Die Handelshuis

05/12/2017

A lovely feature by Lanalou Style, including a chat with Vicki from Barn & Werf and gorgeous photos all round!

Recently Vicki Bell made the move from Onsite Gallery in Cape Town to the countryside and has set up shop in a gorgeous old barn in Simondium. You’ll find Barn & Werf along the R45 between Paarl and Franschhoek at Die Handelshuis – a new lifestyle centre which is home to a lovely group of cr...

23/07/2017

Here at Ou Meul Bakery and Cafe, the guys make magic with Bootlegger Coffee Company beans!

22/07/2017

Lesley is one of the friendly and knowledgeable ladies you'll meet if you take a wander around Barn & Werf's beautiful antiques and spectacular chandeliers...

21/07/2017

As we're turning what was once a neglected land into a flourishing garden, we’re grateful for all the hands working so hard at preparing the soil...

17/07/2017

The Ou Meul Bakery and Cafe bakers start working long before dawn to make sure that even the earliest risers are greeted by the delicious smell of fresh bread and croissants. They're open from 07:00 during the week, so stop on by!

16/07/2017

May you have a restful Sunday, surrounded by friends and family. Stay warm, like these gorgeous copper pots from Barn & Werf!

15/07/2017

The little ones enjoy hanging out here too, especially when the sun is shining and they have the run of the Werf!

14/07/2017

During the 18th century, monasteries in Portugal used large quantities of egg whites to starch clothes. It was common for the monks to then use the leftover yolks to make cakes and pastries, including pastéis de nata - delicious little custard tarts which are, conveniently, now also baked at Ou Meul Bakery and Cafe!

13/07/2017

When you're constantly working to move forward, it's good to stop and take a look back now and then. It's almost impossible to believe the transformation of these lovely old buildings...

12/07/2017

Die Gieter stocks loads of local designs, so stop on by if you're looking for that perfect gift!

11/07/2017

A lovely detail from Smith's Interiors in the Barn. So worth taking your time as you browse there...

10/07/2017

It's privilege to have so many designers and creatives, like GASS Architecture Studios, working on the property. There's something very special about homegrown design...