Nov 13 2008
In this area (Robertson, Western Cape) it is very difficult to get a service provider in for staff training. They don’t show up or they are quoting huge amounts of expenses. A local wine cellar has a fully subsidised school for farm workers but...
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Nov 4 2008
The art of landscaping a (succulent) garden is not only to create focal points but especially ‘landmarks’ that change with the seasons or even with months or weeks. The succulent gardens of Soekershof; Private Mazes & Botanical Gardens...
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Nov 3 2008
It’s weird; a garden visit which starts with a stone age movie in a stone age cinema. Everything is different and nothing fits in the perception box of the average person. Afraid for the unknown: don’t go there. Curious and a wide interest:...
Nov 3 2008
A personal experience of a regular visitor of a globally unique destination in South Africa. A bit sticky though (in you scroll down the page to the slide show). A must visit for everyone travelling in that area. And take your time (it’s your...
Oct 21 2008
It’s not only in the mainstream cities where one can acquire exclusive products. Take for example Soekershof in Robertson, Western Cape, South Africa. It’s the Centre of creativity in the Robertson Wine Valley; not only in landscaping unique...
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Oct 15 2008
South Africa can be proud! The country is mentioned in a positive way in a book about Mazes and Labyrinths. “Mazes around the world” is written by Mary D. Lankford (illustrations: Karen Dugan) and designated for educational purposes. The...
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Oct 14 2008
Robertson, Western Cape, South Africa; 14 October 2008 - Soekershof; Private Mazes and Botanical Gardens in South Africa is a never ending story which the owners are not going to survive. And as the story rolls forward new developments happen all the...
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Oct 14 2008
Soekershof; Private Mazes and Botanical Gardens in South Africa will launch the first South African ‘cruise missile’. This 4.5 metres high sculpture is at the moment getting shape in their workshop and is created by woodworker Marthinus...