Sharula
Estate

Established 2014

WEDDING and FUNCTIONS Venue

Garden Weddings | Country Weddings | Outdoor Weddings | Wedding Reception | Self-Catering Venue
 
Welcome to Sharula Estate, based on the highest point in Ballito.
 
Sharula Estate offers an exquisite setting for your special day, boasting stunning vistas of Ballito and the distant ocean. With banquet-style seating for up to 150 guests in the hall and an additional 40 guests on our balconies. It's the perfect canvas for your celebration.
 
Conveniently located just 6km from central Ballito, 27km from King Shaka International Airport and 34km from Durban in Kwazulu Natal, accessibility meets charm at Sharula Estate.
 
Discover the enchanting garden ceremony areas at Sharula Estate, designed to elevate your wedding day to unforgettable heights.
 
First, immerse yourself in the charm of The Arch Ceremony Area, enveloped by verdant hedges, lush flower beds, and expansive rolling lawns. It's a picturesque setting that promises romance and tranquility, ideal for exchanging vows surrounded by natural beauty.
 
For those seeking panoramic vistas and a touch of grandeur, our Protea Garden Ceremony Area awaits. Sharula Estate is perched atop the highest point in Ballito, this space offers sweeping views that stretch as far as the eye can see, framed by beautiful Protea bushes. It's a breathtaking backdrop that will capture the essence of your love story against nature's most stunning canvas.
 
Below - Protea Garden Ceremony Area with Sharula Stretch Tent
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The heart of our estate, the Marula Tasting Room, sets the stage for your wedding reception. Its spacious design welcomes the outdoors in, highlighted by expansive doors and a lofty double-volume ceiling keeping the hall cool during the summer season.
 
Nestled on a Marula farm, Sharula Estate boasts over 100 Marula trees aged between 4 to 8 years. Adjacent is a vibrant orchard with over 20 fruit tree varieties, a promise of future flavors for our Marula wine and products. As we eagerly await our inaugural harvest, our commitment to quality and tradition shines through.
 
In African cultures, weddings hold profound significance, and the Marula tree occupies a central role in these festivities. Revered as the "Marriage Tree," it symbolises enduring strength and fertility for couples. During ceremonies, the bride and groom share a cup of Marula juice, uniting their families and sealing their bond. The Marula tree's auspicious presence extends to newlyweds, believed to bestow blessings and prosperity. Many couples commemorate their union by planting a Marula tree, a living testament to their love.
 
Celebrate your special day surrounded by the timeless beauty and cultural richness of Sharula Estate.
 
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Contact

079 847 9660

or

Info@sharula.co.za

Wedding Venue

Your wedding day is a day you wait for your entire life. You've planned it all down to the very last detail.
Now it is time to book your wedding venue with us!
Our "Marula Tasting Room" is the perfect wedding venue for your special day.
Seats 150 Guests in the hall and and additional 40 Guests on our balconies to accommodate up to 190 Guests.

Functions & Events

Looking for somewhere unique and special to host your function?
Book our "Marula Tasting Room". Seats 150 Guests in the hall and and additional 40 Guests on our balconies to accommodate up to 190 Guests.
# Corporate Dinner and Events
# Engagement Parties
# Birthday Parties 
# Launches

Marula Tasting

CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE!

Sharula ... An African Story...
Our Sharula trees are still in the development stages and we will let you know as soon as our products are available. 
With panoramic views over Ballito and the tranquil surrounds you will find it an idyllic place to spend time learning about the Marula Legends. 
We look forward to hosting an annual Marula Festival in the coming years.

The Marula Farm

Previously the farm produced sugar cane which we have converted into a Marula orchard.
We have over 100 Marula Trees in our orchard and they are between 3 and 7 years old.
In addition we have over 20 fruit trees in a separate orchard for the future flavours of our Marula wine and products.
We have been waiting patiently for our first harvest which should be in the coming year.

We will keep you updated on our progress.

An African Story

Marula Tree (Scelerocarya Birrea)

The Marula tree has a history that dates back thousands of years. Archaeological evidence has shown that this tree has been a nutritional source since about 10 000 BC. The Marula fruit and nut are rich in minerals and vitamins and can reach a height of 18 m. Its fruits and leaves are enjoyed by waterbuck, warthog, elephant, giraffe, kudu and elephant. The green Marula fruit is the size of a small plum, and very juicy and flavourful. It is high in vitamin C and can be eaten fresh. It is also cooked and used to produce juices, jams and alcoholic beverages.

Marula Legends

Legends about Marula abound - from its use as a food source, magical qualities as a healing ingredient, to its virility/fertility properties, and the many uses of its bark, leaves, fruit, nut and kernels. Legends include Feast of First Fruits, The Marriage Tree, Determining Babies' Gender, Sangoma's Dice, Fertility Fruit, The Elephant Tree, The King's Nut, and Fire Water.

It is known to the Zulu as the "marriage tree," for it is a symbol of fertility and is used in rituals before marriage. 

The Marula Tasting Room

The Arch Ceremony Area

The Protea Garden Ceremony Area

 
WE OFFER A BLANK CANVAS VENUE HIRE WITH AN OPTIONAL TABLE DECOR PACKAGE
[ YOU MAY USE YOUR OWN CATERER, DECOR, BAR SERVICE ETC. SHOULD YOU NEED SERVICE PROVIDER CONTACTS, WE HAVE A LIST TO SHARE ]
INCLUDED IN THE BLANK CANVAS VENUE HIRE:
The Marula Tasting Room Reception hall accommodates 150 guests in the hall and an additional 40 guests on our balconies.
Checked Jasmin Arbour which is ideal for welcome drinks
Jasmin Mini Lapa for cocktail hour
NO CHAPEL AVAILABLE only ceremony areas, one covered two open, Protea Garden has a stretch tent hire option
Choice of the Arch Ceremony Area (190 Guests) or Protea Garden Ceremony Areas (190 Guests)
Use of Under Cover Garden Courtyard as backup for rain, can seat 120 guests using chairs or 150 using benches
Use of 24 x Wooden Dining Trestle Tables, seats 8 per table
Use of 7 x Metal Trestle tables for a buffet setup
Use of 4 x Small Tables which may be used as a Cake, DJ, Present or Signing Table
Use of 35 x Wooden benches for a Garden Ceremony Event, seats 4 per bench
Use of movable Boutique Modern Serving Bar for Drinks
Use of Stylish White Metal Easel for a Table Seating Board or Welcome Board (excludes board)
Use of a White Lectern
Use of Fun Photo Frame
Use of a Separate Buffet Room
Use of the Kitchen for plating your meals - no cooking is permitted in the kitchen or on site, your caterer must cook off site and may heat and plate on site.
Garden Lighting, Fairy Lights in the Hall, Rope lights on the staircase and Dance Floor bulb lights
Jungle Gym for Kids
Security for your Event
Onsite Parking
Unfortunately NO BRIDAL ROOM or ONSITE ACCOMMODATION at Sharula Estate
 

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Testimonials

This venue is absolutely breathtaking. We had our wedding ceremony in the Protea Garden and the reception in the Marula Tasting room. We didn't need to leave the venue to do our photoshoot. The owner Kim is such a pleasant lady to work with. She is very accommodating and was always willing to answer any questions we had. Thank you Kim for your assistance before, during and after our wedding. I would highly recommend booking this venue for your next event!

Kayleen and Jerome

No words can explain how beautiful this venue is, it's like you are hosting you event some were in Greece, that's how beautiful it is. Not to forget about Kim, the owner of the venue, she is such a wonderful person, she was so warm and welcoming with all her services.

Anjistha

I am grateful and thankful for your venue. It is a beautiful place! I had such a wonderful 40th birthday party with close friends and family.

Noni Mokoena

Thank you so much Sharula for such a beautiful place and also being so understanding with all our requests. I just love your venue.

Mellissa & Wandile

Thank you Sharula for the beautiful wedding venue and all your help along the way. You guys are absolutely amazing. Our guests absolutely love the venue!

Da'nel & Antonio

Dear Sharula. I wanted to take a moment to thank you for providing such a breathtaking venue for our wedding on 16/11/2024. The serene and beautiful surroundings, combined with the cleanliness and exceptional upkeep of the venue, created the perfect backdrop for our special day. The peaceful atmosphere and the stunning views left a lasting impression on us and our guests. We are so grateful for the effort you and your team puts into maintaining such a wonderful space. Thank you once again for hosting us and helping make our wedding an unforgettable experience. Kind Regards, 
 

Rebekah Sewpershad


How to find us!

Tel : 079 847 9660
Email : Info@sharula.co.za
Sharula Estate is 6km / 10 minutes drive from central Ballito, KZN.
From Lifestyle Centre Drive down Ballito Drive towards Builders Express, Turn left onto the R102, drive for 800m, Turn right onto Esenembi Road / P387, drive for 1.8km, Turn right onto the D176 gravel road directly after the Microlight Airfield, Take the D176 turnoff and drive 3.1 km down the D176.
GPS Coordinates : -29.47013, 31.15712  
Durban to Sharula Estate : 43 mins drive
King Shaka International Airport to Sharula Estate : 23 mins
Hillcrest to Sharula Estate : 1hr 7 mins
Richards Bay to Sharula Estate : 1hr 29 mins
Pietermaritzburg to Sharula Estate : 1hr 36 mins
Click the link below for the Google Maps Directions
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