17/04/2024
Ever been on an abalone farm? It is super interesting and fun to do our tour! When in Hermanus next, be sure not to miss out!
Join us any weekday at 11:00…
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All about ABALONE: Meet this mysterious mollusc and learn about the cultivation of this endangered s
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Meet up with your tour guide at the Heart Shed in the New Harbour of Hermanus. Sit back and relax while you learn about the history of abalone in South African and Hermanus' Walker Bay area and the biology and life cycle of this mysterious mollusc and the unfortunate demise of wild stocks due to over-harvest and poaching. Here your guide will share information about abalone in its natural environm
ent and also introduce visitors to abalone farming. After your informative intro, boot-up for a guided walk to experience the aquaculture industry of abalone farming first hand on one the oldest and largest abalone farms in South Africa, Abagold. Visit Abagold's state of the art abalone hatchery where broodstock are cared for and baby abalone (spats) are produced. Experience the farming activities of feeding, tank cleaning and sorting of the abalone first hand. Abalone farming is a play ground for any engineer and the technical infrastructure of the industry is mind-blowing. The tour showcases the impressive sea water pumps and aeration system, back-up power generation, innovative water reticulation & renewable energy projects, which includes viewing the construction of Mean Sea Level's the first ever wave energy converter in South Africa. Learn more about the system & technical infrastructure that keeps Abagold's 12 000 000 abalone healthy and happily housed in their 40 000 baskets!
30/03/2024
The passengers of the Silver Cloud visited us today for an introduction to abalone at the Heart Shed! What a privilege to host these guests and show them something that is so iconic of Hermanus.
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24/01/2024
Sustainable aquaculture, at its best 🌊 Abagold Farm
26/12/2023
Our abalone tour might just be the perfect activity for you and your family when the weather is just not that perfect for the beach. And then you can also shop in our Heart Shed for shells, jewellery or canned abalone!
Join us for the 11h00 tour every weekday.
Link to our site is in the bio…
19/11/2023
This group of German 🇩🇪 students from Ingolstadt University visited Heart of Abalone on Friday and had the privilege of having as their guide.
This is such a fun thing to do - whether you are 8, 18 or 80!
(Thanks Braelea - you are part of the Heart legacy!)
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05/10/2023
Aaah our hearts (Hearts) are warm after the visit yesterday from the shofar pastor summit kids on their holiday programme! Thanks for bringing them to Heart!
19/09/2023
Our dried product is in a beautiful gift box - really something special. This way, it can also be stored safely until you are ready to cook your best meal.
Visit our store in Hermanus, or shop online!
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14/09/2023
It is never too early to start planning Christmas! These trees are just so beautiful… And they are handmade by the Overstrand Association of Persons with Disabilities. Come to the Heart Shed to get yours before they are sold out!
11/09/2023
This is where all the action happens: the Heart Shed on Abagold’s Seaview farm in the New Harbour of Hermanus.
Welcome to our home, the home of the best of South African abalone!
Come taste and see!
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04/09/2023
Our shelves are stocked for spring! Come visit our heart shed for your stash of abalone - perfect to impress any guests! We will help you with a recipe as well, if you need inspiration…
01/09/2023
Our third nationality this week: Singaporean guests! 🇸🇬
We looove meeting new people from different locations across the globe and sharing our unique abalone experience with them…
29/08/2023
The first ever Abagold Dried Abalone Auction was held on 21 June 2023 in Hong Kong. This premiere event set a new standard in the industry, demonstrating our host farm, ‘s unparalleled expertise and excellence in production of fine quality abalone.
May this be the first of many, Abagold! We are proudly associated with you and will gladly tell the story of abalone to guests to your farm!
This premium abalone can be bought at our shop on Abagold’s farm in the New Harbour of Hermanus. Visit us to view our products! You are also welcome to visit our online shop (link in bio 😉)
13/08/2023
We entertained some Singaporean 🇸🇬 guests at Heart of Abalone last Wednesday. What a fun and friendly bunch!
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18/06/2023
When last did you taste abalone? Well, at Heart of Abalone in Hermanus you can have a tasting of this rare delicacy in real style. Our venue is on Abagold’s farm (proudly one of the largest and oldest abalone farms in the country).
Tours are every weekday at 11:00 or by appointment.
Join us soon!
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16/06/2023
These two beautiful people joined us as part of their honeymoon trip.
May your marriage be blessed!
Any other honeymooners in Hermanus? Make your time here memorable and join us for an abalone tour!
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13/06/2023
A good morning for a group tour! joined us for an abalone tour and despite the lack of sunshine, fun was genuinely had by all.
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01/06/2023
It gives us such joy to tell the story of abalone to our guests!
Weekday tours start at 11:00 at the Heart Shed in the New Harbour. Join us while you are in Hermanus!
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15/03/2023
Just love the reaction of these guests experiencing our abalone tasting! It surely is something…
In Hermanus? Come any weekday at 11:00 for a tour and tasting!
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24/02/2023
Awesome group of Engen employees enjoying the tour this week!
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13/02/2023
Heart of Abalone’s new website is up and running! It was time for a bit of a new look and here it is. Visit our site and enjoy online shopping or book your tour today!
Link in bio😉
01/02/2023
Guests from Poland learning about all things abalone
17/01/2023
Heart of Abalone and our host farm, will be featuring on tonight at 19:00 on SABC 2 (DSTV channel 192)! Watch us there!
12/01/2023
One last fun activity with the kids before school starts? Tours are weekdays @ 11:00.
23/12/2022
Our ceviche salad is so very festive, don’t you agree? Come for a tour and tasting next week Wednesday, Thursday or Friday at 11:00 if you feel like a non-beach day activity with the family. (One can only take so much ☀️)
21/12/2022
Holiday fun on the farm with the guys and girls enjoying themselves and learning more about aquatic life!
14/12/2022
These beautiful abalone christmas trees were made for us by the Overstrand Association of Persons with Disabilities. It was crafted from locally farmed abalone shells with love.
Come to our shop in the New Harbour, Hermanus to get yours and support this worthy cause!
Alternatively email us at [email protected] to order yours.
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07/12/2022
That moment when our guests see the baby abalone, called spats, for the first time… priceless!
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23/11/2022
When was the last time you tasted abalone? We offer a tasting with three different options. Come and see which is your favourite!
Bon Appétit!
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16/11/2022
Any weekday is a good day for an abalone farm tour!
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