Designed to inspire and delight
Every moment here is an invitation to celebrate life – to slow down and connect – with nature, with loved ones, and with your own sense of joyful wonder. Our experiences are designed to make memories that last – not just photos for your feed.
Step through the looking glass and into Le Grand Jardin, where wine, art and dining unfold with a touch of whimsy and nostalgia. Picture yourself tasting rare vintages with our winemaker, dining at Stellenbosch’s hottest new restaurant, sipping tea like the Mad Hatter or watching a movie under the stars. Here, wine, food and creativity become a feast for all the senses – leaving you, as Alice would say, ‘curiouser and curiouser’.
Gastronomy and viticulture
Wine and food are at the heart of life at Le Grand Jardin. From blending your own wine with Le Grand Domaine’s winemaker, Debbie Thompson – to dining on inspired menus by celebrity chef Liam Tomlin at the Le Grand Jardin family table at Le Grande Domaine Cantina by Chef’s Warehouse in Stellenbosch – every experience is crafted to be personal and unforgettable.
UNIQUE DINING AND EVENT SPACES
Looking Glass House: lunch in dappled sunlight or dine under the stars.
Pizza experience: craft your own pizzas overlooking the dam, then share dessert at the fire circle.
Blue Bar and dining room: sip botanical cocktails or do a tasting before silver-service dinners with a private chef. Enjoy roaring fireplaces and art as your backdrop.
BESPOKE WINE EXPERIENCES
Private barrel tastings of award-winning wines at Le Grand Domaine’s members-only cellar.
Debbie Thompson’s Drops of God tasting, a sensorial journey guided by 54 vials of scent in our candlelit cellar.
LE GRAND DOMAINE CANTINA BY CHEF'S WAREHOUSE
Celebrity chef Liam Tomlin leads a playful yet refined dining experience paired with our finest wines.
COOKING WITH ELMARIE BERRY
Gather eight or more friends for an intimate cooking class and wine experience with local author and chef Elmarie Berry.
Sunshine and the great outdoors
At Le Grand Jardin, we invite you to connect with nature:
Hike the Helderberg or nearby trails with an experienced local guide.
Play a round of golf on award-winning golf courses.
Enjoy a game of padel down the road.
Sunbathe at the pool or zipline into the eco-pool.
Stroll through our lush gardens with secret spots for reading or reflection.
Or, simply enjoy sweeping vineyard and mountain views.
The artist’s way
At Le Grand Jardin, art is something you live and experience. Enjoy:
Art lessons and workshops with local artists.
Garden art walks to discover sculptures and seasonal installations.
Candlelit Cellar Salon evenings for poetry, conversation or music.
Celebrating with family and friends
Life’s best moments are meant to be shared. Whether it‘s a milestone birthday, special anniversary, University reunion or just an excuse to gather, we can help you plan:
Bespoke celebrations with tables set among the roses or under the stars.
Memorable moments like open-air movies, fire-circle storytelling, and long, laughter-filled meals.
Or, simply take the time to draw up your family tree under the giant oak in the Looking Glass House.
Le Grand Jardin is that kind of place… where spontaneous swims before bedtime are a thing, where baking and pizza making is fun, where building forts using every tablecloth in the linen cupboard is how you roll, where falling asleep while stargazing on the lawn is a nightly treat….
Chat to us when you’re ready to book!
