Newsletter / Events
As the vineyard leaves turn into beautiful colours of reds and orange the cellars and towns in the Breede River Valley invite all visitors to support the local events. At Reed's Country Lodge we help to promote the local towns and cellars. We will be updating our newsletter and website with most of the events happening close to the lodge, so keep your eyes on the website to ensure that you do not miss an event or click here to subscribe to our monthly newsletter.
Winter 2009 Family Events
All of these events are very close to us. When you book an event, why not also book accommodation at Reed's Country Lodge? For our regulars, we cannot wait to welcome you back with our special winter offer for families.
• 30 Mei 2009 WINE-A-WAY GHOLFDAY
Aan De Doorns Wine Cellar - Worcester
Join the Aan De Doorns Wine cellar staff for a round of gholf. Who knows, maybe you are a better gholf player than the wine maker.
Formula: 18 hole, 4 - Ball Alliance. 2 Scores to count. Preferred Drive.
Handicap: Men - 18; Women - 24
T-offs: Morning shift @ 07:30 - 09:30
(8 minute schedule)
Afternoon shift @ 12:30 - 13:34
(8 minute schedule)
• 4 - 6 June 2009 WACKY WINE WEEKEND
Wacky Wine Weekend - Robertson
Soon it will be time for South Africa's biggest regional wine festival, WACKY WINE WEEKEND!!!
Our valley is alive with Wacky-talk and we hope that you are as excited as we are, looking forward to 4 - 7 June 2009.
Great news is that they extended the weekend by a day to start on Thursday. The focus is on Master Tastings, Discovery of Wine, Food & Wine Matching and Educationals.
• 6 June 2009 Quantum Tri Challenge #2
Quantum Adventures Brandvlei Cellar
After eating so much since the winter has started, I know that you have been waiting for this one. This is going to be hard work but it is good for the body and soul.
Event Venue: BRANDVLEI CELLAR
Registration: 08h00
Prize giving: 12h30 (at the latest)
Race Schedule - in this order:
Leg 1: 8km Paddle
Leg 3: 22km Mountain Bike
Leg 2: 8km Trail Run
No Helmet no Ride!!
No PFD no Paddle!!
Categories: Solo Male, Solo Female, Relay teams
Contact person: EUGENE - 082 6583 078
• 27 June 2009 MOUNTAIN BIKE CHALLENGE
Nuyvallei is hosted by Nuy Wynkelder, Conradie Private Vineyards, Willow's Creek and is sponsored by NANDO'S.
We will be keeping you up to date regarding this one. Make sure that your event diary stays up to date.
Three routes are laid out: 60km, 30km, and a 10km fun ride. All three routes start with 5km scenic farm roads and jeep tracks through the olive groves and vineyards.
- Thereafter the 10km route turns left onto a gravel road past the Nuy Cellar onto the Nonna/De Wet road, before returning through the vineyards to Willow Creek Estate.
- The 30km route includes rocky single and jeep tracks over typical Karoo hills until it reaches a secondary gravel road, after which the route turns back joining the 10km route.
- The 60km continues from the 30km heading east to Vink River on a fast gravel section before turning into the mountains. Then it's time for some downhill to the railway track, and tar and farm roads through the vineyards and olive orchards.
| Route |
Starting time |
Entry fees |
| 60 km |
09h00 |
R 90-00 |
| 30 km |
09h30 |
R 60-00 |
| 10 km |
10h00 |
R 30-00 |
Registration: 07:00 - 09:00 Willow Creek Olive Cellar
Entries:
- On line: www.entrytime.com
- Cycle shops
- Nando's Restaurants
- On the day of the event
The first 100 on line entries will receive hampers from Willow Creek and Nando's.
Prizes (Male and Female Categories)
60km route: 1st Prize R5000; 2nd Prize R2500; Hampers up to 10th position
30km route : 1st Prize R1500; Hampers up to 10th position
10km route: R500 (Awarded to 1st boy & 1st girl 15 years or younger)
Hampers consist of Willow Creek and Nando's products, Wines, restaurant- & guest house vouchers of the valley, bicycle accessories & much more!
Enquiries
Rene Johnson: 023 342 5793
info@willowcreek.co.za
www.willowcreek.co.za
• 5 September 2009 - KWAGGASKLOOF 4X4 DAY (date to be confirmed)
Brandvlei Cellar - Worcester
The 4x4's, dust, hills, friends and family are what have been making this event a main event for the past 6 years among the Breedevalley farmers. Last year 150 entry forms were too few, 200 vehicles entered the main entry point. Men from all over the province made their appearance.
This year the "Kwaggaskloof Boerevereniging" is going to make sure that this one is even better than last year's.
The ABSA Cape Epic:
Feedback on the Cape Epic that recently passed through the Breede Valley:
The Cape Epic route was changed this year to guarantee that spectators and media from more that 40 countries visited the Overberg. The first day the riders cycled from Gordon's Bay to Villiersdorp, where the riders stayed over for two nights. A Total of 1200 riders started this hectic route that is speculated to be one of the best in the world.
All the guesthouses in Villiersdorp were fully booked and accommodation was also offered at private homes. Villiersdorp tourism also used Klipbokkop and Reed's Country Lodge to ensure that all the riders had a comfortable bed to rest their tired bodies.
It was an honour to host the Cape Epic and we hope to see them next year.
- Villiersdorp Tourism
Make sure to make your booking at Reed's Country Lodge. We have lovely family units with lots of open space and lawns. You can choose - either self catering or book breakfast in advance.
We look forward to hosting you.
Brian and Corine Reed
