The area has been farmed since the early 1900's where growers of apples and pears established themselves. The tradition of deciduous fruit has continued for a number of generations but from the early 80's vines was introduced to the area. This new venture is proving very successful with a number of recognized wine makers buying farms with the specific purpose of producing top quality wines. Elgin's wine producers have quickly established and international reputation for the production of high quality wines.

Sporting facilities are on hand at the Country Club where members are welcomed with open arms. A short drive will find you at the coastal towns like of Gordon's Bay, Kleinmond and the popular coastal town of Hermanus. Golf clubs like Arabella Golf Estate and Spa is only a few minutes drive. Many churches are represented locally including all major denominations. The area offers a number of Primary and secondary schools including private schools.

In the mid 1980's the Elgin area was identified as a cool climate wine-growing appellation with the potential to provide slow ripening grapes with resultant delicate aromas and fruit character similar to that of Burgundy. Careful site selection and soil analysis led to the first planting of noble varietals in 1986. Originally planted with Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer and Weisser Riesling the early 1990's saw the augmentation of new clone Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir. From vineyard to bottle, a small made-to-measure cellar was erected with the onus being on hand crafted premium quality wines, the Paul Cluver cellar being the first to be established in the Elgin appellation. He estate falls within in the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve where conservation and sustainable use of natural resources are pursued with the ultimate goal of balance and harmony between man and nature.

A marine and floral kingdom encompassing the entire coastal region form Gordon's Bay to Bot River vlei and inland to Grabouw and the Greenland Mountain.

The Kogelberg Nature Reserve which forms the core of the Biosphere is a fynbos floral kingdom with an incredible 1600 different plant species making it one of the worlds richest sites of plant diversity.

Within this unique environment exists virgin land, some 400-500m above sea level with a variety of soil, aspects and microclimates. The high, cool Elgin mountain plateau, with its close proximity to the sea and being protected by the mountains, is ideally situated for the production of premium varietal wines.

Nestling in a towering forest the outdoor Paul Cluver Forest amphitheatre provides a unique natural venue for a variety of performances ranging from revues, classic and contemporary musical performances and theatre. The entire venue, from seating to stage, has been created from timber felled on the far.