A well-versed traveller knows that you cannot go wrong if you “do as the locals do”. It doesn’t get more local than Kurland’s founding family, and you’ll be hard-pressed to find a family more passionate about supporting local events and establishments.
Here’s what Di and Alex (who live on the estate) say they’re filling their festive season calendar with over the next few weeks…
We’ll be singing our way into Christmas…
We’re so excited to join in the Christmas carol festivities at Hospice Plett’s very first Tree Lighting ceremony. For those of you who cannot make the Tree Lighting event itself, the good news is that Barrington’s coral tree will be sparkling throughout the holidays in loving memory of those who are no longer with us.
And setting our sights on the sea
We’ll definitely be heading to the beach early to support the Hobie 16 Nationals at the Robberg Fine Foods Classic Beach Regatta. It’s one of the largest and most competitive sailing class competitions in South Africa, and worth your while arriving early to find a scenic viewpoint on Hobie Beach before the excitement begins.
We’ll be cheering on SA’s finest polo players
Africa’s most exciting polo event on the 29th December – the Plett Polo Festival – is firmly in our calendars not only because it all takes place at very own Pavilion on the estate, but also because it’s such a fun day for the whole family. Come and enjoy two polo matches, as well as food, drinks, and music. This is always a December highlight for us!
And challenging ourselves to get active
We like to keep active as a family, and this year’s Sabrina Love Summer Challenge line-up of events (taking place on Central Beach and at Kurland) is action-packed indeed. Whether walking, running or biking is your thing, there’s an event to satisfy everyone’s inner-athlete – even for kids.
But most importantly, we’ll be spoiling ourselves with some spa-time relaxation
Our guests rave about the Kurland Spa experience, and now, even if you’re not staying with us, you can enjoy a horse ride through forests and fynbos, have lunch at Newstead Lund Family Vineyards, and enjoy a luxurious Kurland Spa experience as part of this couples pamper package. It’s the ultimate way to unwind from the stresses of 2024 and really get into the holiday spirit.
And sinking our feet into the sand in celebration of the beautiful year that has passed
As much as December is a time to get out and about and stay busy, we all need those lazy days on the beach as well. Nature’s Valley never disappoints! When we all arrive at Kurland, we’ll certainly ask Brenda to make one of her exquisite picnic baskets to take along.
There you have it – six wonderful ways to end 2024 and start 2025 on a high note. Happy holidays from all of us at Kurland!