Grace + Merci’s Fragrance & Flavour Fusion is an immersive sensory workshop exploring the fascinating connection between scent and taste. The experience includes a light tasting lunch, insights into perfumery, and must be booked in advance for a minimum of four guests. It’s a unique, year-round offering that showcases the creative charm of Swellendam.
Lizelle & Kevin’s Country Wedding… in the rain, in Swellendam
Posted on Fri February 1, 2013.
This post is going to look the prettiest yet! Firstly, because our Bruce ‘Flyinghorse’ Geils takes the most spectacular pictures, but also because I’ve finally worked out how to get the pictures the same size within this new ‘blog’ thing. Slowly, but surely, we get the hang of this… I always seem to start an entry with an apology. I seem to do the same with our newsletters! Honestly though, time runs away far too fast and there is so much to say and so many lovely guests to take care of, so once again, apologies for the delay in telling you all about this very special rainy October country wedding…
Lizelle & Kevin are a dream couple. They are gorgeous, uncomplicated, easy-going and we clicked with them immediately. They absolutely LOVED Wander’s food especially his homemade chocolate ice-cream. So much so, that Kevin ate it for breakfast more than once. Their wedding was HUGELY blessed by the relentless rain. Lizelle & Kevin galoshed (is that a word?) their way through their ceremony which was held at the most spectacular property close to Swellendam called ‘GodsWindow’. Lizelle had visited the farm there as a little girl and had kept it in her heart for her ideal Swellendam country wedding.
Their reception was held in our light and airy conservatory which looked so beautiful. We loved the ‘Candy Bar’ with sweets made themselves, we loved the white balls and fairy lights hanging from the ceiling and we loved the pure colours, succulents with soft roses, but most of all, we loved spending this glorious day with a truly lovely couple. Thank you to Lizell & Kevin for choosing to share it with us!
Further Reading
SCHOONE OORDT CURATED EXPERIENCES: FRAGRANCE & FLAVOUR FUSION
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A DIRT ROAD, A DREAM, AND THE WINES OF OLIVEDALE
Tue October 14, 2025
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At Schoone Oordt Country House, we value stories that honour nature, craftsmanship, and authenticity — and Olivedale Private Vineyards is a perfect example. Born from courage, creativity, and a deep respect for the land, each handcrafted wine tells a story of soil, wind, and patience, reflecting the same philosophy we embrace at Schoone Oordt, where we celebrate nature-led creation and local excellence.
A LITTLE SLICE OF HERITAGE (AND ROOSTERKOEK) ON THE N2
Wed August 27, 2025
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Just outside Swellendam, Oude Post Bistro is a beloved family-run stop, known for its famous roosterkoek, warm hospitality, and family-friendly charm. With a bistro, shop, playpark, and soon Art de Olivia, it’s a Western Cape road trip favourite we always recommend to Schoone Oordt guests.
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