POLO VILLAGE INSIDER
LIVE & PLAY LIKE A
KING
It’s not leaving the world behind. It’s arriving at the place where you should have been all along...
THE POLO INSIDER as good as it gets
I
t’s a perfect day. The Sun beckons you to revel in its rays and a slight breeze cools your sun-kissed skin while whisking your mind away – at that very moment you remember that you’re in possession of the most perfect GETAWAY – one that harnesses everything you need to truly embrace this feeling, your very own private retreat in the heart of the Wine lands Spontaneously you decide to pack the bare essentials, not much needed where you are going, and make the one call guaranteed to quench your desire for an experience as unique as you are.
The far-off hustle & bustle is behind you as you unlock the front door of your Polo pad knowing the soothing of your soul is about to begin. It is quiet. You feel far away, yet never disconnected from life, there is a similarity, a space where the only purpose is to make you feel home away from home. A sanctuary where luxury, comfort and functionality come together effortlessly and seamlessly. A tranquil secure and quiet place defined by passion, creativity and energy. Far away but, close to everything that counts. You are invited on an adventurous “road trip” to discover passion joy and endless romance, reinventing and embracing the secrets of the land of Milk & Honey.
Defined by the Polo Village Team
the good life
THE MILK &
HONEY LIFESTYLE Your search for the ultimate destination has come to an end‌ but your Polo Village experience is only just beginning.
NEW DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST ANNERETTE FOURIE
“With love and passion you can conquer the world”. Elegance and decadence World- class design, unmatched quality, refined elegance and timeless beauty inspired by tradition and modernity is one way to describe my view, understanding and experience with creations of desire and true luxury. I truly believe design and beauty molded in elegance is given life through passion. Inspired by life’s best experiences I always feel that elegance is inherited and decadence your right.
A model rebellion against all that is bland and unimaginative. Each new creation and design is a multi-sensory journey in shape, detail and style; it is a vision of life. My team and I continuously strife to be flawless in what we deliver and for a lifestyle blessed with grace and abundance. Real Luxury to me is viewed as confident positioning.
Stir emotions that you can’t pin down Polo Village is designed for those who appreciate the high-life. I urge you to join in and experience the ultimate playground. This exclusive, unique destination offers enthusiasts the opportunity to own a lifestyle designed by the stylish, for the fabulous. The most resonant quality of a new creation/development is its ability to stir emotions that you can’t pin down – Nothing else on offer will be this enchanting.
Beauty and fusion – Life begins at your front door I don’t sell bricks and mortar – it is about life, to experience passion, joy, emotion, adventure and endless romance. To me, it’s about giving patriots, friends and
family the opportunity to reinvent themselves, to invest, to design and fill their luxury space and most of all to introduce to them, exclusive wealth creation and joy of ownership.
Comfort luxury and functionality Wherever you choose to stay for one night or permanently, you must be ‘steps away’ from the ultraconveniences and luxuries in life that are sometimes not just high street shopping, but endless ocean views, walkways, skylines, parks and marinas. Luxury is comfort and functionality is key.
A singular focus on excellence driven by performance Excellence in this field remains a moving target – we learn and keep reinventing ourselves daily. To achieve excellence in client/guest experience, quality and superb taste relies 100% on a handpicked team that shares the same vision, goals, passion and end result. The main objective is to establish and introduce a consistent tradition of leisure, style and wealth. I believe that “the best leaders in the world remain students”.
A blend of passion and innovation My nature is not to follow a path, but to go where there is no path and create one. I only engage when the ‘sky is the limit’ and if I can change the impossible to the possible. Life to me is a journey and the destination is never confirmed.
I believe in a win-win situation.
THE BEST WAY TO PREDICT THE FUTURE IS TO CREATE IT Call Annerette on +27 82 452 1930 or email on ceo@annerette.co.za for more information.
THE LIVING IS
EASY
First impression... first moment... first memory... Your ‘first of its kind’ experience is only just beginning. Indulge in the contents of your generous welcome pack – complimentary wine, Italian biscotti, Nespresso or a selection of teas. And don’t hesitate to call reception, if there’s any way we can make your stay even more unforgettable.
Slumber seduction At Polo Village, comfort always comes first. When it’s bed time, be prepared for the seductive experience of Egyptian cotton linen and luxury beds, tempting you into spending your entire stay between the sheets.
Bathroom bliss Another thing we know for sure; you won’t be able to get enough of our luxury bathroom accessories and finishes.
Sprucing up and keeping clean was never such an elegant experience.
When only the best will do Staying home just got a whole lot more attractive. Designed and manufactured in Italy, Smeg appliances are without a doubt the gold standard in the industry… needless to say, they are also the appliances of choice in Polo Village residences. Allow Smeg to do the work for you.
Comfort first… but always hand-in-hand with stylish design. Read a book, watch a movie, or simply drift away in a heartbeat on a beautiful, timeless designer couch, created by master craftsmen.
Welcome to the valley of milk and honey... welcome to the Val de Vie Polo Village.
A POLO VILLAGE
TRADITION The quintessential country experience that’s a ‘must’! No visit to Polo Village is complete without the traditional picnic basket and horse riding experience. Book yours (at least one day in advance please), for Saturday or Sunday afternoon.
Contact: Cell or WhatsApp: +27 (83) 400-0001 - lovis@valdeviepolovillage.net
HISTORY OF VAL DE VIE Val De Vie has a rich history, which began with a small community of French Huguenots and Abraham Andries le Roux, who was given the farm in 1783. He saw the great potential of the area, recognising it as the ultimate location to continue his love of master winemaking. The first wines were produced here in 1825, and the wine cellar eventually built in 1862. Today the spectacular valleys of Franschhoek and Paarl have been proclaimed as World Heritage sites. Val de Vie is one of the northern wine farms on the legendary Franschhoek Wine Route and boasts a carefully restored,
historic manor house. Its renovated cellar now combines the latest winemaking technology with traditional methods, to produce awardwinning wines.
THE POLO VILLAGE Due to the fast-paced, occasionally risky, nature of living in South Africa’s big cities, Val de Vie Estate has become a popular option, where families can blossom in a safe, yet beautiful environment. In addition, Val de Vie Estate has long been a desirable location for a variety of upmarket events. In fact, this world-class address has been host to around 80 such functions in recent history. The area around Val de Vie also happens to be a golfer’s paradise and plays host to many international tournaments, with players, family and avid supporters requiring luxury accommodation.
POLO VILLAGE also offers a perfect weekend, break-away destination for Capetonians, when their busy lives get too much – a haven of tranquillity is only a short drive away. They can now visit, or even own, their own little piece of France, in the heart of the Cape Winelands. This Paarl-Franschhoek address is among the most exclusive in the area, yet remains affordable for single individuals or families. So whether it’s a one-night stay, a year’s rental or even a permanent home – Val de Vie POLO VILLAGE offers a taste of La Dolce Vita, to everyone who seeks it.
Historically though, there has been a dearth of world-class accommodation offering the convenience of nearby leisure facilities, and the appeal of village living. So much activity, along with the many other attractions of Val de Vie Estate, has created high demand for accommodation at the venue, and inspired the development of POLO VILLAGE. The developers saw the need and had the foresight to launch the perfect solution… Val de Vie’s POLO VILLAGE. The creation of Val de Vie’s POLO VILLAGE is the answer to the shortage of lock-up-and-go, short-term accommodation in the area, so now you too can enjoy the milk and honey lifestyle it offers. Even the jet-setting CEO sometimes needs a private place of solitude – now he can find it at his very own Val de Vie Estate address.
“A life effortlessly customised to your every need, lies in the lush valley of milk & honey”
N
Pony Trail Pedestrian Meandering Route Picnic Area Parking Area Meandering Trail Only Picnic and Trail Ablution Perimeter Fence Access Gates
GROOT DRAKENSTEIN MOUNTAINS
Equestrian Paddocks Fresh Water Catch-and-release Play Parks
EQUESTRIAN TRAINING AREA
STABLES
CHAMPION POLO FIELD
PAVILION POLO FIELD
L’HUGUENOT GATE
TO FRANSCHHOEK
SPORTS & LEISURE CENTRE AND PROPERTY SALES
MAIN ENTRANCE GATE
1 R30 HE T TO
TO PAARL
L’HUGUENOT FARM VINEYARDS
HOTEL SITE
VALENTIA FARM STABLES & GUEST HOUSE
L’HUGUENOT HISTORIC FARMHOUSE & CELLAR
BERG RIVER (WITH A PICNIC SPOT ON ITS BANKS)
NATURE RESERVE FYNBOS RESERVE
POLO VILLAGE AT
VAL DE VIE The perfect location
“POLO VILLAGE at Val de Vie is not just about bricks and mortar. It is about life. About experiencing passion. Joy. Adventure. Endless romance. It is about reinventing yourself.” says Annerette.
“It’s about reinventing yourself consistently”, is a philosophy that Annerette believes in. Enjoy easy access to some of the world’s most renowned wineries and eateries – right on your doorstep! Indulge in outstanding hydro treatments in 5-Star facilities, or tee up on your choice of quality golf courses, which are bound to bring out the pro-golfer in you. Where the young and the restless… and the bold and the beautiful Live, Work and Play. And where they can do so in prime positions, which offer the perfect outdoor experience. Enjoy the trendy bars, coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants and state-ofthe-art fitness facilities. At POLO VILLAGE life begins at your front door. Blessed with a stunning mountainous backdrop, sweeping vineyards and the meandering Berg River, Val de Vie Estate is the epitome of exclusive, country living. But its spectacular natural beauty
is not the only thing it has going for it... it is also perfectly situated to reap the benefits of living in the Cape winelands. • Just a 35 minute drive from vibrant Cape Town. • In the heart of the world-famous Cape winelands, with easy access to 28 awardwinning wine farms (within a 10km – 20km radius). • Nearby Franschhoek is known as the ‘Gourmet capital of South Africa’ – serving up the world’s finest food and wines. • It’s also close to some of the best schools and universities in Africa: Paarl Boys High and Paarl Gymnasium, just 10km away; Bridge House, 16km away; Stellenbosch University, 35km away; The University of Cape Town, 64km away • And, it can’t be stressed enough, stunning mountain views and gorgeous, lush vineyards – an area of outstanding natural beauty.
THE PERFECT
PAD
Your key to contemporary and timeless-classic furnishings “Enjoy your luxurious surroundings in every way, every day.” “Have your own kind of love affair with your personalised, timeless luxuries, and experience the joy of living with a unique design collection.” “Experience the fusion of classic style and modern symmetry, all with controlled functionality.” Step inside a space created and styled to achieve the perfect balance of timeless luxury and comfort. Filled with sultry designer accessories to energise and welcome you after a long day of ‘Live, Work and Play’.
Styled and crafted to your personal taste and rounded off with home accessories exclusive to Polo Village. Experience luxurious Egyptian cotton, plush designer towels, seductive bathrobes, soothing house shoes and the unforgettable scent that wafts throughout the room – ensuring all your senses are enthralled. Flawless dressing and styling create a feeling of luxury and comfort, and nobody can deny what the eye perceives and the heart experiences as real.
A thing of beauty is a joy forever!
POLO PAD
AMBROSIA SUITE
HURLINGHAM SUITE
68.2 m2 Studio Apartment
96.3 m2 with two bedrooms en suite
112.3 m2 with two bedrooms en suite
Plus 6.8 m2 covered balcony
Plus covered balcony: Ground Floor 10.7 m² First Floor 8.8 m²
Plus covered balcony: Ground Floor 11 m² First Floor 9.6 m²
Annerette believes: The most resonant quality of a POLO VILLAGE suite is its ability to stir emotions that you can’t quite pin down. Luxury is comfort and functionality is key
A WINNING EQUESTRIAN PARTNERSHIP A passion for polo and love for horses
Hassle-free one stop Horse experience
ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIES: Horse Stabling • Outstanding horse stabling. Leave your horse with us and we will take care of it in every possible way. Outrides • Couple outrides, group outrides, special event outrides, children outrides, celebration outrides. Discover wine farms, secret hide ways, beautiful picnic spots on horseback right under the blue sky. • Beginners horse riding lessons; children, teens and adults • Horse riding clinics while we will arrange your stay at the Polo Village • Individual lessons to be scheduled at your convenience • School holiday riding clinics including your stay at the Polo Village
Exclusive Horse Tact • Let us fit you out with your custom made Polo or riding gear from top brand names such as Casablanca. Polo lessons – Beginners & Advance • Daily Polo lessons at your convenience • Polo clinics for beginner or advanced players and we will arrange your stay at the Polo Village. • Polo clinics for our young Polo enthusiasts and we will arrange your stay at the Polo Village.
Contact: Cell or WhatsApp: +27 (83) 400-0001 - lovis@valdeviepolovillage.net
Organic Breakfast & Pique Nique baskets Delivered to your door... Let us makes your life easier by sourcing the best produce from around the Boland, straight from local producers to your door. From organic vegetables to the finest wines, every product is hand-picked for you and offered at direct-from-farm prices. Delivery is free* to the POLO VILLAGE, whether you’re subscribing to our tasteful boxes, or picking your own shopping basket.
1. Delivery to your door of local fresh products from the best artisanal producers: bakery, brewery, butchery, confectionery, dairy, deli, distillery, organic grocer and winery! 2. Pique-Nique Box: mini-baguette, Fairview cheese, farm salad (made daily at the Goatshed Restaurant), ham, mixed nuts, biltong, fruit, chocolate fudge brownie, La Vie still water
Beverages La Capra dry white La Capra dry red 6 x CBC lager 6 x CBC Pilsner Florian’s Fabulous Breakfast Basket Order your organic breakfast basket to be delivered to your doorstep...
Vegetarian and children’s options also available
Contact: Cell or WhatsApp: +27 (83) 400-0001 - lovis@valdeviepolovillage.net
IDYLLIC &
IDEAL
A life effortlessly customised to your every need
The beauty of life...
Senses come alive!
HOW DO I
CELEBRATE
“HOME” AWAY FROM “HOME”
Your private events and functions SEAMLESSLY AND EFFORTLESSLY A thousand miles away, your “home away from home” – everything is perfect and you’re living the dream in luxury and comfort. But a special day and celebration are on its way and you need to plan this to be a memorable day… even though you’re far away
WHAT WHEN AND WHERE? Where do you start? What do you do? Who do you call… to celebrate this ONE special moment and guarantee that it will be an unforgettable memory, thousands of miles away?
•
Birthday celebrations from children to adults at your home or a different location of your choice.
•
Venue searching and hiring
•
Arrangement of gifts
•
Setting of tables and venue accessories
•
Music/Entertainment/Catering
PRIVATE SURPRISE - A VENUE OR SECRET HIDE AWAY A private surprise ‘moment’ in your own home, or a venue to be hired at a secret special location, a gift or flowers to be arranged and delivered or set-up... Just contact us to take care of your INSIDE and OUTSIDE arrangements and engagements!
BESPOKE GIFTS EXCLUSIVE TO POLO VILLAGE
MOLTON BROWN • MICROFIBRE ROBES • TWININGS TEA • LEATHER BAGS • CANDLES • DIFFUSERS SEE OUR LITTLE BLACK BOOK FOR MORE DETAILS
AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
• Ryk Neethling’s world-renowned swimming academy
• Pre-school facilities nurturing the needs of your little ones
• World-class fitness centre
• The Market at Val De Vie (showcasing the region’s finest and most delicious local produce, with live music and fun activities for children)
• Tennis courts • L’Huguenot Wine Cellar, located on the Val De Vie Estate and producing its own awardwinning wines (one of South Africa’s biggest wine exporters) • Polo Club Restaurant & Wine Bar (the central hub of entertainment, offering great food and a Bistro-style ambiance) • Two immaculate polo fields beautifully kept to Hurlingham standards • International-standard equestrian riding arena
• A picnic area along the Berg River • Mountain bike routes and horse and running trails • Access and membership available to the renowned Pearl Valley 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course • Cape Town International Airport an easy 35 minutes away
• The Terraces & Ballroom (ideal venues for an extravagant or intimate event)
What does the POLO VILLAGE offer outside the security gate of Val de Vie Estate? A great selection of world-class Golf Estates, e.g. Pearl Valley. Several excellent schools, e.g. Bridge House Private School in Franschhoek, Stellenbosch University (12 minutes away once the new Berg river road has been completed) and Paarl Boys, making this an excellent
destination for a young family. Beautiful wine farms, a selection of authentic restaurants and plenty of shopping opportunities e.g. Paarl Mall World-class security e.g. Thermal CCTV cameras – only one of two estates in South Africa offering this facility.
THE LANGUAGE OF
POLO
Need to sound knowledgeable at the next Val de Vie tournament? Here’s a novice’s guide to the game.
How many in a team? Each team has four players. Number 1: essentially the striker – job is to score goals. Number 2: also a forward, but plays a defensive role too. Number 3: pivotal player between attack and defense – job is to turn all plays to offence. Usually the most skilled player on the team. Number 4: aka the ‘back’. The most defensive player – job is to protect the goal.
What’s all this about handicaps? Players are rated on a scale of -2 to 10 (the higher the better). The word ‘goal’ is used after the rating, but refers, not the number of goals he’s scored, but to his overall skill level. Horsemanship, range of strokes, speed of play and game sense, all come in to play in calculating his handicap. The team handicap is the sum of its players’ handicaps, and the lower team is awarded the difference in goals at the start.
How long does a match last? 6-8 chukkas of 7 minutes, plus up to 30 seconds of overtime per chukka. A horn blows at the end of 7 minutes to signal 30 seconds remaining. During the 30 seconds, the game goes on until someone
scores, the ball goes out, or a foul is committed.
What is the size of the field? The field is about 275m long by 150m wide – about the same as six soccer pitches. The goal posts are set just over 7m apart.
How do you win? If the ball crosses the line between the goal posts, it is a goal, regardless of who knocks it through. The teams change ends after a goal is scored, to eliminate any advantage gained by the nature of the field or weather conditions. The game is only stopped if a foul is called, an injury occurs to pony or rider, or if a player’s tack is broken. Key to understanding the game, is appreciation of the importance of the line of the ball. The imaginary line along which the ball travels represents a right of way for the player following nearest that line. Players always approach the ball along this line, either in the direction it is travelling or directly against it, avoiding any T-junctions. This ensures fair and flowing play, and the safety of the players and their ponies.
GOURMET CAPITAL OF SA
Val de Vie Estate is part of the Franschhoek Wine Route, one of the leading wine attractions of the world, which boasts exceptional wine-making expertise and magnificent, mountain backdrop scenery. Val de Vie Estate is also home to the internationally recognised L’Huguenot
Wine Estate, which has a tradition of producing its own award-winning wines, popular with wine enthusiasts the world over. When you enter the Franschhoek, Groot Drakenstein and Simondium area, be prepared to experience the very finest of food and wine.
You’ll find a plethora of wine estates within a 10 – 20 km radius of Val de Vie Estate itself: • Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons
• Backsberg Cellars
• La Petite Vigne
• Brenthurst
• Graham Beck
• Glen Carlou
• Dieu Donne
• Bellingham
• Topiary
• Eikehof
• Rickety Bridge Winery
• Freedom Hill
• Akkerdal
• Allée Bleue
• Plaisir de Merle
• La Petite Ferme
• Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards
• Môreson
• Boschendal
• La Bri
• Noble Hill
• Solms-Delta
• Haute Cabrière • La Motte • Fairview • Boekenhoutskloof • L’Ormarins • Vrede en Lust
• Mont Rochelle
POLO VILLAGE
SPA
Exclusive mobile treatments PLATINUM: An in-room couples experience, created specifically for our prestigious Polo Village guests. Unwind with a relaxing Back and Neck Massage, releasing all the tension in those susceptible areas. A rejuvenating Back Exfoliation is next, and the pampering concludes with an Express Facial Treatment and an exquisite Scalp Massage.
1H30MIN
GOLD: Get rid of all that accumulated tension, with a relaxing Back & Neck Massage. Follow it up with an invigorating Back Exfoliation and the pièce de résistance? Val de Vie’s famous full treatment Spa Pedicure or Manicure.
1H30MIN
EXPLORE BY
BICYCLE Discover the treasures and pleasures of Val de Vie.
Contact: Cell or WhatsApp: +27 (83) 400-0001 - lovis@valdeviepolovillage.net
THE POLO VILLAGE
TEAM
A SINGULAR FOCUS ON EXCELLENCE DRIVEN BY PERFORMANCE
Annerette Fourie With love and passion, you can conquer the world with a philosophy to always deliver what we undertake to do. We don’t predict the future; we create it ourselves. My team and I believe in a WIN-WIN situation and we share the same mantra that the “best leaders in the world remain students”. Performance in our field remains a moving target so we keep reinventing ourselves every day.
Let me introduce you to a world class experience because “the very best only deserves the very best”
Lovis Gaultier – WEALTH CREATION Multilingual and multi-talented; results driven. Mastering the art of “deal making”: To always execute at the perfect time. Proper guidance and incomparable service. “I invest in long-term performance. Timing is everything”
DISCOVER MORE DESTINATIONS The Seychelles: Eden Island Located in the heart of Seychelles, just 200 metres from the capital island of Mahé, this luxurious residential marina development comprises a selection of spectacular homes. Eden Island is built on a reclaimed coral reef, and the urban design is specifically laid out to provide a sense of space yet due privacy to all its residence who also have convenient access to their moorings. From stylish waterfront Apartments and double-storey Maisons to magnificent sweeping Villas, the homes here are rivalled only by the spectacular views that surround them.
Marina Village Live right on the rater. Ground floor, duplex, two bedroom, luxury apartments, right on the water at the magnificent marina. Three bedroom, top level penthouses, right on the water.
Atlantic Seaboard: The Golden Mile and Cape Town’s Côte d’Azur: This breath-taking coastline, also known as ‘The African Riviera’, runs all the way from the renowned Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, through to beautiful Hout Bay in the west. Awe-inspiring. Clifton – luxury apartments and living in the waves Camps Bay – tranquil apartments; the pristine beach Cosmopolitan Living – where the leisure lifestyle begins at your doorstep Green point and the Cape Royal Hotel – concierges at your beck and call; the ultimate convenience.
You’ve Got The Ultimate Apartment
Now Get The Ultimate Yacht
88’ DOMINO
33’ AQUARIVA SUPER
44’ RIVARAMA
A D B R A N D S M A R I N E
Make A RIVA Your Home In Cape Town, Seychelles Or Mauritius
53’ RIVALE
63’ VERTIGO
www.adbrandsmarine.com | ceo@annerette.co.za or sms ‘Riva’ to +27 82 452 1930
The pleasure of having it all
the feeling of home.