Summary: Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate is hosting its Farming in Practice: On the Land ecology tour on Friday, 23 October 2026, from 09:00. Priced at R500 per person, the experience includes welcome refreshments, the estate’s iconic Duck Run, a guided farming and habitat walk, practical insights into Dexter cattle care and livestock management, and a Dexter burger paired with a glass of estate wine at Geuwels. Bookings are by email.
Farming has plenty happening beyond the vineyard, and Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate is inviting curious guests to get closer to the land with its Farming in Practice: On the Land ecology tour.
Taking place on Friday, 23 October 2026, the experience offers a morning of discovery, practical farming knowledge and insights into the estate’s approach to livestock and habitat management.
The morning begins with coffee, tea and muffins, alongside the estate’s iconic Duck Run, before moving into a guided farming and habitat walk. Guests will hear from specialists working across different aspects of agriculture, from Dexter cattle care and breeding to animal nutrition and seasonal feed crops.
- The programme combines an estate walk with practical insights from people involved in farming and livestock management. The morning includes a welcome by Corius Visser, followed by a guided farming and habitat walk with Corius Visser and Suzanne Papenfus. Willie du Plessis will share practical knowledge about Dexter cattle care, breeding and herd management, while Meadows will offer insights into animal nutrition and feeding. Guests will also explore seasonal feed crops with Agricol and receive practical farming advice and support from Agrimark.
It is an opportunity to learn more about the day-to-day considerations behind responsible livestock care and farming, while experiencing the estate beyond its wine offering.
The experience wraps up at Geuwels with a Dexter burger and a glass of estate wine, available as a choice of white or red. Both are included in the R500 ticket price, giving guests a relaxed way to round off a morning spent exploring the land.
The Farming in Practice: On the Land ecology tour takes place on Friday, 23 October 2026, with the programme starting from 09:00. Lunch at Geuwels is from 12:30, and tickets cost R500 per person. Guests are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes for the estate walk. The Duck Run is weather dependent, so its inclusion in the morning programme is subject to conditions.
For anyone interested in agriculture, animal care or simply seeing another side of estate life, Vergenoegd Löw’s Farming in Practice offers a hands-on morning of learning, fresh air and good food. With expert insights throughout the programme and a Dexter burger paired with estate wine to finish, it brings the practical side of farming into focus. To book, email reservations@vergenoegd.co.za and use the reference “Ecology Day, 23 October 2026”.
Quick details
- Event: Farming in Practice: On the Land ecology tour
- Venue: Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate
- Date: Friday, 23 October 2026
- Start time: From 09:00
- Lunch: From 12:30 at Geuwels
- Price: R500 per person
- Includes: Coffee, tea, muffins, the Duck Run, a guided farming and habitat walk, practical farming insights, a Dexter burger and a glass of estate wine
- Wine choice: White or red
- What to wear: Comfortable walking shoes
- Weather note: The Duck Run is weather dependent
- Bookings: reservations@vergenoegd.co.za
- Booking reference: Ecology Day, 23 October 2026
FAQs
How much does the Vergenoegd Löw ecology tour cost?
Tickets cost R500 per person, including the programme and a Dexter burger with a glass of estate wine at Geuwels.
What time does the tour start?
The programme starts from 09:00 on Friday, 23 October 2026. Lunch is from 12:30.
What farming topics are covered?
The programme includes Dexter cattle care, breeding and herd management, animal nutrition and feeding, seasonal feed crops, and a guided farming and habitat walk.
Is food and wine included?
Yes. The ticket includes a Dexter burger and a glass of estate wine, with a choice of white or red, at Geuwels.
How can guests book?
Email reservations@vergenoegd.co.za and use the booking reference “Ecology Day, 23 October 2026”.
Is the Duck Run guaranteed?
No. The Duck Run is weather dependent.
