Ouland Farm is an eighth-generation working farm, home to Merino sheep and dairy cattle, situated just outside Vleesbaai, a small coastal town along South Africa’s Garden Route.
“Ouland”, directly translated from Afrikaans as “old land”, speaks to a place of origin, heritage, and belonging. As it exists today, Ouland Farm is where land, food, and craft come together to create something beyond traditional farming.
It is a destination built around craftsmanship, nature, and intentional living. Every element of the farm is connected — from what is grown and produced, to what is shared around the table, experienced by guests, and carried home as part of the Ouland story.
As the eighth generation on Ouland Farm, Jurie grew up with a deep connection to the land and a desire to explore opportunities beyond traditional farming. Alongside him, Stephanie brought a passion for creating products and experiences rooted in the land, craftsmanship and honest, natural produce.
Together, they established Gonzo Distilling, Garda Artisan Cheese and the Shepherd & Salt Farm-to-Table Dining Experience, building on the farm’s heritage while creating new ways for guests to experience the connection between land, food and craft.
Our estate craft distillery, where every bottle tells the story of a season.
Working with seasonal ingredients from the farm and local producers, each spirit begins with what the land has to offer. From grain and fruit to botanicals and honey, every batch is shaped by the harvest, the season and a spirit of curiosity.
Crafted by season. Distilled by hand. Inspired by the land.
Our estate cheesery, crafting cheese from the raw milk of our own herd, raised in the pastures of Ouland Farm.
After completing a cheesemaking course in Italy, where she specialised in Fior di Latte – Mozzarella and Burrata, Stephanie returned to the farm with a vision to transform its raw milk into handcrafted cheeses inspired by traditional methods.
Guided by a belief that great cheese begins in healthy soil and thriving pastures, Garda Artisan Cheese focuses on raw milk cheesemaking, producing fresh cheeses alongside carefully matured wheels aged in the farm’s underground cellar.
Each cheese captures the flavour of the pasture, the season and the land from which it came.
Farm-to-Table Dining Experience
Around the table is where the story of Ouland Farm is best told.
Each seasonal menu showcases the best of the farm and surrounding region, from Garda Artisan Cheese and Gonzo Distilling to free-range lamb, pork, beef, garden vegetables and carefully selected ingredients from local producers.
Guided by the seasons and inspired by what is available, every gathering offers a unique dining experience inspired by the land.
Born at sea. Raised at sea. Chaos at sea.
For more than ten years, Jurie has been shaping surfboards by hand for surfers who know that one size never fits all.
From performance shortboards to longboards and big-wave guns, every board is crafted to suit the rider, the wave and the conditions.
No machines. No factory lines. Just time, attention and a lifelong connection to the ocean.
Built for your wave.
Experience life on a working farm.
Whether you’re looking for a quiet countryside escape or time and space to pursue a creative project, Ouland Farm offers an opportunity to slow down and reconnect.
Alongside our self-catering accommodation, we welcome residency applications from chefs, artists, writers, makers and creatives interested in engaging with the farm and its produce.
Residents are encouraged to draw inspiration from Ouland’s seasonal ingredients, Garda Artisan Cheese, Gonzo Distilling and the wider farming landscape, with opportunities to showcase their work through our seasonal Shepherd & Salt dining experiences and events.
Stay, create and become part of the story.
Weddings, Private Events & Productions
Whether you’re planning a wedding, hosting a private gathering or producing a creative project, Ouland Farm offers a unique setting, with the farm and its charm as your backdrop.
From intimate celebrations and long-table feasts to retreats, photoshoots and productions, guests can draw on the full Ouland experience — accommodation, Shepherd & Salt dining, Garda Artisan Cheese, Gonzo Distilling and the farm itself.
More than a venue. An experience.
A collection of the things we love to make, grow, preserve and share.
Browse everything from Gonzo Distilling spirits and Garda Artisan Cheese to seasonal preserves, farm produce and pantry favourites. Every product reflects the people, ingredients and traditions behind it.
No mystery ingredients. No long supply chains. Just good food from people who care about how it’s made.
From our farm to your pantry.
