A truly South African experience of the senses awaits discerning art-lovers and buyers on the 5th of September 2013. The Vineyard Hotel & Spa’s Fine Art Auction themed: “Southern Africa – An Indigenous Perspective – Old and Modern Masters” presents an opportunity to enjoy the very best that our country's artists can offer, and in doing so, contribute towards the social … [Read more...]
Reforesting the Platbos
For the third year running, Greenpop will be hosting The Reforest Fest in Platbos forest. This reforestation effort has seen over 3000 indigenous trees being planted in the southern-most forest of Africa since 2010. This year Greenpop plans to host two strong reforestation efforts during May and aims to plant 4000 trees. Greenpop is a social enterprise that believes greening … [Read more...]
Breathing new life into Platbos Forest
Recently, our team spent a relaxing weekend at the 1000 year old Platbos Indigenous Forest, near Gansbaai. We slept in huts made from wood and canvas, and heated up the geyser by making a fire beneath it. Discovering the southernmost remnant of the ancient Afromontane forest which once covered almost the whole of Africa was a journey to our roots in a series of significant … [Read more...]
