Courts of the Forest · September 2026

Our weekend. Your memories.

Grass and clay, forest air and good company. Relive our Heritage Weekend at Portland Manor, Knysna, 24–27 September 2026. Find yourself in the photographs and take a little of the weekend home.

A few favourites from a weekend worth remembering.

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Tennis on the clay court at Courts of the Forest, developed from the original RAW

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Serve the Moment

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A ball in the air, a moment of possibility. Tennis feels a little different out here.

From our Courts of the Forest weekend, 24–27 September 2026, in Knysna.

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Courts of the Forest clay court photograph, preserving the original guests

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Sunshine & Tennis

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A little sunshine goes a long way. Add tennis and good company, and the day is beautifully made.

From our Courts of the Forest weekend, 24–27 September 2026, in Knysna.

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Play. Recover. Repeat.

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Revite SA · Eat Naked

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Play. Recover. Repeat. A little care between the rallies, with thanks to ReVite SA and Eat Naked for being part of our Courts of the Forest weekend.

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Little Extras. Lasting Memories.

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Revite SA · Yonex

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A few thoughtful extras for a weekend worth keeping. Tennis, travel and the little touches that make it personal.

Courts of the Forest · September 2026 · Knysna.

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The Savoury Side of the Game

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Kromputs

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Rich, savoury and made for sharing. A courtside spread worth lingering over, featuring Kromputs Cheese Bomb.

Courts of the Forest · September 2026 · Knysna.

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Dream a Little Further

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Cape Dreams Real Estate

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Beautiful places. Beautiful possibilities. With thanks to Cape Dreams Real Estate for adding thoughtful touches to our weekend.

Courts of the Forest · September 2026 · Knysna.

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Game. Set. Mimosa.

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Nuy Winery

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A sparkling pause, beautifully served. A little Nuy sunshine between the rallies.

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The Gentle Side of the Game

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Simply Bee

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A little beeswax goodness between sets. Thoughtful touches from Simply Bee, made to enjoy.

Courts of the Forest · September 2026 · Knysna.

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The Taste of Tennis Season

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Polkadraai Strawberries

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Strawberries, sunshine and a little tradition. Thank you, Polkadraai, for the sweetest touch.

Courts of the Forest · September 2026 · Knysna.

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Indulgence

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Kay & Monty

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Some traditions are worth lingering over. A courtside pause, beautifully poured with Kay & Monty.

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Kaapse Vonkel

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Simonsig

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For the moments that deserve to sparkle. Here’s to good company, grass-court stories and a little Simonsig celebration.

Courts of the Forest · September 2026 · Knysna.

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Back on Court

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A familiar bounce. A fresh adventure. Because the game is always waiting.

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Portland Manor – host venue for Courts of the Forest near Knysna

Simply Bee – Courts of the Forest guest care partner

Cape Dreams Real Estate – Courts of the Forest property and lifestyle partner

Kay & Monty Vineyards – Courts of the Forest wine partner

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With special thanks to Paul & Rosario Boling and Lucinda Gibbs for their generous support of the inaugural weekend.

Courts of the Forest · September 2026

Courts of the Forest

Our weekend. Your memories.

A little new, a little nostalgic.

Art in the studio · Painting together

After the art · The Bell, Belvedere

A Stop Worth Sharing · Seeplaas

Strawberries & Sparkle · Story 4 of 4

Strawberries & Sparkle · Story 3 of 4

Strawberries & Sparkle · Story 2 of 4

Better Together

Joy on the Clay

Serve the Moment

Better as a Team

Sunshine & Tennis

The Baseline Spirit

Made for These Moments

Courtside Confidence

Colour Beyond the Court

Beyond the Court

Play. Recover. Repeat.

Little Extras. Lasting Memories.

The Savoury Side of the Game

Dream a Little Further

Game. Set. Mimosa.

The Gentle Side of the Game

The Taste of Tennis Season

Indulgence

Kaapse Vonkel

Back on Court

The Baseline Team

Testing the Courts

Back on Grass

After the art · The Bell, Belvedere

A Taste of the Coast · Seeplaas

A Stop Worth Sharing · Seeplaas

Small Worlds. Big Wonder.

A New Perspective

Every Ball Tells a Story

A Toast Between Sets

Jerry · A remarkable tour

Jennifer · Time together

Janice · Until the next one

Ceri · The thoughtful little extras

Jill · A first time on clay

Kate · A brilliant idea

Ashley · Pure soul food

Diemersdal, on ice

The banquet table

Art in the studio · Painting together

Art in the studio · Portrait

Art in the studio · Portrait

Golden-hour courtside refreshments

Golden-hour courtside refreshments

Portland Manor in bloom · Pink protea

Portland Manor in bloom

Game Set Mimosa

The Grand Finale

Art in the studio

Courtside rosé

Polkadraai strawberries

A courtside refreshment

A taste of the Cape

Art in the garden

Afternoon on the clay

Between matches

A Golden-Hour Serve

After the Art, The Bell

Beyond the Court · Art in Knysna

Beyond the Court · Art in Knysna

Beyond the Court · Art in Knysna

A Brush with Joy · Art in Knysna

A Brush with Joy · Art in Knysna

A Brush with Joy · Art in Knysna

Painting Together · Art in Knysna

Painting Together · Art in Knysna

Painting Together · Art in Knysna

A Little Clay Therapy

A Little Clay Therapy

A Work of His Own