Category Archives: culture

Bootcamp, ballet and rhinos….!

Posted on December 13, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

At home in Harare after the British trip, and after the variable weather of the British Isles, we enjoy the warmth of our Harare garden, and catch up with Kelli’s news…after months of fitness Bootcamp and eight weeks of intense … Continue reading →

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After the Tusk Trust Talk, Cullen Skink with Mussels

Posted on October 28, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

Yum, immersed deep in the Scottish countryside, I make one of my favorite dishes…Cullen Skink….but I digress…     More than 500 guests listen to Clive, at the American Express Conservation Lecture 2013, a stunning event hosted by the Royal Geographic society… … Continue reading →

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How to create a key-hole garden | Fossil Rim Blog

Posted on October 18, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

this is a fantastic idea for our low rainfall areas in Zimbabwe, Africa such as Gonarezhou National Park, and Save Valley Conservancy…….providing local vegetable crops and herbs with  minimal carbon footprint… How to create a key-hole garden | Fossil Rim … Continue reading →

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The Tusk Conservation Awards 2013

Posted on September 6, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

The Tusk Conservation Awards, developed by Tusk Trust in partnership with Investec Asset Management, aim to recognise and celebrate outstanding achievement in the field of African conservation. http://www.tuskawards.com/ We are honoured that Clive Stockil, long time champion of wildlife and communities in … Continue reading →

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Taste of Africa

Posted on July 7, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

Taste of Africa 2013 was a fabulous event…..hosted by Painted Wolf Wines and Mukuvisi Woodlands, all in aid of awareness anfd fundraising for African Wildlife Conservation Fund and Painted Dog Conservation. Chisipite String Quartet played fabulous background music Katy Lannas ably manned … Continue reading →

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Mahenye dancers practice for the Harare Carnival

Posted on May 22, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

We drive into a family compound in the Mahenye village to watch two dance teams display their prowess, before they head off to the Harare Carnival…The painted huts are a delight….I am always struck by the beauty and intensity of … Continue reading →

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Freestate

Posted on April 29, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

  (88) Freestate. Freestate A short film by Martha Ferguson A Woman and her Driver have a special bond until a shattering event forces them to redefine their relationship. The film takes place in Southern Africa. Martha is a Canadian … Continue reading →

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Taste of Africa

Posted on April 23, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

  SAVE THE DATE! Taste of Africa Saturday 29th June 2013 Mukuvisi Woodlands, Harare 12 noon until dusk falls. “Taste of Africa” is a safari, a taste of real Africa, celebrating one of Africa’s most endangered species, Painted Wolves. Safari –a journey … Continue reading →

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Chilojo Cliffs and fashion photoshoots……

Posted on April 22, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

18th April Kelli has been working with Priscilla Chigariro of Domino Magazine as beauty editor and make up artist. An inspired thought led her to suggest a photoshoot in front of Chilojo Cliffs for the June ‘conservation month’ issue and … Continue reading →

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Missing the spectacular Runde river scenery already! !

Posted on April 16, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

But I have the pleasure of returning to Gonarezhou today to help on a fashion photo shoot in front of the cliffs at which my daughter Kelli Barker is the make up artist and location advisor. Should be fun and … Continue reading →

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