Stutterheim has a rich history that makes for fascinating reading. From the Xhosa groups that were moving into the area to the German settlers of the 19th century, to the English colonists that followed, this is a story of change, conflict and settlement that matches any African literature and fiction for excitement. The history of Stutterheim mirrors the history of the Eastern Cape, and South Africa as a whole, sometimes following the trend and sometimes setting the pattern

Due to its fair annual rainfall, Stutterheim is a flourishing forestry centre which includes large pine, gum and wattle plantations that are established on the slopes of the Kologha Mountains. This scenic town is situated about 70km from East London on the N6 highway to the north. It is the home of many picturesque hiking trails, as well as mountain streams that are well-stocked with trout. A number of cattle and sheep stud farms are also to be found in Stutterheim. Wool, beef, dairy and citrus fruit are other central products which the area yields.