Visitors to Tokara will enjoy botanical splendour with the Rare Plant Fair and Open Garden on Saturday 26 October.
The special event usually takes place in autumn, but was postponed due to the devastating storms earlier this year. It will form part of the Stellenbosch Garden Town Festival, which runs from Friday 25 October to Sunday 3 November.
Guests will get to experience Tokara in all its blooming glory as the renowned Stellenbosch family wine and olive estate opens its private farm garden to the public. The annual Rare Plant Fair features exhibitors presenting a unique opportunity for gardening enthusiasts to acquire rare and exotic plants.
You can also stroll through tranquil garden paths adorned with magnificent sculptures by local artists. Some of the highlights include terraces of the picking garden, serene wetlands, a textural cork oak forest, and a babbling mountain stream flowing into soothing lily ponds. Guests can also discover the dedicated oasis of indigenous flora and the extraordinary Adamastor Moss Garden, a continually evolving masterpiece.
The past two years have seen the remarkable integration of local sandstone, granite, indigenous mosses and fynbos in the moss garden. This year, the garden’s beauty is further enhanced by hand-chiselled Paarl granite pieces, creating a kaleidoscope of muted hues and textures.
The newly completed hewn stone lintels framing the garden invite visitors to experience the tranquil beauty reminiscent of a Japanese-inspired landscape. Guided tours will be conducted by moss garden expert Gert van Tonder and his team throughout the day.
Besides delicious nourishments and refreshments in the farmyard, Tokara will be well-represented with its elegant wines and award-winning extra virgin olive oils. Visitors can also pre-order a picnic box filled with local delicacies from the Tokara Delicatessen. The Rare Fare Picnic Box for two is available at R495 for adults and R150 for children; order via email on projects@tokara.com before Wednesday 23 October.
The Tokara Rare Plant Fair and Open Garden 2024 is open from 08:00 to 16:00. Entry is R100 per vehicle, payable at the gate on the day. The Tokara Tasting Lounge, Restaurant and Delicatessen will be open as usual on Saturday.
- For more information, visit www.rareplantfair.co.za or send an email to info@rareplantfair.co.za.
