With my blog hitting the one year mark this month and my parents taking the trip of a lifetime to Europe, it is only fitting that I took the drive to De Bortoli last week. You should all know by now from reading my first blog piece (What Am I Doing and Why Am I … More De Bortoli Wines
The Farm Yarra Valley is the love child of Rob Dolan Wines and the crew behind The Croydon Brewery, The Cellar Door and Bec & Dales. There is no denying the fact that, just like The Cellar Door, this venue is beautifully appointed. The mix of country charm and industrial accents are aesthetically pleasing and … More The Farm Yarra Valley
What’s On? Looking for something to do this Weekend? Well look no further. Book the babysitter and pull out your gumboots – it’s Gumboot Season in the Yarra Valley, and like the new craze Pokemon Go, you will find savings on wine throughout the Valley. The only thing you need is someone to tell you … More What’s on
Did you say 7 degrees Celsius??? With puffer jackets, beanies and scarves packed we made our way to Healesville Sanctuary. Why, you may ask? Well, it was my motherly duty to fill up the last week of the holidays with fun and games for my darlings. So rain, hail, (cough and cold) or shine I … More Healesville Sanctuary
It’s ‘Gumboot Season’ in the Yarra Valley. You will find specials behind many a Cellar Door, as you discover this wet yet beautiful region throughout July. Your gumboots will earn you the following: Boat O’Craigo 458 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville 15% off wine at Cellar Door. Coombe Yarra Valley: 673-675 Maroondah Hwy, Coldstream 15% discount … More Gumboot Season 2016
Whenever I walk into Beautiful Room I see perfection. Styled, deliberate and stunning perfection. So when the invitation was extended to Yarra Valley Life to participate in a Styling workshop with founder and Head Interior Designer Maree Howley I knew it was the perfect opportunity to learn how I too could achieve such ‘beautiful rooms’ … More Beautiful Room Workshop
Can I tell you a secret? Yarra Valley Life is a bit of a stalker!!! It’s true! You see it’s been a year almost to the day since I discovered the intriguing Levantine Hill Estate on social media. It’s been a year since I vowed to go and try their tasting menu – because … More Levantine Hill
Ever since Jamie Oliver hit our TV screens I have been thinking about food differently. How many preservatives am I feeding my family by cooking with pre-packaged and bottled food? And why buy caged eggs when free range is more humane and worth the extra dollars? So when I found Little Yarra Free Range … More Little Yarra Free Range Eggs
Driving through Yarra Glen it is hard to miss the King of the town – The Yarra Glen Grand Hotel. Sitting high above the skyline this National Trust listed building catches the eye when scanning the main street. A sense of pride washes over you as you sigh with relief to see some of Melbourne’s … More Yarra Glen Grand Hotel
Arriving at TarraWarra Estate it is obvious that there is a curator at work. From the gate you are greeted with the work of Clement Meadmore (Awakening) which introduces you to the TarraWarra Museum of Art with gusto and pride. The stunning contrast of the piece against the natural beauty of the property has you … More TarraWarra Museum of Art
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