CONFERENCE PACKAGES 2021 - 2022 WELCOME TO BOSCHEDNAL
Boschendal provides an idyllic and natural setting for any function or event. Surrounded by the breathtaking Groot Drakenstein and Simonsberg mountains you will find many function venues to choose from enabling you to tailor your special event.
Boschendal is located in the centre of Franschhoek, Paarl and Stellenbosch. We are only 45 minutes drive from Cape Town City Centre and 40 minutes drive from Cape Town International Airport. Up to 180 guests can be accommodated across the farm in luxury cottages.
All of our functions are catered in-house by Executive Chef, Allistaire Lawrence and his team. Our farm-to-table menus use only the best quality seasonal ingredients sourced from our fields, gardens and local like-minded suppliers.
We raise our own award-winning Black Angus cattle, acorn-fed pigs, free-range chickens and harvest most of our vegetables from the organic Werf Food Garden.
Kind Regards Boschendal Events Team A SUMMARY OF OUR CONFERENCE VENUES
ALL VENUES ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
THE RETREAT RHONE HOMESTEAD OLIVE PRESS
72 PAX 40 PAX 150 PAX
The space feuture cottages, a Our Cape Dutch historical The Olive Press with its communal boma and natural Rhone Homestead with it’s exposed natural poplar roof swimming pool. Additional lush private gardens is perfect trusses, floor to ceiling facilities include an indoor for small intimate events. glass doors and stunning cinema, conference room, Situated next to the Rhone views over meadow gardens lounge, dining room and a Rose Garden Picnic site and Groot Drakenstein sports field. and The Cellar Door Wine Mountains make for a Tasting Room makes it easy picturesque conference. for guests to enjoy additional experiences. OUR CONFERENCE RATES
We offer both half and full day conferencing packages. The below rates apply to all conference venues listed in this package.
HALF DAY CONFERENCE | 08:00 - 13:00 R 595 pp
Package includes: • Event coordinator & service staff • Coffee station • Water & mints
Upon arrival: Tea, coffee, juice & snacks Mid-morning: Tea, coffee & pastries Lunch: Finger food
FULL DAY CONFERENCE | 08:00 - 17:00 R 695 pp
Package includes: • Event coordinator & service staff • Coffee station • Water & mints
Upon arrival: Tea, coffee, juice & snacks Mid-morning: Tea, coffee & pastries Lunch: Two-course buffet / finger food Mid-afternoon: Tea, coffee & pastries THE RETREAT
The Retreat is a unique conferencing venue situated in a far corner of Boschendal Farm with exquisite mountain views. This secluded venue with its eighteen two bedroom self-catering cottages, communal boma and natural swimming pool offers everything including a state of the art indoor screening room. It is ideal for conferencing, team building and strategic executive breakaways.
72 PAX
The Boschendal MTB and hiking trails are easily accessible from the venue. Its large lawns oer the opportunity to add extra tented accommodation ideal for outdoor events and festivals.
RETREAT OFFERING:
• Conference Hall • Break Away Rooms • Cinema • Dining Hall & Bar • Lounge • Secure 24hr Parking • Free Wifi
Subject to availability. 10% gratuity on food and beverage is not included. RHONE HOMESTEAD
This historic building is a national monument ideal for small functions and conferences. The beautiful private garden behind the Homestead is also often used for welcome drinks and canapés.
Situated next to the Rhone Rose Garden Picnic site and The Cellar Door Wine Tasting Room makes it easy for guests to enjoy additional experiences.
40 PAX
RHONE HOMESTEAD OFFERING:
• U-Shape - 16 Pax • School Room - 24 Pax • Cinema - 40 Pax • Conference Room • Dining Room • Private Garden • Secure 24hr Parking • Free Wifi
Subject to availability. 10% gratuity on food and beverage is not included. THE OLIVE PRESS
The Olive Press with its exposed natural poplar roof trusses, floor to ceiling glass doors and stunning views over meadow gardens and Groot Drakenstein Mountains make for a picturesque conference.The double volume space is the perfect combination of contemporary and organic. The hall covers an area of 340m²and can be divided into two smaller rooms if required.
Up to 150 guests can be seated inside depending on the required layout. A further 80 guests can be seated in the adjoining covered outdoor veranda, weather permitting. To accommodate larger groups a marquee can be placed on the Olive Press lawn (not supplied by venue).
150 PAX
OLIVE PRESS OFFERING: Subject to availability
• Conference Hall • Bar • Covered Patio • Large Lawn • Secure 24hr Parking • Free Wifi
Subject to availability. 10% gratuity on food and beverage is not included. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
With privileged access to the farm, guests staying in the cottages will be able to savour the best of farm living. Join a farm tour or explore the estate on foot, following trails that take you through orchards and mountain fyn- bos. There are mountain biking routes, walking paths, caves to explore, wine tasting, cellar tours, swimming in the dams and plenty of opportunities to sit, read, relax and generally take in the goodness of life. PRIVATE PICNICS
Our classic Boschendal picnic is located at the Rhone Lawns, the wine-making and wine-tasting hub of Boschendal. The Rhone Rose Garden seated picnic site has spectacular mountain views and is surround- ed by the exhibition vineyards, the Rhone Homestead, the Cellar Door and our Winery. Next to the main Werf and farm-to-table food hub under the trees lies a more relaxed affair, the Werf Farm Picnic site. The Werf Picnic site focuses on lazing about and enjoying the wholesome farm produce and Boschendal wines on offer.
250 PAX
Our two picnic areas are ideal for more casual, picnic-style functions.
WERF FARM PICNIC The Werf Picnic with its pavilion and fountain provides an idyllic and picturesque setting. Relax under the trees on bean bags or blankets. This is a partial service area.
PRICE: From R600 per double basket OPEN: Summer only or on special request
RHONE ROSE GARDEN PICNIC The Rhone Rose Garden Picnic is situated under the tall oak trees with carefully-laid out tables & chairs. Seasonal picnic baskets can be enjoyed at carefully-laid out tables or on a picnic blanket on the lawn. This is a full service area.
PRICE: From R600 per double basket OPEN: Summer only or on special request
Should you require additional setup time, please inquire about our setup & breakdown fees applicable for the day prior to the event.
PRIVATE BRAAI
Sample our award-winning grass-fed Angus beef or acorn forest pigs on the spit. Various locations are available for this fire cooking masterpiece, great for corporate team building or just relaxing with colleagues after a long day.
Enquire with our events team for bookings & available areas.
PRICE: From R450 per person OPEN: Monday - Sunday | 7 Days a week
10% gratuity on food and beverage is not included.
CELLAR TOURS
Tour our cellars to experience our wines at their source or embark on a guided tour through the vineyards up to the viewpoint overlooking the entire farm.
25 PAX
PRICE: From R150 per person OPEN: Monday - Sunday | 7 Days a week
10% gratuity on food and beverage is not included.
WINE TASTING AT THE MANOR HOUSE
Join a historical & connosiuer wine tasting & learn about the farm & our wines. The historic Cape vernacular Manor House dates back to 1812 and is home to our premier wine tasting experiences.
20 PAX
PRICE: From R250 per person for premium wine tasting OPEN: Monday - Sunday | 7 Days a week | 10am - 5pm *Subject to availability
10% gratuity on food and beverage is not included.
CELLAR DOOR WINE TASTING
Friendly hosts share their wine knowledge and stories of the people who shaped Boschendal as they guide you through a tasting.
200 PAX
PRICE: From R65 per person OPEN: Monday - Sunday | 7 Days a week
10% gratuity on food and beverage is not included.
MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS
Five marked trails consisting of well-maintained single track, mountainside jeep track and some farm road. Bike hire available at an additional cost.
PRICE: From R50 per day permint OPEN: Monday - Sunday | 7 Days a week
10% gratuity on food and beverage is not included.
CORPORATE GIFTING
Treat your guests to a selection of our farm produced products, beautifully curated and wrapped.
PRICE: Price available on request OPEN: Monday - Sunday | 7 Days a week
10% gratuity on food and beverage is not included. CATERING BY BOSCHENDAL
Making a positive impact on our environment and building a sustainable agricultural farm which can flourish for generations to come is at the core of what we believe at Boschendal. Our focus is on providing flavourful and nourishing farm-to-table food and working hard to keep food miles to a minimum. Our menus shift with the seasons as our produce is sustainably grown on the farm or locally sourced.
With such an incredible array of local produce on oer, our function chef and his team look forward to preparing flavourful farm-to-table food for your conference using the best quality seasonal ingredients.
10% gratuity on food and beverage is not included. STAY WITH US AT BOSCHENDAL
With privileged access to the farm, guests staying in the cottages will be able to savour the best of farm living. Join a farm tour or explore the estate on foot, following trails that take you through orchards and mountain fyn- bos. There are mountain biking routes, walking paths, caves to explore, wine tasting, cellar tours, swimming in the dams and plenty of opportunities to sit, read, relax and generally take in the goodness of life. WERF GARDEN SUITES ORCHARD COTTAGES
7 SUITES- 14 PAX | SLEEPS 2 PER SUITE 14 COTTAGES - 54 PAX | SLEEPS 2-8 PER COTTAGE
Situated behind and adjacent to the historic werf of A collection of luxury cottages with kitchenettes, Boschendal with ravishing views of the surrounding outdoor dining, braai, a large garden and swimming countryside and mountains. pool magnificently set among the Boschendal orchards. THE RETREAT COTTAGES COTTAGE 1685
18 COTTAGES - 72 PAX | SLEEPS 4 PER COTTAGE PRIVATE COTTAGE | SLEEPS 10 PAX
This secluded venue with its communal boma and This historic cottage has been redecorated to give natural swimming pool has a carefree and relaxed guests a chance to experience a piece of South atmosphere and is ideal for families or African history, with private garden & groups of friends. swimming pool. TROUT COTTAGE MOUNTAIN VILLA
PRIVATE COTTAGE | SLEEPS 6 PRIVATE VILLA | SLEEPS 12 PAX (4 ADULTS & 2 CHILDREN) Stunning six-bedroom villa at the foot of the Escape the bustle of daily life and reconnect with Simonsberg Mountain with views of the entire the magic of nature just above Trout Dam Franschhoek Valley. Perfect for a luxurious or this secluded cottage has a adventurous family get-away. private garden. MAKE A BOOKING
Our Boschendal Events Team would love to show you around, please make an appointment so we can prepare for your visit.
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