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Stay updated with all our news pertaining to the current and future developments at Val de Vie Estate.
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Meet the Painted Lady
Don’t let the delicate wings fool you — the Painted Lady Butterfly (Vanessa cardui), affectionately known in Afrikaans as a Sondagsrokkie, is one of the earth’s toughest and most well-travelled insects.
Sushi Joins the table
Sushi fans, get your chopsticks ready – Polo Pavilion by Back’s has added a fresh Japanese twist to its menu.
Inspiration from nature
Art is the application of human skill to produce works appreciated for their beauty or emotional power.
Community Upliftment in action
The Val de Vie Foundation recently embarked on a community tour, offering residents of Val de Vie Estate an opportunity to witness the direct and profound impact of their contributions within the Paarl-Franschhoek Valley.
Dancing to Her Own Beat: Layla Kyriacou Heads to the World Championships
Val de Vie Estate is home to many remarkable individuals, but few embody the spirit of focus, discipline and joyful determination like 12-year-old Layla Kyriacou
Razzle Dazzle Horses
Early European explorers to South Africa encountered the local wild horses: the Cape Mountain Zebra (Equus zebra zebra)
A New Era of security
Security is not just a service at Val de Vie Estate; it is the foundation of a safe and peaceful lifestyle
Polo, Passion, Purpose
The 13ᵗʰ annual Pink Polo on Saturday 15 March 2025 was an unforgettable fiesta. While the event featured riveting polo matches
Harvest Season in the Valley
An update on the 2025 harvest from Renier van Deventer, Head Winemaker at L’Huguenot Vineyards.
Val de Vie Estate Residents Makes Cycling History
Malcolm and Tyler Lange, proud Val de Vie Estate residents, have made history as the first father-son duo to win the iconic Cape Town Cycle Tour
The new Val de Vie Polo Clubhouse is open
The brand-new Val de Vie Polo Clubhouse has officially opened its doors on Saturday 18 January 2025 and it’s everything polo enthusiasts
Where Community gathers
Platõ Coffee, now open at the Val de Vie Sports & Leisure Centre, is quickly becoming a favourite meeting spot for residents on the Estate
perfect market day
Is there anything better than strolling through a lively market on a bright spring day, enjoying freshly baked treats and refreshing drinks
5 fun facts about the four-striped grass mouse
The four-striped grass mouse, with its soft golden-brown fur and distinctive black-and-gold stripes, is not just a small resident here in the Cape Winelands
For the Love of Dogs
Owning a dog is a joy, a privilege and a responsibility. It requires commitment, as dogs need daily attention
Celebrating Garden Greatness
In collaboration with Brenthurst Wealth, the Val de Vie Estate Garden of the Year Competition 2024 shone a spotlight on the residents whose gardens
the language of flowers
Businesses communicate with their prospective clients through advertising, often using bright visuals to target a specific target market
Extinction is Forever
The 40-hectare biodiversity corridor that runs from the upper boundary of the Estate to the Berg River is an important protected area
Introducing Our Estate’s Ambulance Service
In a pioneering move to bolster the well-being and safety of our residents, the Val de Vie HOA is proud to announce the availability
A Fresh Delivery from the Wellness Farm
Under the guidance of Michele de Witt, a group of volunteers from Val de Vie Estate harvest fresh vegetables each week
Adene’s Farm Flowers on Val de Vie Estate
Adene’s Farm Flowers – a flower farm in Wolseley renowned for growing beautiful flowers and foliage – has established a new micro-farm
DISCOVERING THE ENIGMATIC BLACK SPARROWHAWK
Known as the Black Goshawk, Accipiter melanoleucus or "Swartsperwer" in Afrikaans, the Black Sparrowhawk is the largest African member within
PINK POLO PRESENTED BY CHATZ CONNECT
The most anticipated event on the Western Cape’s polo calendar, Pink Polo presented by Chatz Connect, is set to return to Val de Vie Estate
NETELEK AND ITS TECHNOLOGY
Netelek’s more than 33 years of experience in supplying bespoke hardware and software systems to the utility industry gives