Oakfield Farm

MAKING YOUR DREAM WEDDING A REALITY – Oakfield Farm located in Muldersdrift is easily accessible from both Pretoria & Johannesburg.

In 1988, Mary Slack fell in love with the farm, and with her long-time friend, David Stubbs, purchased the farm from the Harrison family. In 1991, David’s son, Matthew Stubbs, left his teaching career and trekked from the Cape with a load of horses. The task of making the farm pay its way was not as easy as it seemed. Quail eggs were sold, guinea fowl were bred, and fifteen rather wild Warmblood horses arrived from Alzu Stud to be broken in and trained as show jumpers. However, it was the old barn overlooking the indigenous wood and freshwater stream which came to the rescue. This was converted into a reception venue and is now known as the Homestead Venue.

Established in 1991, the property is filled with history, from the Dairy Venue built by Italian prisoners of war in 1940, to the majestic Oak tree that once served as rest point for the Voortrekkers before crossing the flooded Juksei River. It sadly fell after a thunderstorm but pieces of the old trunk can still be seen memorialized in the garden.

Inspired by an old stone altar in an Oak Forest which has seen the marriage of five generations of Halse children on their beautiful family farm, a charming Chapel was built in the grove of Cottonwood trees. Having grown up on horseback, it also seemed obvious to include a horse-drawn carriage. So began the vision, the “one-stop” wedding venue. Over the years, the unique Summerhouse was completed, followed by the bridal suites and the Guest House. The old chicken run in which old Mrs Harrison grew her prized orchids, then became the beautiful Conservatory.

With all the history and the original farming background, Oakfield Farm ensured to retain as much of the old farm as possible. Nguni cows & horses graze the fields with geese & guineafowl foraging on the lawns.

A visit to Oakfield Farm is an inspiration. Explore the captivating English country gardens and historic old trees while also visiting the charming forest chapel, stunning conservatory, and magnificent glass-clad venues.
The secret of a perfect wedding is the marriage of your pennies with your vision. It is here that Oakfield Farm’s knowledgeable and flexible team excel by assisting you with a full costing of every aspect of your wedding. This includes an introduction to the wedding packages which include every conceivable extra from select décor to dressing rooms and even complimentary drinks to welcome your guests on arrival, not to mention the horse drawn carriage to take the bride to the chapel.

An exceptional wedding is no less than the sum of its parts. With your vision and Oakfield Farm’s expertise, They will design your own bespoke wedding. Entrust them with your dream. Oakfield Farm boosts 3 unique venues catering for every taste.

The Homestead Venue paired with the Forest Chapel

The choice venue for many magical celebrity weddings. The Homestead is a hidden gem tucked away in an enchanted indigenous forest. With the addition of fireplaces in the winter the Homestead offers a comfortable venue to celebrate with plenty of family & friends allowing up to 350 guests.

The Summerhouse Venue paired with the Conservatory Chapel

An intimate fusion of contemporary glass architecture set in an English country garden. The Summerhouse is a favourite due to the unique look of the venue. Crackling fires in the winter gives the venue a distinctive feel. Easily accommodating 120 or more of your closest family & friends. The Syringa tree that forms part of the venue has one foot inside and one outside, adding to the distinctive look of the venue.

The historic Dairy Venue paired with the Dairy Chapel

A lovely old venue offering magnificent sunsets and is surrounded by expansive golden fields. The perfect venue for intimate gatherings of less than 120 guests. An olive grove sits opposite the pink rose arches that hugs the venue from the cocktail area, and a secret garden allows for some of the most amazing pictures of the newly wed couples.

Oakfield Farm is the ideal venue for those looking for a fresh approach to their exhibition, company presentation, product launch, team building, conference, matric farewell, or annual function. Oakfield Farm place great emphasis on the provision of specialised facilities, skilled and enthusiastic staff and a measure of freedom and creativity essential to the success of your function.

In-house coordination and outstanding event management enable the client to meet specific objectives cost effectively and with minimum fuss. As the seasons come and go their dishes change with the flavours and colours of the environment. Oakfield Farm source high quality ingredients that are always freshly prepared. Create your own special menu to delight your guests and suit your budget.

Their friendly family of staff know that no celebration is complete without great food, brilliant service and at Oakfield Farm your wedding cuisine will be a feast to remember! Upon booking your event you will meet your dedicated sales coordinator who will assist you with all aspects of the budget and provide you a list of preferred suppliers, tried and tested at Oakfield Farm for you to select from. Your most welcome to bring in your own suppliers, but the preferred partners list makes looking for the perfect suppliers, just that little easier. A detailed checklist will ensure that nothing is overlooked. This all comes together 2 weeks before the big day where they introduce you to your own dedicated function coordinator and Maitre’d who will look after every aspect of the day. From welcoming the bride to ushering the guest into the chapel, your day is taken care off.

Their three venues are each paired with a dressing room for the bride and a suite for the groom. Once the groom is accompanied to the chapel the suite is refreshed for the couple for the evening. The guesthouse which is particularly suitable for groups of between 8 and 12, be it the family of the bridal couple or a corporate booking is situated in the original Pear Orchard of the farm and booked exclusively by a couple.

The guesthouse has 3 twin rooms with 2 shared bathrooms and 1 en-suite double room. The loft with 2 single beds and 2 “pull-out” beds is perfect for children or young adults.
Maximum of 12 guests

Suites & Dressing Rooms

The farm style accommodation, with its crisp white linen, fluffy towels in combination with tastefully decorated homely furnishings giving you that “home away from home” experience.

The Oak Suite

Nothing will prepare you for the glass covered bathroom and comfort of the Oak Suite.

• Air-conditioned
• En-suite bathroom, with al fresco showers
• King size bed with sumptuous bedding
• Mini bar and a tea/coffee station

The Rose Cottage

The Rose Cottage is the ideal romantic getaway, and the name says it all.

• Air-conditioned
• En-suite bathroom, with al fresco showers
• King size bed with sumptuous bedding
• Mini bar and a tea/coffee station

Nguni Suite

The ideal suite to escape, relax & enjoy the beautifully manicured gardens.

• Air-conditioned
• En-suite bathroom, with al fresco showers
• King size bed with sumptuous bedding
• Mini bar and a tea/coffee station

Every bridal couple deserves to fulfil their dream wedding day. Their two Bridal Expos hosted at Oakfield Farm in January & June/July each year is not to be missed. Celebrate the uniqueness – upholding both an easy-going vibe enhanced by the exceptional quality of exhibitors, the elegant grandeur of its existence and of course the proficiency of Oakfield Farms friendly staff members. Couples get to meet SA’s leading and most sought-after wedding specialists in the beautiful surrounds of Oakfield Farm. Instead of pouring over hundreds of reviews or making never-ending follow-up calls, you can meet 100+ wedding pros in just one day. Attending the Bridal Expo will spark an idea that you might not have had otherwise! For example, maybe your groom didn’t know that bacon bars even existed! Or maybe you were planning to go with a regular photo booth and saw all the GIF, slow-motion options that are out there now. Or maybe you realized how special it would be to have a live painter at your ceremony.

It’s no secret that weddings are expensive. The Bridal Expo is a great way to take advantage of exclusive vendor offers for attendees and score some freebies in the process! Not to mention, the giveaways! There are tons of prizes and giveaways around every corner.

A squad can help you collect info from vendors with a simple snap of the QR code provided by WedReady, provide the oh-so-valuable input on which cake flavour is the tastiest, and can assist you in the big decisions, too. Make the Bridal Expo part of your bachelorette trip or arrange it as a separate event that starts with brunch at the food trucks that also cater for weddings, and end with tons of tasty samples and inspiration all from the Bridal Expo. Oakfield Farm loves seeing brides and their tribes that attend in matching t-shirts, bridal sashes, crowns, and everything in between to make memories.

No expo is complete without great food and entertainment. Various food trucks & live entertainment will be available during the run of the day by leading specialist in the industry.

The Bridal Expo hosted at Oakfield Farm is not to be missed.

Office Hours
Viewing can be arranged, by appointment only, Tuesday to Sunday. There is no charge for viewings.
Weekdays between 08h00 – 15h00
Saturdays between 09h00 – 15h00,
Sun/PH between 10h00 – 14h00