Location Type | This lovely outdoor entertainment area is nestled in a woodland with a spacious private lawn area. It has a thatched lapa with a tiled floor. It is accessible from the western side of the parking area.
It can accommodate 20 people undercover, and up to 100 people if the garden is utilised. Toilet facilities at the adjacent Nestle Environmental Education Centre are available for clients to use. There is enough space for gazebos and marquee/stretch tents, also jumping castles for kiddies’ parties provided a quiet generator is used. No music or PA system is allowed. |
Event Type | Kids parties, family gatherings, baby showers, bridal showers
No balloons please! Balloon fragments are a hazard to wildlife, environment and small children. |
Location Character | Relaxed and informal outdoor setting in indigenous woodland garden. |
Catering | Self-catering |
Kitchen Facilities | Double sink
Built in double braai area Counter space Electrical Points The Garden is a Bin Free zone, please take your refuse home and recycle it. Wood is not provided. Please Note: Only charcoal may be used. This is to protect our trees from pests and diseases which may be brought in with raw wood |
Linens, drapes, crockery, cutlery, glasses etc. | Not provided |
Tables and Chairs | Client to provide, no pallets or any other raw wood structures are permitted |
Decor | Please note that as a conservation area, some types of natural décor items may not be permitted. This includes material containing seeds, particularly alien invasives (for example pampas grass plumes). Cut branches, untreated wood and other items may contain pathogens (such insect pests, fungal spores) and will not be allowed in. |
Parking | In main parking area, with car guard services
Venue has private entrance from parking area |
Access to Garden | Entrance fees are to be paid should clients wish to enter the main garden. A discounted rate of R40 per adult is applicable. The other entrance fee categories will remain the same as our current entrance fees
Fees to be prepaid and a guest list provided for entry into the Main Garden, a minimum of 3 days prior to date of event. |
Access times | Setup from 8.00 on day of event
Clear-up to be completed by Garden closing time |
Fee structure | Total Fee Deposit
R3000.00 R750.00 Booking is secured only upon receipt of hiring fee, a minimum of 3 days prior to date of event. Failure to do so will result in automatic cancellation. Venue hire contract and terms & conditions apply |