and served with nouveau simplicity, an ethos mirrored in the modern but receptive setting of the Grande Provence Restaurant. Languid views of vineyards and mountains are invited in, as The Restaurant opens to create fluidity between the outdoors and in. During the summer months, grand old oaks provide a dappled canopy under which to savour the estate’s cultivars, while double volume doors welcome connoisseurs in from the cold to a striking, but comfortable, fire lit winetasting area.
New Wedding Options at Grande Provence
The Estate proudly offers guests The Owner’s Cottage, La Provençale, The Restaurant, The Winery, The Jonkershuis, The Gallery, The Sculpture Garden and The Shop. Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate in Franschhoek, part of Huka Retreats, is proud to present its latest and unique wedding and honeymoon options available at this magnificent Estate for the year ahead. The wedding and ceremony can be created outdoors within the beautifully manicured gardens or indoors in the superbly decorated private room of The Jonkershuis watched over by the famous chandeliers made from recycled wine bottles. Alternatively, guests may choose the awardwining restaurant boasting superb cuisine by the renowned Executive Chef, Darren Badenhorst, who will co-create your very own signature menu,
influenced by the elegance and style of Grande Provence. This can be created for up to 60 guests in this venue. Further options available, especially for honeymooners, are romantic dinners in the candlelit wine cellar or next to your own private pool, or choose The Jonkershuis and during the summer months dine in the middle of the vineyards to fully immerse yourself in this majestic environment whilst enjoying the award-winning collection of wines paired with a signature menu. A truly unique option is to dine in The Gallery surrounded by the latest art exhibition. Due to its unparalleled location in the picturesque Franschhoek Valley, set within 47-acres of pristine vineyards, Grande Provence offers an exceptional venue presenting areas rich in heritage and contemporary design. It is the ideal setting, with towering mountains as the backdrop for exceptional photography with endless photographic opportunities, indoors and out, to capture the special day. Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate is a sister property to Huka Lodge, New Zealand and Dolphin Island, Fiji (members of Relais & Châteaux), with all three exclusive properties comprising The Huka Retreats. Contact Details: Grande Provence Wine Estate - 021 876 8600 or email [email protected] www.grandeprovence.co.za Facebook Twitter @grande_provence
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