Contents 16 39 03 HOA News 06 Property 08 Landscaping & Nature 16 Pink Polo 21 Wedding 24 Sport & Leisure 26 Fun Run 33 Ryk Neethling Swim School 34 Stable Talk 39 Wine 26 45 Dine 51 Social 58 Kiddies Page 61 Safety & Security 03 63 FAQ PUBLISHER: ADVErtISING SALES: Phoenix Freelance for the Val de Vie HOA Jaime-Lee van Sittert / Tatum Milosevich www.phoenixfreelance.co.za 021 434 6537 / 4525 / 072 171 1979 PRINTER: DESIGN & LAYOUT: Creda Communications Gurnstar Ink www.creda.co.za HOA EDITOR: Anel Steyn 021 863 6103 The Grapevine magazine focuses on the Val De Vie Estate. It is mailed on behalf of the homeowners association to residents and landowners. It is published in collaboration with several freelance companies and does not necessarily portray the opinions of these companies. Please send enquiries to
[email protected] 1 From The HOA Office It is that time of year again, when the Over the last quarter, you will Plane trees and our vineyards stand have noticed improvements in our proudly full with green promise of warm, landscaping. We have planted more late sun-downer sunsets. The life worth than 100 trees along the edge of Village loving is in full swing! 8 (The Lakes), installed 6 play parks for our children, planted olives around the Work on the walkways to our new Sport & Leisure Centre, established a picnic area at the river was completed. lemon and lime orchard in Village 1 and We trust this long awaited area will be replanted many beds. The planting of a an enjoyable spot over the summer further 100+ trees across the Estate is period… also in the pipeline.