Join us for an evening under the Stellenbosch Sky
May 3rd | Topsoil Restaurant | 6:30–9:30pm
13 S. Main Street, Travelers Rest, SC 29690
Join us for a spirited evening where art, wine, and food come together with a touch of South African soul.
Experience the quietly powerful work of Juliet Boustred, whose ink and watercolor studies capture the wild beauty and resilience of the land. These evocative pieces set the scene for the wines of her son Chris Boustred of Remhoogte Wine Estate—bold, expressive, and shaped by the rugged slopes of the Simonsberg.
Bringing it all to the table, Chef Adam Cooke of Topsoil Restaurant crafts a seasonal menu that lets the ingredients speak for themselves—honest, vibrant, and full of life.
Expect beautiful wines, thoughtful food, and a relaxed, convivial atmosphere—just the way it should be.
Come raise a glass, share a table, and settle in for a night that feels a little like home in the Cape.
More about who will be there
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Chris Boustred
Chris Boustred is the winemaker at Remhoogte Wine Estate, a historic family estate perched on the slopes of the Simonsberg above Stellenbosch. The property dates back to the early 19th century and has been in the Boustred family since the mid-1990s, when it was revived and replanted with a vision of producing expressive, terroir-driven wines. After studying winemaking at Stellenbosch University and working in renowned regions including Bordeaux, Margaret River, and Napa Valley, Chris returned home to lead the cellar, crafting wines that reflect both the mountain vineyards and the enduring spirit of the estate.
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Chef Adam Cooke
Chef Adam Cooke, executive chef of Topsoil Restaurant, is known for his deeply seasonal, farm-driven approach to cooking rooted in local ingredients and close partnerships with growers. Originally from Montana and trained at the New England Culinary Institute, he has honed his craft at acclaimed kitchens including Blackberry Farm, as well as The Resort at Paws Up and Rock Creek Cattle Company, before opening Restaurant 17 at Hotel Domestique.
At Topsoil, Adam creates inventive, vegetable-forward dishes that reflect the rhythms of the land—earning recognition from the James Beard Foundation and a mention in the Michelin Guide’s American South selection
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Juliet Boustred
Juliet Boustred born in South Africa is a contemporary artist known for her contemplative ink and watercolor works that explore the sculptural beauty and endurance of trees and wildlife in the African landscape. She studied in the late 1980s at the Johannesburg Art Foundation, where she was encouraged to develop an independent artistic voice.
In 1994 she moved from Johannesburg to a farm in the Stellenbosch wine region of the Western Cape, where the surrounding natural environment became a central inspiration for her work. Boustred’s minimalist compositions—often executed in ink wash and delicate watercolor—focus on the ancient presence and resilience of trees shaped by wind, drought, and time.
Her work emphasizes restraint and clarity: carefully placed lines, subtle tonal washes, and open space allow the structural character of each tree or animal to emerge with quiet intensity. Through this refined approach, Boustred’s art reflects themes of endurance, wilderness, and the spiritual connection between landscape and memory.