About Us
Blue Gum Country Estate is a 5 star lodge hidden in an undiscovered valley that ascends towards the small town of Stanford, just outside Hermanus.  The Estate is a working wine farm and developing vineyard. This magnificent 130 acre piece of paradise is perfect for those seeking an alternative route and destination to the garden route or a relaxing break from the city. It is also the perfect place for your wineland wedding.   The delightful estate, nestled among ancient Blue Gum trees, overlooks the leafy banks of the Klein Rivier and encourages guests to relax in tranquil beauty and endless luxury.

		Your Wedding
		Blue Gum is the perfect venue for weddings anytime of year. Venue options on the estate: Summer/ Spring: A favourite amongst our wedding parties is to be married outdoors, under the Blue Gum tree overlooking the pond and vineyards. Winter/ Autumn: A cosy, heart-warming wedding indoors by the fireside. Venue option on neighbouring farm: WitBlits Chapel: A quaint and charming chapel on our neighbouring farm overlooking rolling lawns. It is only a 8 minute walk from the Blue Gum restaurant and reception area. The Blue Gum ceremony areas can be decorated, within reason, to the brides preferences in terms of colours, flower arrangements, hanging crystals, candles etc. The Chapel decorations may be more limited. Should chairs/ arbors etc be required Blue Gum can suggest hiring companies in the area – this will be for the bridal party to co-ordinate. All décor, chairs, arbors etc are the wedding party’s responsibility to setup and remove the day after the wedding. Blue Gum can hold up to 120 wedding guests in the dining area, depending on the dance floor size preferred by the wedding party. A Marquee can be hired to seamlessly extend the restaurant area into the gardens if required. The wedding party are welcome to use our tables and chairs, however any additional items such as cutlery, glassware, linen, etc must be hired at an additional cost. We can co-ordinate this for you.

Accommodation
There are a number of magnificent accommodation options available at Blue Gum.  We can accommodate 36 guests, and have a Honeymoon Suite available. The luxurious Manor House Rooms are decorated in the Colonial-African style with a mixture of rich earthy colours and crisp whites. Each room has its own private verandah with sprawling views of the vineyards and surrounding valley. The Mountain View Rooms are decorated in an English country style combining soft colours, comfortable furniture and beautiful wooden floors. Each room has a private verandah facing the majestic Overberg mountains. Delightful interleading family room options are available for those with children. All rooms offer mini-bar facilities, select satellite DSTV channels, full bathrooms and complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits. The Blue Gum Country Villa is a magnificent, private, fully furnished 3 bedroom French Provence-style home that can accommodate up to 10 guests (including a sleeper couch). The perfect base for the bridal family to prepare for the day. The house is only a 5 minute walk from the lodge and is exceedingly spacious with a lovely fully equipped kitchen, relaxed lounge area, outdoor patio area with a private swimming pool as well as a formal dining area. The intimate and romantic atmosphere, together with traditional French cooking of the highest standard, promises an unforgettable dining experience at Bluegum. Blue Gum provides guests with an abundance of activities to enjoy on the grounds. A newly developed pool area provides the perfect place for relaxing and overlooking the vineyards and pastures of the estate. Hiking, mountain bike riding, quad-biking, croquet on the lawns and boule are always a favourite for the more energetic. An extensive library and various board games are available for a lazy afternoon's entertainment.

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