
Wine Farms
Black Oystercatcher Wines
A family-owned vineyard on the banks of the Verlorenvlei, producing Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir. Enjoy wine tastings paired with chocolate, jams, cheese, or antipasto platters. Craft beer enthusiasts can try Fraser’s Folly brews, including Hoppy Lager and Moer Koffie Stout. Set amidst fynbos and wetlands, the farm shop offers chocolates, beauty products, crockery, and leather goods.
Zoetendal Vineyards
Nestled in Elim along the Nuwejaars River, this boutique winery specializes in premium wines from the Agulhas Plain, including Sauvignon Blanc and a rich, spicy Shiraz. Visitors can also enjoy hiking, biking, birdwatching, and picnics on the riverbank.
The Berrio Wines
Perched on a hill overlooking Elim, The Berrio produces fresh, vibrant wines with a distinctive minerality. Notable offerings include Pinot Noir, Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Shiraz. Please note that tastings are currently closed, but the vineyard remains a striking landmark in the region.
Strandveld Vineyards
Located near Elim and Cape Agulhas, this historic vineyard produces wines with rich, generous flavours from grapes nurtured by coastal soils and Atlantic winds. The First Sighting range, including Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé, Pinot Noir and Shiraz, celebrates the explorers who first sighted Africa’s southern tip. Enjoy tastings in the rustic indoor stable or on the sunny veranda overlooking gardens and vineyards.
The Giant Periwinkle
Situated on Perdekop near Baardskeedersbos, this scenic farm is known for elegant, complex wines, particularly Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah. Their flagship Blanc Fumé offers a lightly wooded, cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc. Wine tastings can be arranged by appointment.
Lomond Wine Estate
Overlooking the Lomond Dam and surrounding valley, this estate pairs tastings with antipasto platters, local cheese, cold meats, and trout pâté. Options include standard tastings, sweet pairings, or trout and wine pairings. The farm features cycling trails through fynbos, mountains, and forested valleys, as well as their unique Rockpool wine range. Open daily from 10:00 to 16:00.
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FAQs
Booking and pricing
What is the cost of hosting a retreat?
Every retreat is priced around your dates, group size and the extras you'd like. Send us your dates and headcount at bookings@creekretreats.co.za and we'll reply with a tailored quote.
What's included in the price?
Exclusive use of the whole property: the thatched main house, three private cottages, the courtyard and braai. It also includes premium linen and towels, uncapped fibre wifi, the working spaces, the games room and cinema loft, firewood for the braai and fireplace, and a final clean. Catering, excursions and transport are quoted separately.
How do deposits and payment work?
If you book 8 weeks or more before arrival, a 50% deposit secures your dates, with the balance due 8 weeks before you arrive. Inside 8 weeks, the full amount is due on booking. Payment is by EFT (bank transfer), in South African rand. A refundable damage deposit of R2,000 and a cleaning fee apply.
Can you invoice our company?
Yes we are able to invoice the Company and you are welcome to send over the details once the quotation has been accepted.
What is your cancellation policy?
A full refund within 48 hours of booking if arrival is at least 14 days away, a full refund 30 or more days before arrival, 50% 7 or more days before, and no refund within 7 days of arrival.
Is there a minimum stay?
We have a 2 night minimum stay requirement for the Retreat
Group size and rooms
How many people can the retreat accommodate?
9 team members can be accommodated comfortably
Will everyone have their own room?
There are seven bedrooms, so seven people can each have their own room. The three cottages each have their own entrance and en suite, which gives senior team members extra privacy.
What are the bedrooms?
| Room | Beds | Bathroom |
|---|---|---|
| Oceanpearl (main house) | Queen | En suite |
| Saltstone (main house) | Queen | Shared |
| Driftwood Loft (upstairs) | Twin beds | Shared |
| Oystercatcher Loft (upstairs) | Double or twin | Shared |
| Oceanbreeze Cottage | Queen | En suite, shower |
| Dune Cottage | Queen | En suite, with bath |
| Fynbos Cottage | Queen | En suite, shower |
The three main-house bedrooms without an en suite share one bathroom. Every room has premium linen, plush duvets and block-out curtains.
Is there anything to know about the stairs?
The stairs to the two loft bedrooms are steep.
Working at the venue
Is the wifi good enough for video calls?
Yes, uncapped fibre runs throughout, and a back-up supply keeps the main router running for about two hours during loadshedding.
Where can we hold meetings?
Around the large dining table in the open-plan main house, with quiet nooks around the property for focused work. The games room's pool table converts into a dining table with benches if you need a second space.
Can we present from a laptop?
Yes, there are smart TVs with HDMI adaptors in several rooms, plus a cinema loft with a smart TV and Bluetooth speaker. Any additional extras such as flipcharts and markers are available upon request and at an additional charge.
Catering
Can we self-cater?
Yes. The kitchen has SMEG appliances, a gas hob, oven, dishwasher and Nespresso machine, with full cookware for a large group. Tea, coffee, sugar and a starter supply of pods are provided. The covered pergola braai seats the whole group.
Can you arrange catering or a private chef?
Yes, bespoke catering is available as an add-on and quoted individually.
Can we eat out as a group?
Yes. Catch Cook at the harbour and Pret at 55 Knots are 3 to 5 minutes away. For a larger dinner or daytime session, Earth Restaurant, 4 minutes away, hosts functions for up to 30 people.
Getting there and arrival
How far is the retreat from Cape Town?
About two and a half hours' drive.
Can you arrange transport?
Yes, private transport can be arranged and quoted as part of your retreat.
How do we get into the estate?
The property is inside the gated Langezandt security estate. Before arrival, our local property manager will ask for vehicle registration numbers so cars can be added to the estate access system.
What time can we arrive and leave?
Check-in is from 2pm and check-out is by 10am.
Is there parking?
Yes, secure parking for four vehicles inside the property, plus two on the front driveway.
Team-building and activities
What can we do on site?
A games room with a pool table that converts to table tennis and a dartboard, a cinema loft, a large indoor fireplace, and the courtyard braai. Langezandt beach is about a 5-minute walk through the estate.
Can you organise team activities?
Yes. We can arrange private excursions and hosted activities, quoted to suit your group:
- On the water: scuba diving, fishing, sunset cruises, whale watching (roughly July to December), surfing and snorkelling.
- Outdoors: hiking trails from 5 to 10.5 km, Agulhas National Park, De Hoop Nature Reserve and the Nuwejaars Wetlands.
- Wine: tastings at Black Oystercatcher, Zoetendal Vineyards and Lomond Wine Estate.
- Sightseeing: the southernmost tip of Africa, the Cape Agulhas lighthouse, and the historic fishing village of Arniston.
House rules
Can we host an event?
Yes, with our prior written agreement. Please tell us when you enquire. Langezandt estate rules ask all guests to keep noise considerate and not to use fireworks.
Can we smoke?
No, the venue is non-smoking, inside and out.
Can we bring a dog?
Yes, up to three pets, by prior arrangement, at R900 per pet.
Extras
What else can you arrange?
Bespoke catering and private dining, team-building and adventure experiences, creative and wellness experiences, private transportation meeting and technology support. Each is quoted individually.
