After all the stresses and uncertainties of the past two years taking time out to restore mind, body and soul is surely what you need?
De Hoop Collection, a premier Cape Country Routes member, situated in the pristine De Hoop Nature Reserve with its various accommodation options of affordable self-catering cottages, upmarket suites and fully catered lodges, is arguably one of the most perfect places to do just that.
As the winter season slowly makes its icy appearance, there’s no better time to kick up your feet and enjoy some much-needed me-time than in the month of June. Thankfully, this incredible spot is hosting its annual Wine Whales & Music Weekend has been confirmed for Friday 24 to Sunday 26 June 2022 – what better time to escape!
The filled-to-the-brim weekend promises delicious food, Wine and cheese from local wineries and cheese farms, Music- on Friday evening with Terry Lloyd-Roberts & Friends and on Saturday evening the Whale Time Serenade for Strings and Flute, a chocolate workshop, high tea, nature drives, eco-boat cruise, guided marine and bird walks and Whales on Sunday morning at Koppie Alleen.
The weekend begins on Friday evening with a gourmet dinner at the Fig Tree Restaurant prepared by De Hoop chefs, paired with Lomond wines, while listening to the sounds of Terry Lloyd-Roberts on vocals, Barbara Kennedy on cello, Keith Merrington on keyboard and Debbie Rudman on percussion.
On Saturday there’s an optional Chocolate Workshop with Richard von Geusau, followed by wine tasting with Strandveld, Creation, Lomond Wines, Springfontein, The Berrio and Giant Periwinkle Wineries, and a cheese tasting with Stonehouse and Kleinriver Cheese farms. In the late afternoon High Tea will be served in the Cloete Room, followed by a fascinating presentation entitled “Do you SEA” by guest speaker, Jade Hastings.
The Wine Whales & Music Weekend rates for a two-night stay range from R2 505 per person sharing a 4-sleeper cottage to R6 500 pp sharing a suite. The Weekend rate (minimum two-night stay) includes entertainment, wine and cheese tasting, two dinners and breakfasts, high tea and a guided visit with the Whales. Drinks, workshops and guided activities are excluded: Nature Drive – R375 pp/children 12 and under half price; guided Bird Walk – R 175 per person/ children 12 and under half price; Chocolate-making workshop – R 120 pp/children 12 and under half price. Terms and conditions apply.
This is a weekend not to be missed! Book now and experience the magic that is De Hoop!
Phone 021-422 4522 or email [email protected]
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