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Laurent Renovation

Tereza Correia

Embraced in the beautiful town of Somerset West in the fertile basin of the Helderberg Mountains, lies the prestigious Wine Estate, Lourensford. A fantastic venue for functions and outdoor events, the estate offers a memorable experience for visitors, and many good reasons to keep local folks coming back regularly.
 

beautiful view from the veranda

 
The deli has a tasty selection of really good cheeses, it's difficult to stay away from the blue cheese! While you're there you may as well pick up a chilled bottle of Chardonnay, and in case you like red wine as well (as we do, yes) add Lourensford Shiraz Mourvèdre Viognier 2008 - I like this one, though of course preference is your personal taste. And ... since we're talking wines, the Honey Liqueur is really unusual, sweet, so thus the blue cheese. Again, personal taste, that combo may not be at the top of everone's pairing list but I love it! Use with biscuits, obviously, don't pour the wine over the cheese. Though actually, now that I think of it...
 

 

 
In 2011 Lourensford upgraded its function venue and rebranded it as Laurent. Now the old version was lovely, quaint, country, but the renovation is spectacular. Fantastic work by Architect Sanderine Bierman: Cape Dutch grandeur combined with sleek and modern architecture. Just the right shade of fab.
 
 
interior of laurent @ lourensford
 
 
Laurent presents a clean, yet elaborate canvas, complete with detailed crystal chandeliers and a veranda that overlooks the entire Estate. The wide entrance stairway is lined by magnificent fountains with leaf sculptures designed and created especially for the new venue and the Wiese family by the well-known landscape artist Strijdom van der Merwe. Here I'm going to have to use my too-common word - awesome!
 
 
strijdom's leaf sculpture
 
 
The venue is all these lovely things, but what I like most about it is it's simple, unpretentious design that takes nothing from the beautiful setting - it's not trying to compete with the breathtaking Heldeberg.
 
 
woodwork created a lovely natural finish on laurent's exterior
 
07/02/2012 | comments (16) |

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Such a stunning venue!!!

Love it

Mariska on 09/02/2012

Exquisite!!!

Ryno bakkes on 09/02/2012

A beautiful venue with breathtaking views!

Simone on 09/02/2012

Amazing venue - so beautiful! x

Cheri van Staden on 10/02/2012

Stunning

Bianca Rijnsburger on 10/02/2012

A great venue for a any event!

Gustaaf on 10/02/2012

Love the venue

Marilie Snyman on 10/02/2012

Wow, what an amazing facelift, job well done!

Elizabeth de Clerk on 10/02/2012

My favourite venue - so beautiful!!

Victoria on 10/02/2012

Wow, this venue is just stunning! Love the views!

Andele on 10/02/2012

Beautiful, blank canvas with amazing views...

Rozanne on 10/02/2012

Loved this venue so much, we had our wedding there. Amazing!!!

Jaco van Loggerenberg on 10/02/2012

Stunning venue...stunning views... The service is excellent!! :-)

Hannes on 10/02/2012

Definitely one of my favourites!

Madri on 10/02/2012

Stunning venue with the most beautiful view!! Love this!

Isobel on 10/02/2012

Wow! Absolutely gorgeous venue!!! Love it!

Leana on 10/02/2012

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