VERGELEGEN NEWS
2010-08-16 : A glimpse behind the scenes with Don Tooth, MD of Vergelegen |
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Don Tooth shares his passion and his jovial attitude towards life. On a private tour of his 'own territory' which – surprisingly – is not limited to wine only... we find out why Don thinks Camellias are sexy and why he sneaks out into The Library on a Sunday morning before the gates open... | ||||
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Don is not only the MD of Vergelegen, but also has the singular privilege, which is shared by few, of living on the Estate.
He is a man of harmony and he refers to The Library as his sanctuary because here, on a Sunday morning, he can lose himself, quietly playing ... billiards. Don, all alone, immensely enjoys the timelessness of The Library on his own. Over the centuries, a huge amount of work has gone into this beautiful building, yet it looks as if it has always been there exactly as it is now. It in no way imposes. To Don, its air of tranquility offers him a great personal space in which to meditate and reflect on life. Work-wise Don sees himself as an orchestra conductor: he paves the way for everyone to make sure they can achieve their very best. He likes to give his team space, which he too needs to keep everything in perspective. Don has been living and working at Vergelegen for more than 10 years and continues to be amazed by how the various aspects of Vergelegen create a sense of unity, which many a visitor to The Estate appreciates. He believes it allows us to experience that wholeness in ourselves. It gives him great pleasure to watch a visitor will look around slowly and stop to take in the beauty in awe. Don compares this with the lovers' table where two people don't speak a word, but their eyes say it all. |
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