2025 Winter Quest

Search for clues on Hogsback's digital map! Find the sites! Submit your photos! As usual, incredible prizes to be won! You must be in it to win it!

Herbal Trail Guide

Accompany Adi Forest Being, Registered Tour Guide and Certified Herbalist on one of a choice of 6 different trails into our magnificent forests and grasslands.

Massage Miki

Alternative & holistic health service - Miki welcomes you and wants to make you feel at home in our lovely village.

Yummie Specials!

Chinese sweet and sour chicken with Vegetable chow mein (R90).

Get out of your head & into your body!

Access Bars - Energetic Reset, Alignment & Balance. Grounding in Nature

Hogsback on Horseback

Horse rides for visitors

Winter Fest Yoga with Claudia

All levels welcome! Come as you are!

Gourmet Delight

Open Restaurant & Hogsback Blue Cheese Tasting

Starways Pottery Workshops

Starways potters teach beginners wheel throwing and drape moulding of useful household items. Finishing, firing and postage can be arranged through PostNet courier if required.

Lawn bowls Tabs-In.

Beginners welcome!

Hogsback on Horseback

Sunset & picnic horse ride

Big Tree Adventure

Short hike via Fairies viewpoint, to Big Tree and back. Includes Margarita pizza with 2 toppings of your choice on return

Shamanic Journey

A Shamanic Journey to the Earth Mother to assist her or to give and receive gifts

Friday Night Food Market

Hogsback's Famous Friday Food Fest - enjoy a delicious range of delectables prepared for you by local chefs.

Live Music with Greg Short

Greg Short is renowned in the Eastern Cape as an accomplished blues, rock, and folk guitarist. A talented musician known for his adaptability and enthusiasm. With a repertoire spanning decades of music, including classics from The Beatles, Rolling Stones, CCR, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, and more.

Tantalising Restaurant Specials

Whether you’re in the mood for a cosy dinner or a festive feast, we’ve got something to satisfy every craving. Indulge in our exclusive, mouth-watering specials. Every bite promises to be a treat. Lamb shank served with sautéed veg & mash R185. Chicken Amalfi served with fresh veggies R149. Vegetable curry served with rice, sambals and poppadum R149.00.

Clauds on the Decks!

Unwind, enjoy & ease into the weekend. Featured artist/DJ: Claudia AKA Clauds. Bonfire, music, dance & drinks specials. No age restriction

2025 Winter Quest

Search for clues on Hogsback's digital map! Find the sites! Submit your photos! As usual, incredible prizes to be won! You must be in it to win it!

Herbal Trail Guide

Accompany Adi Forest Being, Registered Tour Guide and Certified Herbalist on one of a choice of 6 different trails into our magnificent forests and grasslands.

Massage Miki

Alternative & holistic health service - Miki welcomes you and wants to make you feel at home in our lovely village.

Champagne Breakfast

Come and unwind in the heart of the forest with a champagne breakfast amidst towering trees and peaceful serenity.

Guided Walks

Relaxing with Riona

Massage, Reiki and Sound

HogsFit Winter Warmer Workout

Be there if you dare! Join us for a Functional Fitness WOD that's all about movement, laughter, and buddy power! Whether you're super fit or just starting out — everyone is welcome (young, old, and everyone in between)!

Yummie Specials!

Chinese sweet and sour chicken with Vegetable chow mein (R90).

Get out of your head & into your body!

Access Bars - Energetic Reset, Alignment & Balance. Grounding in Nature

Hogsback on Horseback

Horse rides for visitors

Winter Fest Yoga with Claudia

All levels welcome! Come as you are!

Adrenaline at Hobbiton

When was the last time you were at Hobbiton? Your annual school camp? Pop in for another visit and challenge yourself on our Abseiling Tower and Zip Wire!

Hogsback Weekly Saturday Market

Meet up with all our friendly locals! Arts, crafts, baked goods, local produce, unique items, etc. Live music from Hogsback's most loved music duo - Dirk & Carmen!

S’mores kits + DIY Chocolate & Coffee Pairing!

Treat yourself this winter with our delicious S’MORES kits – complete with a Skewer, Marshmallows, Nut Butter, and Marie Biscuits smothered in Belgian Chocolate. Plus, enjoy our DIY Chocolate and Coffee Pairing – a flavour adventure you create yourself!

Gourmet Delight

Open Restaurant & Hogsback Blue Cheese Tasting

Hogsback's 13th Annual CHILL DIP!

Who’s brave enough to take the plunge? Dive into our icy waters and swim the length of the pool - if you dare! Are you up for the ultimate chill challenge? Come on down, take a dip, and let’s see if you can make it to the other side!

Hula Hooping Workshop

All ages welcome! Join us for a fun, energizing introduction to hula hooping! Learn the basics, explore new moves, and build confidence in a supportive space - no experience needed. Come spin, laugh, and move with us!

Starways Pottery Workshops

Starways potters teach beginners wheel throwing and drape moulding of useful household items. Finishing, firing and postage can be arranged through PostNet courier if required.

Kiddies' Colouring-in Competition

Let your little artists shine! Bring the kids to unleash their creativity in our Colouring-in Competition. With fun prizes up for grabs, it’s the perfect way to get those colourful imaginations flowing!

Kiddies' Build-a-Snowman Competition

Bring the kids and let them have a ball! Get ready for some frosty fun! Join us for a Build-a-Snowman Competition where kids ages 3 to 12 can show off their snowman-building skills. Don’t worry if it’s not snowing - we’ll have plenty of artificial snow to keep the fun rolling!

Beginner Poi Workshop

Discover the joy of poi in this fundamentals workshop. With over 15 years of experience, Carmen will teach you the basics so you can flourish on your poi journey. Practice poi provided.

Live Music

" A Witch & a Nun"

Aerial Silks Workshop

Who needs wings to fly? Join us for this beginner's workshop where you'll learn how to dance on aerial silks. Taught by Twané who brings 8 years' experience with her so you'll be in good hands.

Bowls with a Twist!

Cash prices up for grabs!

Adrenaline at Hobbiton

When was the last time you were at Hobbiton? Your annual school camp? Pop in for another visit and challenge yourself on our Abseiling Tower and Zip Wire!

Hogsback on Horseback

Sunset & picnic horse ride

Ecstatic Dance

This is a free-form dance, with no judgement. Come and warm your body up with a herbal tea before expressing yourself on the dance floor.

Carols by the Firelight

Rev Barry Wittstock and the St Patrick-on-the-Hill congregation invite you to our Winter Celebration in our beautiful chapel. Enjoy coffee and desserts afterwards.

Shamanic Journey

A Shamanic Journey to meet your Inner Dragon (inner power) to fuel your life, your energy, and your endeavours

Cozy Christmas Dinner in July

Soup starter & welcome drink. 2 Roast meats, 2 veg, rice & gravy, crispy roast potatoes. Malva pudding with custard for dessert.

Dinner & Fire!

A 3-course meal served in the midst of a captivating Fire Dance, against the backdrop of the Historic Hogsback Inn. Starter: Mushroom or veg & bone marrow soup. Mains: Roast lamb with mint sauce & a side of roast potatoes, spinach & butternut. dressed in a rich gravy. Dessert: A South African classic - malva pudding & custard!

Live Music

Julie Baker

Festive 3-Course Dinner

Celebrate the “season” in style! Join us for a delicious festive 3-course dinner in the heart of the forest at King's Lodge. Enjoy a night of great food, cozy ambience, and unforgettable memories.

Clauds on the Decks!

Unwind, enjoy & ease into the weekend. Featured artist/DJ: Claudia AKA Clauds. Bonfire, music, dance & drinks specials. No age restriction

2025 Winter Quest

Search for clues on Hogsback's digital map! Find the sites! Submit your photos! As usual, incredible prizes to be won! You must be in it to win it!

Herbal Trail Guide

Accompany Adi Forest Being, Registered Tour Guide and Certified Herbalist on one of a choice of 6 different trails into our magnificent forests and grasslands.

Massage Miki

Alternative & holistic health service - Miki welcomes you and wants to make you feel at home in our lovely village.

Relaxing with Riona

Massage, Reiki and Sound

Yummie Specials!

Chinese sweet and sour chicken with Vegetable chow mein (R90).

Get out of your head & into your body!

Access Bars - Energetic Reset, Alignment & Balance. Grounding in Nature

Hogsback on Horseback

Horse rides for visitors

Christmas in July Service

Join the St Patrick-on-the-Hill congregation for a special service. Rev Barry Wittstock will retell the old story of Jesus and His Love. Coffee, tea and refreshments available afterwards.

Praise & Worship Service

Join the Vineyard Church for Praise & Worship, followed by Fellowship with tea & coffee.

Winter Fest Yoga with Claudia

All levels welcome! Come as you are!

Adrenaline at Hobbiton

When was the last time you were at Hobbiton? Your annual school camp? Pop in for another visit and challenge yourself on our Abseiling Tower and Zip Wire!

Market in the Garden

Pony Rides for Kids. Music with Julie Baker

Gourmet Delight

Open Restaurant & Hogsback Blue Cheese Tasting

Starways Pottery Workshops

Starways potters teach beginners wheel throwing and drape moulding of useful household items. Finishing, firing and postage can be arranged through PostNet courier if required.

The Hogsback Ensemble

The unique Hogsback Ensemble will entertain lunchtime patrons with their close harmony vocal favourites at The Touraco Table.

Live Music

No age restriction

Sunday Lunch

Eat where Hogsback locals eat their Sunday Lunch! What better way to round-off a great Winter Celebration weekend than with hosts, Glenn & Tony, in their cozy, welcoming coffee shop! Roast pork belly, roast potatoes, 2 veggies, rice & gravy, followed by Malva pudding & custard.

TaiQi

A combination of Qigong and TaiChi - A balance of flow and structure

Arboretum Wonderland

Short guided walk inside The Arboretum to 39 Steps Waterfall and giant Redwoods.Includes toasted sarmie and fairytales!