Sculpture Walk

Driving through the vineyards of La Motte, guests are welcomed by the impressive
Wine Bearer sculpture by Toby Megaw – the inspiration for the estate’s Sculpture Walk.


Etched against the landscape of vineyards and mountains, the Wine Bearer, standing four metres tall and weighing 560 kilograms, is a popular discussion point and much photographed object of art. Inspired by the admiration with which this sculpture is met, a Sculpture Walk – a guided tour along all the female sculptures on the estate – has been introduced. This experience reaffirms La Motte’s appreciation of the arts and celebrates the important role played by women in society.

Along the Walk, 11 sculptures are visited – from the welcoming Wine Bearer to the sculptures displayed in the La Motte Museum, Wine Tasting Room, Rupert Vinoteque, Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant and the most recent addition, the Blushing Bride in the courtyard.

As a toast to this unique acquaintance with art, the La Motte Sculpture Walk is concluded with a tasting of the estate’s limited release La Motte Méthode Cap Classique and an elegant traditional French Madeleine under the age-old oak trees in La Motte’s garden.

Reservations are essential.

Click here for more on each featured sculpture

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Opening Hours:

Please note that renovations will start from 18 April. Click here for the schedule.

Thursday mornings between 10:00 and 11:00.

Closed on Christian religious holidays. Reservations are essential.

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Please note that La Motte requires photo identification (Passport, Identity card/document or Driver’s licence) for security check-in.

As a toast to this unique acquaintance with art, the La Motte Sculpture Walk is concluded with a tasting of the estate’s limited release La Motte Méthode Cap Classique and an elegant traditional French Madeleine under the age-old oak trees in La Motte’s garden.

Cost

R80 per person

Contact Details

T: +27 (0)21 876 8850
E: museum@la-motte.co.za

Book for Virtual Experience

Book Online

Reservations are essential

Cost

R80 per person

Contact Details

T: +27 (0)21 876 8850
E: museum@la-motte.co.za

The Sculptures on the Walk:

Wine bearer By Toby Megaw

Welcoming guests to La Motte, she stands strong, but humble, serving as a symbol of La Motte’s spirit of sharing. Read More

Voortrekker Vrou en Kinders (Voortrekker women and children) by Anton van Wouw

Showing the courage and perseverance of the Voortrekker women. Can be viewed in the La Motte Museum. Read More

Harvest girl Harvest girl by Toby Megaw

A celebration of harvest-time, the most important time on a wine estate. Can be viewed in the La Motte Museum. Read More

Girl with violin by Toby Megaw

Celebrating the estate’s long-standing association with classical music. Can be viewed in the La Motte Museum area dedicated to the music and career of renowned mezzo-soprano and owner of La Motte, Hanneli Rupert. Read More

Mother and Child by Toby Megaw

Symbolising the importance of family. Can be viewed in Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant. Read More

Andante, Rose and Solitude

The beautifully feminine figures of Solitude and Rose by Theo Megaw in the La Motte Wine-Tasting Room and Adanté by Theo Megaw in the Rupert Vinoteque. Read More

The Kiss

The Kiss, by Theo Megaw centrally placed in the courtyard, symbolises motherly love. Read More

Mother and Child

Modelled to Toby’s wife Paula and his daughter, The Mother and Child symbolises the importance of family. Read More

The Grape Picker

This unique work by Toby Megaw serves a tribute to the farm workers and has been placed in the La Motte Boardroom. Read More

The Blushing Bride

Created on site in 2018 as a special commission and over a four-month period during the Fleurs de La Motte exhibition by Paula van Coller-Louw. The Blushing Bride portrays the elegance, rarity, fragility and beauty of a small protea, known as the Blushing Bride or the Pride of Franschhoek. Read More