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Escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life at our luxurious bed and breakfast in the heart of the Cape Winelands. De Zeven Guest Lodge is nestled on the slopes of Banhoek Valley between the historically and culturally rich towns of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. The spacious rooms at De Zeven Guest Lodge invite you to the perfect retreat with its peaceful and serene atmosphere. Prepare to be whisked away by the lush surroundings and tranquil ambiance. With breathtaking mountain ranges and Valley in view, you can’t help but want to take full advantage of the peace and quiet. For the rest-seeking traveller or couple in need of a romantic getaway, the De Zeven Guest Lodge experience beckons.

The trend for destination elopement weddings has continued to grow in popularity. Couples are choosing small getaway celebrations with close friends and family over large single-day celebrations. Event manager for De Zeven Guest Lodge, Dante, shares her views on why this style of wedding is now so popular.

At De Zeven, we have cuisines for every occasion, so why would Heritage Day be an exception? Of course, our Head Chef Marcus has many recipes up his sleeve, but as local South Africans in the Banhoek Valley, we thought we’d stay true to our roots and share our favourite dishes that always remind us of our Ouma’s kitchen - minus the unsolicited advice she often threw our way.

As Stellenbosch locals hailing from the Banhoek valley - we never thought that De Akker, marriage, motherhood, a legend called Serge, Carignan, and entrepreneur would feature in one sentence. That was until we sat down and chatted to Jocelyn Hogan Wilson, our golden thread and inspiration behind this very blog. She’s a winemaker, mom, and businesswoman who started the small independent wine label of Hogan Wines in our Banhoek Valley.

Winemaking is often referred to as a ‘labour of love.’ But, like anything in life, the more you put in, the more you will get out. Respect is a huge factor, as well as kindness, gentleness, and most importantly – patience! At De Zeven, one of our many love languages is welcoming you with a glass from the Limoenkloof range, available for sale exclusively to De Zeven guests.