The Wellington Wine Harvest Festival is to be held in the charming town of Wellington, from 20 to 22 March 2010. During this weekend, the people of Wellington invite guests from all the country to come and experience the true wonder of Wellington. Visitors are required to purchase an access pass at their first port of call or Wellington Tourism Office, serving as registration to the weekend. This includes a wine tasting glass together with your programme. The pass will allow you free wine tasting at participating cellars through out the week-end. Thereafter it works on a pay-as-you-go system with many of the activities for free. With tickets costing just R60 per person, this festival is not to be missed!
The Wellington Wine Route consists of 26 members comprising 3 producer cellars, well-known estates and smaller boutique wineries and; produce acclaimed and award-winning wines. Wellington has been divided into four areas for this Festival.
Blouvlei, on the Perdeskoen, will provide a fresh and local market, overflowing with local slow, organic and fresh produce. Diemersfontein is also located in this area due to the geographical proximity.
Groenberg is boasting two venues: Schalk Burger and Sons and Bontebok Ridge where the theme is “wild” with game drives, Meerkat and Tall Horse wines, Springbok Burgers and wild boar – with a dash of the Stormers team.
Bovlei has something for everyone and here you can truly taste all the delights on Wellington’s plate. On Monday, most of the wineries in the Bovlei will be entertaining you at the Bain’s Market at Kleinevalleij.
Town Centre is within walking distance from the Info Office and a short hop to DGB and Malan de Versailles.
With a gigantic variety of specials on food, wine and entertainment, all areas of the Festival are sure to excite you!
Wellington, steeped in history and tradition, has a magical atmosphere that will captivate you once you discover the town, its people and attractions. Situated at the foothills of the mountains the valleys and kloofs, the world-renowned wine farms are home to immaculate manicured vineyards and fine Cape Dutch homesteads. World-class wines and brandies from these farms, together with vine nurseries, are the economic mainstay of the region. Most of South Africa’s vine nurseries are found in the area, due to its excellent soil and climatic conditions.
Wellington offers its guests a wide variety of accommodation options.
Bovlei Valley Retreat is a Cape Dutch style homestead, idyllically located at the foot of the Limietberg mountains offering exclusive Guest House Accommodation in the heart of the Cape Winelands. The luxurious en-suite accommodation is set on a working vineyard, lavender and fruit estate. With inspiring views, a fantastic climate and a peaceful ambience, Bovlei Valley Retreat is the ideal location for you to escape and unwind.

Bovlei Valley Retreat
5 Mountains Lodge is an exclusive, luxurious retreat set amongst beautiful gardens and vineyards and framed by majestic mountain scenery located near the peaceful town of Wellington. 5 Mountains Lodge is also the perfect venue for weddings and functions and provides a peaceful environment for conferences and business meetings. Light lunches and evening meals are available at the Lodge, as well as an extensive wine list, which includes 5 Mountains first ever vintage from the Lodge’s Chenin Blanc vineyard. Alternatively, high quality restaurants are plentiful in the surrounding area. Guests can combine sumptuous country living with sightseeing, wine tours, mountain biking, horse riding and walking, or simply relaxing by the pool and enjoying the hospitality from the warm and welcoming staff.

5 Mountains Lodge
Lady Loch Guest House is conveniently situated on the outskirts of Wellington, and offers spectacular views over the mountains and vineyards. With an on-site beauty spa, this Guest House is the perfect haven for peace and relaxation. Set in private grounds that extend to 6½ acres, and which include a 130m stretch of the Berg River, Lady Loch Guest House is still close enough to all amenities. All rooms are unusually large, and have super-king sized beds, en-suite bathroom with double-sized shower, separate dressing area, seating area with cushioned chairs and coffee table, mini-bar and safe.

Lady Loch Guest House
Book your place in Wellington and enjoy the Wellington Wine Harvest Festival!