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
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
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
Sadly no longer in business. The most treasured feature of our house would have to be the view. In fact, I would go as far as saying that it is the reason we bought it. Each morning it is a pleasure to draw the blinds and watch the fog lift while the horses graze. If … More Amadeus Park Riding School
Winter has hit us hard and if you are a parent like me you will be torn: do I stay home where it is dry, safe and warm, or find an alternative to screen time and venture out where it is dirty and slip hazards are a real threat? I am here to tell you … More Winter Holidays with Culture Tracks
Don’t ask me to describe the moment the basket left the ground on my inaugural hot air balloon flight. There was no fanfare, no G-forces and definitely no announcement to proclaim the event. In fact, in the time it took me to finish a five-word text message and press send we had lifted off the … More Global Ballooning Australia
Culture: noun 1. the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively. It was while having a discussion with my cousin (many moons ago) that I realised Australia is the land of fun and games. Culture is not a word often used by Australians to describe entertainment opportunities like live shows, music or … More Culture Tracks
The Challenge When I saw the promotion for the Reformation Pilates 30 day challenge, I just had to be a part of it. Six days a week for 30 days was not too much to ask – or was it? I don’t know if you know this about me, but Pilates has been a modality … More Reformation Pilates
If you want to see the glorious lotus flower in full bloom you need to head down to Blue Lotus Water Garden. With a season that lasts only a few months your itinerary must include the drive to Yarra Junction between December 27th and April 2nd. The $17 entry fee is definitely worth it, in … More Blue Lotus Water Garden
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