71 of 800 - Vergenoegd, Stellenbosch

Vergenoegd wine estateStellenbosch Wine RoutesBOOKINGS: bookingsWINE TASTING:5 wines for R50WHEN TO GO:SERVICE:RESTAURANT: Vergenoegd restaurant menuACCOMMODATION: CHILD/PET FRIENDLY?LARGER OR SMALL GROUPS? LOCATION: Vergenoegd Wine Estate Google Map.OTHER RATINGS:Vergenoegd Trip Advisor Review Page

I visited on two occassions. One on a sunny and one on a cloudy day. The farm is located just off the N2 highway and there is a long gravel road to get to the estate. It feels like you are travelling to no where. Though once you get there, you will drive past a security gate, beautiful lake and arrive at plenty of parking space.The farm was founded way back in 1696 and was given the name Vergenoegd which means "content". In 1773, the manor house received some renovations and the name of the farm was incorrectly spelled on the gable as "Vergenoegt" with a "t". You can still see it to this day. Oh, and the manor house is believed to be haunted by a lady in a white dress. Spooky.So why all these ducks? Well they are certainly not just for the kids :) Vergenoegd has a very unique, Integrated Pest Management and Duck Research Program. Together with more than 800 Indian Runner Ducks, they are able to eliminate slugs and bugs from the vineyards without the use of harsh chemicals. Plus they have a Vergenoegd waterbird habitat and water conservation Project.

So which farm will be next?:)