RUSTENBERG MANOR HOUSE OPEN GARDEN 2024

• Dates: 1, 2, 3^th of November 2024
• Time: Open from 9:00 am until 4:30 pm on all open days
• Entrance: No booking necessary. Entrance is payable at the gate @ R50 per person. Children under 10 are free.
• Not to be Missed:
  • Longbarn Nursery plants for sale
  • Almond Walk
  • Rose Table
  • Vegetable Garden
  • Long Pond
• Attractions:
  • TBC
• Additional Info:
  • Wheelchair access to several areas
  • Plant sales
  • Refreshments available for purchase
  • Regret no dogs allowed
  • No private picnics permitted
  • The gardens each take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to view
  • Note: there is open water so children to be accompanied at all times
  • Four words: Historic, Expansive, Varying, Magnificent

• For Directions click HERE
• For Queries Contact: 
  • Rozanne Barlow
    Cell: 082 442 1721
    Email: 

Note: The Schoongezicht garden near our wine-tasting centre is open all year round, seven days a week and open from 9 am until 4:30 pm. This garden is also naturally open on our official Open Days as it looks at its best then.

RUSTENBERG MANOR HOUSE GARDEN DESCRIPTION

Experience a historic, expansive, and magnificent farm garden surrounded by Cape Dutch buildings. Enjoy breathtaking mountain views and the beauty of mature trees. The garden showcases an English-style design with a focus on heritage roses and perennials. Discover unique “rooms” with distinct planting schemes, including highlights like the Sunken Garden and the Almond Walk.

SCHOONGEZICHT GARDEN DESCRIPTION

Adjacent to the Schoongezicht manor house near the wine-tasting centre, this garden offers year-round access. Explore the 200-year-old pergola and the charming Chartre style labyrinth amidst vibrant flower borders. Admire the roses, foxgloves, and fascinating perennials. The garden features a delightful pond and is divided by hedges and paths, offering views of the Simonsberg Mountain and surrounding fields.