Innholdsfortegnelse for April/May 2023 i Franschhoek Life

HAUTE COUTURE AFTERNOON TEA Our traditional Easter Afternoon Tea takes on an Haute Couture theme this year, with bubbles on arrival, delicate sandwiches and sweets, a live pianist and a roving magician. 7–10 April 2023 | Vista Bar & Lounge | 14h00-17h00 | R595 per person. EASTER STAYCATION & CHAMPAGNE BREAKFAST Spend the weekend with us and wake up to a Champagne Breakfast with Easter-themed sweet and savoury treats, an Easter kids’ buffet, hot cross buns and a breakfast take on bunny chow. 7-10 April 2023 | Ochre | 6h30-11h00 | Breakfast included in room rates | Reserved for in-house guests only. KIDSONLY EASTER FUN Little ones will love our Easter activities at KidsOnly, with fun-filled egg hunts, arts and crafts, and games every day over the holidays, including a…

There’s something very welcoming, familiar and comforting in the smell of freshly baked bread and this is at the heart of the offering at the Artisanal Bakery & Garden Café that has just opened on La Motte Wine Estate in Franschhoek. Sharing some of their fondest memories of growing-up and living on the farm, La Motte’s owner, Hanneli Rupert-Koegelenberg and her family invite guests to enjoy the historic werf and its profound sense of home, sharing in the delight of simple pleasures such as freshly brewed coffee and artisan bakes, just out of the oven. Under the guidance of master baker Markus Färbinger, of Knysna’s well-known île de pain café, this charming day-time spot celebrates bread in all its original beauty. The team of bakers presents a wonderful daily variety…

The collection offers a wide range of accommodation designed to suit all budgets including the most recent addition, a newly restored and refurbished Villa. De Mond Villa overlooks the beautiful Ramsar vlei, home to spectacular bird life, where wild bush pigs, otters, Rock Dassies and herds of Eland can be spotted. The villa boasts five en-suite bedrooms, awesome interior décor, incredible views, a boma, a swimming pool and more. De Mond Villa is fully catered and guided at R3 500 per person per night (with a minimum of five guests and includes guided activities). The De Hoop World Heritage site, offers world-class whalewatching and is a paradise for bird enthusiasts with its more than 260 species of birds including the endangered Cape Vultures. A colony of almost 200 vultures roost…

WILLIAM KENTRIDGE: THE HEAD & THE LOAD William Kentridge commemorates the millions of Africans who fought in and lost their lives in the First World War, in The Head & the Load at Joburg Theatre. Friday Apr 21 to Saturday May 6. As is his trademark style of theatremaking, the world-renowned artist uses music, dance, projections, mechanised sculptures and shadow to tell the largely unknown story of the role that Africa played in World War I. The performance is a co-production with the Centre d’Art Battat, Montreal with music composed by Philip Miller together with Thuthuka Sibisi. Tickets R250–R600 pp. www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event. aspx?itemid=1500742791 BUBBLES GALORE The glamorous Johannesburg Cap Classique & Champagne Festival, held at Sandton’s Inanda Polo Club, is a luxurious showcase of the best in bubbles from local and…

Escape to exceptional accommodation on an historic working farm and experience why Boschendal has been rated one of the nine best family hotels in the world by Condé Nast Traveller. The historic Boschendal, nestled in the glorious Franschhoek Valley, offers guests a unique opportunity to experience authentic farm living while enjoying world-class dining, award-winning wines and a range of activities catering for all ages. Accommodation offerings boast the spectacular Mountain Villa and the historical Herbert Baker Cottage: 1685. The newly added Cowshed cottage and the beautifully restored cottages in the Orchards, Werf and Retreat, give guests a chance to be immersed in the best of sustainable farm living. Guests have the freedom to explore and discover everything that makes Boschendal such a unique part of South African history. Take to…

Clay Café has Opened in Paarl After years of exploring the Cape Winelands in search of a perfect location, the family-run Clay Café group have found a home in Paarl on the historic Groot Parys Estate. Clay Café has been a household brand for over two decades and is anticipated to be a huge hit in the Cape Winelands. The Clay Café brand is a ceramic painting business that started in 1999 in the heart of Hout Bay. The concept merges art, food and good company to create one-of-a-kind creative moments. This is something special for the whole family to enjoy. Clay Café at Groot Parys looks over vineyards across Paarl to the Drakenstein mountain range, Paarl Rock and the landmark Paarl Monument. The setting is simply breath-taking and the…

Adding this predominantly South African itinerary is great news for locals looking for a visa free cruising vacation. Norwegian Cruise Line boasts a wide range of cruise experiences to passengers and prides itself on offering a relaxed, laid-back atmosphere where guests can enjoy their holiday without feeling pressured to participate in activities. There is a wide selection of on-board cabin options, from luxurious suites with private balconies, the Penthouse (including a private butler) and more budget-friendly interior staterooms. Whichever you choose, the cabins are spacious, well-appointed, and include all the amenities necessary for a comfortable stay. Air conditioning, private bathroom, plush linen etc.) are standard with NCL. Days at sea can be spent lazing on a sun lounger or equally discovering one of the multitude of activities designed to pander…

La Motte Millennium – Your go-to Red! “A nuanced crimson red that presents a balance between warm and cool, assertive, but not aggressive, instead takes a ‘fist in a velvet glove’ approach”. This is but one of the various descriptions of Viva Magenta 18-1750, Pantone’s Colour of the Year for 2023, that also beautifully applies to La Motte’s recently released 2020 Millennium. A wine that will keep much longer, but that will most likely be enjoyed during 2023, the new vintage La Motte Millennium echoes some of the vigour and nuance of 2023’s exuberant colour – from the tone of its packaging to its tasting descriptors and emotive connotations. While it is the Malbec (12%) and Petit Verdot (3%) in the blend that contributes to the intensity of the wine’s…

Letamo Lodge at QWABI Private Game Reserve Letamo Lodge is family-friendly luxury lodge within the vibrant Waterberg of Limpopo Province. QWABI, meaning ‘African wild cat’ in the local Sesotho language, is a world-class safari destination that has recently been added to the blue chip Newmark Hotels and Reserves portfolio. Falling within one of only two UNESCO-declared biospheres in Africa, QWABI Private Game Reserve is embedded within the richly diverse savannah biome of the malaria-free Waterberg harbouring more than 5,500 species, including several uncommon birds and animals like white-backed night-herons, aardvarks and brown hyenas. In the Waterberg wilderness, which is believed to be more than 2.5 billion years old, the pay-off is the dramatic scenery, as evidenced in the striking landscapes and the extraordinary wildlife that roams this lush locale, fronted…

ENDOCARE LAUNCHES RENEWAL RANGE Endocare is a complete range of dermal regeneration and anti-ageing skincare, resulting from years of carefully documented clinical work. Based on exclusive patented technologies, Endocare products regenerate and repair dermal structures to visibly improve intrinsic and extrinsic skin ageing signs. The Endocare Renewal range is an intensive renewal range formulated with Retinol, which reduces wrinkles, and unifies skin texture for rejuvenated and smoother skin. Visit Endocare’s Store Location to find your nearest stockist RIVER CRUISING The Lady Stanford River Cruise, based in the quaintandhistoricvillageofStanford offers leisurely cruises and canoeing down the tranquil Klein River. Meandering towards the Hermanus Estuary to the bird sanctuary, and back, The Lady Stanford is a modern, eco-friendly river boat with a quiet four-stroke boat engine accommodating up to 26 passengers. Daily…

APRIL 1-13 TREE HOUSE HOLIDAY PROGRAMME AT BOSCHENDAL Get ready for an autumn adventure at Boschendal with the Tree House holiday programme! The programme offers a variety of educational and exciting activities – perfect for keeping your little ones entertained from exploring the farm and discovering the wonders of nature to getting creative with arts and crafts. 10h00-14h00, R400pp. BOOK  reservations@boschendal.co.za APRIL 7-10 EASTER AT LABORIE ESTATE Enjoy a picnic with family this Easter Weekend at Laborie Estate. Expect seasonally inspired picnic boxes filled with delightfully tasty treats – including hot cross buns and curried pickled fish. Book your Easter picnic on Dineplan. VISIT www.laborieestate.co.za APRIL 16 VALLEY OF THE HARVEST LONG TABLE AT BOSCHENDAL An unforgettable dining experience amidst the breath-taking scenery of Boschendal. Indulge in a five-course long table…

Private Villa Experience With luxury features, beautiful interior designs, superior standards, warm and friendly service, renting out a villa with family and friends makes for an ideal get away… CORAL VILLA – GONANA COLLECTION, PATERNOSTER, WEST COAST Gonana Collection’s flagship property, Gonana Guesthouse, was Paternoster’s first sustainable and environmentally conscious guesthouse off the grid; the culmination of the Swedish entrepreneur and interior designer Jonas Sandström’s experience and passion for creating beautiful spaces that are rich in detail, exquisite in taste, and considerate to the environment. A recent addition to the Collection is the exclusive, self-catering and eco-conscious Coral Villa surrounded by an indigenous fynbos garden, boasting a KolKol wood-fired hot tub and located just 60m from the ocean. Coral Villa sleeps six – children are welcome, it is also pet-friendly…

Adding this predominantly South African itinerary is great news for locals looking for a visa free cruising vacation. Norwegian Cruise Line boasts a wide range of cruise experiences to passengers and prides itself on offering a relaxed, laid-back atmosphere where guests can enjoy their holiday without feeling pressured to participate in activities. There is a wide selection of on-board cabin options, from luxurious suites with private balconies, the Penthouse (including a private butler) and more budget-friendly interior staterooms. Whichever you choose, the cabins are spacious, well-appointed, and include all the amenities necessary for a comfortable stay. Air conditioning, private bathroom, plush linen etc.) are standard with NCL. Days at sea can be spent lazing on a sun lounger or equally discovering one of the multitude of activities designed to pander…