Nestled on the outskirts of Hillcrest, The Mushroom Farm is a charming retail destination with a rich farming history. What was once a bustling working mushroom farm has been thoughtfully transformed into a vibrant country shopping experience.
Retaining many of the original farm structures, you will find repurposed sheds and cool concrete floors – once used for mushroom cultivation – adding to the authentic, rustic and earthy atmosphere of a lifestyle shopping destination.
Start your stroll with the scent of fresh earth and morning dew, as you wander into the vegetable shop, where carrots still wear flecks of soil and spinach is bunched just hours after being picked. Across the animal farm, golden jars gleam in the honey shop, alongside freshly picked mushrooms in The Mushroom Farmstall. And while on the topic of fresh produce… freshly cut flowers are in abundance in the flower shop, and there is a veritable array of plants and seedlings in the nursery. You can even wander through a field of pots and other garden décor to find the perfect pot to accompany your nursery purchases.
Leather lovers are in for a treat in the artisan leather shop. Here, you will find belts, wallets, shoes and bags lining the walls in rich tans and dark mahoganies.
If you need a coffee break, you’re spoiled for choice with two eateries – one overlooking the animal yard, the other overlooking the rather unique kids play area.
The obstacle style jungle gym will keep children busy, while parents can enjoy the view over the nursery and beyond the recycled plastic outdoor furniture shop. At this store, bold and sustainable pieces prove that eco-consciousness can be chic.
Equestrians will be blown away with the horse tack shop, filled with the most beautiful saddles, bridles and riding accessories.
Meander through the preloved clothing boutique or the thrift and bookstores that are tucked into wooden cabins – perfect for hidden treasures and long-forgotten reads.
Don’t miss the African basket collection, the framing shop, the outdoor clothing boutique and the solid wooden furniture showroom – offering goods that blend durability with rustic charm.
But no visit is complete without meeting the stars of the animal farmyard. Goats, chickens, ducks and rabbits, each with their own personality, love the attention from visitors. Chief among them is Bob the Goat, a local celebrity known for his stubborn charm and his insatiable hunger.
The Mushroom Farm isn’t just a shopping destination, it’s a countryside experience that nourishes, inspires and delights. Whether you’re there for the fresh produce, the playground and farm experience, or a curious goat named Bob, you’re sure to leave with more than you came for.
Details: The Mushroom Farm, 450 Kassier Road, Assagay – just off the M13 and around the corner from the Hillcrest Private Hospital. Phone 031 768 2143 or 031 768 1366. Visit themushroomfarm.co.za or follow FB themushroomfarmassagay or IG @ the_mushroomfarm
