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Rust en Vrede Giveaway: WIN a Winemakers Lunch

Rust en Vrede Giveaway: WIN a Winemakers Lunch

by Renate Engelbrecht | Apr 28, 2025 | FEATURED POST 2, WIN WITH S&C, WINE

In the spirit of autumn and the transitional wines to fall in love with this season, I’ve partnered with Rust en Vrede – one of my favourite wine farms just outside of Stellenbosch (and clearly, also someone else’s if you have a listen to this...
WIN Brianna Wiest’s book, The Mountain is You (and more)

WIN Brianna Wiest’s book, The Mountain is You (and more)

by Renate Engelbrecht | Apr 15, 2025 | FEATURED POST 1, WIN WITH S&C

In my recent podcast on ‘Embracing the Journey of Slow Living,’ I mention how we often use busyness as a form of self-sabotage – something that Brianna Wiest also speaks about in her book, The Mountain is You. If you’re looking to do less...
WIN a Clicks Summer Beauty Box worth R3000

WIN a Clicks Summer Beauty Box worth R3000

by Renate Engelbrecht | Jan 6, 2025 | FEATURED POST 1, WIN WITH S&C

Has the Festive Season broken your budget? Perhaps too much sun also resulted in your hair and skin needing some tender love and care? Get ready to glow up (again) and continue to look fresh and radiant well into the new year. In collaboration with Clicks, Suitcase...
Winemaker, Kiara Scott Farmer a finalist for the Diners Club Winemaker of the Year Award

Winemaker, Kiara Scott Farmer a finalist for the Diners Club Winemaker of the Year Award

by Renate Engelbrecht | Oct 23, 2024 | FEATURED POST 2, WINE

Having tasted Kiara Scott Farmer’s wines, having seen her passion and having walked through the cellar with her, I couldn’t be more thrilled when I heard the news! As winemaker at Brookdale Estate for the past five years (and counting), she has been selected as one of...
WIN a skincare routine from Fundamentals Skincare

WIN a skincare routine from Fundamentals Skincare

by Renate Engelbrecht | Mar 31, 2024 | FEATURED POST 1, WIN WITH S&C

April comes with a whole lot of things – a new season being one of them. The cooler season is often the reason for dryer skin and chapped, dry lips, which is why we need to adapt our skin routine to increase hydration. In autumn, humidity drops, causing the cold air...
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A wine to remember... Thank you to Sabi Sabi Col A wine to remember... 

Thank you to Sabi Sabi Collection's The Claremont Boutique Hotel's Veld & Vine Bistro for including us in an evening of very unique and special wines. 

And, a huge thank you to Carolyn and JC from Creation Wines for sharing the stories behind your wines with us! What a special evening. 

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Children's paradise! Learn more about our recent e Children's paradise! Learn more about our recent experience at @capecountryroutes ' @valdu.charron  on the blog: 

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One of @tau_game_lodge 's biggest drawcards is thi One of @tau_game_lodge 's biggest drawcards is this waterhole. Here, you'll spot ducks, geese and even the odd Black Crake, whilst elephants, rhinos, kudu, waterbuck, blue wildebeest, zebra, warthogs and more come and go as the sun moves from east to west. 

My family and I recently got to spend some time at TAU Game Lodge and you can expect the full story on the blog soon. 

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Sometimes, all you need is a vineyard stroll. Ou Sometimes, all you need is a vineyard stroll. 

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🎧 Have you listened to or watched this episode yet 🎧 Have you listened to or watched this episode yet? 

Sandringham Private Game Reserve's story is about much more than simply adding another luxury safari destination to the Sabi Sabi Collection's portfolio. It's about what can happen when hospitality, conservation, land restoration and community investment come together with a long-term vision. It taps into Sabi Sabi's nearly 50 years of experience and builds on the brand's legacy of making a difference in new landscapes and for future generations. 

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