Dating back to 1692, Babylonstoren is a historic
Cape Dutch farm that boasts one of the best
preserved werfs (farm yards) in the Cape. Beloved
for its magnificent gardens that are laid out over
eight acres, the gardens are divided into 15
sections that comprise fruit, berries, bees for
pollinating, indigenous plants, fragrant lawns, a
prickly pear maze, a Clivia tunnel and a plethora of
trees with historical and botanical importance.
Babylonstoren is also renowned for their organic
approach to running the day to day activities
associated with gardens and farming, boasting
quite the selection of biodiversity ranging from a
variety of insects, fish, as well as smaller farm
animals which is probably the success of the well
balanced ecosystem they have created and
maintains.
Open tours to the public adds to the final key in the
importance of this well preserved farm, as it insures
that older farming methods, plant species and
organic practices are preserved and educated to
the public. It is refreshing or maybe strangely
familiar to visit the farm, and by taking part in the
experience, preserving a little bit of landscape
history
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