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Functions & Indoor Sports at Ardmore

Conferences, celebrations, workshops — and indoor sport when the Drakensberg weather decides to be dramatic.

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Space for anything. Hospitality for everything.

Ardmore isn’t a “venue”. It’s a guest farm built for gatherings — with big views, proper food, and enough space to host almost anything you can throw at us.

Whether you’re bringing a company team, a massive family reunion, an art group, or a bunch of friends celebrating a birthday… we’ll help you make it feel easy, relaxed, and well-run.

People seated at long wooden tables during an outdoor lunch event, with a buffet line set up on the grass, trees providing shade, and open fields and hills in the background.
Players actively competing in a pickleball game inside a spacious indoor hall, with a net across the court and spectators watching from the side.
An outdoor dining event at dusk with people seated at wooden tables on a grassy lawn, a canopy providing cover, trees framing the scene, and a colorful sunset sky in the background.

Productive by day. Proper fun by night.

Bring your team to reset, plan, build, and actually connect — without the usual city noise and distractions.

Capacity (on-site accommodation):

  • Up to 56 delegates sharing
  • Or 30 single occupants

Note: Accommodation capacity depends on room configuration. We’ll confirm the best fit for your group when you enquire.

Facilities & Setup:

  • Projector
  • Sound system
  • Whiteboard
  • Flexible seating/layout depending on your session style

Team Activities (the good stuff):

  • Sundowner tractor rides (yes, it’s a thing — and it’s a vibe)
  • Wine tastings as a group activity
  • We have great relationships with Scoot Tours and Canopy Tours — we can help build inclusive group packages around them (advance booking required).

Smart note: Third-party activities are subject to availability and their booking terms — we’ll coordinate, but we don’t control their schedules.

Tell us your dates + rough headcount and we’ll propose a schedule that works.

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Birthdays, reunions, anniversaries — bring your people.

We do celebrations that feel real: good food, great wine, and space for everyone to relax and actually enjoy the day.

Perfect for:

  • Birthdays (16th, 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th… and yes, if you want a 12th, we’re not judging)
  • Family reunions (the “we only see each other once a year” kind)
  • Big anniversaries and milestone weekends

Add-ons that elevate it:

  • Long-table lunches
  • Sunset drinks
  • Wine tastings
  • Activities and excursions (Scoot Tours / Canopy Tours) – subject to availability

If you can imagine it, we probably have a spot for it.

Ardmore is the original home of the Drakensberg Fibre Festival — so yes, we understand groups, creatives, logistics, and how to host people properly.

Ideal for:

  • Art workshops
  • Fibre / craft weekends
  • Photography workshops
  • Wellness, yoga, training weekends
  • “We just need space and peace” retreats

Bring the concept — we’ll help shape the experience.

Rain? Wind? Cold? We play anyway.

When the Drakensberg does what it does, we’ve got indoor options that keep the weekend moving.

Indoor sports available:

  • Indoor Pickleball
  • Volleyball
  • Badminton

Great for groups, families, team building, and anyone who needs to burn off energy before dinner.

Note: Equipment availability is subject to bookings and sign-out.

Let’s plan it.

Send us your dates, expected guest numbers, the type of event (conference / celebration / workshop), and any must-haves (AV, activities, catering style).

Email

info@ardmore.co.za

Telephone

036 468 1164

WhatsApp

076 267 0969

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