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Growing the future
MAY 09, 2016 | Last month we began an experimental trial with the planting of 50 indigenous COCOON trees at Spier. Using technology developed by the Dutch Land Life Company, each tree was planted inside a 100% biodegradable container (which protects the seedling from wind, sun and small animals) together with all the water it will need to establish its root system.
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COOP celebrates 150 years with a public sculpture commission for Spier Arts Academy graduate
MAY 03, 2016 | As part of Coop’s 150th birthday celebrations, CEO Peter Høgsted has commissioned a mosaic sculpture of the iconic Cirkelpigen – the much-loved logo of Coop’s coffee brand, Cirkel Kaffe. The logo was created in 1955 by artist Aage Sikker Hansen and won the Classics Prize awarded by the Danish Design Centre.
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Spier’s winemaking heritage honoured at Top 100 SA Wines 2016
APRIL 28, 2016 | Six exceptional Spier wines were included in the sixth edition of Top 100 SA Wines. The premier National Wine Challenge aims to identify winning wines by cultivar and blend, with medals awarded for top score and highest scoring wines.
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FOUR DELICIOUS REASONS TO VISIT OUR CELLAR DOOR
APRIL 26, 2016 | Stock up on these exceptional wines, each of them exclusive to our wine shop adjoining the tasting venue.
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12 TREE-PRENEURS RECEIVE THEIR BICYCLES
APRIL 21, 2016 | On 6 April 2016, approximately 70 people attended the Klapmuts Tree-preneur Ceremony, which celebrated the success of this programme that supports local ecological sustainability.Tree-preneurs earn their bicycles by growing indigenous trees through a programme run in partnership with Qhubeka, Wildlands, Spier Wine Farm and the Pedal Power Association.
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Spier crowned Best Accommodation for Responsible Employment in Africa
APRIL 14, 2016 | Spier was awarded gold at the African Responsible Tourism Awards 2016 in the category of Best for Accommodation for Responsible Employment in a special ceremony at World Travel Market Africa in Cape Town last week.
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