A handcrafted geodesic dome retreat on a working horse farm. Eco-designed for those who want nature without sacrifice.
Escape to nature at Protea Dome — a handcrafted, eco-friendly retreat perched above a tranquil dam on Rivendale Winelands Riding Club farm. Overlooking the sweeping Paarl/Stellenbosch valley, the geodesic dome offers a sustainable and serene getaway, finished with 100% linen bedding and an outdoor bath made for stargazing.
Designed for couples or small families seeking simplicity, comfort, and a genuine connection to the natural world.
All activities are offered at Rivendale Winelands Riding Club and must be booked in conjunction with your stay, subject to availability.
Situated on Tinkerberg Road in the Paarl Farms valley, Protea Dome sits at the doorstep of the Cape Winelands — conveniently near Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and the wine route, yet completely removed from city noise.






Wow! Just wow! As the first official guests, we were really impressed. We are so grateful for your attention to detail and hospitality. It was a beautiful birthday surprise for my husband, Emmanuel, and he loved it. We went for a hike as suggested and it was beautiful. This is definitely our little haven whenever we need a break from the city.
This has been our best Christmas to date! A big thank you for being so accommodating, hospitable, and making our stay so comfortable with our pooches! We deeply felt rested & reconnected and wished we had one more evening. We will be back... in a less warm month :)
What an amazing way to celebrate our 7th anniversary here. It was an awesome experience & had a great time in nature. Thank you so much for this blessing, would love to come back.
What an awesome getaway from the noise and busyness! Such a beautiful place with a friendly host. This place has everything we could possibly need. Lovely location & loved the horses. Thank you so much for this little love nest. P.S: The space man is a hit!
Thank you — what a precious spot this is! Decor & attentiveness & caring service is wonderful. I love the space man & fairy lights! We will come again!
Lovely, peaceful getaway from the city. Enjoyed the birds, the stars and some friendly horses. The small details like the spaceman & fairy lights really make it special. Christine is an amazing host — a great way to spend our anniversary, will be back!
We spent our 1 year anniversary in a spot we'd never have imagined! We loved spending time in nature & the dome is unreal! The stars & view were breathtaking. Feeding the horses, rafting on the dam, the sunset braai — completely exceeded all expectations.
We had a wonderful time at the dome! My wife and I loved the serene surroundings and peaceful atmosphere. Our kids thoroughly enjoyed feeding the horses. Christine's hospitality was exceptional — highly recommended!
The peace and quiet we found here is unmatched. The accommodation itself was picturesque, a true respite from the bustling world. Thank you Christine for being a lovely host. We will definitely be back to visit the horses again soon!
Thank you for making our stay over New Years truly a breeze. We love the disconnect from the world and just being in touch with nature. The quietness and peaceful aura from the dome is truly like anything we have experienced.
Absolutely incredible! We really enjoyed our stay. The dome was an escape from the crazy hustle & just what we all needed. Christine is an exceptional host & has thought of every little thing. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for creating this little slice of heaven.
Thank you for the warm welcome, care and attention you put into our stay. It was the perfect setting to celebrate our 10th anniversary with our children. We especially loved the nebula and getting to see and experience the animals.
"Protea Dome glamping wants everyone to have a personalised experience, whether it's a birthday, anniversary or just a weekend to get away. The space offers tranquility and peace — waking up with natural sunlight and the birds tweeting."
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