Slipperfields Events and Conference Venue Gqeberha is one of the Eastern Cape’s most complete and most genuine farm venue destinations — a family-run country estate nestled at the foot of the Lady Slipper Mountain on the Old Cape Road (R102), Witteklip, just 20 minutes from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), where three generations of the Rademeyer family have been building something meaningful since 1988. Since 1988 the Rademeyer family have expanded their influence in the area beneath the Lady’s Slipper mountain, with Bergsig Boerdery and Rademeyer Transport founded first. In 2010 Slipperfields opened its doors to add to the tradition of this family-run dairy farm. Today, Slipperfields is Gqeberha’s most-loved country venue — hosting weddings, conferences, festivals, trail runs, dairy tours, and children’s parties, with farm-style catering, a chapel accommodating 300+ guests, conference facilities for 450+ delegates, smaller breakaway rooms, five double rooms of accommodation 1.5 km from the venue, and a public events programme anchored by the beloved Gorge Market. With 13,631 Facebook likes and 6,533 check-ins, and coordinator Jana specifically praised across multiple reviews for her “passion, dedication, and quality beyond measure,” Slipperfields is as close to Gqeberha’s countryside soul as a venue gets.

The Setting: Lady Slipper Mountain, Green Pastures, and a Working Dairy Farm

The rustic farm ambiance is enhanced by an expanse of green pastures and a splendid view of the Lady Slipper Mountain. The infusion of country tranquillity and cosmopolitan elegance makes Slipperfields the superb setting for your event. This is not a pretend farm with a styled rustic aesthetic — Slipperfields is a genuine working dairy farm on which an event venue has been built, meaning the cows in the surrounding fields, the farm smell, the wide skies, and the natural sounds are all authentic. Reviewers specifically describe the cows and the dam as highlights: “Lovely venue with beautiful views and big wide spaces — absolutely love the cows in the fields around the venue with the dam.”

The Chapel: 300+ Guests and Two Ceremony Spaces

A spacious reception hall is complemented by two unique on-site chapels — one for smaller ceremonies and a second which can accommodate 300+ guests. Two chapel options give wedding couples the choice between an intimate ceremony setting and a genuinely large formal chapel that accommodates extended families and large guest lists without compromising the sense of occasion. The combination of a fully functional chapel and a spacious reception hall within the same farm estate creates the natural flow from ceremony to celebration that couples and their families value.

Conference Facilities: 450+ Delegates with Breakaway Rooms

The conference facilities can easily accommodate 450+ guests for corporate launches and events. A number of smaller break-away rooms can provide the ideal environment for strategy meetings or personalized think-tanks. Fresh country air and expansive surroundings will keep delegates alert and motivated. The combination of a large plenary space, multiple breakaway rooms, and the restorative quality of the Lady Slipper Mountain countryside makes Slipperfields a particularly effective residential conference destination — the natural environment itself acts as a productivity and creativity catalyst for corporate teams.

Farm-Style Catering: From the Gardens

Slipperfields produces authentic farm-style cuisine from the venue’s own gardens and farm surroundings — a catering approach that directly reflects the Rademeyer family’s dairy farming heritage. The food is consistently praised in reviews: “food at the venue was really good — definitely recommend taking a trip out there.” Jana’s work with food suppliers and the venue’s culinary team is specifically noted in a client testimonial: “Working with Slipperfields and Jana over the years has only produced the best for our brand — the quality in services, product, communication and pricing is something you just can’t find anywhere else.”

The Gorge Market: Artisan Stalls, Entertainment, and Country Air

One of Slipperfields’ most beloved public event formats is the Gorge Market — a regular farmers’ and artisan market on the venue grounds that draws visitors from across Gqeberha for fresh produce, handmade goods, food stalls, and family entertainment. A reviewer who visited for the Christmas edition described it: “Visited for the Christmas in the home and was beautifully set up with lots of stalls and a very nice outside area — is a bit of a trek out of PE but worth the trip.”

Trail Runs, Dairy Tours, and Children’s Parties

The farm estate’s landscape is also home to trail running events — a natural extension of the open terrain beneath Lady Slipper. Dairy tours connect visitors to the Rademeyer family’s core agricultural business and are a favourite educational activity for school excursions. The farmlands and natural surroundings set the perfect backdrop for children’s parties and educational school excursions.

Accommodation and On-Site Lodging

Five double rooms are available approximately 1.5 km from the venue, and one room is on-site — providing overnight accommodation for the wedding couple, small parties, and multi-day conference groups who want to stay close to the farm environment.

Jana: The Heart of Slipperfields

Coordinator Jana is named in one of the most comprehensive and warmly expressed client testimonials in the venue’s review archive: “Working with Slipperfields and Jana over the years has only produced the best for our brand. The quality in services, product, communication and pricing is something you just can’t find anywhere else. Jana — your passion and dedication to your business, clients, staff and partners in the industry — it’s beyond measure or rating! Keep up the good work!”

Location and Contact Information

Slipperfields is at Lady Slipper, Old Cape Road, R102, Witteklip, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, 6008 — 20 minutes from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) on the Old Cape Road (R102) toward Witteklip.

Tel: 071 856 5787

For wedding packages, conference bookings, Gorge Market dates, and event enquiries, visit Slipperfields’ official website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many guests can Slipperfields accommodate for a wedding ceremony?
A: Slipperfields can accommodate 300+ guests in their larger chapel. The venue offers two unique on-site chapels — one for smaller ceremonies and a second that accommodates large guest lists and extended families without compromising the sense of occasion.

Q: What conference capacity does Slipperfields offer?
A: The conference facilities can easily accommodate 450+ guests for corporate launches and events. A number of smaller break-away rooms provide the ideal environment for strategy meetings or personalized think-tanks, making it suitable for both large plenary sessions and smaller group work.

Q: How far is Slipperfields from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)?
A: Slipperfields is located just 20 minutes from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). The venue is situated on the Old Cape Road (R102) at Witteklip, at the foot of the Lady Slipper Mountain, making it easily accessible while offering a peaceful countryside setting.

Q: Is accommodation available at Slipperfields?
A: Yes, Slipperfields offers five double rooms approximately 1.5 km from the venue, plus one room on-site. This provides overnight accommodation for wedding couples, small parties, and multi-day conference groups who want to stay close to the farm environment.

Q: What type of catering does Slipperfields provide?
A: Slipperfields produces authentic farm-style cuisine from the venue’s own gardens and farm surroundings. This catering approach directly reflects the Rademeyer family’s dairy farming heritage, and the food is consistently praised in reviews for its quality and freshness.

Q: What is the Gorge Market at Slipperfields?
A: The Gorge Market is a regular farmers’ and artisan market held on the venue grounds. It draws visitors from across Gqeberha for fresh produce, handmade goods, food stalls, and family entertainment, and is one of Slipperfields’ most beloved public event formats.

Q: Is Slipperfields a real working farm?
A: Yes, Slipperfields is a genuine working dairy farm, not a styled rustic venue. The cows in the surrounding fields, the farm smell, the wide skies, and the natural sounds are all authentic, as the Rademeyer family has been running their dairy farm since 1988.

Q: What other events does Slipperfields host besides weddings and conferences?
A: Slipperfields hosts festivals, trail runs, dairy tours, and children’s parties. The farm estate’s landscape is home to trail running events, and dairy tours connect visitors to the Rademeyer family’s core agricultural business, making it a favourite for school excursions.

Explore more farm venues and event spaces in Gqeberha through our Gqeberha event venues directory, or browse all Eastern Cape event venue listings for venues across the province.