Baardskeerdersbos Art Route
The artist's village of Baardskeerdersbos, more commonly known to locals simply as Bbos, lies on a dirt road somewhere between Stanford and Wolvengat. Most commonly it is accessed via the road that takes you past Grootbos Nature Reserve and Platbos Forest.
There is talk of a tarred road through the village soon, and whilst one or two villagers are vehemently opposed, desperate to keep the village's anonymity, others want it tarred for the very reason that it will bring more visitors and increase the chances of eeking out a livelihood in the country. The little village has attracted a collection of artists – at least 12 of them, in fact. Since 2008 the group have opened their homes and their hearts three times a year to introduce people to the local painters, photographers, sculptors, printmakers and ceramicists. Artist Niël Jonker has added bread making courses to the mix, to give the art route an extra bit of flavour.
Artists include Joshua Miles, Andreé Bonthuys, Philip John, Niël Jonker, Amanda Jephson and Nikki Miles, and of course a guest artist or two. The fynbos scenery alone will have you drooling and yearning to swop the city life for that of a simple village. Rural farm village Baardskeerdersbos might be, but the sophisticated artist line-up is an exhilirating way to spend a weekend. Stay in the villages of Stanford, Baardskeerdersbos or Gansbaai, and make sure you take in Platbos Forest en route.
Additional Reading:
For a first hand review of the Baardskeerdersbos Art Route, see our article at:
"Baardskeerdersbos - A visit uncovers a hamlet full of artists".
Other Attractions / Activities nearby
Grootbos Nature Reserve
Grootbos Nature Reserve is spectacularly situated on the fynbos and forest clad hills that overlook the whale-watching haven of Walker Bay. This multi-award winning 1750 ha reserve is home to more than 740 different species of plants is a nature lover’s paradise. The Cape Fynbos Kingdom is ... more information
Platbos Indigenous Forest
Just off the coast of Gansbaai you will find Africa's southernmost forest. Platbos is an ancient, indigenous forest that lies on the slopes of the Baviaanspoort Hills on the Grootbos Road just outside Stanford, the largest remaining fragment of the orginal Swartkransberg Forests - lowland ... more information
Baardskeerdersbos Art Route
Accommodation nearby
For accommodation nearby see:
• Stanford Accommodation
• Gansbaai Accommodation
• Baardskeerdersbos Accommodation
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