La Motte’s Private Rose Garden – enjoy the splendour of an old-fashioned rose garden amongst the romantic ambience of La Motte’s historic buildings when the estate opens its private rose garden for Franschhoek Open Gardens. This is part of Art Franschhoek from 25 – 27 October.
The abundant rose garden hosts 19 types of roses amongst which is the Hybrid Tea rose KORsebue, named after La Motte’s owner Hanneli Rupert-Koegelenberg (see photo above).
Planted in a classic and formal style, the rose garden with its fountain and pathways are surrounded by indigenous shrubberies and traditional fruit trees such as quince, pomegranate and figs supplying Pierneef à La Motte restaurant.
Patrons to Pierneef à La Motte restaurant during this weekend can expect the creative use of roses as an ingredient on the restaurant’s dessert menu, while Hanneli Rupert rose bushes and creative garden-inspired cakes and confectionery are available from the Farm Shop on the estate.
WHAT & WHEN: Franschhoek Open Gardens takes place on: 25 – 27 October, 09:00 – 17:00
WHERE: La Motte Wine Estate, R45 Main Road, Franschhoek 7690
TICKETS: R200 per person for a day or weekend pass and access to all the participating gardens. Includes brochure with map and detail of gardens. Tickets are available from the La Motte Farm Shop or NG Church Hall, Main Street Franschhoek.
INFO: see facebook for other participating gardens
See also Cape Town Green Map
