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A HIDDEN LIFE IN TREES

The Constantia Valley in Cape Town, South Africa, is the oldest wineland region in the country, with some of the vineyards dating back more than 300 years. The area is famous for its natural beauty, but it is also known for its concentration of historical Cape Dutch architecture.

Graham Paarman’s family estate, with its or traditional Cape farmyard.

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