Morning Workshop Experience: Fynbos inspired acrylic ink gift wrap workshop Join artist and designer, Charlotte van Schalkwyk, for a fynbos-inspired acrylic ink painting workshop at the La Motte Ateljee. Together we’ll explore creative ways of creating surface pattern designs on gift wrap paper, just in time for the festive season. Set in a relaxed and...

Morning Workshop Experience: Fynbos inspired acrylic ink gift wrap workshop Join artist and designer, Charlotte van Schalkwyk, for a fynbos-inspired acrylic ink painting workshop at the La Motte Ateljee. Together we’ll explore creative ways of creating surface pattern designs on gift wrap paper, just in time for the festive season. Set in a relaxed and...

La Motte is delighted to announce two special Christmas themed Classical Music Concerts. One on 5 December and the next on 6 December. Programme details to be announced soon. Guests are welcome to enjoy a glass of wine and some light refreshments in the estate gardens between 17:00 and 18:00. The concert is presented from...

La Motte is delighted to announce two special Christmas themed Classical Music Concerts. One on 5 December and the next on 6 December. Programme details to be announced soon. Guests are welcome to enjoy a glass of wine and some light refreshments in the estate gardens between 17:00 and 18:00. The concert is presented from...

Join the Ateljee for a hands on christmas cookie ornament decorating class at La Motte. Guests will learn royal icing decorating techniques, create beautiful designs, and have a batch of decorated cookie ornaments to take home and get into the festive spirit. This workshop is perfect for both beginners and seasoned bakers, and children from...

Join the Ateljee team during the festive season while they offer an exciting wreath decorating workshop. Guests will have the opportunity to decorate their own wreath with fynbos and plant materials from the surrounding mountains and valleys of Franschhoek Guided step by step, guests will receive a wreath base made from plant materials to decorate...

Guests are invited to a Guided Hike where a well-informed and passionate guide will share information on the flora and fauna and the Franschhoek valley. Please note that as a safety measure, the hiking trail will be closed in rainy conditions or when temperatures exceed 35°C. Please see the latest weather update for La Motte,...