A beautiful river flows through our farm – ancient, powerful, and alive. The Eerste River –today, it remains at the heart of everything that happens on the farm, shaping not just the landscape, but our regenerative philosophy.
In a new short film about the Eerste River, we share an intimate portrait of this extraordinary waterway and why restoring it has become central to our vision for Spier. It's a story about connection – between people and place, between past and future, and between the health of the river and our own wellbeing.
Over the years, our gardening team has planted thousands of indigenous trees along the riverbanks. Wildlife has returned – porcupines, duikers, bat-eared foxes, jackals, and incredible birdlife. It's proof of what's possible when we give nature time and space to heal.