If art truly is the memory of a culture, preserving its spirit long after words have faded then Stellenbosch must be one of the most enlightened towns in South Africa. Renowned for both its vibrant art scene and endless vineyards, the town seamlessly blends a rich cultural heritage with contemporary artistic expression.
Conde Nast Traveller | Is this South Africa's smartest villa to take over? | By Kerryn Fischer
Posted on Thu September 9, 2021.
One night, we sprawl out on the lawn to watch The Secret Garden under the stars, on a screen set up against the glass- house. Gardens can be tame and polite – but as we know from fiction, they can also be places of wild imagination and conjuring, from Tom Long’s magical midnight one to Rebecca’s Manderley. ‘I have a much-loved T-shirt with the slogan “Stay young, stay foolish” that has become my mantra,’ Sue tells me, ‘although I don’t think childhood is foolish.’ Later, my sons convince me to join them for a nocturnal swim in the eco pool, splashing alongside the frogs and fish. Here’s somewhere to be foolish; a private playground amid the manicured winelands of South Africa.
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