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ESTATE MATTERS
ESTATE MATTERS
THE GOOD THINGS GUY

450

NEIGHBOURS

1 UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT

COLUMN

BRENT LINDEQUE

pring arrived in spectacular
fashion at Dainfern Golf Estate
this past weekend, as the
Scommunity gathered for their
second-ever Dîner en Blanc… and it was a
beautiful celebration!
Originating in Paris more than three
decades ago, Dîner en Blanc is a secret
connection and shared joy in a surprise
dinner concept where guests arrive
dressed head-to-toe in white, ready to
experience an evening of elegance,
outdoor location. Behind the glitz and glamour of Dainfern’s
The destination is revealed only on
arrival, and then it becomes a stage for Dîner en Blanc was something far more
an unforgettable night of food, music and
togetherness. powerful: a community celebrating itself

At Dainfern, the first fairway was
transformed into something truly magical,
a grand, open-air dining room under the
stars. 450 seats were set up at beautifully In a time when life often pulls us into up with warmth, laughter and energy.
set white tables, the lush greens were lit busyness and distance, when we can
up, and an atmosphere was created that sometimes feel divided, nights like this It all culminated in a spectacular event.
was brimming with excitement. It was remind us how vital connection is.
glitz and glamour with a local heartbeat. An event that mattered, especially when
The food was decadent, the drinks flowed And an event of this scale is no small feat. put together FOR the community.
and the entertainment was nothing
short of world-class. Harry Sideropoulos, From logistics to décor to catering and Dainfern’s Dîner en Blanc was a perfect
Timothy Moloi, Craig Urbani and Nhoza entertainment, it takes weeks of planning, reminder that being neighbours is not
Sitsholwana filled the night with song dozens of hands and an unwavering just about where we live but how we
and laughter, setting the perfect tone commitment to detail. And yet, as live together. It’s about the magic that
for an evening that was as much about magically as it appeared, by the very next happens when people come out from
community as it was about celebration. morning the fairway was pristine again, behind our gates, share a table and truly
ready for golf, as if the evening had been see one another. It’s a reminder that
Because that’s what stood out most for a dream. That’s the quiet brilliance of being neighbours isn’t about geography
me. the Dainfern team, who pulled together or shared fences… it’s about showing
something extraordinary and still ensured up for each other. It’s the laughter that
More than the stunning outfits (and you the estate ran seamlessly. spills across tables, the conversations
all looked incredible), more than the that spark new friendships and the quiet
clinking glasses and soulful music, it was It’s worth pausing to acknowledge the comfort of knowing you belong.
the fact that neighbours came together, immense effort: the Dainfern team, all the
450 people who live side by side, not just organisers who brought a vision to life, Community is built in moments like these…
sharing our estate but sharing a sense of the staff who worked tirelessly behind the and it’s what turns a neighbourhood like
belonging. scenes, and the neighbours who showed Dainfern Golf Estate into a home.

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