As a child one of my favourite movies was the whimsical Secret Garden. I just loved the idea of having my very own garden hidden away from the world, where I could just be and enjoy the beauty that surrounded me. I feel like I have found the imaginings of my childhood in Alowyn Gardens. … More Alowyn Gardens
As a mother of two beautiful boys (who also take this journey around the Yarra Valley), it was a “hallelujah” moment when Instagram offered up the ‘Top Family Experiences -Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges’. A new mission has presented itself and in perfect timing. I am about to wrap up the Yarra Valley Coldstream Trail … More Oakridge Wines
There has always been mystery surrounding the property on the corner of Maroondah Highway and the Melba Highway. As a child I remember looking out the car window and wondering ‘what could be behind that beautiful hedge?’ Being a child of the 80’s I had no idea who Dame Nellie Melba was, and if I … More Coombe Yarra Valley
You only have to look at Oaks on Melba’s Instagram and Face Book accounts to understand why this was my next stop on my journey through the Yarra Valley. Just the smell of freshly baked treats will have this foodie following her nose to the source and devouring every last crumb, so to have them … More Oaks on Melba
Come with me and you’ll be In a world of pure imagination Take a look and you’ll see Into your imagination. Willy Wonka The best way to experience the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery is to become that child that is hiding within. If you were to ask me to recall a memory from … More Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery
If I were to tell you that there is a place where Paleo and Grain lovers can order from the same menu, where items can be made gluten free on request and where the ‘Raw Food’ follower can walk out with a snack and a smile – would you believe me? Although this is a … More The Storehouse Mt. Evelyn
Some of my fondest memories have involved a good wine and a plentiful cheese board, so you can imagine my excitement when I realised where I was off to next on the Coldstream Trail – Yarra Valley Dairy. Sourcing cow’s milk from dairy farmers in the region and Goats milk from the Gippsland region the … More Yarra Valley Dairy
If you were to ask me to list three things that impressed me about The Gateway Estate, I would find it a very difficult task as there are many delights housed within that unassuming tin shed. However, I will give it a go and try and keep my list to just three. Local Products/produce: As … More Yarra Valley Gateway Estate
We come to the end of this experience at Stones of The Yarra Valley. Included in the package was a breakfast at Meletos before checked out at 11.00am. As with The Barn and The Stables, Meletos is perfectly appointed. Once you enter (what I like to call ‘The Glasshouse’), you are impressed by the natural … More Meletos
Stay and Dine: After celebrating our wedding anniversary at The Stables in April and revisiting The Barn for my Mother-In-Laws birthday/retirement in June, we knew that we wanted to experience more. So the Stay and Dine package was promptly booked. Let me tell you, I’m hooked One of our favourite ways of dining out is … More The Stables at Stones of the Yarra Valley
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