Just 5 km from McGregor, Vrolijkheid is a rugged and beautiful nature reserve, known for its striking landscapes and springtime botterblom daisies.
Stay over in one of five fully equipped self-catering cottages, each with a braai area and wood-fired hot tub. One even has its own private pool.
Perfect for walks, wildlife, and a peaceful getaway in nature.
To book, contact Reservations on 087 087 8250.
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McGregor Mountain Biking & Trail Running
McGregor is a haven for mountain bikers and trail runners, offering a mix of terrain that ranges from gentle family-friendly trails to challenging single tracks and longer gravel routes for the more experienced rider.
Start your journey at McGregor Tourism, where you can collect a detailed map of the seven most popular cycling trails in the area. Each one reveals a different side of McGregor’s rugged beauty.
Just 5 km from the village, the Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve offers a scenic 8 km loop trail that’s ideal for beginners and nature lovers. The route winds along gravel roads and footpaths, with a good chance of spotting springboks and other wildlife along the way.
Whether you’re looking for a gentle morning ride or a serious off-road adventure, McGregor delivers the wild and the wonderful.
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Warm up this winter with a comforting bowl of homemade soup paired with a glass of your favourite McGregor wine – all in the heart of their welcoming tasting room!
R65.00 – Includes soup + a glass of McGregor wine
Dates: 27 & 28 June 2025
Times:
Friday: 09:00 – 17:00
Saturday: 09:00 – 14:00
Bring the family, invite your friends for a deliciously heartwarming experience
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As the weather cools, there is nothing more satisfying than a comforting winter dish paired with a glass of Lord’s Wine. Try slow-cooked lamb shanks with our Shiraz or a creamy mushroom risotto with our lightly oaked Chardonnay, simple, warming food made even better with the right wine.
Visit the farm for a tasting or enjoy your favourites at home.
Join The Founder's Wine Club – it's free to join, with 15% discount and free delivery when you order 12 bottles or more online.
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Last year's harvest for the vinegar, so aged one year with the mother in each bottle and unfiltered; this year's crop for the juice. No additives, no preservatives, just juice
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Have you got your tickets yet? Don't miss this fun event. Have the Ballet Moms got as much talent as their daughters? Come and see for yourselves.
Symbulon Performing Arts Centre at 5pm for Pancakes, show starts 6pm. This is a fundraiser to support thirty children taking part in the MOVE dance competition!
Special appearance by the Yummy Mommys.
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Neem ’n diep asemteug van die skoon lug en betree ’n wêreld wat lyk soos ’n 19de-eeuse skildery. Nie net is McGregor een van die Wes-Kaap se bes bewaarde geheime nie, dit is ook die volmaakte mengsel van ’n landelike leefstyl en heilsame natuurskoon. In dié dorpie met sy ryk erfenis vind jy oulike winkeltjies en deli’s, asook unieke restaurante.
Hier is die lewe rustig en word tyd nog op die outydse manier gemeet – met die kerkklok.
Take a deep breath in the clean air and enter a world that looks like a 19th century painting. Not only is McGregor one of the Western Cape’s best-kept secrets, it’s also the perfect blend of rural living and healthy scenery. In this town with its rich heritage you find cute shops and deli's, as well as unique restaurants.
Here life is peaceful and time is still measured in the old-fashioned way - with the church bell.
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On 17 May, McGregor hosts The Gallows – a 110km gravel race that starts at Lord’s Wines and ends with a brutal summit finish atop Galgeberg.
Expect wild descents, vineyard trails, river crossings, and a final 12km climb that’ll test even the toughest riders. Whether you’re racing hard or rolling easy, this ride delivers epic views and serious bragging rights.
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Experience the healing vibrations of a Sound Bath – a meditative journey with singing bowls, chimes, and gentle sacred sound.
Saturday, 17 May 2025
17:00 – 18:15
Solar Room – Wisdom School
Sliding scale: R165 – R265 (Pay what feels right)
Come as you are, lie down, and receive the medicine of sound. A beautiful way to reset and reconnect.
Bookings with Thomas www.homeofblisswellness.com | 082 686 4140
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Join me for a deeply restorative Yoga Nidra session – a guided meditation that invites deep rest, healing, and inner stillness.
Thursday, 8 May 2025
17:30 – 18:30
Solar Room – Wisdom School
Investment: R85
All are welcome. Bring your mats and blankets to make yourself comfortable and warm. Don’t forget to bring your beautiful self and allow yourself to surrender.
Bookings with Thomas www.homeofblisswellness.com | 082 686 4140
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