La Roche Estate is a place of passion. Passion for beauty, excellence, and for the environment. And we strive to make it a timeless place of peace and tranquillity for the ages. When the property was bought over a quarter of a century ago, it was a poorly run farm with a few acres of grapes, 2 small lakes, an orchard and a swamp. Our first priority was to drain the swamp and increase the quantity and quality of the land under our vineyards. In the distant past the Berg River ran through the property and an underground river still persists through the Robertsvlei valley providing fresh water to the community. Many people said this was an impossible effort. With typical aplomb we refused to listen to the naysayers and created a large canal that runs through the lowest part of the land on the property, and allows the excess to run into the lower lake that is home to our Sanctuary. Water always takes the easiest route and over a few years the idea worked amazingly well and today La Roche has 40 hectares of grapes under cultivation. La Roche not only grows grapes of a superior quality that have contributed to many fine wines over the years, but its vines are an exercise in aesthetic beauty and closely managed all year round. The estate takes its name from the huge rock in the centre of the valley left by the last glacial age. (Die Klip translated well to La Roche). We have also in the last few years planted a pecan orchard on a few hectares of our land, as well as installed Apiary’s to assist mother nature in producing more, and higher quality produce on our farm. La Roche not only grows grapes of a superior quality that have contributed to many fine wines over the years, but its vines are an exercise in aesthetic beauty and closely managed all year round. The estate takes it’s name from the huge rock in the centre of the valley left by the last glacial age. (Die Klip translated well to La Roche).
Retreats- A tranquil environment away from the chaos of the modern world, but only 5km from the small town of Franschhoek. Surrounded by nature, you can enjoy the peace and quiet. It is very private as not many people know about it and is one of Franschhoek best kept secrets.
* Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve * Huguenot Memorial Monument * Franschhoek Pass * Haute Cabrière - the home of Pierre * Huguenot Memorial Museum * Dieu Donné Vineyards
Robertsvlei Road La Roche Estate Franschhoek 7680
Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:00
Pet Friendly: No pets allowed
Parking: Free
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