Our Story
Created by longtime Koringberg resident Joanne Hurst, Marrian George is the reinvention of her family’s former Wildehurst Wines cellar into a sustainable lifestyle hotel. Using reclaimed materials, Joanne transformed the space into an airy restaurant, bar, and five beautifully designed guest rooms — a personal legacy she describes as a place where people can feel relaxed, inspired, and connected.
Created by longtime Koringberg resident Joanne Hurst, Marrian George is the reinvention of her family’s former Wildehurst Wines cellar into a sustainable lifestyle hotel. Using reclaimed materials, Joanne transformed the space into an airy restaurant, bar, and five beautifully designed guest rooms — a personal legacy she describes as a place where people can feel relaxed, inspired, and connected.
From Winery to Vision
Back in 2006, Marrian George’s owner, Joanne Hurst created a garden vineyard of Shiraz and Viognier, and by 2009 was producing highly respected wines that showcased the unique Swartland terroir. Today, the Wildehurst wine range includes a Cap Classique, Cinsault, Tinta Barocca, Chenin Blanc, Semillon and a Straw Wine.
You’re invited to taste the full gamut of Wildehurst’s wines at the MG Champagne and Brandy Bar. Experience an exclusive tasting of the owner’s private wine collection, featuring selections not available to the public.”
From Winery to Vision
Back in 2006, Marrian George’s owner, Joanne Hurst created a garden vineyard of Shiraz and Viognier, and by 2009 was producing highly respected wines that showcased the unique Swartland terroir. Today, the Wildehurst wine range includes a Cap Classique, Cinsault, Tinta Barocca, Chenin Blanc, Semillon and a Straw Wine.
You’re invited to taste the full gamut of Wildehurst’s wines at the MG Champagne and Brandy Bar. Experience an exclusive tasting of the owner’s private wine collection, featuring selections not available to the public.”
A Personal Legacy in Design
Beginning with a garage full of reclaimed Oregon window frames and doors, Joanne embarked on a two-year journey of creativity and construction, transforming the original winery into an airy restaurant and bar, while adding a striking new wing to create five captivating en-suite guest rooms.
“Marrian George is my legacy,” says Joanne. “It’s my life story. If I were an artist I’d paint a canvas. If I were an author I’d write a book. But I’m not. I’m a designer, and I create spaces that people feel relaxed and at peace in. That’s what Marrian George is. A place for people to come together.”
A Personal Legacy in Design
Beginning with a garage full of reclaimed Oregon window frames and doors, Joanne embarked on a two-year journey of creativity and construction, transforming the original winery into an airy restaurant and bar, while adding a striking new wing to create five captivating en-suite guest rooms.
“Marrian George is my legacy,” says Joanne. “It’s my life story. If I were an artist I’d paint a canvas. If I were an author I’d write a book. But I’m not. I’m a designer, and I create spaces that people feel relaxed and at peace in. That’s what Marrian George is. A place for people to come together.”