IMPORTANT NOTICE (DATE CHANGE) – Celebrate Garden Day at the Cellars-Hohenort’s ‘Open Gardens’

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING GARDEN DAY AT THE CELLARS-HOHENORT

The weather report for Cape Town predicts a very rainy weekend, and so The Cellars Hohenort has made the decision to postpone its Garden Day festivities in aid of St Luke’s Hospice, to the weekend of November 27 and 28.

In celebration of Garden Day, The Cellars-Hohenort in Constantia (Cape Town) is opening its magnificent gardens to members of the public on the weekend of 16 and 17 October 2021. All proceeds are in aid of the hotels chosen charity, St Luke’s Hospice, which provides palliative care to more than 650 patients daily, as well as support to their families.

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Celebrate #PinotageDay on 9 October with FAT bastard Pinotage and Dark Chocolate Truffle Tart Pairing

Did you know? Pinotage, that #proudlysouthafrican wine varietal, is my absolute fave, along with delicious dark chocolate. This wine happens to have a whole day dedicated to celebrating all things Pinotage! #PinotageDay is on Saturday, 9 October and FAT bastard has shared a decadent and indulgent pairing – Dark Chocolate Truffle Tart with FAT bastard PINOTAGE. Sounds heavenly, doesn’t it? Read on for the recipe and enticing images. And remember to #LiveLARGE, just like Mr. b does!

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5 Great Reasons To Experience Groot Constantia’s Visitors Route

With a rich history spanning 336 years, South Africa’s oldest wine estate, Groot Constantia, simply must feature on your Cape Town itinerary. It would be remiss not to visit this world-class tourism destination that is a living legacy, attracting hundreds of thousands of local and international visitors each year. Recently clinching the 86th spot out of 100 in the prestigious World’s Best Vineyards competition for 2021, there has never been a better time to experience Groot Constantia.

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Samara Private Game Reserve – An Unforgettable Safari for The Soul

“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away”.

There are few moments in my life that I have been left speechless and in complete awe and wonder at the sights and sounds before my eyes. Such is the extraordinary aura that envelops you at Samara Private Game Reserve, that I was left speechless on multiple occasions. One can’t help but fall under its magic spell, with all senses repeatedly seduced.

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