[//]:# (!worldmappin -33.99838 lat 18.85601 long Rust en Vrede - perfect for Mother's Day d3scr)

![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmeaXsvKL8C3SuS67uRdFfXqF5cikrQYe4ceJKCc2mKQLD/whatsapp_image_2025_05_12_at_19.46.20_4_.jpeg)



What perfect weather we had for Mother's Day this year 11 May and we chose a perfect venue to celebrate.

![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmR3FucaexhCqdrrVJegJVu36M1DYJzozBwdBbShTA6PdA/whatsapp_image_2025_05_12_at_22.15.18.jpeg)***Kiara, Eden, Mom, Me and Colleen***

![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmaHoNdfAN8qKqzcdx259xp98rNFXQvhGBSzFtvByjN5uX/whatsapp_image_2025_05_12_at_19.46.21_6_.jpeg)***Kiara and Me***

![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmXZuj72HvMeNsbsCBNX4AUZrY9J3acUyJdvGwzqpzvxn7/whatsapp_image_2025_05_12_at_19.46.21_5_.jpeg)***Colleen and Kiara***

>"Historic, family-owned Stellenbosch Wine Estate with Tasting Room serving wine tastings & casual lunch, and a world class fine-dining Restaurant for dinner only."
>Established in 1694, Rust en Vrede is proud to be part of a remarkable three hundred year old wine tradition.
>Rust-en-Vrede was originally built in the 1840's as a prison and police headquarters. It also served as a magistrate's court. It is here that the first Village Management Committee meetings were held.
>Contemporary fine dining within Rust en Vrede Wine Estate’s historic former cellar (also a national monument), where the front-and-centre kitchen, fine stemware and bespoke crockery enhance creative four- and six-course menus. A comprehensive winelist carries wide local and international selections, leaving little to be desired.

![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmepBR9WysyhteMqa9RwBnK71aShzuHubCMNZ29pcMxeXE/whatsapp_image_2025_05_12_at_19.46.22_10_.jpeg)***Entering the estate***

![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmcfoYL8X3CJ95f1MNp4zMpBcEvaW3uzdXpMVowYPhRmSN/whatsapp_image_2025_05_12_at_19.46.22_11_.jpeg)***Vineyards- the scenery on entering the Estate***





![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmRJ97UVQNvE6mQQgN8QKHeZYhheJreqYvU1eztkgq3RTK/whatsapp_image_2025_05_12_at_22.07.08_1_.jpeg)***The menu***

![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmY4gGqhYGWJXUhKR4NCMGjss8J5nUD4UMMrPQranJDjEF/whatsapp_image_2025_05_12_at_22.07.08.jpeg)***There were 3 choices on the menu - all of them superb***

Each meal was served with a glass of one of their signature wines.

![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmT1gRdwNP8D4Xksn7VcwAUmhRDyZBguL8H2oXxC6U1kka/whatsapp_image_2025_05_12_at_22.07.15_1_.jpeg)***Sirloin Steak***

![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmQEnmAf1KQmvWaTdqEGzGbuNRSZhoUeypB8XaWCKPRgWV/whatsapp_image_2025_05_12_at_22.07.13.jpeg)***Colleen had salmon and baked potatoes with asparagus***

![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmNuRrFsYQ1sGf7edca6MEK1SgpNRAUrBPB1xNXSQtQN1T/whatsapp_image_2025_05_12_at_22.15.17_1_.jpeg)***Excellent wines***

![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmPaf568TBXXiWTJWrbcDcPiAWZV6UyAyYjsRwn71LqT6k/whatsapp_image_2025_05_12_at_19.46.21_7_.jpeg)***Kiara soaking in the beauty of the place***



![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmbogKrzNcd6XMrcVxCaaK2tLnvh26RrYK5tdAGSzQgnup/whatsapp_image_2025_05_12_at_19.46.20_1_.jpeg)***Beautiful surroundings***

![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmRwgeBTVixvbM13WiH6v6jBNVQXR3Ftwv7Ppzy2ScRUwW/whatsapp_image_2025_05_12_at_19.46.18.jpeg)***My mother and my sister***


After lunch we went to a market called ***Route 44*** for coffee and dessert

![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmXCB6Y7w9wAmXJgfCyjncPUW57bkVvY12RMDdrXXPsXDp/whatsapp_image_2025_05_12_at_22.07.09_1_.jpeg)***view from the patio***

![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmboCXDBdxLvug3BcLAFRCg6bREuzjXoy17CodPmZKw6Ji/whatsapp_image_2025_05_12_at_22.07.09.jpeg)

![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmV1RuuX26fZBb96PmLX7jSSW3Ef3LXwDiecMyVzFt6s6V/whatsapp_image_2025_05_12_at_22.07.10.jpeg)***Inside Route 44***

![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmbcssQzEnnkypJULxBUBcPsvUzjf5PTksajLQ38A5dpka/whatsapp_image_2025_05_12_at_22.07.11.jpeg)***Souvlakia shop named "SoVlaking Delicious"***

This was truly an experience in a million.   A wonderful memory made for all of us.  Would have been perfect if Jack could have been with us.  Who knows maybe next year my mother will have all of us with her.

I'm looking forward to experiencing other wine farms in the future and writing about my experiences.  Kiara is already planning her next trip to the Cape.