Treating yourself on Women’s Day is the most important self-care practice.
Women’s Day is about celebrating women from all walks of life. Here is our guide for things you can do on Women’s Day to celebrate yourself and the women who inspire you.
Women’s Day High Tea at The President Hotel in Cape Town
The President Hotel in Bantry Bay has arranged a spectacular High Tea for Monday 9 August 2021. For R350 per person you can indulge in warm Amarula on arrival, a high tea spread that includes sweet and savoury treats from delicate finger sandwiches, milk tart macrons and malva pudding cake pops. They will also be hosting a self-defence workshop at 11 am, pre-drinks for Women’s Day High Tea are at 12 pm and the official High Tea commences at 1 pm. Check out their Instagram page and website for deets and booking.
Live music & bubbly at Constantia Glen, Cape Town
Constantia Glen is welcoming guests to spend Women’s Day enjoying live music and bubbly. For the ladies, each guest will receive a complimentary glass of Constantia Saddle Rosé upon arrival to the tasting room to toast the special women in your lives. Local musician Lize Mynhardt will perform from 2 pm to 4 pm and you can enjoy their winter menu that features slow-cooked lamb shank served with mashed potatoes, wild mushrooms and vegetables for R250 per person. Check out their Instagram page and website for deets and booking.
Women’s Day at Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa, Sandton
On Women’s Day, Monday the 9th of August, Fairlawns will be hosting a restorative meditation and yoga session out in the winter sun, followed by a light continental breakfast between 10 am and 11 am. Spaces are limited and costs are R240 per person. The boutique hotel and spa have also arranged a High Tea with a twist which will be served picnic-style out on the Lawns between 2 pm and 4 pm for R395 per person.
Last but not least you can join them for a five-course set menu presented by new Executive Chef, Albert Bronkhorst between 12:30 pm and 4 pm at R795 per person. You can enjoy live entertainment by Bisoux Intimate Jazz Trio and stand a chance to win a one night stay and full-day spa treatment. Check out their Instagram page and website for deets and booking.
Women’s Day at Avianto, Muldersdrift
Events destination has a lot going on for Women’s Month. In celebration of Women's Day they will be hosting two sophisticated Aviano Women's Day High Tea’s at R350 per person. You will have a choice of two menus, the Elegant High Tea or the Proudly South African High Tea. Check out their Instagram page and website for deets and booking.
Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel, Cape Town
Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel is celebrating Women’s Day by offering spa guests a free hotel stay. South African residents who book a treatment at the on-site Deluxe Spa & Hair salon with a minimum spend of R750 per person at the spa could enjoy an unforgettable stay at the luxurious hotel, free of charge. The hotel boasts a sauna, jacuzzi, heated and splash pool and rooftop bistro. Check out their Instagram page and website for deets and booking.
If you would rather spend the day at home here are a few things you can do for yourself.
Put your phone on flight mode. Taking a break from social media and constantly being available for an hour or two will help you clear your head and refresh.
Soak in a luxurious bath. Add a few drops of relaxing essential oils like chamomile or ylang ylang essential or refreshing citrus oils like grapefruit and bergamot.
Read your favourite book or start one you have been meaning to but just haven’t had the time for.
Watch re-runs of your favourite feel-good series. Relax and laugh a little, you deserve it.
