YEAR-END FUNCTIONS

We’re a Fan(court) of traditions new and old

The name Fancourt has become synonymous with tradition and the world of luxury tourism and hospitality around the globe.

Located in the heart of South Africa’s Garden Route, Fancourt’s traditions date back to when the current owners bought the property 25 years ago. The estate includes the award-winning Fancourt Hotel and The Manor House which is a member of Leading Hotels of the World. As South Africa’s premier golf and lifestyle resort, Fancourt continues to seamlessly blend its family origins and rich heritage with ever-evolving trends that allow residents and visitors to indulge in traditions both old and new, ours and their own.

Culinary Traditions

“Food, in the end, in our own tradition, is something holy… It’s about sharing. It’s about honesty. It’s about identity.” — Louise Fresco The act of sharing a meal provides more than just sustenance. It’s a time for families and friends, clients and staff to enjoy each other’s company, forming bonds that are difficult to forge in other settings. Fancourt provides a range of options to suit individual and group tastes.

Of course, all age-old traditions start with a first step, and Fancourt’s brandnew modern Italian eatery, La Cantina, is set to quickly become a year-end favourite. A menu of traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine flavoured with the warmth of Mediterranean hospitality designed by the legendary chef and Fancourt’s newly arrived director of food and beverage, Andrew Atkinson, promises delicious, fun-loving moments with those who share your table.

Set against the backdrop of the Outeniqua Mountains, French-style bistro Monet’s serves up casual café meals and is ideal for relaxed business lunches or quality time with your family. For those who enjoy more of a sumptuous deliciousness, The Club Lounge’s range of burgers, steaks, and platters is served up with a healthy side order of atmosphere. Delivering on its status as a celebrated 19th hole, it’s the perfect complement to a round of year-end golf with clients and colleagues.

No festive season would be complete without a no-holds-barred Christmas spread, and Chef Andrew has something special up his sleeve for both Christmas eve dinner and Christmas lunch. (Watch this space!)

Diverse Traditions

Traditions touch us, they connect us, and they expand us.” — Rita Barreto Craig

Every tradition is as unique as the person, family, or business that created it. Fancourt’s wide array of activities allows each individual to indulge in that which they hold dear.

From an early morning cycle around the Estate or enjoying a four-ball with clients to enjoying a pampering treatment at The Spa, throwing a year-end bash for the company, or letting the kids immerse themselves in some holiday fun at the onsite Leisure Centre Kid’s Club, Fancourt is the ultimate destination.

The annual Golf Cart parade has even become a much-anticipated tradition, with guests and residents alike enjoying the quirky festivity that is unique to the Estate.

Traditions are, by definition, rituals, and events that unify us: In other words, they bring a sense of security and trust to those who experience them. It’s this definition that drives Fancourt’s support of local NGO, George Child and Family Welfare Society (GCFW). Each year guests participating in the annual Golf Cart parade, are encouraged to donate a soft toy to an underprivileged child in order to spread a message of hope and tradition.

And while the aim is to give the gift of joy every Christmas, the annual end-ofyear ‘Stationery Drive’ lies close to the hearts of all Fancourt staff as well. This collection for the GCFW ensures that each child in their care can start the school year with the books and stationery they need. Guests and residents of Fancourt are able to create a philanthropic tradition of their own by contributing to this worthy cause.

Philanthropic Traditions

“Happiness doesn’t result from what we get, but what we give.” — Ben Carson

Start a new tradition: spend your year-end at Fancourt

Whether you’re looking for a venue for a year-end party or a retreat for the family, upholding long-standing traditions, or looking to create new ones, a visit to Fancourt offers an amazing array of activities and special memories.

Chat to the team at Fancourt today

Contact 044 804 0020 or groupreservations@fancourt.co.za