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The Litchi Orchard in Umhlali is a functioning litchi farm that has grown to include great food, décor, design, craft and unique retail stores.
Visitors can pop into the farm to enjoy the outdoors, the venue’s retail offerings, or join the MAKERs’ Market that takes place every second Saturday of the month. Here, visitors can shop for local handmade goods and quality food and drink while enjoying the spacious outdoors and local live music. On the last Friday of every month, the farm occasionally hosts a celebratory night market.
The team at The Litchi Orchard is passionate about small businesses, food and farming, and creativity. The market is an aesthetically pleasing experience for all guests due to the team’s focus on decor and design. Patrons can visit the market to support local potters, bakers, olive traders, clothing designers, basket weavers, jewellers, farmers, wire crafters, and bag makers. On regular days the orchard is still worth a visit to see the forest of litchi trees or visit the permanent food and lifestyle shops and eateries.
Children are welcome to wander around the orchard and food gardens or play in dedicated play areas. A favourite is the venue's magical butterfly garden.