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In Celebration of Stellenbosch Art Tourism
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The Deli Breakfast at Boschendal are back with exciting new options to choose from! Open Daily, serving all your favourite breakfast options.
Spier has created a memorable picnic experience to make sure this Valentine’s Day is your most romantic one yet.
Stellenbosch will once again be a hub of creativity and art as the city gears up for one of the biggest art events in the Western Cape: The Stellenbosch Triennale.
The art of culinary excellence, executed to perfection.
Gourmet Cuisine Whether it’s lavish breakfasts or classic dishes that have been reimagined in the Manor Kitchen; sharing plates in the Craven Lounge; or gourmet pub-style fare enjoyed in the cosy indoor environment of the Taphuis or on the outdoor terrace, at Lanzerac our superb cuisine will take our diners on an exciting culinary journey. Wine Tasting • Hotel • Spa • Restaurants • Deli • Conferences • Cellar Tours www.lanzerac.co.za
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Woordfees 2020 – A Visual Feast and Arts Banquet
The Toyota SU Stellenbosch Woordfees certainly lives up to its theme for 2020: keep on keepin’ on. Now in its 21st year, this vibrant and diverse festival has really come of age. With over 500 performances over 10 days in 16 different genres presented in 75 venues in and around Stellenbosch, it is one of South Africa’s biggest arts festivals. On any given day, you can attend a pop, rock, hip hop or jazz show, listen to a classical concerto, laugh at stand-up comedy, experience extraordinary theatre or listen to a political debate or panel of writers. known for his collage work using old map archives, drawings And if you only want come to Stellenbosch to wine and dine made from plant material, satellite photos rendered in stone and feast your eyes, you’ll be delighted. The lifestyle section of mosaic and various collaborative public sculptures. the programme has 66 events to choose from, including garden tours, food demonstrations with celebrity chefs, architectural You can also combine your love of fine food, wine and art at walks, physical wellness and mindfulness sessions, high tea, a the Strauss & Co: kuns, kos en wyn event: A three-course meal street soiree, a variety of wine, bubbly and whisky tastings and with wines from Kanonkop, Boekenhoutskloof, Sadie Family the beloved Langtafel and Woordfees Bravo! Ball. and Alheit Family Vineyards in the historic Morkel House, surrounded by important South African art from the Strauss & Lovers of the visual arts have 27 exhibitions to choose from – the Co March 2020 auction. majority of which can be seen in the stately Stellenbosch Town Hall. The 2020 festival artist is the internationally esteemed The Toyota SU Woordfees takes place from 6-15 March 2020. Gerhard Marx, who pursues his interest in the entanglement Download the programme at: woordfees.co.za. Tickets at of meaning and material across a variety of media. He is Computicket. www.tickets.computicket.com
SUNSET ROUGE EVENINGS AT • ALTO WINE ESTATE • Every Friday we will be starting the weekend off right with live entertainment, food and a glass of wine in hand at Alto Wine Estate. Alto has long held a reputation as one of the oldest and most iconic red wine estates in the Stellenbosch region. Come with friends and family and relax on the lawns of the estate whilst sipping on some of Stellenbosch’s finest, enjoying the breathtaking views of the valley and distant Table Mountain at sunset. We look forward to welcoming you to the estate.
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Tel +27 21 881 3884
Le Petit Chef Moving to L’Ermitage in Franschhoek
Le Petit Chef, who has been entertaining Johannesburg with sell-out crowds, will be making L’Ermitage in Franschhoek, his new home from March 2020. Measuring only 58mm, Le Petit Chef is the smallest chef in the world and he will be entertaining Capetonians with his 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, in the beautiful L’Ermitage Chateau, promise to immerse you in the most eye catching ‘meal’ you will ever see – guaranteed! In the words of Le Petit Chef: “You have read about me, heard whispers on the wind of my voyages through lands untold and now your thirst for knowledge has you parched and seeking an adventure of your own. A quest for cuisine, if you will. I have travelled the world in search of a special place. My journey has taken me to unfathomable places.
After a special few months in Johannesburg it is time for me to explore South Africa. There are no mountains I will not climb, no beasts I will not fight and no oceans I will not swim if a story awaits me there. I am a seeker of tales of taste, of gastronomic gallantry, of an experience rather than a meal. This is my reputation. This is my legacy. Come and enjoy my brand new show: Le Petit Chef – Au Naturel Le Petit Chef’s show in Sandton, Johannesburg was sold out for nine months, so book your seat as soon as possible on the website: www.lepetitchef.co.za or at Computicket. I will be exploring South Africa on route to Franschhoek. Follow my expedition and stand the chance to win amazing prizes. www.lepetitchef.co.za | www.lermitage.co.za
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
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You can expect all the usual food, Boschendal wine, craft beer and live music that guarantees an enjoyable evening with a slight Valentine’s twist. You can also treat that special someone with a pre-ordered Valentine’s picnic basket to enjoy at the night market. R550 per basket | subject to availability.
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RUPERT MUSEUM SATURDAY PROGRAMME 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
Spier has created a memorable picnic experience to make sure this Valentine’s Day is your most romantic one yet. Enjoy a bottle of Spier Méthode Cap Classique Brut and feast from a picnic basket bursting with locally sourced deliciousness while guitarist Matt Carsten performs. Picnic basket R750 per couple, available for collection from 18h00. BOOKINGS www.spier.co.za
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CONTACT www.boschendal.com/events
SPOIL YOUR VALENTINE WITH A ROMANTIC SUNSET PICNIC AT SPIER
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THE DELI BREAKFAST FAVOURITES AT BOSCHENDAL Our Deli Breakfast Favourites are back with exciting new options to choose from! Only R95 for your favourite breakfast, a hot beverage of your choice and a freshly squeezed farm juice. Available Mon-Fri | 08h00-11h00.
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22.02.2020-16.03.2020. Solomon’s vitality of expression, coupled with his delicate affinity to entertain the nuances of the human soul has created the necessary environment for the essence of Africa to shine impressed between colour & canvas. Join us for the opening & a presentation on his work 22nd February at 11h00. Enquire for more info. .www.artintheyard.co.za
Shop 10 De Wet Centre, Church Street, Stellenbosch 021 882 8689 Local & International collections of unique beautiful occasion, resort and day wear. An extensive range of linen including a range made by us! Campomaggi handbags from Italy, Louise Hendricks Jewlery from France and lots of beautiful gift idea, including Gift Vouchers.
VISIT www.boschendal.com
The men’s shop from the heart of the winelands. We sell linen shirts, linen shorts, linen trousers, cashmere sweaters, handmade bags shoes and much more! 50 Huguenot Rd, Franschhoek | +27 (0)21 876 4691 10 De Wet Square, Church Street, Stellenbosch | +27 (0)21 882 9996
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Art Tourism Comes to Stellenbosch
ARGENTINIAN INSPIRED STEAK NIGHTS AT VAL DE VIE 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. (5, 12, 19 & 26 February. 4, 11, 18 & 25 March). Booking essential.
Stellenbosch will once again be a hub of creativity and art as the city gears up for one of the biggest art events in the Western Cape: the Stellenbosch Triennale. During this event, that takes place from February to April 2020, artists from all over the continent will showcase their oeuvres in four different exhibitions around town. Fusing the disciplines of the performing arts with contemporary art, the Stellenbosch Triennale 2020 promises masterpieces aplenty with spaces to escape into and explore.
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BOOKINGS 021 863 6174
The Triennale isn’t the only time that Stellenbosch celebrates and showcases creativity and art. Throughout the year, Stellenbosch is a visual city with a multitude of sights and experiences for art tourists. As one of the oldest university towns in South Africa, Stellenbosch is renowned for its halls of academia and winemaking excellence. Luring travellers from around the world, the streets of Stellenbosch are abundant in knowledge, ideas and inspiration year-round. From pop up exhibitions and a variety of art galleries to some of the best-preserved Cape Dutch buildings in the Western Cape, there is no shortage of artistic expression in this town.
2, 9, 16 & 23 February | 8, 15 & 29 March 5, 12, 19 & 26 April 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. BOOKINGS restaurant@valdevie.co.za
VEUVE CLICQUOT POLO SERIES INVITATIONAL AT VAL DE VIE ESTATE
A handful of VIP tickets will be available for the most exclusive polo event in South Africa. Enjoy an unmistakably Clicquot Polo experience, including live entertainment and of course Veuve Clicquot Champagne. Dress Code: Parisian Chic. Bookings essential. 13h00-19h00 Tickets R49 000 for corporate and hospitality suites (10 guests).
A visit to the Rupert Museum and Dorpstaat Gallery are great starting point for firsttime visitors who want to explore the artistic side of the city, as well as The Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden and The Gallery of the University of Stellenbosch (GUS).
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AITY GALLERY PRESENTS “CROSS & CROWN”, A SOLO BY SOLOMON OMOGBOYE
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Numerous wine farms in the region are great stops for art buffs as these often double as exhibition spaces for some of the finest collections of African and international art. A mere 40-minute drive from Cape Town International Airport, Stellenbosch is the perfect destination for curated conversations connecting the past, present and future using art as the catalyst. For more information on Visit Stellenbosch and its art treasures, visit www.visitstellenbosch.org.
SPIER HARVEST OF THE ARTS
Spier Wine Farm will be hosting a magical evening of music, song, dance and performance in celebration of the annual grape harvest on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 March 2020. Tickets cost R150 per person. Children under 12 can enter free. Bookings on Webtickets.
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APPAREL WITH PURPOSE This is the raison d’être behind The Lalela Scarf, an international luxury fashion brand that exclusively supports Lalela, a non-profit arts education programme for at-risk youth in Sub-Saharan Africa. The gorgeous designs that give The Lalela Scarf such vibrant appeal have been created using Lalela learners’ original artworks. It is a sustainable cycle of life-changing art.
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New York-based Creative Director Sandy Tabatznik curates each seasonal collection of scarves by drawing on stand-out paintings and then adapting their format. Available at Indian Summer.
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“I believe I can be better than the machine.” – Andrzej Urbanski’s immaculate, hard-edged abstract painting, characterised by shards of bold colour will be one of the items on auction at the Strauss & Co Contemporary Art Auction on Saturday 15 February at 18h00.
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GO WILD Delheim Chenin Blanc Wild Ferment is renowned for the sublime intensity of flavour and aroma and forms part of a distinctive portfolio of wellcrafted wines. In addition to its spontaneous fermentation by indigenous yeast, the wine is matured in 500 litres French oak barrels to emphasize depth of flavour on the palate. Available from the winery, on the wine lists of numerous fine restaurants and at leading wine retailers.
For bookings contact us on +27(0)21 876 3386 or book online on www.monneaux.co.za
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SUNSET PICNIC WITH DANIE DU TOIT (REËNWOLF) – 12 MARCH 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. R825 double basket | R460 single basket | R150 kids under 12yrs. www.boschendal.com
LA BOHÈME Impoverished but inspired, Puccini’s young Bohemians make art, quarrel, make up, break up, and make believe that there will always be another tomorrow – never imagining that their frail friend Mimi will not live to see the final days of summer. Matthew Wild’s innovative production, which premiered to widespread critical claim in Switzerland in 2018, comes to Cape Town. www.tickets.computicket.com
TASTE OF SUMMER Stellenbosch’s popular street parties make a highlyanticipated return to the winelands’ summer calendar. The pop-up Stellenbosch Soirees promise wine and food experiences which capture the very best of life in the region: great wine, brilliant company, food, music and a laidback country vibe. Proudly presented by Visit Stellenbosch in association with Stellenbosch Wine Routes, each soiree celebrates a different selection of wine cellars, with stalls, food vendors and live music adding to the festivities.
Summer Bliss
at the Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel
12 February, 26 February Time: 18h00 till 20h00 Where: Drostdy Street, Stellenbosch Children welcome. www.visitstellenbosch.org
Soak up summer in Cape Town with a pamperperfect day. Enjoy a 60-minute Sothys Fundamental Facial at Librisa Spa, followed by lunch at our revamped Oasis Restaurant which is offering a fresh new menu, best enjoyed al fresco on the expansive outdoor terrace. Extend your blissful day further spending the afternoon in our heated swimming pool and relaxing on the garden loungers. (This is usually reserved exclusively for in-house guests). Offer Valid from 1 November 2019 until 30 April 2020 (unavailable 15 December 2019 to 15 January 2020 Priced at R995 per person.
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To make your reservation, please contact 021 483 1553 or email Librisa Spa at librisa.mnh@belmond.com. www.stellenboschlife.co.za
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