 4 chef-curated plates.

Bring your blankets, relax by the crackling fire, and soak in the serene riverside atmosphere under the evening lights.

Event Details:
• Dates: Tuesday, 7th July & Friday, 10th July 2026
• Time: 16:30 – 18:30
• Price: R350 per person
• Location: Blackwaters River Lodge, Earth & Fire Restaurant

This is a limited ticket event — bookings are essential!
To book:
📞 068 517 8923
✉️ [email protected]

No alcohol will be served to persons under the age of 18.

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