{"id":6293,"date":"2020-02-24T14:09:15","date_gmt":"2020-02-24T12:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/?p=6293"},"modified":"2024-04-12T16:12:53","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T14:12:53","slug":"how-a-wine-farm-empowers-community-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/how-a-wine-farm-empowers-community-change\/","title":{"rendered":"How a wine farm empowers community change"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"quotable\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAt Spier, we believe that we can make a difference through learning. With Spier Growing For Good initiatives, we invest in learning that empowers our communities to make a positive social and environmental change.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forward-thinking wine farm<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spier is one of the oldest and most awarded wineries in Stellenbosch, with a history dating back to 1692. They are known not only for their excellent wine but for the Fair Trade Tourism accredited Spier Hotel and conference facilities.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cSpier has a reputation for progressive thinking,\u201d explains Heidi Newton-King, the Sustainability Director at Spier. \u201cOur commitment to responsible farming practices, pioneering environmental and social initiatives and farm-to-table restaurants all contribute to this.\u201d The organisation also has a deep regard for the role of art in society and is known for its significant contribution to the South African arts economy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6311\" src=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Xneelo_Spier_010.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Xneelo_Spier_010.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Xneelo_Spier_010-711x474.jpg 711w, https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Xneelo_Spier_010-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Xneelo_Spier_010-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Xneelo_Spier_010-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Xneelo_Spier_010-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growing for Good initiatives<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But it\u2019s the Growing for Good initiatives that are really making a difference in their communities. These include tackling one of South Africa\u2019s most pressing challenges, youth unemployment. \u201cSpier offers mentorship in hospitality, wine and agriculture, and we provide psycho-social support to young school learners within our local community,\u201d says Marina. \u201cWe also offer training in mosaic and ceramics through the Spier Artisan Apprenticeship Programme. And our Tree-preneur project teaches members of impoverished communities how to grow indigenous plants, which are then exchanged for livelihood support.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A brochure into the world<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With so many initiatives and offerings, the Spier website is an integral part of their marketing. \u201cOur website offers guests the information they need to plan their visit, book accommodation or purchase wines,\u201d says Marina Vermeulen, Global Brand Manager. \u201cIt is our brochure into the world.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This website has been hosted by xneelo for over a decade. \u201cXneelo is a trusted host and supplier,\u201d explains Marina. \u201cWe chose our hosting on the recommendation of our developer at the time, and have never needed to change.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quotable\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI don\u2019t work with the xneelo team directly \u2013 that responsibility lies with our IT manager and developer. However, I can attest to their help desk being extremely helpful and efficient. Any queries or technical issues are dealt with very swiftly.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false,"plain":"<span class=\"quotable\" >\u201cAt Spier, we believe that we can make a difference through learning. With Spier Growing For Good initiatives, we invest in learning that empowers our communities to make a positive social and environmental change.\u201d<\/span>\n<h3><span >Forward-thinking wine farm<\/span><\/h3>\n<span >Spier is one of the oldest and most awarded wineries in Stellenbosch, with a history dating back to 1692. They are known not only for their excellent wine but for the Fair Trade Tourism accredited Spier Hotel and conference facilities.&nbsp;<\/span>\n\n<span >\u201cSpier has a reputation for progressive thinking,\u201d explains Heidi Newton-King, the Sustainability Director at Spier. \u201cOur commitment to responsible farming practices, pioneering environmental and social initiatives and farm-to-table restaurants all contribute to this.\u201d The organisation also has a deep regard for the role of art in society and is known for its significant contribution to the South African arts economy.<\/span>\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6311\" src=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Xneelo_Spier_010.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\n<h3><span >Growing for Good initiatives<\/span><\/h3>\n<span >But it\u2019s the Growing for Good initiatives that are really making a difference in their communities. These include tackling one of South Africa\u2019s most pressing challenges, youth unemployment. \u201cSpier offers mentorship in hospitality, wine and agriculture, and we provide psycho-social support to young school learners within our local community,\u201d says Marina. \u201cWe also offer training in mosaic and ceramics through the Spier Artisan Apprenticeship Programme. And our Tree-preneur project teaches members of impoverished communities how to grow indigenous plants, which are then exchanged for livelihood support.\u201d<\/span>\n<h3><span >A brochure into the world<\/span><\/h3>\n<span >With so many initiatives and offerings, the Spier website is an integral part of their marketing. \u201cOur website offers guests the information they need to plan their visit, book accommodation or purchase wines,\u201d says Marina Vermeulen, Global Brand Manager. \u201cIt is our brochure into the world.\u201d<\/span>\n\n<span >This website has been hosted by xneelo for over a decade. \u201cXneelo is a trusted host and supplier,\u201d explains Marina. \u201cWe chose our hosting on the recommendation of our developer at the time, and have never needed to change.\u201d<\/span>\n\n<span class=\"quotable\" >\u201cI don\u2019t work with the xneelo team directly \u2013 that responsibility lies with our IT manager and developer. 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