La Motte invites you to experience bread in its most honest and time-honoured form through an intimate Milling & Bread Baking Experience. Begin the morning in the La Motte Bakery with coffee and freshly baked croissants before taking a guided walk through the estate’s gardens and visiting the historic water mill with Head Baker Ricardo, who will introduce the vital role milling plays in crafting wholesome, flavourful bread.
From ancient mill stones to the estate’s working water mill, guests are welcomed into the bakery to explore its wood-fired oven and gain insight into fermentation and the sourdough process. You’ll try your hand at shaping a loaf, taste a selection of breads, and learn about bread and health, as well as practical skills such as how to assess quality bread, store it correctly, and use it to its full potential, just like a professional chef.
Begin the morning in the La Motte Bakery with coffee and freshly baked croissants before taking a guided walk through the estate’s gardens…
Dates for the Bread Experience at La Motte
16 or 18 April 2026
21 or 23 May 2026
While your sourdough loaf bakes, enjoy a relaxed lunch before heading home with a deeper appreciation for artisanal bread making and a curated gift bag containing your freshly baked sourdough loaf, a bottle of La Motte wine, and The Cultured Loaf by Markus Farbinger.
Milling & Bread Baking Experience
Price: R1,200
Time: 09:00 – 13:30
Group size: Limited to 6 guests per session
Embrace your inner baker today!
