🌱 A New Chapter in the Valley | What’s Unfolding at Waverley Hills Wine & Olive Estate 🫒🍷

There is a certain poetry to how things evolve in the Witzenberg Valley. Tucked quietly between the rugged shoulders of the Winterhoek and Witzenberg mountains, Waverley Hills Wine & Olive Estate has always felt like a place deeply rooted in the rhythm of the earth. But lately, the estate has been busy writing an exciting new chapter, blending its rich organic heritage with fresh spaces designed for gathering, celebrating, and staying a while.

A Rich Legacy Meets a Fresh Vision

For more than two decades, Waverley Hills was lovingly built and nurtured by the Du Toit family, carving out a stellar reputation for organic winemaking, stunning surroundings, and genuine country hospitality. Today, the torch has been passed to the Eksteen family.

While deeply honoring the legacy of the past, the estate is evolving with a renewed focus on unforgettable weddings, luxury farm stays, artisanal olives, and immersive rural experiences. 

Winemaking remains firmly rooted in the landscape through Arbeidsgenot Wines, who lease the cellar to continue crafting exceptional wines on-site, complemented by the Arbeidsgenot Restaurant @ Waverley Hills and tasting experience.

Nestled right at the foot of the Witteberg Mountain Range, Waverley Hills offers a breathtaking blend of rustic simplicity and effortless elegance. It is an idyllic setting for couples looking to realize their wedding dreams against a panoramic backdrop of rolling vineyards and olive orchards.

The estate's charming wedding chapel, lovingly converted from a historic working wine cellar, stands as one of the most character-filled venues in the entire valley. Boasting thick, rustic walls, it comfortably hosts ceremonies for up to 120 guests, and easily transitions into an inspiring, intimate space for corporate workshops and creative brainstorming sessions. Looking ahead, the romance on the farm is set to reach new heights with the upcoming arrival of Die Olyfhuis, a brand-new honeymoon and couples suite designed for ultimate privacy and a magical experience.

Stay, Savor, and Explore

If you’ve visited the farm in the past, you might remember the cozy little pods tucked away on the property. They have officially grown up and transformed into Waverley Luxury Cabins, offering the exact same soul-soothing mountain views and peaceful seclusion, now completely reimagined under the Waverley Hills banner.

To bring all of these experiences together, the estate bubbled with excitement as they launched a brand-new website, uniting their self-catering stays, farm events, and the culinary heartbeat of the Arbeidsgenot Restaurant under one digital roof.

Whether you are dropping in for a tasting of pioneering organic wines, indulging in a leisurely lunch on the deck with the mountains in view, or planning the celebration of a lifetime, Waverley Hills feels more alive, welcoming, and inspiring than ever before. The gates are open, the Witzenberg Valley is waiting, and there is a wonderful new story ready for you to explore!