Gourmet Valentine's Day Picnic At Vergelegen

This summer season, love takes centre stage at exquisite Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West. Vast, perfectly maintained gardens, ancient trees and heritage architecture provide the perfect setting for romantic occasions, complemented by delectable cuisine and acclaimed wines.

Couples seeking a truly special celebration can choose from an exclusive Valentine’s Day picnic in the Rose Garden, and the RMB Starlight Classics concert series in March.

Valentine’s sunset picnic

The estate’s first-ever sunset gourmet picnic will take place in the enchanting rose garden with a backdrop of the camphor tree forest. Guests will be seated at beautifully styled tables and chairs set among dozens of fragrant roses, with a striking central water feature depicting Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of love and beauty.

Guests will be welcomed with a glass of MMV Cap Classique and canap?s before settling in for a relaxed yet refined outdoor experience. Soft live music will create a romantic atmosphere as guests enjoy a picnic basket for two, concluding with a delicious pavlova dessert and coffee.

This exclusive Valentine’s experience is priced at R2 450 per couple, excluding wine with the picnic. Seats are limited, and early booking is essential.

RMB Starlight Classics

Vergelegen is the venue for South Africa’s premier Afro-symphonic musical spectacle, the RMB Starlight Classics, on Friday 13 March and Saturday 14 March. The concerts will be staged on the great lawn, near the historic manor house, against a backdrop of camphors and other mature trees.

The line-up will feature a compelling mix of popular and classical music, performed by an outstanding cast including lyric mezzo-soprano Megan Kahts, operatic and bel canto tenor Levy Sekgapane, award-winning singer-songwriter Arno Carstens, and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra.

Guests are invited to bring their own picnics and camp chairs. Coffee and wine will be available for purchase on site (no bring-your-own wine permitted).

Gates open at 16:00, with parking on the Erinvale field. The concert takes place from 19:30 to 22:30. Tickets are R500 per person. Watch the Starlight Classics video here.

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Valentine’s Day picnic 14 February: Vergelegen.
RMB Starlight Classics 13 and 14 March: Quicket

Vergelegen is open to the public daily from 08h30-17h00 (last entry 16h00). The entrance fee is R30/person, or R10/pensioners and scholars. Pensioners enjoy free entry on Mondays. Find out more about Vergelegen attractions on www.vergelegen.co.za and social media.

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