San Gabriel Homestead

San Gabriel Homestead Share in the beauty of gentle, conscious living on our 300-year-old Cape Dutch homestead
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This Easter, we’re keeping things simple.Slow mornings, eggs collected (and hidden again), pizza on Friday, and space to...
30/03/2026

This Easter, we’re keeping things simple.
Slow mornings, eggs collected (and hidden again), pizza on Friday, and space to just be here.

If the busy Easter weekend isn’t your thing, there’s still a bit of room.

Not for everyone — but maybe for you 😉

25/03/2026

This is actually from last week’s Kitchen Dinner, but I am just posting it now. We had such a great time celebrating 💙

22/03/2026

An update on Tallulah the Wingless

21/03/2026

Who do you think wore the baby best?

19/03/2026

The story of Thallulah the Wingless

17/02/2026

There’s a thread that runs through San Gabriel.

It started with fossils on our farm in the Little Karoo.
Hours outside, pockets full of stones that felt ancient and important. I didn’t know their names — I just knew they mattered.

And car boot sales with my mom. Early mornings, long tables, mist in the air. Before I could even read price tags, I would ask, “Is this cheap?” — trying to work out what I could afford with the few coins in my hand. I think that’s where the collecting really began. Not about value. About feeling.

By ten I was collecting properly. Handbags. Vintage glasses. Pieces that felt rare or slightly unexpected. As a teenager I was forever thrifting — drawn to the one thing in the shop that didn’t quite belong.

There was a long sad-beige chapter. Safe. Tidy. Sensible. It made sense for that season.

But slowly — like learning to taste wine — I started understanding what I truly like. Not what’s fashionable. Not what’s “correct”. What feels layered. What carries a story. What makes a room feel lived in.

Developing a style is a lot like developing a palate. You try. You refine. You trust your instinct a little more each year.

The San Gabriel is simply the sum of all those years. Fossils, thrifted treasures, heirlooms, pieces collected slowly over time.

Still evolving. Just like me.

Beautifully styled by my dear friend .saskia

Capturing our enchanted life in one frame. 📸✨
28/03/2024

Capturing our enchanted life in one frame. 📸✨

We’re thrilled to announce that Marlene’s Autumn French Brasserie Luxe Cook’s Weekend in the Winelands is nearly fully b...
22/03/2024

We’re thrilled to announce that Marlene’s Autumn French Brasserie Luxe Cook’s Weekend in the Winelands is nearly fully booked! If you’ve been dreaming of indulging in exquisite French cuisine paired with the finest wines amidst the stunning backdrop of the Winelands, now is the time to secure your spot! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable culinary experience. Reserve your place today and join us for a weekend of gastronomic delight! 🍴🥂


COOK’S CLUB AT THE FOOD STUDIO SAN GABRIEL HOMESTEAD Occasionally the Food Studio C...
29/01/2024

COOK’S CLUB AT THE FOOD STUDIO SAN GABRIEL HOMESTEAD

Occasionally the Food Studio Cook’s Club gathers in the San Gabriel Homestead’s Food Studio-kitchen to prepare a three-course meal. We share a leisurely lunch either on the veranda underneath the wisteria in front of the kitchen or in the old San Gabriel wine cellar. We pour wine and share tried and tested food secrets while using antique porcelain and silver tableware with French linen napkins reminiscent of generous times around country tables.
The lunch includes all recipes, the three-course cooking demonstration and wines.

Date: Thursday 8 February
Time: 10h00 – 15h00
Cost: R1450 pp

To book contact Marlene van der Westhuizen at [email protected]

Finding serenity as the gentle grazing of sheep transforms the Manor House lawns into a peaceful haven. 🐑 Nature’s calmi...
13/01/2024

Finding serenity as the gentle grazing of sheep transforms the Manor House lawns into a peaceful haven. 🐑 Nature’s calming embrace reminds us to slow down, breathe deeply, and appreciate the simple joys around us.

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Farm, Cordoba Road, R44
Stellenbosch
1443

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At the foot of the majestic Helderberg Mountains lies San Gabriel Historic Guest Cottages. Here you can relax and enjoy the simplicity and beauty of life and enjoy spectacular views of the mountains and the wide open spaces.

The gable (Holbol) on the Manor House – dating back to 1756, is one of the two oldest existing gables in the Cape. This historical homestead surrounded by old oaks and an exquisite garden, remains a most beautiful homestead.

San Gabriel Guest Cottage’s wide selection of beautiful self-catering cottages

There are nine self-catering cottages to choose from during your stay, all of which come equipped with an en-suite bedroom, kitchen, DStv, a lounge area and a covered veranda.