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
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
Discovering TarraWarra Estate is like discovering an oasis in the desert, you want to drink it all in as fast as you can. From the gate you feel a peace settle over you as you are thrown into a property that mixes the beauty found in both nature and art perfectly. Melbourne’s autumn is … More TarraWarra Estate
Can I share a little secret with you? Often there is no plan when it comes to Yarra Valley Life blog days. I simply drop my son off at kinder and drive in the general direction of the Yarra Valley. Medhurst Wineries was discovered in such a way. I was curious to find out … More Medhurst Wines
Melbourne’s coffee scene is so well established it is making an impact on the cafes opening their doors in the outer suburbs, where traditionally the funk, charisma and overall ‘city vibe’ is not important. Eessenza Yarra Valley has been leading the way in a new wave of stylish coffee houses popping up in Healesville over … More Essenza Yarra Valley
To continue what seems to be a ‘little’ theme this month I decided to head on down to The Little Vineyard. It’s location was not new to me as it is situated on a road that has slowly become my photographic goldmine. Littered with rural scenes that scream my name so loud that I … More The Little Vineyard
INTRODUCTION When opening a good novel you are always faced with reading your way through the introduction before you get to the true story line in chapter 1. This is designed to warm you up, introduce you to the characters and set the scene for the rest of the tale. In the same way Uplands … More Vue on Halcyon – The Fairy-Tale
NO LONGER TRADING. The new kid on the block when it comes to dining out in Healesville is one of intrigue. Based on appearances you would not be alone in thinking that Alchemy was exclusively a gorgeous woman’s boutique. However, if you venture past the shop front and up the lane way adjacent you will … More Alchemy Yarra Valley
Entering the world of Yarrawood is like finding a hidden treasure, a treasure you want to hold onto and not share with the rest of the world in the fear that it may become tainted and spoiled. My first drive up the tree lined driveway was one full of ‘ooh’s and ‘ahh’s’. I am so … More Yarrawood Estate
Sadly no longer open for business. See Tramonto for more on this property. Like something out of a dream the Bella Vedere restaurant stands tall, looking out over the vineyards of Badgers Brook Winery and the beauty of the Valley. There is a peace, a stillness where the aroma of the freshly baked bread beckons … More Bella Vedere
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