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Start your own food garden
MAY 28, 2015 | There are roughly 75 different species of herbs, fruit trees and vegetables growing in Spier’s food garden on the Werf. All farmed without the use of pesticides or artificial fertiliser, they are used by Eight restaurant and the Spier Hotel. Here Farmer John and Alford share their tips on how to start your own food garden at home.
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Spier partners with celebrated chef PJ Vadas
MAY 25, 2015 | Spier is partnering with celebrated chef PJ Vadas to bring a craft bakery and café to the farm’s historic farmyard, the Werf, in spring this year. It will be housed inside the restored Jonkershuis building (circa 1778) with a custom-built wood-fired oven at its heart. The bakery will offer freshly baked breads and pastries as well as a light menu, and will be open for breakfast and lunch.
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A winelands wedding at Spier
MAY 25, 2015 | On the most picturesque summer's day in March, Cristina and Shaun celebrated their wedding at Spier Wine Farm. We asked them a few questions.
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Spier Hotel is awarded Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence for 5th consecutive year
MAY 22, 2015 | Spier Hotel has been inducted into ‘Hall of Fame’ of Five-time Certificate of Excellence Winners on TripAdvisor®, the World’s Largest Travel Site.
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Saving energy at the Spier Hotel
MAY 13, 2015 | Recently we celebrated Earth Hour, but Earth Hour is just once a year – what are we doing the rest of the time to reduce our carbon emissions, and what can you do to help?
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From Eight’s Kitchen
MAY 08, 2015 | Warm up with Chef Charl's rich and creamy leek and potato soup accompanied by crispy rocket and gruyere dumplings.
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