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We offer flexible packages built around three components: Venue Hire, Catering and Optional Extras. Rates vary for Saturday, Sunday and midweek weddings, and for winter versus peak season. Download our pricing guide for the full breakdown — or book a viewing and we will walk you through everything in person.
We are typically booked 6 to 12 months in advance. Popular dates — particularly Saturdays in spring and autumn — book out earliest. If you have a specific date in mind, get in touch as soon as possible and we will let you know if it is still available.
The booking fee is R10,000 and is paid at the time of booking to secure your date. This amount goes towards the total cost of your wedding — it is not an additional charge on top of your package.
Once your date is booked, payments are structured as follows: — R10,000 booking fee at time of booking (secures your date) — 25% of the total balance due within 3 months of booking — A further 25% due within 6 months of booking — Full balance due 30 days before your wedding — Accommodation payments due 6 weeks before the wedding — R4,000 breakage deposit due 30 days before the event (refundable after the wedding) We are open to alternative arrangements — get in touch if you need to discuss.
Our minimum is 60 guests. If your guest list is smaller, please get in touch — we are happy to discuss what is possible for your situation.
Cancellation fees apply as follows: — More than 12 months before the wedding: only the booking fee is retained — 9 to 12 months before: 25% of the total package cost is charged — Less than 9 months before: 50% of the total package cost is charged The full details are set out in your signed wedding agreement.
Yes. We offer preferential rates for midweek weddings, Sunday weddings and winter weddings. Contact us for current pricing or download our pricing guide for the full breakdown.
Yes. All our prices are VAT inclusive. There are no hidden charges. The only additional costs after your package is confirmed are the breakage deposit (refundable) and any overtime charges if your event exceeds its allocated time.
Yes. Events that exceed their allocated time are charged at R3,000 per hour. Venue hire runs until 01:00. After that, celebrations can continue at the boma, but no loud music after 02:00.
The Stone Cellar can host up to 150 guests for the ceremony and reception. Our on-site accommodation sleeps up to 44 guests across the farmhouse, eight en-suite rooms and the bridal suite. For guests who need additional accommodation, we have a list of options in Heidelberg available on request.
You can choose between two ceremony spaces. The Chapel is a former milking parlour transformed into a light-filled indoor sanctuary with large windows and genuine character. The Arbour is an open wooden frame structure with sweeping views across the Suikerbosrand River Valley — perfect for couples who want an outdoor ceremony under the sky. Both accommodate up to 150 guests.
The Reception Hall is the heart of The Stone Cellar — built above the original stone cellar with glass, wood and screed finishes. It accommodates up to 150 guests. The covered Patio flows directly from the hall and is used for canapés and welcome drinks after the ceremony. The stone-walled Cellar below is a cosy, private space ideal for a pre-ceremony whiskey with the groomsmen or for signing the register.
We have a seamless Plan B for any weather. If rain is forecast for an outdoor ceremony, we move to the chapel — which seats all 150 guests and is just as beautiful. The setup is adapted quickly and quietly, and your guests may not even notice the change. Our team handles this calmly and without fuss so you can stay focused on your day.
Yes. We have a backup generator that ensures everything continues running normally during load shedding. The lights, kitchen, bar and sound system are all covered.
Yes. We use a borehole for water, which is safe for consumption throughout the property.
Yes, parking is complimentary for all guests. There is ample parking on the property and a staff member guides guests on arrival.
Yes. Please contact us in advance so we can prepare appropriately and ensure your guests are comfortable and well looked after.
Yes. The property has electric fencing, cameras and on-call security with panic buttons. We take the safety of your guests seriously.
For weekend weddings, setup can begin from 10:00 on the Friday before your wedding. For midweek and Sunday weddings, setup begins at 10:00 on the morning of the wedding. If there is no event the day before yours, we will let you know and you may be able to come in earlier.
Yes. Contact us to schedule a rehearsal time — we will find a slot that works around other bookings.
We do not provide a sound system, as this is typically arranged by your DJ or sound supplier. Your DJ will bring their own equipment and set up on the day.
Yes — catering is exclusively in-house. Our kitchen team prepares everything from welcome drinks and canapés through to a three-course dinner and coffee. We do not allow external caterers, as our food is central to the experience we offer.
Our menu is built around a selection system — you choose from our available options for each course and we build your wedding menu from there. We have a video that walks through the full process, and you can also download our menu guide. The choices cover welcome drinks, canapés, the dinner service and dessert. We recommend locking your menu selections at your 40-day planning meeting.
Yes. We work with each couple to tailor the menu to their style, whether that is a relaxed family-style service, a plated dinner or a generous buffet. Tell us what you love and what you do not, and we will build something that feels like you.
Yes. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and other dietary needs. Please provide us with a breakdown of your guests’ dietary requirements at least 40 days before the wedding so our kitchen team can prepare accordingly.
We do not offer certified Halaal or Kosher menus at this stage, but we are happy to discuss your requirements and find a solution that works for your guests. Please get in touch and we will talk through the options.
Yes, with corkage. If you bring your own wine or sparkling wine, a corkage fee applies per bottle. Unopened bottles brought in by the couple are returned after the wedding, and the corkage is refunded on those bottles. Full details are in your wedding agreement.
Yes. We host a Harvest Table Lunch three times a year — in May, September and November — where you can experience our food in a relaxed farm setting with live music. It is open to the public and to our couples. It is also a wonderful opportunity to walk the spaces and bring your family to see the venue. Tickets are R396 per person. Book early — dates sell out.
Our kitchen team can cater for your guests across the full weekend: — Friday: dinner available on request — Saturday morning: breakfast served in the farmhouse from 08:30 — Saturday midday: snacks for the bridal party from 12:00–13:00 — Sunday morning: breakfast served in the venue from 08:00–09:00 A minimum of 30 guests is required for breakfast service. Pricing is per person and included in your quote.
Yes. Monette, one of our owners, is our in-house florist and creative director. She designs and installs all florals, fairy lights, mood lighting and styled décor directly on the property — so there are no deliveries to coordinate and no last-minute logistics to manage. Your flowers are designed specifically for your wedding, your style and the season.
We offer a full in-house creative service including floral arrangements, table styling, fairy lights, mood lamps, stationery and dry hire décor items. Everything is set up before you arrive and taken down after you leave. You can book florals, lighting and décor separately or as a combined package — we will put together a quote based on your vision.
Yes, you are welcome to bring your own florist or décor team. A Setup and Reset Support Fee of R5,000 applies. This fee is waived if your florist contacts us directly before the wedding to confirm they will manage the full setup and breakdown independently — with their own team, tools and equipment, and leaving the venue clean.
The setup fee covers the placement of your stationery, candles, signage and basic table décor items. It does not include floral arrangements or décor items arranged through our in-house florist — those are covered under the florist’s own quote and setup fee.
Yes. You are welcome to bring your own décor, stationery, signage and personal items. Please let your coordinator know in advance what you are bringing so we can plan placement and setup accordingly. Note: no permanent fixtures may be attached to the venue walls, ceilings or floors.
We offer a dry hire catalogue through our in-house creative service, including mood lamps, underplates, stationery and lighting items. We do not provide a general décor hire service beyond these items. Our in-house florist can advise on what is available when you discuss your vision with her.
Our on-site accommodation sleeps up to 44 guests, including the couple. The farmhouse accommodates 24 guests with shared facilities. Eight en-suite rooms each accommodate 2 guests (16 guests total). The bridal suite is a private retreat for the couple.
Yes. The bridal suite is a private, light-filled space with natural light, mirrors and thoughtful details. It is also where the bride and bridal party get ready on the morning of the wedding. The groomsmen can prepare in one of the en-suite rooms — typically from 11:00 on the wedding day.
All accommodation includes complimentary linen and towels, WiFi, fans for summer and electric blankets for winter, and solar geysers. The farmhouse has a fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, fridge, chest freezer, microwave, crockery and glassware for 42 guests. The boma and farm pool are also available to accommodation guests.
Check-in is from 13:00 on your arrival day. Guests checking in for a wedding must arrive no later than 17:00 the day before the wedding, or 15:00 on the wedding day itself. Check-out is strictly by 09:30 the morning after the wedding.
Accommodation must be paid in full 6 weeks before the wedding. Guests can either pay the couple directly, who then settles with us in one payment, or guests can pay us directly using the room payment reference (the first three letters of the room name plus the wedding date — for example, PIN14MAR2026 for Pinotage).
The boma bar is located in the accommodation area and is open from 16:00 to 22:00 the evening before the wedding, and from 10:00 until one hour before the ceremony on the wedding day. It is a great space for the bridal party and guests to gather and start celebrating.
Yes. We offer a shuttle service from Johannesburg (approximately 40 minutes away) and Pretoria (approximately one hour away). The shuttle ensures guests can travel safely without worrying about driving late at night. Please enquire for a quote when planning your weekend.
Yes. We have a downloadable list of accommodation options in Heidelberg for guests who are not staying on the farm. We will refer any guests who contact us directly back to you, as the couple is responsible for allocating rooms and managing bookings.
Yes. We have a curated list of photographers, DJs, hair and makeup artists, cake makers and other suppliers who know our venue, work well with our team and consistently deliver a great experience. You are welcome to use any supplier you love — our preferred list is a recommendation, not a requirement (except for catering, which is exclusively in-house).
No — except for catering, which is exclusively in-house. For all other suppliers (photographer, DJ, florist, cake, hair and makeup), you are free to choose your own. If you would like recommendations, our preferred supplier list is a great starting point.
From the moment you book, our admin team is available to help you with quotes, planning documents, menu selections, supplier information and any questions that come up during the planning process. We will set up an onboarding meeting shortly after your booking to walk you through everything and get you started. Our venue team is on site throughout your wedding weekend to ensure everything runs smoothly from the venue’s side.
Our team supports you throughout the planning process and our venue team is present on the day to manage the venue — the kitchen, the bar, the suppliers and the physical operation of the space. If you would like a dedicated on-the-day wedding coordinator who works personally for you and manages your timeline and suppliers, we recommend booking one from our preferred supplier list. On-the-day coordination is a separate service priced at approximately R18,000.
We recommend an onboarding meeting shortly after booking, a mid-planning check-in at the six-month mark, a detailed planning meeting at 40 days before the wedding (when guest numbers, menus and floorplans are confirmed), and a final logistics call at 20 days. All meetings can be done virtually.
Guest numbers, menu selections and the floorplan are all confirmed at 40 days before the wedding. After this point, the confirmed number is the invoiced number — guests who do not attend on the day are still included in the final count.
Venue hire runs until 01:00. After that, celebrations can continue at the boma area. No loud music is permitted after 02:00.
The bride and bridal party can use the bridal suite to get ready. It is light, spacious and set up with mirrors for hair and makeup. The groom and groomsmen typically gather in one of the en-suite rooms or near the boma from 11:00. Snacks are served to both parties separately between 12:00 and 13:00. Our venue team arrives early to ensure everything is in place before your guests arrive.
On the morning after the wedding, our team conducts a full walk-through of all spaces — accommodation, venue, chapel and outdoor areas — to check for any items left behind. All personal belongings are collected and returned to the couple or a designated representative. A sign-off form is completed before departure confirming that all items have been returned and all spaces have been checked. Any breakages are noted and included in the final invoice.
A R4,000 breakage deposit is due 30 days before the wedding. After the wedding, our team checks all spaces and notes any damages. The deposit is refunded in full if there are no breakages. If there are damages, the cost is deducted from the deposit and the balance refunded. The full process is confirmed in writing before you leave the property on Sunday morning.
Venue hire runs until 01:00, after which music must be turned off in the main venue. Celebrations can continue at the boma but no loud music after 02:00. The gate closes at 18:30 the evening before the wedding.
Smoking and vaping are not permitted inside the venue, farmhouse or any of the rooms. A designated smoking area is available outside with a disposal vessel.
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