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There’s a new kid on the block in the fine dining capital of Franschhoek: Introducing Epice – an intimate fine dining restaurant and the latest venture from the team behind La Colombe, La Petite Colombe, Foxcroft and Protégé.
Pamper yourself with a Friday Moonlight Santé Spa Experience. Choose from 1 of 4 magnificent half day spa packages and end off with an exquisite thtree-course dinner in nourish. Food for the body, mind & soul.
Sculptor Dylan Lewis’s latest exhibition at Everard Read: Chthonio. The new monumental animalistic sculptures – where male and female figures appear to emerge from animal limbs – serve to emphasise the balancing act of the three psychic agents.
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FOOD & WINE
With a delicious seasonal menu – a visit to La Petite Ferme for lunch or dinner is a must. November-April Lunch Daily 12h00-14h30, Dinner Daily 18h30-20h30 May-October Lunch Daily 12h00-14h30, Dinner Fridays and Saturdays only 18h30-20h30 For more info or bookings please contact La Petite Ferme on 021 876 3016 or reception@lapetiteferme.co.za or visit the website www.lapetiteferme.co.za Follow us on
The Épice of Life
There’s a new kid on the block in the fine dining capital of Franschhoek: Introducing Epice – (derived from the French word Épice meaning spice) is an intimate fine dining restaurant and the latest venture from the team behind La Colombe, La Petite Colombe, Foxcroft and Protégé. Scot Kirton, chef proprietor of the La Colombe Group of restaurants, is leading this new venture together with James Gaag, La Colombe’s executive chef. Heading up the kitchen is head chef Charné Sampson who is no stranger to refined, cutting-edge cuisine – until recently she was sous chef at La Colombe and is another one of Scot’s protégés to spread her wings. A graduate of Silwood, Charné also honed her craft in the kitchens of The Restaurant at Waterkloof, Myoga and The Test Kitchen. Charné’s cooking is a marriage of spice and flavour with an emphasis on sustainable ingredients. Diners can expect dishes such as: Tuna, mango, avocado, mustard, cumin; Quail, prawn, yoghurt, ginger, masala; Grass fed beef, carrot, spinach, nutmeg, pepper; Welsh rarebit, brioche, pear, grape, mustard, cumin and many surprises along the way… the ‘Old School” ice-cream trolley housing an array of palate cleansers is a delight! Dishes are enjoyed in the plush, amber interior, designed by Megan Bond and Rotem Shachar. Watch this space as the duo is also the force behind Protogé and the upcoming La Petite Colombe, opening at Leeu Estates in May 2020. The Full Spice Journey Dinner Menu | R995pp. Optional wine pairing – R650pp. Reservations are recommended www.epice.co.za
Unwind with a Country Picnic at Grande Provence Enjoy a relaxing country-style picnic under majestic oaks in beautifully landscaped gardens at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate. Packed to the brim with delicious artisanal foods, the Grande Country Picnic basket is pure indulgence for a family escape to the Franschhoek wine valley. Picnic treats include fresh seasonal fruits, tomato basil & feta tartlet, estate made hummus, local cheeses and preserves, salad, Danish pastries, charcuterie, farm baked ciabatta and a decadent Valrohna chocolate brownie. There’s a special basket for vegetarians filled with alternative mouth-watering eats including roasted vegetables and fresh seasonal fruit added to the mix. The picnic basket comes with a bottle of Grande Provence’s popular Angels Tears wine as well as still or sparkling water. Children are in for a treat with a picnic basket filled
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with chicken strips, seasonal fruit salad and honey yoghurt, ciabatta, crisps, Danish pastries and a Valrhona chocolate brownie. 275ml Appletizer and water are included. The Grande Country Picnic is available in the summer months from October 2019 to April 2020 at R700 for two people sharing or R350 for a single basket. The cost per child under the age of 10 is R150 for the kiddie’s basket. To book, call The Restaurant at Grande Provence a day in advance on 021 876 8600 or email restaurant@ grandeprovence.co.za. The picnics at Grande Provence are weather dependant and limited baskets are available per day, so book early to avoid disappointment. www.franschhoeklife.co.za
FOOD & WINE
Autumn Days at La Petite Ferme
La Petite Ferme presses pause on the onset of cooler days that March has in store for us. This next quarter brings the promise of one of the most beautiful seasons in the valley and also, executive chef Kyle Norris and his team’s latest triumph – La Petite Ferme’s Autumn 2020 menu is ready to tantalize! Starters to make you swoon include: Wild Coast Fish Cakes; Goats Cheese Vetkoek; Foie Gras; La Petite Salad with pickled sultanas, roast pear and gorgonzola and Soupe de la Semaine (soup of the week). The main dishes emphasise favourites such as: Springbok Shanks; Aged Beef Fillet; Seared Trout and as always the much loved Heritage Lamb will be a feature. Vegetarians and Vegans will fall in love with the Wild Mushroom Arancini – bettered by only using plant-based products. This vibrant dish boats pure home-made vegetable stock, foraged wild mushrooms, organically grown apples and garden-fresh cauliflowers, finished off perfectly with an added dash of international flair – slices of black truffle from Italy. The Dessert selection is always a highlight on the La Petite Ferme menu. The new menu includes: Caramelised Pear; Tarte aux Pasticcio; Choux à la Crème; Gâteau du jour and a carefully curated La Petite Cheese Board, all to be enjoyed with winemaker Wikus’ wines and the gorgeous view from your table! The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner daily. Reservations essential 021 876 3016 | www.lapetiteferme.co.za
28 march 2020 - 11h00 - 16h00 40a uitkyk street, franschhoek R350pp / R300pp for group bookings of 10+. Tickets limited to 300 Free can of wine, t shirt, & wine glass. Photo booth, Dessert truck. Food by Duncan Wot the Wok. Oyster Bar by Craft Oyster & Co Music by DJ Conrad from Absolute Sound Tickets available at www.quicket.co.za
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LIFESTYLE
Celebrate Life’s Moments with Franschhoek Cellar
Franschhoek Cellar is simply a beautiful asset to the Franschhoek Wine Route. It combines the charms of leisurely country life with the elegance that world-class venues entail. With a range of strikingly beautiful venues, each with a unique look and feel, including indoor and outdoor options, Franschhoek Cellar is the ultimate choice for that special Franschhoek Valley occasion. Photographic opportunities abound with the second to none surrounding mountain and vineyard landscapes. With four different wedding venues on the estate – from the large and splendid, to the discreet and intimate – they are sure to have the perfect setting for your I do’s and memorable milestone celebrations. The Venue: This spacious venue can accommodate 350 guests cocktail style and 220 seated guests. Warm ambiance, soft lighting and earthy décor makes it an equally good fit for smaller weddings. The neutral colour palette provides the perfect canvas for any décor. Mountain View: Overlooking the striking Franschhoek Mountains, this smaller venue has an intimate and comfortable lounge and dining area with a bar and kitchen, and houses a magnificent barrel cellar which is reserved for special soirees. With its cosy and casually elegant feel, it is perfect for smaller functions. The Lapa: Situated in a tranquil, rustic corner of the premises, this atmospheric venue is surrounded by green pastures overlooking the scenic mountains. It offers a completely private space that can accommodate between 20-30
people, with a fully equipped kitchen, as well as a thatched boma/braai area and covered outdoor entertainment area. Platform Bar & Bistro: This old railway platform was remodelled to mimic a train carriage and offers exquisite mountain and vineyard vistas. It is a welcoming space with air conditioning in summer and fireplaces in winter that can accommodate up to 80 guests. Franschhoek Cellar has an attentive and professional events team that will see to your every nuptial need, ensuring a stress-free wedding or event environment that is marked by warm hospitality, scrumptious food, outstanding wines, and dreamlike memories. That is where elegant, modern facilities meet the romance and charm of wine country life. Welcome to Franschhoek Cellar. www.franschhoekcellar.co.za
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ART
CHIAROSCURO BY CORLIE DE KOCK This exhibition focuses on the art of drawing and specifically of the South African landscape and of female portraits. Corlie de Kock delivers an interpretation of landscape and portraiture in her drawings that could be termed “ecofeminist”. In this exhibition drawing is emphasised as an autonomous language. Chiaroscuro is a Renaissance technique, where the contrast between light and dark evokes a dramatic atmosphere in visual images. De Kock uses charcoal to create her drawings then erases and re-draws them. Charcoal is thus the metaphor for temporality and drawing symbolizes a dynamic and ever-changing process. These drawings focus the attention on technical ability and the link between the passing of time and value. Ecofeminism uses the concept of gender to explore the issue of the abuse of power over nature and women and is an underlying theme of this exhibition. The women in De Kock’s portraits are from the African continent, but stand their ground in the world- symbolised by the map on the wall or an ornamental globe within her indoor space. Art generates art and De Kock's female portraits relate to that of seventeenth-century Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer, as she emphasizes the moment of a woman's realization of her own independence. De Kock creates a set of larger than life portraits in which the female model is the focal point. Maps and tapestries of maps make up the background. Indigenous plant species were analysed and documented by means of drawings during the colonial era. The possession and exploitation of nature over the past three centuries has led to an ecological disaster. South Africa is a country that suffers from recurring droughts and water shortages which leaves people in a constant battle for survival. De Kock refers to this but also gives a positive and romantic perspective amidst the dark, oppressive conditions. The artist also refers to indigenous plant species such as Ghoena Figs(Carpobrotus edulis (L.) L. Bolus traditionally used by the Koi-koi as a medicinal plant) ,Proteas and the Blushing Bride (Serruria Florida Blushing Bride is related to the Protea species and one of the most sought after bridal flowers). The essential sense of the exhibition is expressed in the contrast between light and dark, growth and destruction, nature and culture. The continuous use of the technique and medium of chiaroscuro emphasises and symbolizes the incompleteness of human existence. Please join us at 11:00 on Saturday 14TH March 2020, 20 Huguenot road, Franschhoek Exhibition concludes 14TH April 2020 Gallery hours: 9:30 – 17:30 For more information or a catalogue preview please contact us: +27 21 876 2446 | fgallery@everard.co.za | www.everard-read-franschhoek.co.za Image Details: A Lady for Two Continents, charcoal on fabriano paper, 100x70 cm
AITY Gallery Presents Solomon Omogboye EXHIBITION CROSS & CROWN
This exhibition celebrates his sixth solo exhibition and his second with AITY Gallery. The work shown in this collection is a culmination of his past decade’s worth of experiences, positive and negative, professional and personal. Solomon endeavours to portray the past to keep the future relevant. Never one to shy away from depicting elements of pain, confusion, memorising ability connects the viewer with the emotions portrayed in each piece and arouses similar emotions to his or her own journey. disappointment and sometimes deep sadness in his works, the cross is a metaphor for the heavy weight of social commentary in a world With an honours diploma in Graphic Design from Birmingham greatly motivated by aesthetics. The crown symbolises the great joy of College of Art and Design, Solomon has spent most of his working overcoming all that he wrestles with and the euphoric energy an artist life as head of Art for Ogilvy in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Hong receives when he is critiqued so positively as Solomon always is. Kong, New York and Europe. His work is in homes and collections all over the world. In “cross and crown” Solomon draws the viewer into the painting by creating a tapestry of colours, brush strokes and movement. His For more information visit www.artintheyard.co.za
The Rupert Art Foundation launched the Social Impact Arts Prize 2020. From the 123 submissions, the international judges have announced six finalists. The Finalist’s exhibition opens at 12h00 at the Rupert Museum, Stellenbosch.
CHIAROSCURO BY CORLIE DE KOCK AT EVERARD READ
FRANSCHHOEK GALLERY
AITY GALLERY PRESENTS ENCLAVE – A SOLO EXHIBITION BY NIC DE JESUS
denise@rupertmuseum.org
fgallery@everard.co.za
The exhibition will run from 21.03.2020 – 18.04.2020. Landscape and Seascape Painting and Drawing have been the primary subject matter for South African Artist, Nic De Jesus, however, his latest works speak to ‘Cosmic Forms’ and ‘Figurative Painting’. Please join us for the opening on 21 March at 11h00. www.artintheyard.co.za
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Come meet the finalists!
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Please join us for the opening of Corlie De Kock’s solo exhibition at 11h00. For further information or a catalogue preview, contact the gallery. Gallery hours: Mon-Sun 09h30-17h30.
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CORLIE DE KOCK, A LADY FOR TWO CONTINENTS, 2020 CHARCOAL ON FABRIANO PAPER, 100X70CM
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SUNSET PICNIC WITH DANIE DU TOIT (REËNWOLF) AT BOSCHENDAL
Come and experience a different side of this passionate artist in a beautiful outdoor setting while you sip on our delicious Boschendal wines and delight in a picnic of produce made right here on the farm. From 18h30. R825 double basket | R460 single basket | R150 kids under 12yrs.
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CAPE DUTCH CONNECTION AT THE FARMHOUSE (NEXT TO GRANDE PROVENCE)
Franschhoek’s favourite jazz band is closing the season. Tickets are limited to 49 guests. R100 pp. 17h30-21h30. Picnic baskets welcome. No Corkage – Bring your own. Food stands available.
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PILATES WITH NATURA AT
LEOPARD’S LEAP FAMILY VINEYARDS Natura celebrates healthy lifestyle choices and invites you to join us for Pilates in the Leopard’s Leap gardens. Enjoy the morning beauty of the Franschhoek Valley and stay for a tasting of our Natura Classic De-Alcoholised Red and White, a delicious Natura Mojito mocktail and a Breakfast Bowl with muesli, yogurt and fresh fruit. Time: 10h00. Bookings essential. Cost: R50.
SUNDAY SMOOTH WITH THE PARLOTONES AT LEOPARD’S
LEAP FAMILY VINEYARDS
End your weekend on a high with the smooth sounds of The Parlotones! One of South Africa’s most successful and loved bands, The Parlotones’ classics bring something for everyone. Enjoy delicious eats and drinks and watch the sun go down over the beautiful Franschhoek Valley. Time: 16h00 Cost: R195. TICKETS webtickets.co.za
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SIYO SHINDIG SPIT-BRAAI & MORE AT FRANSCHHOEK
TENNIS CLUB
Join us for a fun-filled evening for the Franschhoek Community. Fun Activities, Auctions & Prizes Galore. 17h00 at Domaine des Anges Clubhouse.
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Enjoy a beautiful summer’s evening in the Franschhoek Valley with an open air romantic movie, delicious food and lovely wine – all served in the gardens of Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards. Time: 17h00 Cost: R109 – R195.
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FAMILY VINEYARDS
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The Red Carpet Event of 2020. Don’t miss out on the new and exclusive Annual Gala at Grand Provence, in association with Franschhoek Life and in support of the Franschhoek Hospitality Academy. MCC, oysters and theatrical canapes on arrival, a six course dinner, fashion, culinary theatrics and all night entertainment. Book your seat or table of 10. Tickets R1900 per person.
MOULIN ROUGE OPEN AIR CINEMA AT LEOPARD’S LEAP
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MEET THE WINEMAKER
AT MONT ROCHELLE
If you really want to get to know your Merlot from your Malbec and your Riesling from your Rioja, then book a space at one of Mont Rochelle’s winemakers dinners. Taking place on the last Thursday of every month, it’s the perfect event to meet their resident winemaker, Dustin Osborne, and enjoy a five-course menu with wine pairings.
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FRIDAY MOONLIGHT SANTÉ SPA EXPERIENCE
Includes: Complimentary glass of organic bubbly on arrival. Your choice of 1 of our 4 magnificent half day spa packages. Ends with an exquisite three-course dinner in nourish. Starting from 16h00 – Spa facilities open till 20h00. R2875 per person. Call to make a reservation or for more information.
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Expect wine, food by Wot the Wok, oysters by Craft Oyster & Co & music by DJ Conrad from Absolute Sound. Tickets R350pp (or R300 pp for a booking of 10 or more) incl. Music & Wine Celebration T-Shirt, wine glass & 250ml can of the farm’s latest release wines in a can 11h00-16h00.
DINNER AT BISTRO BONBON Come and join us at Bistro BonBon for dinner Tuesday to Saturday every week from 19h00. Enjoy a selection from our small plate’s menu, share with friends and family or take a solo food journey through our many delicious starter sized dishes.
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RUPERT MUSEUM SATURDAY PROGRAMME
LA MOTTE CURATED WINE TASTING EXPERIENCE
Join the Rupert Museum this Saturday for a celebration of art, culture, music and food. Bring the kids, your family and friends, making the museum your home for the day. Museum Saturday programme from 10h00-16h00, attendance is free. Programme available on www.rupertmuseum.org
Learn more about interesting varietal characteristics, the intricacies of wellmatured wine & wine’s ability to partner with food. Varietal Tasting (R250): Mondays & Wednesdays, Vintage Tasting (R250): Tuesdays & Thursdays; internationally awarded Wine & Food Tasting (R295) on Fridays at 10h30. Reservations essential.
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ARGENTINIAN INSPIRED STEAK NIGHTS AT VAL DE VIE ESTATE
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LE PETIT CHEF
AT L’ERMITAGE CHATEAU L’Ermitage Chateau will host the Le Petit Chefs mind blowing, innovative, unique, internationally acclaimed, gastronomic experience full of ‘Never Before Seen In SA’ tabletop projected fun and surprises. The mood, music and table patterns, promise to immerse you in the most eye catching ‘meal’ you will ever see – guaranteed!
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SUNDAYS
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Warm and welcoming Wednesday nights at the Polo Club offer guests a taste of authentic Argentinian cuisine. Serving Rubeus Premium Beef Cuts, high quality Rubeus Wagyu Beef Cuts and a selection of other Argentinian inspired dishes. 18h00-21h30. 4, 11, 18 & 25 March. Booking essential.
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SUNDAYS AT THE FRANSCHHOEK STATION PUB
VEUVE CLICQUOT BRUNCH
BRIDGE HOUSE SCHOOL – 25TH BIRTHDAY YEAR
8, 15 & 29 March. 5, 12, 19 & 26 April.
Join us on Sundays for live music. Something for the whole family with a large outdoor play area, beer and biltong tasting and big screens for sport!
Delight in an all-day brunch at the Polo Club Restaurant with a complimentary glass of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label on arrival, chic food stations and a dish from the plated menu. Live entertainment and a thrilling polo match. R395 per person. 09h00-15h00. Booking essential.
25 for 25 – Bridge House begins the celebrations of its 25th Birthday Year!
AT VAL DE VIE ESTATE
Every day is Open Day and we invite interested parents to join the Head for a tour of the school. To make an appointment please contact Gill Malcolm gilmal@bridgehouse.org.za or 021 874 8100.
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SUMMER BLISS AT BELMOND MOUNT NELSON HOTEL
The summer MCC & oyster pairing is available daily between 12h00 and 16h00 at R180, weather dependent.
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SANTÉ WELLNESS RETREAT & SPA
Come and experience our Signature Journeys – Including Vino therapy, Hydrotherapy experiences and Full day and Half day packages.
Enjoy your complimentary issue of our print publications. Contact 083 263 6997 | info@lifebrands.co.za
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GOOD FRIDAY NIGHT MARKET AT BOSCHENDAL You can expect all the usual Night Market favourites with a few special Easter stalls, including lamb on the spit and a Boule tournament with amazing prizes! Kids (ages 4-14) can be dropped off at The Tree House for supervised fun at R150 per child. 17h00-21h00.
EASTER PICNIC & EGG HUNT AT BOSCHENDAL
Spend the day lazing on picnic blankets, enjoying a wholesome picnic and sipping on Boschendal wine while listening to live music from Ben & Bro. Little ones can look forward to an Easter egg hunt and eggpainting activities. Double Basket R825 | Single Basket R470 | Kiddies Basket R205 (includes egg hunt). 12h00-17h00.
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TRAVEL & TASTES; EXPERIENCES & ADVENTURES; ART & ASPIRATIONS; LUXURY & LIFESTYLE, Life publications showcase it all.
Life publications: FRANSCHHOEK LIFE| STELLENBOSCH LIFE | EXPLORE LIFE-Travel enjoy an enviable position of having the very best distribution channels to the more affluent areas in South Africa and the Western Cape.
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Soak up summer in Cape Town with a pamper-perfect day. Enjoy a 60-minute Sothys Fundamental Facial at Librisa Spa, followed by a sumptuous lunch at the Oasis Restaurant. Spend the afternoon in our heated swimming pool, relaxing on the garden loungers. (usually reserved exclusively for in-house guests). The offer is valid until 30 April 2020, R995 per person.
UNIQUE NATURAL TREATMENTS
Design your dream vacation with the exclusive travel pages of ExploreLife-Travel, discover unique cultivars in StellenboschLife or revel in world class cuisine in FranschhoekLife … we invite you to lose yourself on our pages and platforms.
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EASTER SUNDAY LUNCH AT BOSCHENDAL
Enjoy a special Easter Sunday Buffet in the historic Rhone Homestead or join us at The Werf Restaurant for a three course shared family feast. Whether you choose to indulge in our bountiful buffet or a leisurely lunch prepared by Executive Chef Allistaire Lawrence, there’s plenty of fun for the whole family at Boschendal.
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ON OUR RADAR
BOSCHENDAL TREE HOUSE Boschendal’s new edu-play centre, The Tree House will be open to all young farm friends for Easter weekend, 10 – 12 April. The programme on offer includes foraging, outdoor cooking with hot-cross buns, free play and natural design with some special Easter creations. Limited space is available so be sure to book R350 per child (ages 4-14) | Friday to Sunday. www.boschendal.com
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FOR ART’S SAKE – GROUND WORK Grappling with the emotional tensions and complexities of human relationships, sculptor Dylan Lewis’s latest exhibition, Chthonios, features striking visceral works with a markedly different energy than previously seen. The new monumental animalistic sculptures – where male and female figures appear to emerge from animal limbs – serve to emphasise the balancing act of the three psychic agents (ego, id, and superego) in order to move beyond repressed traumas. On show at Everard Read Franschhoek from 17 February – 12 March. www.everard-read-franschhoek.co.za
GREEN PIECE
Taking up the #SpekboomChallenge, Val de Vie Estate has planted an additional 3 000 spekbooms – and is calling on its residents to join the national drive. A ‘carbon sponge’, spekboom is ten times more effective at removing carbon dioxide from the air than the Amazon Forest. The challenge asks South Africans to each plant 10 spekbooms in 2020 for a significant improvement in air quality. Plant around your home and garden rather than into the wild fynbos. You can find some more info by visiting: www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/thespekboom-challenge-sa/
In line with a global drive towards sustainable product development, Roche Bobois has reimagined some of its iconic designs to be more eco-conscious in terms of design and production. Pieces include the Legend bookcase, which preserves all of the natural characteristics of the tree from which it is made, and the Ava chair. www.roche-bobois.com
RAISE A GLASS Holden Manz wine estate recently launched its exclusive (only 3 000 bottles have been produced) fine-drinking rosé, Hiro. Named after the owners’ daughter, Hiro is a blend of grenache and cinsault with a perfumed nose of rose petals and delicate white blooms that offers a delicate full-mouth feel. Cellar-door price R220.
WRIST ACTION Armo Stone by Rok Originals is a beautifully crafted male bracelet range. Incorporating a combination of handcrafted stones, such as onyx and lava gems, each piece is unique in its own right. Stacked together, a few of these bracelets create a truly distinctive look. Each bracelet comes packaged in a gift box with a certificate. www.rokoriginals.com
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CULINARY COLAB Stellenbosch restaurant Spek & Bone has paired up with Le Grand Domaine winery to host a pop-up dining experience & wine pairing every Friday & Saturday for dinner and Sundays for lunch (incl. Thurs 19 March & Thurs 26 March) until end March. The Spek & Bone inspired menu will be cooked on open fire and showcase seasonal and local ingredients. Snacks on arrival will be followed by three flights of food served as sharing plates, making this not only a feast for the senses but a social event not to be missed. Bookings via Dineplan. For queries, email FeedMe@ granddomaine.co.za www.franschhoeklife.co.za
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