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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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No more wasted water
APRIL 08, 2016 | Consider wastewater. The name itself implies that it is of no use, it’s just waste. But in a water scarce environment, turning so-called wastewater – which includes grey water (from baths, kitchens and washing clothes) and black water (sewage) – into water we can use would be incredibly useful.Spier’s wastewater treatment plant does just that. It treats 100% of Spier’s wastewater using only environmentally friendly methodology, and the clean water is recycled and used to irrigate our garden and grounds.
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A helping hand at harvest-time
MARCH 29, 2016 | Intern Max Skietakat visited us all the way from Belgium to lend a hand during the harvest. Before he resumed his travels, we asked him a few questions about his experience at Spier.
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Recycled homeware at the Spier Gift Shop & Wine Shop
JANUARY 19, 2016 | The multi-talented Kate Rosenberg has worked with a wide range of clients, from the World Design Capital and Truworths to décor show 100% Design South Africa on everything from product design to styling and interiors. She recently joined Spier to mastermind the launch of the Spier lifestyle range of products (for sale at the Tasting Venue and adjoining the Spier Hotel Reception) where she’s curated an eclectically covetable mix of beautiful homeware, tableware, fashion, books and skincare as well as the Spier Recycled Range.
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It's all good (and natural)
NOVEMBER 27, 2015 | We show you six of the best spin-offs of treating the land the way it should be treated, and the magnificent harvest we're bringing to the table as a result.
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Spotted: Signs of a leopard!
NOVEMBER 26, 2015 | Our two new camera traps on the slopes of the Helderberg mountains have taken snaps of badger, caracal, duiker, Cape grysbok and porcupine.
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