A popular Christmas carol calls it ‘the most wonderful time of the year’, but Christmas is bound to look very different this year. Even though we are all determined to slow down the spread we can still enjoy the open spaces and less crowded spaces Wellington has to offer during this festive season.
If you have the opportunity to visit our town during the summer holidays make sure to enjoy offerings such as Christmas lunches, a Moonlight Market, trail runs and outdoor wine tasting experiences.
WELLINGTON WINES’ MOONLIGHT MARKET
Wellington Wines’ Moonlight Market will be held at their Bovlei Tasting Room on 4 December from 5pm – 10pm. Enjoy live music, great food, and fantastic wine with views of scenic Wellington mountains that are hard to forget. Free entry. Contact +27 (0) 21 873 1582.
MONT DU TOIT CELLAR invites you to private open-air tastings in their indigenous garden on 11 & 18 December from 4pm – 7pm.
Enjoy their wine against the backdrop of the majestic Hawequa mountains and a leisurely walk through the garden, vineyards, and olive trees to take in this sample of Cape biome. Enjoy your final glass of wine as the setting sun turns the surrounding mountains pink. Sample fresh bread and Mont du Toit olive oils and olives at the tasting and receive a bottle of wine to take home.
A minimum of 4 persons and a maximum of 8 can be accommodated.
Minimum inclusive charge of R1200/ 4 people – R1800/ 8 people.
Bookings at kelder@montdutoit.co.za.
stukkieKERSFEES is die stukkieKAAP pop-up kers, kuns, geskenk en wynwinkel waarvoor almal gewag het. Tussen 14 Desember 2020 en 28 Desember 2020 sal jy al die wonderlike Wellington wyne, ‘n verskeidenheid kuns en crafts, en vele geskenk opsies alles onder een dak aantref. Hoe gerieflik. Kom loer in.
Patatskloof farm, just outside Wellington, has a beautiful rustic cabin,ZIELENRUST, with a spectacular view and is nestled on the foothills of the Hawequa mountains. Enjoy the wood fired hot tub while watching the beautiful sunset or take a hike up the mountain to the Mirror. Perfect for a romantic getaway or just to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Rates and Availability is on their website
LANGKLOOF ROSES offers three workshops during the month of December.
* A Lifestyle of Learning
* Inside Out Imaging and Wardrobe Crash Course
* Secrets to Ancient Biblical Healing
14 Desember is Jannie du Toit by DIE BORDIENGHUIS TEATER met sy vertoning: “Die maan deur ‘n gaatjie in die nag.” Bring almal wat al ooit gewonder het oor die maan en sy betekenis. Kom kry al jou antwoorde net hier.
Die vertoning begin 7pm, maar deure maak al 5pm oop vir ietsie te drinke en gourmet pizzas.
Kaartjies is R130 pp. Bespreek jou plek per Whatsapp by Alma +27 (0) 82 964 9352.
CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT THE GRILLROOM AT VAL DU CHARRON WINE AND LEISURE ESTATE
5 December 2020 l 12pm – 3pm
Celebrate Christmas with decorations and crackers a plenty. Our traditional Xmas lunch will delight young and old. Cost: R399 per adult and R150 for kids. 50% deposit required.
Limited numbers allowed – make sure to make your reservation soonest!
Contact lg@vdcwines.com or +27 (0) 21 873 1256
SKYDIVE TWO OCEANS
Let us help you end 2020 on a “high” note!
Give yourself or a loved one the ultimate mindblowing, life changing, exhilarating experience. We are running a “lekker to be local” special. Take advantage of the great price and beautiful weather.
Alternatively you can buy a loved one the most epic gift voucher experience, because let’s be honest – nothing quite says ‘You’re special’ like having your loved one thrown out of a plane.
Located 10 min outside Wellington on the R45 at the Diemerskraal Airfield.
Cost: R2650 per person l Booking is essential.
Call or WhatsApp : +27 (0) 71 558 1209 l Email: book@s2o.co.za l www.s2o.co.za
WINELANDS CYCLE RACE
Sunday, 31 January 2021 at 6 am
The Winelands Cycle Race, a seeding race for the 2021 Cape Town Cycle Tour, takes place on Sunday 31 January 2021, starting and finishing at a great new venue, Hugenote Primary in Wellington.
The race will take place on a route along the Berg River from Wellington via Hermon and Riebeek West to Paardeberg and back to Wellington.
www.winelandscyclerace.co.za.
WAMAKERSVALLEI TRAINING CENTRE
18 January – 12 March 2021 l 8 Week Courses
* Frail Care Course: This is a comprehensive course in Elderly Care.
* Child Care: This course consists of 3 parts: Life Skills, Baby Care and Toddler Care.
* 10 Day Cooking Course.
Cost: R3 800 per person
Contact: Elsabè Lintvelt at +27 (0) 83 630 8201 or +27 (0) 21 873 5942 during office hours.
