Boschendal Garden Day 2026
Sun Oct 18, 10:00 - Sun Oct 18, 14:00
The Werf Food Garden
ABOUT
Garden Day at Boschendal
Discover the story of our Werf Food Garden
Sunday, 18 October 2026 | 10h00 – 14h00
Pricing: Adults: R600 p/p | Kids U12: R50
This Garden Day, step into the heart of Boschendal’s beautiful Werf Food Garden for an immersive journey into the way we grow, nurture and regenerate our land.
Surrounded by abundant planting, seasonal produce and the beauty of the historic Werf, guests will be invited to explore the garden through five immersive and educational hands-on experiences, each revealing a different part of the story behind what grows here.
Your journey will take you from waste to soil, soil to life, and seed to bloom, discovering the people, plants and natural processes that help our gardens thrive.
Groups will rotate between five stations throughout the experience, with each station offering a unique glimpse into the practices that make a regenerative garden possible.
Guests will take home a special keepsake from each of the five stations, giving you something tangible to remember your Garden Day experience by, and perhaps even something to inspire your own garden at home. Come curious and leave with a fresh appreciation for the incredible world growing right beneath our feet.
Groups will rotate between five stations throughout the experience, with each station offering a unique glimpse into the practices that make a regenerative garden possible:
- Composting: Explore the composting process, discover what makes great compost and meet some of the tiny organisms doing the important work of breaking down organic matter.
- Mushroom Cultivation: Discover how mushrooms are cultivated at Boschendal and explore the fascinating relationship between fungi, decomposition and regenerative food production.
- Herbal Medicine: Explore the garden through your senses as you discover the traditional uses and stories behind some of the herbs growing around you. Smell, touch and taste your way through the garden while learning how these plants can be grown, harvested and enjoyed.
- Flowers: Learn what is flowering in the garden, how flowers are grown and harvested, and how they become part of the beautiful experiences created at Boschendal. You’ll also discover the important role flowers play beyond their beauty, providing habitat and nourishment for pollinators and supporting biodiversity in the garden.
- Seed Saving & Propagation: From collecting and storing seeds to propagating new plants, this experience will reveal how we can look beyond the garden we see today and actively grow for the future.
What to Bring:
Garden Day is an opportunity to get close to the soil, plants and natural world, so come prepared for an outdoor experience.
We recommend bringing:
- Sunscreen
- A hat
- A refillable water bottle
- Comfortable Shoes
- Comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting a little dirty
Show up Curious
ELEVATE YOUR GARDEN DAY - DINING
A Garden Day to Savour
After exploring the garden, take some time to relax and enjoy the rest of the estate.
A bar will be open throughout the event, serving a selection of delicious drinks and cocktails to enjoy as you soak up the atmosphere.
For food, we recommend making a day of your visit and exploring the different ways to enjoy Boschendal’s farm produce:
Werf Picnics:
Make your Garden Day even more special with a picnic at Werf Picnics, where you can enjoy a beautifully prepared basket filled with farm produce. There will also be live music at the picnics on Garden Day, making it the perfect place to settle in and enjoy a leisurely afternoon. Book Here.
The Deli:
Prefer a sit-down lunch? Enjoy a relaxed meal at The Deli, showcasing fresh, seasonal flavours in a beautiful farm setting. Book Here.
Farm Shop & Butchery:
Pop into the Farm Shop & Butchery to browse a selection of farm produce and provisions. Pick up something delicious to enjoy at the tables outside the Farm Shop, or take your treats into the garden and find your own spot to relax.
GARDEN DAY REFUND POLICY
1. General Refund Policy
All tickets are non-refundable once purchased.
Refunds will not be issued if a ticket holder is unable to attend for any reason, including illness, personal circumstances, change of plans, or transport difficulties.
Tickets remain non-refundable if the event proceeds as scheduled.
2. Event Cancellation by Boschendal
A refund will only be issued if Boschendal officially cancels the event.
As an outdoor event, Garden Day may be affected by weather and other conditions that could impact the safety or operation of the event. Boschendal reserves the right to cancel an event where conditions are considered unsuitable or unsafe for guests, staff, vendors, performers or the event site.
If Boschendal cancels the event:
- Guests who purchased paid tickets will be eligible for a refund.
- Refunds will be processed through the original ticketing platform and/or payment method.
- Guests do not need to request a refund unless specifically advised otherwise by Boschendal or the ticketing platform.
- Any applicable booking, transaction or service fees charged by the ticketing platform may be subject to the platform's own terms and conditions.
3. Weather Conditions
The event is a weather-dependent outdoor event. Boschendal will monitor conditions in the lead-up to each event and may cancel where weather or other environmental conditions are considered unsuitable or unsafe for the event to proceed. This may include rain, strong winds, thunderstorms, extreme temperatures, fire, natural disasters or other conditions that could affect the safety of guests, staff, vendors, performers or the event site. The decision to cancel will be made by Boschendal and will be based on the forecast, prevailing conditions and the suitability of the event site. Guests should not assume that an event has been cancelled based on weather conditions alone.
4. How Cancellations Will Be Communicated
If the event is cancelled, Boschendal will communicate the cancellation through its official communication channels. Guests will also receive notification via email from Quicket.
5. Important
By purchasing a ticket, guests acknowledge that the event is held outdoors and may be affected by weather and other conditions, and accept the terms of this refund policy.