If there is a season that I look forward to the most for fruit it would be summer and cherries are one of my favourites. Since becoming acquainted with Yarra Valley Cherries, the premium growers of the Yarra Valley region, I now eat my weight in this delectable fruit on a daily basis for the … More Yarra Valley Cherries
What is Floating? Sensory deprivation is the ultimate goal when you book yourself in for a float session. Depriving your body of sensory input allows your brain to quieten down, reset and focus on internal stimuli. At Urban Float this is achieved by laying in a pod of water heated to body temperature with over … More Urban Float – Float Therapy
It is no secret that I have been on a writing hiatus. This past year has been a time of family and regrouping, a time to be Mum and rediscover my passion outside the emotional world of Social Media (more on that another day). When the invitation came to attend the Unearthed feast at Levantine Hill, … More Unearthed – Levantine Hill
To Yarra Valley traveller, I want to tell you about a new festival from the Tesselaar group. KaBloom – Festival of Flowers! The fields made famous by the Tesselaar Tulip Festival are now dressed in blooms of all shapes and sizes. Who can go past the joy of standing face to face with the sunflower, … More Tesselaar KaBloom – Postcard
Dear Yarra Valley Traveller, A couple of months back I found myself at Billy Goat Hill Brasserie and thought you might like to know that there is a corner café in the sleepy town of Mount Evelyn buzzing with locals. With accents of the area’s history adorning the walls and local produce on the shelves, … More Billy Goat Hill Brasserie – Postcard
If it’s community spirit you want to see, all you have to do is attend the Mount Evelyn Street Party! I have to admit that I have not frequented many community events in the past, so I had no idea what to expect. Whatever my expectations were, they were well and truly exceeded when I … More Mount Evelyn Street Party
This food hub is a local favourite. Its hipster vibe is attributed to its original identity as a community space that serves quality food and coffee. Original art, created within the art studio adorns the walls with many pieces coming to life on site. This café has so much heart and soul and so much … More Now and Not Yet Cafe
If you are looking for community spirit look no further than Mt Evelyn. This quaint little town has been serving the community since the early 1900’s and is ready to celebrate. The Mt Evelyn street party is a biennial event that sees the township come together to enjoy a festival designed to delight and entertain. … More Mt. Evelyn Street Party
I don’t know why gardens have such an emotional pull. Maybe it is the picture-perfection achieved by some, or the escape from reality for the garden enthusiast working on their patch of green. Or could it be the spiritual connection we all feel in some way when surrounded by nature in all of its intended … More Secret Gardens of the Dandenong Ranges
As with an eagle’s nest, this log cabin is nestled high above the trees at an elevation of 600 meters. It truly is a journey climbing the steep winding driveway to locate the quaint, intimate retreat. While exploring the property it will quickly become apparent that one night is not enough to truly enjoy the … More Eagles Nest Luxury Mountain Retreat.
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