a publication for
VAL DE VIE ESTATE RESIDENTS
May 2023
A Winter Wonderland Winter on Val de Vie Estate is characterised by cooler temperatures, crisp air and beautiful clear blue skies. The surrounding landscape is transformed into a wonderland, with the mountain ranges dusted with snow and vineyards draped in vibrant red, yellow and russet shades. Welcome rains nourish the Earth and replenish water reserves. If you wrap up warm, it is the perfect time for outdoor activities, such as running, walking, mountain biking and horse riding. Explore the
beauty of our Estate on horseback with outrides led by experienced instructors who guide riders of all levels. Our newly upgraded 42 kilometres of cycle tracks traverse vineyards, forests and mountain fynbos, with distances and difficulty levels that cater to all fitness levels, or slow the pace and walk or run along the 20 kilometres of paved tracks that wind through the Estate. As a world leader in luxury wellness, we provide residents with an environment in which to live an engaged life where physical,
social, environmental, community and economic, as well as mental, emotional and spiritual wellness, is actively encouraged. Within the pages of this edition, you will find a checklist with plant and animal species commonly found on the Estate, collated by our highly experienced Environmental Officer, Simon Allen. We hope this provides the perfect opportunity to venture out and discover the captivating wonders that are all around you in the Valley of Life.