A bunch of organic Bananas

from our landscaper John

Our landscaper John is very proud about what is growing in his small nursery. And all of his fruits and veggies are organic. A few days ago John brought us big bunch of his bananas.

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Spring starts along the Garden Route

Welcome back, birds and flowers!

Spring is back in Knysna. Everywhere you smell the fresh, crispy air and feel the nice, warm sun on your back.

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Cheers, our single vineyard Estate Wine

Candlewood Pinot Noir

Wine and South Africa. You cannot really go wrong. The number of excellent organic wineries is fantastic. At Candlewood we are proud to offer some of the best wines of the country.

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Cheese-Tasting with Alje van Deemter

An awarded cheese maker works with Candlewood

Cheese is a very special kind of food. Nowadays many cheeses are produced in factories. But the philosophy of our guesthouse, Candlewood in Knysna, is that we source almost everything from small farmers, winemakers and cheese makers in our area.

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