Why is it called Babylonstoren?
Have you ever wondered where the name Babylonstoren comes from? Well, the koppie (or hill) on the farm made the first owners think about the Tower of Babel, so named it Babylon’s Toren in the 1700’s, and we think that it’s a perfectly good name.
How big is Babylonstoren?
Babylonstoren is a 500-acre mini-world unto itself.
Can you picnic at Babylonstoren?
We serve great food in our restaurants, and therefore do not allow personal picnics on our farm.
When did Babylonstoren start?
1692
Babylonstoren’s life started in 1692, when Governor Simon van der Stel granted the free burgher Pieter van der Byl a piece of land at the foot of a conical hill.
What is Babylonstoren near?
Nederburg Wines.
How Koos Bekker became rich?
Koos was a founding director of mobile communication company MTN in 1990. He became the CEO of Naspers in 1997 which was the initial investor in M-Net/Multichoice group and later bought all other shareholders. After this purchase, Nasper grew from about $1.2 billion to $45 billion.
How many rooms does Babylonstoren have?
Our Cape Dutch Manor House dates back to 1777. This exclusive house has five bedrooms accommodating ten guests.
When did Babylonstoren open?
November 2010
Babylonstoren opened its doors to the public in November 2010. Every single one of the plants in the formal 3,5 hectare (8 acre) garden was planted by our gardeners, with the only exception a single Brazilian pepper tree.
How much did the newt in Somerset cost?
The Newt that almost sank Britain’s glorious new garden: How one tiny visitor delayed a visionary £50million renovation of the grounds of Somerset’s most beautiful mansion. No corset-and-bonnet drama was ever filmed here.