The Karoo Art Hotel should be on every traveller’s bucket list. This recently refurbished 1885 Karoo heirloom in the heart of Barrydale is an art lover’s delight and an ideal base to explore the charming town and its surroundings.
It’s safe to say that the decor is always stunning. Each room is entirely unique and centred around art and history and the hotel also features an exquisite dining room and restaurant, a bar and a cinema, to name a few things.
n addition to being a sensational place to stay, it features a rolling exhibition space for local and regional artists to showcase their works.
Speaking of showcasing, Stormers coach John Dobson and radio host John Maytham are set to take over the hotel for an unforgettable weekend of artistic and cultural delights at The Five Arts Weekend.
Taking place from 5 to 7 July, The Six Arts Weekend will be split across six main events spanning the art of food, sport, music and theatre.
Enjoy a show and afterparty at the Belanti, peddle your way through Barrydale with stops at its most scenic farms, master the art of ageing steak, get into the grit of it with an expert rugby panel and end off with a much-needed hangover breakfast masterclass.
The Six Arts Weekend line-up
Friday, 5 July PM: The Sin Drinkers
Kick start the weekend with a darkly comedic, whiskey-soaked journey into the darkest parts of the human psyche as John Maytham and acclaimed actress Emma Kotze grace the stage of the Belanti with their hit show The Sin Drinkers by Louis Viljoen.
The show recently enjoyed a sold-out run at the Baxter Theatre.
Friday, 5 July PM: Jack Parow Live
After exploring broken people on an intoxicated journey in pursuit of redemption, a musical journey in pursuit of euphoria brings you right back up to the other end of the human psyche spectrum.
Jack Parow – the ambassador of good times and die Afrikaanse taal – takes over the Belanti to showcase the art of the ultimate jol with a live performance, proudly representing his mother tongue and rewriting what it means to be Afrikaans.
Saturday, 6 July AM: Cycle Loop Opening
Begin your Saturday with a scenic bicycle ride, bending through eight of Barrydale’s most picturesque farms and stopping at Joubert Tradauw Wine Estate and Metanoia Gin Distillery along the way.
Saturday, 6 July Midday: The Art of Steak Workshop
Master the art of ageing steak in a workshop led by Greg Bax of the award-winning steakhouse, Rare Grill, based in Newlands.
Saturday, 6 July PM: South Africa vs Ireland Rugby Test
Cap off your Saturday with John Maytham chairing an expert rugby panel discussion featuring John Dobson, Mark Keohane and a special Stormers guest ahead of the highly-anticipated rugby test match between South Africa and Ireland, held at the Belanti.
Sunday, 7 July: The Hangover Breakfast
End the weekend off with Greg Bax’s exclusive hangover breakfast masterclass, featuring a secret recipe that he has perfected over the years and is willing to share with guests on Sunday morning.
To book your stay at Karoo Art Hotel, call 066 189 7457 or click here.
Tickets for each event can be purchased on Quicket until 7 July 2024. Prices include:
- The Sin Drinkers: R105
- Jack Parow live: R225
- Greg Bax Steak Masterclass: R555
- Rugby Panel Discussion: R55
- Baxie’s Hangover Cure: R105
Details:
- Date: 5 to 7 July 2024
- Location: Karoo Art Hotel, 30 Van Riebeeck Street, Barrydale
- Tickets: Quicket
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