Gardens. Stone. Sky.
Botha's Hill · Valley of a Thousand Hills · KwaZulu-NatalCome, while the morning still is young,
while mist lies soft on every hill;
the day is yours, its song unsung,
and all the sky is waiting still.
Aurum Sky brings together garden elegance, sculptural stone and an expansive valley setting. It feels intimate around the table and extraordinary beyond it. From a private proposal to a grand reception, begin with the people and the purpose, then imagine the occasion unfolding.
Come for the occasion. Make room for the landscape.
Ceremonies, welcome receptions and marquee events on the ridge. Marquees here must be certified wind-rated and ballasted.
Intimate ceremonies, drinks receptions and photography among cultivated borders and gravel walkways.
Private dinners, receptions and corporate meetings. Our main indoor dining space and wet-weather option.
Larger banquets, cultural celebrations, conferences and galas.
Capacities depend on the layout you choose. A space's maximum capacity is not always its seated-dining or wet-weather capacity, so your proposal will name the exact configuration for your guest count.
Each package covers the named venue areas, furniture and base styling. Catering, beverages and specialised technical production are quoted separately for your menu and brief.
01
"A spark among the clouds, for the intimate gathering."
10 – 79 guests
Intimate in scale. Considered in every detail.
02
"A gathering that glows."
80 – 100 guests
Garden conversation. Beautifully gathered.
03
"Where the horizon turns to gold."
101 – 150 guests
Wet weather: for more than 120 guests, your proposal includes an approved larger covered space or engineered marquee, as the Ballroom seats 120.
04
"Room for family, fellowship, and celebration."
151 – 220 guests
Bookable once the Expanded Grand Hall's capacity and layouts are certified. Register your interest and we'll confirm dates as soon as they open.
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"The estate experience, shaped around your story."
221 – 300 guests · Grand Estate Exclusive
Bookable once the Expanded Grand Hall's capacity and layouts are certified. Your proposal will include a wet-weather plan for your full guest count.
Exclusive use covers the agreed event areas and contracted hours. It does not include the woodland, natural rock formations or service areas.
Not included in package prices: catering (in-house menus from R287.50 to R747.50 per guest incl. VAT), beverages and specialised production. Your signed quotation sets out exactly what your booking includes.
For hosts who'd rather build their own occasion around chosen catering, styling and coordination.
| Option | Rate | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Ballroom & Grounds Hire | R28,750incl. VAT · R25,000 excl. | Estate grounds, Grand Ballroom, standard tables and chairs for up to 120 guests, in an agreed layout. |
| External Caterer Access | R5,750incl. VAT · R5,000 excl. | Back-of-house service yard, potable water and power for an approved professional caterer. |
| In-House Catering | R287.50 – R747.50per guest incl. VAT · R250 – R650 excl. | Plated, buffet or sharing platters, with menu and waitron staffing priced in your tailored quotation. Build your menu. |
Menus, dietary needs, cultural cuisine, bar packages and licensing.
Ceremony arches, custom linens, floral installations and lighting design.
Planning scope, vendor liaison, set-up windows and on-the-day management.
Staging and AV, with sound managed to the valley's noise curfew.
Arrival schedules, accessible routes, transport and parking.
These services are arranged to your brief and aren't automatically part of every package.
Book a private viewing to experience the landscape and talk through your vision.
Receive a written proposal with spaces, layout drawings, inclusions, extra charges and wet-weather options.
Secure your date with the formal agreement, payment schedule and deposit.
All prices are in South African rand; incl. VAT amounts include VAT at 15%. Capacities depend on the approved layout. Packages that use the Expanded Grand Hall become bookable once the hall is certified. Your signed quotation defines your booking.