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6 Dec 2024
Wishing you a magical festive season and a bright, beautiful year ahead.
11 Oct 2024
Summer, Smoke, Fire, and Season's Greetings
26 Jul 2024
Meeting Space with a Difference
10 Jun 2024
Father's Day Lunch 16 June
10 Jun 2024
Welcome
27 May 2024
Here's a Recap of the Season and a Look at What's to Come
14 May 2024
Last minute specials 17-19 May
22 Apr 2024
Company meetings don't have to be boring
8 Apr 2024
The Long and Windy Road to Winter
16 Nov 2023
A year-long sokkie shuffle with the elements ...
18 Aug 2023
A unique story of schist, smoke and the Swartland
10 Aug 2023
Are you ready for a new season?
26 Jun 2023
A one-of-a-kind venue for your next workshop
12 Jun 2023
Light drizzles and torrential downpours
24 Apr 2023
We're all dancing to the same tune
16 Mar 2023
All about kingfishers that smoke almonds ;-)
10 Mar 2023
Company meetings don't need to be dull and boring
10 Jan 2023
Every day is a holiday at BK
22 Sep 2022
Christmas in the Country : 18 December
28 Jul 2022
Tortoise wings, French bling-bling, and spring
13 Jun 2022
Fathers, fatty acids and flowers
10 Mar 2022
Easter brunch, almonds, Bernard and a bit of history
25 Nov 2021
Stop. Go. Stop. Wait. All systems go.
15 Sep 2021
Smoke, Quagga, Wagyu, Fire and Christmas Lunch
5 Aug 2021
Spring, Flowers, Smoke and Fires
26 Jul 2021
Winter rains, Smoke & Fire, and the BK Online Pantry
15 Jun 2021
About Farmhouses, Wooden Floors and Phenomenal Fathers
8 Apr 2021
Autumn, pop-ups and a special Mother's Day Lunch
4 Mar 2021
Staycation Destination, Sunday Lunch and Farmhouse Special
27 Jan 2021
Valentine's Day celebrations
15 Dec 2020
Festive farm greetings from Bartholomeus Klip
11 Nov 2020
Good news for local and international guests
29 Sep 2020
Spring brings good tidings: Farmhouse special extended to 23 DEC 2020
24 Aug 2020
Spring News from Bartholomeus Klip
29 Jul 2020
News from Bartholomeus Klip
10 Jun 2020
Getting ready to reopen soon
18 May 2020
Holding on to the old. Embracing the new.
4 May 2020
There is tourism after lockdown
24 Apr 2020
There is life after lockdown (3)
10 Apr 2020
There is life after lockdown (2)
7 Apr 2020
There is life after lockdown
17 Mar 2020
COVID-19 Notice from Bartholomeus Klip
19 Feb 2020
23rd Birthday Winter Special, Pop up 27 March, and news from the farm
25 Oct 2019
New photos, home-grown Wagyu, Smoke & Fire 6 DEC and Christmas lunch 22 DEC ...
22 Aug 2019
Spring, sunrays and smorgasbords ...
30 Apr 2019
Autumn is here. And with it, our low season rates ...
15 Mar 2019
Dear, a pop-up extravaganza, last minute deals and a surprise announcement ...
12 Feb 2019
Dear {name}, a pop-up extravaganza, last minute deals and a surprise announcement ...
28 Nov 2018
Pop up 7 DEC and Christmas lunch 23 & 25 DEC
27 Aug 2018
SPRING NEWS from Bartholomeus Klip
24 May 2018
Ready for a new season of memorable hospitality
22 May 2018
Exclusive pop-up dinner in the shed, Father's Day lunch and Sunday lunch
4 Apr 2018
Weddings, conferences, Sunday lunch and last-minute special
14 Mar 2018
Easter Picnic in the Veld, Sunday Lunch and new Seasonal Rates
23 Feb 2018
Sunday Lunch & News from the Farm
21 Feb 2018
Special Offers, Sunday Lunch & News from the Farm
31 Jan 2018
Seasonal news: upcoming events and news from the farm
24 Jan 2018
Seasonal news: upcoming events and news from the farm
25 Oct 2016
FRI 28 OCT : Join us at the newly refurbished deckhouse for local, terroir-driven wines and cuisine
22 Apr 2016
Winter at Bartholomeus Klip