Cape Town - In the coming months, the De Hoop nature reserve will host spectacular displays as more than 40 percent of the world's Southern Right whales come into the bay to mate, calve and see their young through their first few, vulnerable months.
To celebrate this magical event, they invite you to experience a memorable three days of whale spotting, wine tasting and musical appreciation..
Set the tone for the weekend with Friday cocktails in the Whale Bone Bar with an opportunity to chat and mingle with top musicians from the Johannesburg Philharmonic orchestra, followed by a first class feast with a sumptuous five-course food and wine pairing dinner in the Fig Tree restaurant.
On Saturday, join talented and passionate local wine makers from the Cape Agulhas region for a relaxed but informative wine tasting. Estates such as the Black Oyster Catcher, Creation, Jean Daneel, Quoin Rock, The Berrio, Zoetendal, Lomond, Brunia, Strandveld/First Sighting and Lands End will offer guests several opportunities for tasting and interaction.
On Saturday evening, savour select wines, cocktails and canapes while top musicians from the Johannesburg Philharmonic orchestra treat you to a Whale Time serenade. Together with Malané Hofmeyr-Burger and her string and flute ensemble, friends from the JPO will perform pieces by Bach, Haydn, Vivaldi, Boccherini and some lighter works like Ladies in Lavender, Baby Elephant Walk and Lord of the Dance.
The weekend will also include guided walks and a picnic on the sand dunes watching the Southern Right Whales at Koppie Alleen. On Sunday morning, an interpretative marine walk at low tide to visit the whales is scheduled, with our resident guides who have a rare passion and deep knowledge of the hidden rock pool life of this piece of pristine coastline.
Richard von Geusau, the well-renowned Chocolatier from Greyton will be running a truffle-making workshop – learn the secret of creating delicious chocolate truffles and take a ½ kg of chocolates to give away as presents.
Cost
Weekend Package (2 nights per person sharing) – Includes accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, music, truffle-making, wine and food pairing, walks – R2 350
Full Weekend package R2 350
Dinner and Music only 275
Wine Tasting Free
One Night package 1 945
Bookings: Reservations can be made at 021 422 4522, 0861 334 667 or [email protected], www.dehoopcollection.co.za