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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
RURAL MAINTENANCE
Southern Africa, its communities, and businesses have the potential to thrive. However, the burden of discontinuity
VAL DE VIE UTILITIES INTRODUCTION LAUNCH
At Val de Vie Estate, where world-class residential and lifestyle standards are paramount, service excellence stands as one of our top priorities
YELLOW-BILLED KITE
Yellow-billed Kite The seasonal migration of birds is a [...]
VAL DE VIE ESTATE UNVEILS VAL DE VIE EVERGREEN LUXURY SUITES
The new Val de Vie Evergreen Luxury Suites deliver [...]
Nature’s Crafty Trickster
A delightful pair of Cape Foxes have made Val de Vie Estate their home. Scientifically known as Vulpes chama
The Majestic Mountains Embracing Val de Vie Estate
It’s impossible not to notice the mountain ranges that make up the backdrop of the views on Val de Vie Estate
Fall into Gardening
Autumn heralds the progression towards winter as the Earth turns in its orbit around the sun. This shift brings about shorter days and longer nights,
The Fierce and Fascinating Cape Polecat
The Cape polecat (Ictonyx striatus), or African Striped Weasel/Zorilla, is a remarkable species found throughout sub-Saharan Africa
A Time for Change
Change and adaptation are natural processes, and as the days get shorter and the nights longer and cooler
Owl-some News
Val de Vie Estate is fortunate to have a healthy population of spotted eagle owls (Bubo africanus) that frequent the area