The Grootbos Foundation is a non-profit organisation, established in 2003, with the vision of transforming communities and conserving the environment through the creation of sustainable livelihoods and active citizenship through ecotourism, enterprise development, sports development, and education.
Diddi Johnson, co-owner and managing trustee of Bona Dea Private Estate, says, “We are so thrilled to be in a position to support the Grootbos Foundation this year, I find it most impressive that the owners Mr and Mrs Lutzeyer, of Grootbos Nature Reserve, invest from their own business profits and funds to keep the Foundation financially stable and viable. They do such amazing work in our community and we hope that we can assist them again in the future.”
Along with the performance of the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra, there will also be an auction, where a select amount of donated items will be available for auction to supplement the income. This includes a self-catering cottage for four people in Skiathos, Greece; an artwork by MIES; and a bronze sculpture by Bruce Little. Grootbos Private Nature Reserve is donating the catering and Bona Dea Private Estate has donated the venue complex, furniture, décor, crockery, cutlery, and flowers for the event with both businesses making their staff available at no cost. Local wineries are also donating a fine selection of local wines.
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