Fossil Hills is situated on the farm Thornvilla in the Breede Valley between Robertson and McGregor. Thornvilla has been producing wine sine 1950 and has been in the Naudé family for 3 generations and is currently a working wine farm.
The name Fossil Hills, comes from the fossils that were and are still found on the farm which date back to the fish age of 355 million years ago.
Come and enjoy the peace and quietness of staying on a working wine farm near the most beautiful town in the Western Cape, McGregor. Here life is slow, tranquil and gentle. Relax in total privacy while enjoying our spectacular mountain views.
Forming part of the McGregor Winery, grapes, plums, apricots and various vegetables are harvested each year by Botha and his two sons, Jacob & Anthon.
Celebrate
Fossil Hills is the perfect venue for weddings, conferences, or year-end functions. Our spacious event venue accommodates up to 50 guests, with beautiful surroundings and plenty of entertainment options, including lawn games, ensuring your celebration is both memorable and unique.
Hike (Wine Walks)
Experience the beauty of Fossil Hills through our scenic wine walks, perfect for hiking enthusiasts. Choose from 1 to 3-day guided trails that wind through vineyards, rolling hills, and spectacular views. Along the way, enjoy tastings at local wineries and embrace the natural charm of the Breede Valley.
The area offers many outdoor activities, arts and crafts, tranquillity and relaxation. Surrounded by mountain trails, fruit orchards, olive groves and vineyards, the village has maintained a rural peaceful ambience which is an inspiration to artists.
There are walking/hiking trails, mountain biking, 4x4 trails, bird watching in Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve, a pottery studio, art galleries, cob house building and enjoyable meals and chats at one of our coffee shops, restaurants or pubs.
The famous donkey sanctuary 'Eseltjiesrus' is situated 1km from the farm where you are able to feed, interact and maybe even adopt one of the donkeys.
