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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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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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.

Courts of the Forest · September 2026 · Knysna.

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The Gentle Side of the Game

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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.

Courts of the Forest · September 2026 · Knysna.

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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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The Baseline Team

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Good tennis starts with good company. Meet the faces helping serve the adventure.

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Testing the Courts

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Finding the rhythm, feeling the volley, and making ourselves at home on court.

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Back on Grass

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Spring is doing its work. A little grass-court magic, and every reason to step outside.

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A Taste of the Coast at Seeplaas, square version

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A Taste of the Coast · Seeplaas

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Seafood, sea views and a long lunch at Seeplaas. A delicious last chapter of our Garden Route weekend.

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

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Small Worlds. Big Wonder.

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Look a little closer. The smallest discoveries can become the memories that stay with us.

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

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A New Perspective

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A change of scene, a fresh perspective. Our adventure found a little colour beyond the baseline.

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

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Every Ball Tells a Story

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Yonex

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A well-played ball. A familiar rhythm. Another little chapter of our Courts of the Forest weekend.

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

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A Toast Between Sets

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Kay & Monty

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The score can wait a moment. Here’s to good company and the pleasure of a courtside toast.

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

With thanks to @kayandmonty.

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Diemersdal wine courtside with gold frame and headline

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A Golden-Hour Serve

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Diemersdal

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A softer light, a slower moment. A little golden-hour pleasure after the play.

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

With thanks to @diemersdalwines.

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After the Art, The Bell

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After the art, a table at The Bell in Belvedere. A leisurely lunch, with stories still unfolding.

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

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Guest art class in Knysna — Beyond the Court, square version

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Beyond the Court · Art in Knysna

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Some of the best discoveries happen when we step off court. A little creativity, a little curiosity, and time together.

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

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Guest art class in Knysna — A Brush with Joy, square version

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A Brush with Joy · Art in Knysna

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Rackets down, brushes out. Making room for a different kind of play in Knysna.

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

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Guest art class in Knysna — Painting Together, square version

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Painting Together · Art in Knysna

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Colour, conversation and a shared table. Making memories one brushstroke at a time.

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

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A Little Clay Therapy

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Hands busy, minds at ease. A little clay therapy beyond the tennis court.

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

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A Work of His Own

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Time to make something of our own. A little patience, a little creativity, and another way to play.

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

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Good Company. Great Colour.

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Good company. A little colour. The everyday moments that make a weekend feel special.

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

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The Scenic Route · Seeplaas

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Taking the scenic route home, with a pause at Seeplaas. Good company makes the journey part of the weekend.

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

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A Stop Worth Sharing · Seeplaas

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A table at Seeplaas, a sea view and plenty to talk about. Our road trip had one more lovely moment to serve.

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

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Four on the Forest Court

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Four players, one court and a forest setting. Doubles, with a little extra magic.

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

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Game. Set. Sparkle.

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Simonsig

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Good games deserve a sparkling pause. A little celebration, beautifully shared.

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

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A Courtside Toast

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A glass raised to the game, the company and a weekend worth remembering.

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

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A Winning Team

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Cape Dreams Real Estate

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The people around us make the experience. Here’s to a winning team, on court and beyond.

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

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A Brush with Adventure

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Swapping a racket for a paintbrush. A different kind of adventure, with the same lovely company.

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

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A Shared Spark

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A little sparkle, shared. Here’s to the small pauses that bring everyone together.

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Strawberries & Sparkle · Square 2 of 2

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Polkadraai Strawberries · Kay & Monty

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Sweet strawberries, a little sparkle and the kind of courtside pause you wish would last longer.

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

With thanks to @polkadraaifarm · @kayandmonty.

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Polkadraai Strawberries · Kay & Monty

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Sweet strawberries, a little sparkle and the kind of courtside pause you wish would last longer.

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

With thanks to @polkadraaifarm · @kayandmonty.

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Fresh strawberries served courtside at Courts of the Forest

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Sweet Between Sets

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The sweetest little pause between sets. Fresh strawberries and time to savour the moment.

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

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Ready for Adventure

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Racket ready. Curiosity packed. There’s always another little adventure beyond the baseline.

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

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Play with a Smile

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A little competition. A lot of laughter. This is our kind of tennis weekend.

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

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Joy on the Clay

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Red clay underfoot, joy in the game. Some weekends remind us why we started playing.

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

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Better as a Team

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A shared court, a shared laugh. The best part of a weekend away is the people beside you.

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

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Follow Through

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One point at a time. Finding our rhythm among the forests of Knysna.

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

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Beyond the Court

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Some of the best discoveries happen when we step off court. A little creativity, a little curiosity, and time together.

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

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A Brush with Joy

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Rackets down, brushes out. Making room for a different kind of play in Knysna.

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

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

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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