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Standard Package - Goedgedacht Farm
Standard Package
Standard Package - Goedgedacht Farm
Welcome
          Congratulations on your engagement and thank you for your interest in the Goedgedacht Farm as your venue.

   Located on the mountain slopes of the picturesque Riebeek Valley, only an hour from the metropolis of Cape Town, lays the
                               sanctuary of peace and serenity that is the Goedgedacht Farm.

Set in natural surroundings, amidst panoramic olive grove and mountain views, the Goedgedacht Farm provides the perfect setting
                                                  for a truly magical experience.
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Our Venue
Get married in an enchanting Cape Dutch building surrounded by rolling landscapes of thriving orchards and vineyards, with a
chapel, indoor and outdoor reception venues to choose from, accommodation, extraordinary photographic settings and
experienced staff all conveniently placed in one exceptional location.

Choose from a collection of venue options; from historic manor houses to purpose-built exterior locations with breathtaking
panoramic views. The farm offers multiple accommodation options for the bridal pair as well as for up to 88 of your family and
friends.

Our services include a full-time wedding & function coordinator, in-house catering, an interfaith pastor as well as a hands-on team to
help you plan some of the finer details.
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Venue Hire Fee
* All prices include VAT

HIGH SEASON                            LOW SEASON
(Jan – April 2021 & Sept – Dec 2021)   (May – August 2021)

Fri, Sat, Public Holidays              Fri, Sat, Public Holidays
R17 0000                               R14 000

Weekdays & Sundays                     Weekdays & Sundays
R12 500                                R11 500
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Venue Hire Fee Includes
CEREMONY & PRE-DRINKS                                                         RECEPTION
• The use of the chapel (seats up to 80 guests)                               • Basic set up of tables (cutlery, crockery, glassware and our own linen)
• The use of our outside ceremony areas (weather permitting)                    and chairs for the reception.
   o The Dam Lapa (seats up to 40 guests)                                     • Use of The Barn venue and veranda.
   o Under the Vines in front of the Barn venue (seats up to 120 guests)      • Cleaning up of venue after the function and breakdown of Goedgedacht
   o The Oak Lawn in front of our historic Manor House (seats up to 80          furniture. Goedgedacht will not take responsibility for the cleaning and
     guests)                                                                    breakdown of the client’s furniture or any additional hired furniture from
• Set-up & clean-up of chapel and outside areas                                 a service provider.
• 100 black chairs with seat covers                                           • Fully licensed and stocked bar, with ice, glasses, etc. provided
• A wooden podium for the pastor/reverend                                     • Goedgedacht venue manager to ensure everything runs smoothly on
• Register table with chairs & linen                                            the day
• DJ table with chair & linen                                                 • Generator in case of load-shedding (fuel included)

CUTLERY & CROCKERY                                                            FURNITURE & LINEN
• 120 x cutlery sets for starters, mains, soup and dessert                    • 12 x round tables – 1.8m
• 120 x white soup bowls, small plates, main plates & dessert bowls           • 24 x rectangular tables - 1.8m x 0.6m
• 24 x clear glass 1L water jugs                                              • 13 x white table cloths for rectangular tables
• 20 x small stainless-steel ice buckets                                      • 120 x white linen serviettes
• Glassware: champagne flutes, white wine glasses, red wine glasses,          • Wine coolers
  water glasses (up to 120)
• Coffee | Tea: coffee, tea, cups, saucers, tea spoons, milk jugs, plungers
  and sugar bowls (up to 120)
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OTHER
• Hand soap and hand cream in bathrooms                                      • A romantic turn down with a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine in
• 1 x night in our bridal suite with breakfast for 4 guests on the evening     the bridal suite on the evening of the wedding
  prior to the wedding                                                       • Secure parking, however please note our facility is not wheelchair
• 2 x cheese & charcuterie platters for you and your bridesmaids (4 pax)       friendly
  on the day of your wedding while getting ready                             • Any additional linen, cutlery or crockery that needs to be hired in, will be
• 1 x bottle of 750ml sparkling wine for the bride and bridesmaids while       for the client’s own account.
  they are getting ready
• 1 x night in our honeymoon suite with breakfast for 2 guests on the        Any additional linen, cutlery or crockery apart from our basic that needs to
  evening of the wedding                                                     be hired in, will be for the clients own account.

Venue Hire Fee Excludes
• Waiters & barmen (please refer to our waiter and barmen segment for        External catering will only be allowed for religious reasons, either Kosher
  costs)                                                                     or strictly Halaal. A R2 000 kitchen fee is applicable in the event of external
• Ambient lighting, sound and DJ services                                    catering.
• Alcohol, beverages and food
• Corkage fee
• Décor & flower arrangements
• Wedding or Event stationary
• Photographer and videographer
• Additional coordination
• Cream bedouin tent
• Additional accommodation
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Venue Info
SAFETY AND SECURITY:
Goedgedacht is a working farm and children must be supervised at all times. We also
request that you not bring your pets. Goedgedacht Trust will not take responsibility for
any damages to décor, flowers or any property of service providers. Goedgedacht Trust
will take every precaution for the safety of your personal items and equipment, but will
not take responsibility for any damage or loss of any item or equipment. Goedgedacht
Trust and our staff take no responsibility for any loss or injuries due to negligence or any
other cause that led to a problem. Goedgedacht Trust reserves full right of admission.

CANCELLATIONS:
Should a cancellation take place more than 30 days prior to arrival, 25% of the deposit will
be forfeited. Bookings cancelled 21 – 30 days prior to arrival will forfeit 50% of deposit,
whilst cancellations 14 – 21 days prior to arrival will forfeit 75% of their deposit.
Reservations cancelled less than 14 days prior to arrival will receive no refund of deposit.
Refunds and waiver of cancellation policies are at the discretion of the Goedgedacht
Trust.

In the event of your date being postponed due to unforeseen circumstances such as a
pandemic, we will retain your deposit and gladly assist with securing an alternative date
for you.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:
The photographer or videographer will be considered a paying guest and added to your
total number of guests when catering is calculated. Venue hire hours are from 08:00 –
02:00, with no extensions allowed. (Take note that no music is allowed or alcohol to be
served after 00h00)
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WAITERS & BARMEN
The venue hire fee does not include waiters, although Goedgedacht Events will be
happy to supply both waiters and barman at an additional cost.

BAR FACILITIES
Goedgedacht Events is fully licensed and will meet and manage your entire bar &
beverage requirements. Only Goedgedacht Events will manage the bar & beverage
requirements and will not be outsourced to the client, caterer or any other private party
involved. An open or cash bar is available.

Our wine list includes a wide range of local Swartland wines, which will be available for
purchase through Goedgedacht Events. We do not allow any liquor or beverages to be
brought to the farm, with the exception of wine and sparkling wine, for which a corkage
fee of R30 per bottle opened will be charged. All additional wine and sparkling wine
must be delivered to the farm at least 24 hours before the event. Goedgedacht Events
take no responsibility for any loss or damage to any wines supplied by the customer.

CATERING
Our in-house chef is available to assist you with a menu for your event. We have a few
set-menu options available; however, should you have any suggestions, our chef would
be happy to sit down to tailor make the menu according to your liking.

Please advise of any dietary requirements at least 2 weeks before the event. The final
menu needs to be confirmed 1 month prior to the event along with the final number of
guests to be confirmed 2 weeks prior. A complimentary tasting of the menu is available
with our chef for 2 individuals. Unfortunately, no additional tasters will be allowed.

PRE-DRINKS
A standard cash bar is available. Please enquire to receive a detailed beverage menu.
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CHILDREN
Goedgedacht farm is a child friendly facility, however parental supervision must be maintained at all times and the responsibility for the safe-keeping of
children rests with parents. Please note that Goedgedacht Farm is a working farm, and will therefore not be liable for any unforeseen mishaps as children
are brought onto the premises at their parents’ discretion. No pets allowed.

SMOKING
Please note that smoking is not allowed inside our venues. Damage fees will be charged / or applied when smoking indoors. No cigars, e-cigarettes, vapes or
any other electronic devices are allowed indoors.

DÉCOR
All flower arrangements and décor needs to be organised by the client. Please note that Goedgedacht Events will not be able to assist with the setup, break-
down or moving of any décor or flower arrangements.
• Please ensure that all confetti is environmentally friendly. No sparklers, feathers or paper confetti allowed, as we consider our environment.
• The entire farm will be yours for the day and setup is available from 08:00 onwards on the day of your event. If there are no functions on the day before
  your event, you are welcome to start with setup. Please arrange with us beforehand.
• All décor and flowers must be removed from the venue by 14:00 the day after the wedding (unless there is an event on this day). However, you are wel
  come to liaise with our events manager. Any decor left behind will be donated.
• Goedgedacht Events reserves the right to charge damage fees on top of the breakage deposit when damages exceed the amount. These will include any
  breakage or damage to venue, accommodation, furniture, cutlery, crockery, linen, glasses, tables and chairs.
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Accommodation
Goedgedacht Farm can accommodate a total of 85 guests in the following facilities:

PLEASE NOTE – All rates are per unit per night

STILL WATERS
R2 500 per unit per night
2 x En Suite bedrooms (1 twin and 1 queen)
Fully equipped open plan kitchen with lounge area

WILD FLOWERS ROOMS
R850 per unit per night
8 x twin rooms with en suite bathrooms
Central meeting room, with kitchenette (no cooking)

WILD GEESE COTTAGES
R950 per unit per night
2 x cottages each with 2 x twin rooms, and 1 x shared bathroom
Lounge with TV, fully equipped kitchen, and fireplace

WILD OLIVE COTTAGES
R750 per unit per night
4 x twin rooms, with shared bathrooms
Central lounge with TV, fully equipped kitchen
NEW WILD OLIVES
R950 per unit per night
4 x twin rooms and en suite bathroom

WILD FIG COTTAGE
R1 800 per unit per night (Sleeps 8)
1 x twin room with en suite bathroom
2 x twin rooms with shared bathroom
1 x double room with shared bathroom

THE BARN DORMITORIES
R300 per person per night
Men’s and Women’s dormitories: sleeps 12 women and 12 men (bunk beds)
Facilities include a kitchen, large barn venue, bathrooms, braai patio and TV

For reservations or further information about Goedgedacht’s accommodation options,
please contact reservations@goedgedacht.org.
Bookings and Payments
Unfortunately, Goedgedacht Events does not allow for provisional bookings and can only secure a booking once the venue deposit has been paid and con-
firmed. A 50% deposit is required within 48 or 24 hours to confirm all bookings.

All costs pertaining to the event must be settled 14 days prior to the event. A refundable breakage deposit of R5 000 will be required for any shortages, dam-
ages or breakages to the property. The balance will be repaid within 7 days after the event.

Goedgedacht Events reserves the right to use any marketing material such as wedding videos or photographs for their website, social media and marketing
strategies.

BANKING DETAILS
Name of Account: The Goedgedacht Trust
Bank: Standard Bank of SA
Branch: Mowbray
Branch Code: 05-1001
Account Number: 28 257 6193
Beneficiary Reference: Please use your name and phone number
VAT No. 4730142900

Please forward proof of deposit via email to reservations@goedgedacht.org.
Thank You
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