Step into a vivid tale of resilience and perseverance with this self-guided audio tour, curated for history buffs and cultural enthusiasts. Guided by the voices of the past, this narration gives life to Sannie's experience on a 19th-century farm in the Cape Winelands. Crafted by acclaimed playwright Brett Bailey, the story unfolds across a landscape ripe with centuries-old secrets. The tour is designed for the curious at heart, eager to connect with the deeper stories etched into South Africa's heritage.
Beginning at the red brick steps behind the wine tasting room, the journey spans several significant points, concluding at the riverside bench—a testament to the endurance of history. You'll navigate through landmarks articulating a rich narrative, including the Cowshed turned artisan studio, the solemn slave bell, and the Manor House with its mysterious missing wing. Each stop whispers the legacy of lives intertwined with the farm's soil.
By the end of the tour, the silent witnesses of Spier's profound history—the rocks where children play, the kitchen alive with ancestral recipes, and the peacocks that fled from agony—will have painted a memorable tapestry. Your path through time not only educates but also moves, as glimpses of Sannie's world reveal the unspoken stories that have shaped the land and its people.