The Oude Molen Eco Village, situated on the last remaining farm land in central cape town. Is a hidden gem rich in cultural diversity, community driven and Eco friendly enterprises. Mosy on through and explore the village for a truly unique experience while you stay with us.
MILLSTONE FARMSTALL & CAFE
Farmhouse breakfasts, coffees, biscuits and cakes, light lunches, fresh juices, jams, organic produce. You have to try their famous olive ciabatta which is baked fresh daily in the clay ovens. Peaceful garden setting with treehouse, swings and wendy house for the kids. They also hosts farmers and craft markets on Sundays during the summer months.
LOCAL DELI – BACK AREA GARDENS
Margot and Dan have worked tirelessly for many years to develop their metal workshop, gardens, glass house, shop and tea garden. The quality of their organic goods is superb and you can stock up on all sorts of exceptional items after enjoying a coffee, breakfast or lunch in their beautiful tea garden area.
COMMUNITY GARDEN
Kelly and Mariette have green fingers and a passion for teaching kids about the earth. They nurture local kids every Wednesday afternoon helping them to cultivate their own plots. Adult community members can also hire plots for themselves for cultivation of crops of their own choosing. A great place to meet with volunteers, buy seedlings and seeds, compost, plants and produce.Jono Kennedy founded the Food Garden Project for the children of Maitland Garden village where the kids grow their own vegetables to take home or to sell. Other members on the village rent plots here to grow their own produce. This project is centered around and educating the community on sustainable development and permiculture .
OUDE MOLEN STABLES
Kendre has built up his herd of horses over many years and offers pony rides, dressage lessons, jumping lessons, shows, holiday camps, outrides, carriage rides and wagon rides. It is great to take a walk down to the wetlands next to the horse paddocks and absorb their healing energy.
THE PLAYSHED
Bruce and Jeanne have created a wonderful environment for kids at The Playshed. They have all sorts of toys, dress up clothing and apparatus that small kids love to play on. They cater for kiddie parties and offer tea, cake and light meals to the parents too. Jeanne’s carrot cake is legendary around here. Their other business World of Wonder creates amazing clocks out of old vinyl records and has killer artwork, so if you are looking for some South African flavoured souvenirs be sure to check out these special goodies.
OOM DAAN SE PLAAS POOL & BRAAI AREA
The Oude Molen Tenants Association has done a great job of renovating the pool area over the past few years. The entrance fee is R50 for adults and R25 for kids. There are huts that can be hired too for a day of braaing – our national past time and swimming. All proceeds go towards the goal of improving and beautifying the village and developing its long term vision, so is money well spent.
JET AWAY
Local convenience store for basic daily items at the main gate
Facilities in neighbouring Pinelands that are within walking distance
Pinelands Spar
Cross the railway bridge opposite the village and walk 10 minutes along Broadwalk Avenue. You will see a set of small shops to the right of a small park. The Spar has most things and is open till 9pm daily even on public holidays. There are some other restaurants there too plus ATM’s.
Howard Centre
Our beloved local shopping centre is 5 minutes by car or 20 – 30 minutes walk from the lodge.
It has everything anyone could need including supermarkets, clothing, restaurants and banks.
Tops Bottle Store
Pinelands does not sell any alcohol so the closest Bottle Store is Tops corner Raapenberg and Durban Roads, Mowbray.
