Vergenoegd Loew is 2kms down the road from our home. It is one of the oldest working farms in SA with land rights granted in 1696. It used to be a favourite of ours, until new owners took over. Fortunately they kept the old homestead intact as it is a national monument. The outside grounds have been changed totally and a new restaurant has been opened.
The biggest shock to all, was that there is no more runner duck parade! @Merrelyn had booked to see it, then covid happened. All that is left is the statue in the photo.
For those interested, there are plenty of videos on youtube.
You must really take some time framing these winery shots. I love how you included the duck and the bell and have the mountains formed between the trees.
I have looks like a beautiful place still. Glad to hear they are keeping it much the same. I still have to look up the runner duck parade as it sounds very interesting!
I just read about it and it sounds like such a wonderful thing to see! Very progressive of the farm owners as well! It makes me want to come to South Africa just to see that!
oh no! The duck parade gone! Pity
I was there about 20 years ago, loved the feel of the place. Have not had a chance to go there again.
Pity that history is being wiped out
This is the oldest farm in the country
@grammyn unfortunately they do not do it anymore Katy, the country is still worth a visit though ;-) @lesip I don't really know Leslie, There are 144 wineries in Stellenbosch alone but one tends to keep on going back to the favourites ;-)
I just read about it and it sounds like such a wonderful thing to see! Very progressive of the farm owners as well! It makes me want to come to South Africa just to see that!
I was there about 20 years ago, loved the feel of the place. Have not had a chance to go there again.
Pity that history is being wiped out
This is the oldest farm in the country
@lesip I don't really know Leslie, There are 144 wineries in Stellenbosch alone but one tends to keep on going back to the favourites ;-)