Courts of the Forest

Grass tennis courts among the gardens and forest at Portland Manor, Knysna.

A New Chapter for Tennis in Knysna

Grass and clay courts at Portland Manor are bringing a fresh chapter to tennis in Knysna. We look back on a Courts of the Forest weekend that brought Cape Town guests and local players together. … Read More

Courts of the Forest guests enjoying strawberries and cream together beside the tennis court at Portland Manor.

Courts of the Forest: A Heritage Weekend Worth Keeping

Grass and clay at Portland Manor, new connections on court, art in Knysna and a sea-view stop on the way home. A look back at our Courts of the Forest Heritage Weekend. … Read More

Grass tennis courts among the gardens and forest at Portland Manor, Knysna.

The Court Is Only the Beginning

Tennis may give us a reason to arrive, but it is the landscapes, shared tables and unexpected connections that shape the journey. From Court to Coast to Courts of the Forest, discover the deeper philosophy behind travelling through South Africa with a racquet in hand. … Read More