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Run the Vines is a success story of a great idea that has grown into a great all-year-round event with collaboration, hard work and passion. Lans Pepler approached the Drakenstein Local Tourism Association’s General Manager, Annelize Stroebel, with the idea of holding trail running events on the beautiful wine farms in the Paarl region.
KWV Wines, South Africa’s iconic wine and spirits company, has reached centennial status!KWV is one of the leading wine and spirits producers in South Africa and has a distinguished heritage, celebrated around the globe, of product innovation and exceptional brands. Read more about the variety of tasting experiences they have to offer.
Ashia, an African name meaning “life and hope”, lies nestled at the foot of the dramatic Drakenstein mountains near Paarl, providing the perfect setting for the sanctuary’s conservation and environmental education programmes. A true passion project, the cheetah conservation programme forms the heart of this beautiful place, offering a facility for hand-raised ambassador cheetahs and a safe sanctuary for retired animals or those that need special care.
Picnic Concert: Die Heuwels Fantasties at The Afrikaanse Language Monument
24 March 2018
8 pm – 9pm
The ever-popular Die Heuwels Fantasties (translated as ‘Fantastic Hills’) again ascends the Paarl Mountain this year for another sizzling picnic concert at the Language Monument, in the Garden Theatre. Whether you are a hardened fan or have never experienced the pleasure of their live sounds, this opportunity is definitely not one to pass up. In addition, it is in aid of the Let’s Read! literacy project for children.
Pure Paarl Farmers Market
Every Saturday from 9am – 2pm
Pure Paarl Farmers Market is based at Zanddrift Vineyards opposite Boschenmeer on the R301, Paarl. Its vision is to create a platform for small farmers, artisan and crafters to showcase their naturally and homemade produce and products. It is an authentic farmer’s market where the farmer comes to you! For more information contact Lynn Giles +27 (0) 71 131 1380 or hello@purepaarl.co.za
Kathryn Rossiter visited the Paarl OmmiBerg Harvest Celebration’s Media Preview Day.
Read more about her experience in her blog:
https://www.becomingyou.co.za/ommiberg-wine-festival-in-paarl/
Just Janet joined our Media Preview Day for Paarl OmmiBerg Harvest Celebration taking place on Saturday, 3 March 2018.
Read more about her experience by clicking on her blog link:
http://www.justjanet.co.za/news/paarl-ommiberg-festival-3-march-2018/
Golf Digest today announced that Pearl Valley, Val de Vie Estate’s Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, has been ranked as the 5th best golf course in the country. The course was also ranked as the Best Conditioned Golf Course in the Western Cape.
Summer is the ideal time to head for the outdoors and the stunning Boland towns of Paarl and Wellington are ready to welcome visitors for a sizzling summer. From picnics to game drives, outdoor events and adventures as well as great gourmet offerings, wine tastings and amazing accommodation deals, Paarl and Wellington should be your summer destination of choice.
