Passing of Pandama Retreat & Winery co-founder seen as blow to tourism

Warren Douglas

Warren Douglas, local vintner and owner of the well-known nature retreat getaway Pandama Retreat & Winery, died suddenly on Thursday at the Linden/Soesdyke establishment he called home.

The Ministry of Tourism has said that his passing is a major blow to tourism here and the niche market he helped popularise.

The former United States Naval officer was 58 years old.

Condolences have poured out to Douglas’ family and loved ones from his friends, acquaintances, patrons of the business and those whose lives he impacted.