Tea, fun and pampering for mom

Hikes, festival and creative pursuits on offer this weekend

FROM mouthwatering meals to a fun day out, here are some things you can do this weekend to show your mom how much you appreciate her.

There are several places in Cape Town where mom can indulge in a spot of high tea.

The Yard at the Silo District is the city’s newest Euro-Asian fusion restaurant and the perfect Instagram- worthy venue to take all those selfies with mom.

They’re offering a unique Indian High Tea experience for Mother’s Day, featuring sweet and savoury treats.

Booking is essential. Contact www.theyardatsilo. co.za for further details.

With gorgeous views and a luxurious setting, what better way to treat mom than at The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa in Camps Bay. They’re offering “Tea by the Sea”, a decadent High Tea buffet in the Lions Head Room.

The cost is R325 per person. For reservations, contact: restaurants@12apostles.co.za

A Floral Mother’s Day Celebration at the Pepperclub Hotel & Spa:

For those moms with a penchant for gardening, the Pepperclub Hotel is offering a flower crown-making workshop this Mother’s Day in their Penthouse suite.

Using local Cape fynbos, it’s the perfect gift for the queen in your life. And the best part is that there’s a flower-inspired high tea afterwards.

The cost is R350 per person, and bookings can be made at banqueting2@pepperclub.co.za

Mother’s Day at the Clay Cafe:

Is your mom the creative type? The Clay Cafe in Hout Bay has the perfect option for you to spoil her this weekend.

For R160, mom can paint a medium-sized item, enjoy a sweet treat and top it off with a class of bubbly! Booking is essential. Visit claycafe. co. za for details.

Mother’s Day Breakfast and hike at Delvera Farm (Stellenbosch):

Build up an appetite with an early morning hike through the gorgeous vineyards and conservancy at Delvera Farm, before tucking into a full English breakfast.

All moms will also receive a special sweet treat on the day.

The cost is R125 per person, which include a R40 conservancy permit fee. Contact: 021 884 4752

Zonnebloem

Festival

The Zonnebloem Schools festival is on this weekend and will celebrate 160 years of Zonnebloem College Estate. There will be food, entertainment and even a Guinness World Record attempt for the most people dressed as sunflowers.

Tickets range from R15 to R25 online and R30 to R50 at the gate. The fun starts at 11am.

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Picnic and big cat game drive in Stellenbosch:

Indulge mom in an all-day experience at Vredenheim Animal Farm and Cat Park in Stellenbosch this Mother’s Day, with a delicious picnic in the winelands, beautiful views, a gourmet picnic and game drives.

All you have to do is bring a picnic blanket and a pair of binoculars!

The cost is R400 per adult, while children under 13 pay just R160.

Email: wine@vredenheim. co.za for bookings.

PICTURE: ARMAND HOUGH/AFRICAN NEWS AGENCY (ANA) There are several Mother’s Day teas.