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Welcome to Noordhoek Farm Village – where you can soak up country charm under shady oaks. Here you will find shopping, art, wine, dining and accommodation for routine relaxation or special occasions. An ideal destination for friends, family or visitors. Numerous lifestyle services, a well-equipped tourism office, regular events, a children’s playground and open space make this farm village one of Cape Town’s top attractions.
Did you know? Earthworm fertilisers increase the amount of nutrients available to plants by up to 10 times. Did you know? Earthworms can reduce the composting time from 240 days to 30 days. Did you know? The longest earthworm in the world was found in South Africa in 1937 and was 6.7 metres (22 feet) long! Did you know? Earthworms eat just about anything that was once living including food waste, torn up newspapers and cardboard, crushed egg shells, meat, coffee grindings, teabags and even doggie...
Tom Scholtz is a familiar face at Noordhoek Farm Village. Tom is the owner of African Experience and this month we tell you more about Tom who features as our March Village personality! A warm smile and friendly banter characterize this interesting gentleman – and a gentleman he is! Tom grew up in the Kwazulu Natal Midlands, in the foothills of the southern Drakensberg where is family had a farm. Tom says, “The farm was about 30 km from the 'one horse town and the horse died'...
Caroline’s Health and Beauty at Noordhoek Farm Village has reopened the doors with a brand new look! Fresh, crisp and calming is the first impression when you walk into Caroline’s new reception area. A temporary closure of Caroline’s Health and Beauty may have caused some regulars a little stress but the wait for the upgraded facilities was well worth it. Cabinets proudly display Environ, Clarins and Charlotte Rhys products, which are on sale to the public. The upgraded facilities...
The bobsforgood foundation was founded by our own Noordhoek Farm Villager, Bob Skinstad. The foundation was born out of the need to challenge the detrimental social consequences of the 7 million children in South Africa with no shoes. The bobsforgood foundation creates hope, fosters pride and ensures dignity by providing free school shoes to impoverished children. Bob was recently at the centre of the Walk this Way campaign which was launched on the 15th February 2010. Bob was arrested in the KFM...
has been voted one of the best viewing spots for the 2010 Pick ‘n Pay Argus Cycle Tour to be held in Cape Town on the 14 March. A supplement in the Cape Argus on Friday 26th February 2010 featured an article on the best spots to watch this year’s race – and Noordhoek Farm Village was up there with the best of the best. So if you are not riding the race, but would like to participate without breaking a sweat, then get yourself to Noordhoek Farm Village , set yourself up for the day...
The Eatwell Gallery showcases the work of the Eatwell Family with Lynne-Marie being the primary artist behind the paintings displayed on the walls. It is exciting times for Lynne who will be heading overseas to travel for the next few years. Painting is and will remain her love and passion. There is no doubt that Lynne will continue to produce paintings and her experiences will surely bring additional inspiration as she expresses her new experiences. Lynne will be sending her work back home to Cape...
Save a life – donate blood! DATE: Friday 5 March 2010 TIME: 10:30 – 14:30 VENUE: Blood Bus, Noordhoek Farm Village The Western Province Blood Transfusion Service (WPBTS) and Noordhoek Farm Village are joining forces once again to create awareness about blood donation and the need for safe blood across South Africa. Please make an effort to donate your blood and encourage friends and family to be a part of this blood drive. Those eligible to donate blood must be older than 17 and younger...
Noordhoek Farm Village sponsored a weekend away on Karen Key's Time to Travel Show on SAFM Radio. The prize included a weekend at De Noordhoek Hotel for 2 people, lunch at Cafe Roux, a meal at the Toad and dinner at the Foodbarn. Marlene won the prize and here is her wonderful thank you letter. "THANK YOU for affording me an opportunity to experience the beauty and hospitality of Noordhoek Village. I availed of my prize this past weekend and it was memorable. As an avid bird watcher I get...
Noordhoek Farm Village has become a favourite stop for visiting Cruise Liners to Cape Town. Recently Noordhoek Farm Village played host to international visitors from the Cruise Ship Crystal Serenity, often called the Best Cruise Ship in the World. Crystal Serenity carries 992 passengers and weighs in at 51044 gross tons! Although the ship was built in 1995 it has received two major upgrades, including a $25 million make-over from 17 September 17 to 1 October 2009 in Boston.Consistently scoring as...
We have often been asked about the people behind Noordhoek Farm Village, as it is the personalities behind the white washed walls that comprise the spirit and relaxed feeling behind a visit to Noordhoek Farm Village. This month we feature Deo who works at Café Roux. Deo has worked at Café Roux since they opened in August 2006 and is a familiar friendly face to all regulars at Noordhoek Farm Village. His broad smile and easy manner has made him popular with the customers, staff and suppliers...