Experience the enchanting Ouma Isie’s Tea Garden, located on the historic farm of General Jan Smuts and his wife. Our delectable cuisine is prepared fresh in the kitchen, and we welcome your furry friend to join you for a walk in our dog-friendly garden. With plenty of space for children to run and play, Ouma Isie’s Tea Garden is the perfect place for an intimate reception. Established in 1976, Ouma Isie’s Tea Garden was created to generate revenue for the upkeep of the Smuts House Museum. The tea garden is named in honor of General Jan Smuts’ remarkable wife, Isie Krige Smuts, also known as Ouma. Located at the Smuts House Museum in Irene, we serve wedding brunches and dinners and provide a covered area in case of rain. Delicious pre-ordered picnic hampers are also available for your convenience. Ouma Isie’s Tea Garden provides an ideal outdoor wedding setting. Our restaurant offers a wide range of menu items and caters to various weddings. Or simply indulge in our homemade soulful cuisine. Place of Quiet Indulge in tranquility and solitude at Doornkloof. Revel in the serenity of Doornkloof by spending time in the Place of Quiet, constructed in honour of Guy Braithwaite, an ex-serviceman who prevented the Big House from being converted into a sanatorium and established what is presently known as the General Smuts Foundation. The Place of Quiet doubles up as a wedding chapel, and we welcome bookings. Kindly get in touch with us to make arrangements. Venue Hire: Hire of the Place of Quiet as a wedding venue: R3 000.00