Experience

Babylonstoren

• South Africa
• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• US Brand Ambassador

  • Nov 2014 - Present

  Greater New York City Area Babylonstoren is an historic farm in the Cape Winelands. The centerpiece of the property is the 6 acre formal fruit and vegetable garden featuring over 300 species. Babylonstoren produces wine, olive oil, citrus and plums for export. At the farm, two restaurants, a spa and luxurious accommodations round out the experience. From Conde Naste Traveler: RCA WINNER 2015 #9 in Top 25 Hotels in Africa Have you been here? We need your help to tell other travelers about… Show more Babylonstoren is an historic farm in the Cape Winelands. The centerpiece of the property is the 6 acre formal fruit and vegetable garden featuring over 300 species. Babylonstoren produces wine, olive oil, citrus and plums for export. At the farm, two restaurants, a spa and luxurious accommodations round out the experience. From Conde Naste Traveler: RCA WINNER 2015 #9 in Top 25 Hotels in Africa Have you been here? We need your help to tell other travelers about this place. Share your experiences, tips, and stories. Leave a note for the next Traveler. LEAVE A NOTE A 500-acre Cape Dutch winery and fruit farm dating to 1692 has been reincarnated way beyond its former glory by former Elle Decoration editor Karen Roos. It's now the Cape’s most authentic and comforting farm stay. Located between Franschhoek and Paarl, this meticulously restored estate is anchored by eight acres of formal vegetable, flower, and fruit gardens. The simple, whitewashed exteriors of the 12 suites, overlooking gardens or vineyards, give little hint of the graceful interiors that mingle old and new, rustic and contemporary—from the posy of indigenous flowers in the bathroom, to the bookshelves packed with highbrow South African literature, to the modern glass-walled full kitchens in select suites that enable fantasy DIY farm-to-table cooking (guests can pluck their own heirloom vegetables and organic fruit on-site). For those happy to leave the cooking to the pros, Babel, a restaurant in a converted cowshed, presents a fresh daily menu whose organizing principle is seasonal colors (a red salad—a plate of watermelon, strawberries, beets, radishes, and mulberries—for instance) served in a dining room or under umbrellas in a courtyard. Even the pool’s design reinforces the pastoral experience—it resembles a traditional farm dam.

• US Brand Ambassador Wine

  • Nov 2014 - Present

  I am responsible for expanding the reach of Babylonstoren wines in the US. I plan and execute events for press and trade, oversee and work with sales teams at various distributors, and offer concierge service to former Babylonstoren guests.



Decanted Diva LLC

• Owner

  • Feb 2007 - Present

  New York, New York Providing professional educational, branding and placement services to wineries, distributors, and wholesalers. Educational and event services are available for professional and private groups.



Freelance Wine Educator

• Wine Educator

  • 2004 - Present

  I work with private and corporate clients to create fun and educational team building and social events combined with wine education.



Bottlerocket

• Wine Educator

  • Jun 2006 - Present

  What an honor to be a Bottlerocker! I lead corporate and private wine tasting events.



Barterhouse Wines

• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Education & Events

  • 2008 - 2018

  Organizing wine tastings for Barterhouse gave me the opportunity to mount large scale events with hundreds of wines!



Discovery Wines

• Director of Events

  • 2004 - 2006

  I taught weekly classes and organized daily in-store tastings and private events.