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If so, and you’re organized, you’ll already have booked somewhere, have paid a deposit and sent out Save the Dates!  If you’ve not booked anything yet, I can see you scratching your head, still trying to think of somewhere new … Continue reading →

Healesville Sanctuary, is a nature haven for visitors and animals alike. Located in Healesville, in the Yarra Valley, less than one hour from Melbourne, it has truly been a sanctuary for Australia’s wildlife since 1934. Continue reading →

What am I? I’m easily mistaken for ‘old poo’, yet mycologists and chefs swoon when they see me, I need careful scrubbing, cutting and grading, and I have been told I have the most arresting aroma in the culinary world.  … Continue reading →

We’re so fortunate as winter approaches that there are so many special occasions coming up, like the Queen’s Birthday long weekend, and Christmas in July etc.  And a great way to celebrate is to be out with your loved ones, … Continue reading →

What do you love most about the snow? How good does some snow play sound for the Queen’s Birthday long weekend 9-11 June up at Lake Mountain?  Test out your skills at a toboggan race and stuff snow down the back … Continue reading →

Have you got a special occasion coming up?  And do you need some ideas as to how to celebrate, wanting something a bit special and different?  It might be your anniversary or one of those momentous birthdays ending in a … Continue reading →

What do you think to Tim Storrier’s winning portrait?  I can’t wait to actually stand in front of it.  I remember being quite stunned at seeing Ben Quilty’s piece last year.  It was so profound, standing looking at it, compared … Continue reading →

The Steam & Cuisine Luncheon Train could be just the answer – enjoy a delicious lunch served onboard a three hour outing on Puffing Billy.  And on Mother’s Day itself, your Mum will receive a complimentary flower when she boards … Continue reading →

Vintage is in full swing here in the Yarra Valley so the winery was a hive of activity atTarraWarra Estate when I arrived; winemaker Clare Holloran was topping up barrels, the marketing team was preparing for the arrival of Chateau Yering’s … Continue reading →

Picture this…it’s an early autumn Saturday evening in the Yarra Valley, you’re standing on the lawn at De Bortoli winery, chatting, glass of sparkling in hand.  On your left is Leanne de Bortoli, 3rd generation of the famous Italian De Bortoli … Continue reading →