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Elegant Country Event Venue

Wedding and Event Venue Near Ballito

Indoor and Outdoor Weddings and Events

Venue Hire From

R29 000

Blank Canvas Packages and Styled Wedding Packages Available

✓ Up to 200 guests
✓ Three beautiful ceremony areas
✓ Rolling green lawns
✓ Stunning countryside views
✓ Just 6 km from Ballito
✓ Recommended service provider list available

THE BLANK CANVAS

A flexible venue experience where you have the freedom to bring your own décor, caterer, bar service, photographer and chosen service providers.

THE COMPLETE SHARULA EXPERIENCE

A beautifully styled wedding experience with table décor, ceremony setup and additional styling elements included, while still giving you the freedom to choose your own caterer, bar service and preferred suppliers.

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Sharula Estate offers elegant indoor and outdoor weddings with breathtaking countryside views overlooking Ballito. Whether you dream of a blank canvas celebration or a beautifully styled wedding, our flexible venue hire packages provide the perfect setting for your special day.

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, thoughtfully designed to elevate your wedding day to unforgettable heights.
 
First, immerse yourself in the charm of the Marula Courtyard, our open garden ceremony space featuring a white arch, enveloped by verdant hedges, lush flower beds and expansive rolling lawns. It is a picturesque setting that promises romance and tranquillity, ideal for exchanging vows surrounded by natural beauty.
 
For those seeking panoramic vistas and a touch of grandeur, our Protea Terrace (elevated) awaits. Perched atop one of the highest points in Ballito, this space offers sweeping countryside views that stretch as far as the eye can see, framed by beautiful Protea bushes. It provides a breathtaking backdrop that captures the essence of your love story against nature’s most stunning canvas.
 
For added peace of mind, Sharula Estate also offers the Garden Pavilion, a covered ceremony space accommodating up to 120 guests. This elegant setting allows you to enjoy the beauty of the surrounding gardens while ensuring comfort and protection from the elements, making it a perfect option for all seasons.
 
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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 at the home, 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 deserves a setting as special as the memories you will create.

At Sharula Estate, celebrate your special day surrounded by beautiful gardens, tranquil countryside and panoramic views over Ballito. Our venue offers flexible options to help you create the wedding you have always imagined.

Choose from our wedding packages, including our Blank Canvas Package, and create a celebration that is uniquely yours.

Seats up to 200 guests.

Functions & Events

Looking for a beautiful and unique setting for your next celebration?

Sharula Estate is the perfect setting for a variety of special occasions, including corporate events, engagement parties, birthday celebrations, launches and lunches.

Our versatile venue can accommodate celebrations of up to 200 guests, with function packages designed to help make your event memorable.

Let us help you create an occasion that is truly special.

Marula Tasting

An African Story in the Making

Our Marula Tasting Room is currently in the development stages, where we are creating a unique experience inspired by the fascinating story of the Marula tree.

With panoramic views over Ballito and the tranquil surrounding countryside, it will be a special place to discover the Marula, its traditions, flavours and legends.

We look forward to sharing this experience with you and hosting our annual Marula Festival in the coming years.

Watch this space — something special is growing at Sharula Estate.

The Marula Tasting Room

The Marula Courtyard

The Protea Terrace

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Testimonials

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for hosting us and for the breathtaking setup. You helped turn our dream wedding into a reality. The venue looked incredible, and we will always cherish the memories made there. May you be blessed for your generosity and support.

Sinenhlanhla and Sbusiso

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 somewhere 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 Valiallah

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. 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

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