The Hepburn Springs Swiss+Italian Festa is made possible through the generous support of government funding, local sponsorship and volunteers and the active participation of many individuals, community organisations and local schools. Without your support the Festa would not be possible. RINGRAZIAMENTI! The Festa would like to thank the following individuals and groups for their tremendous support of the 2012 Swiss+Italian Festa: Past and present Swiss+Italian Festa committee members and volunteers; Deb Omada at Hepburn Springs Chalet; Arlene, Glenn and the staff at the Hepburn Springs General Store; Trish Tinetti; Jane Tinetti; Robyne Head; Di Littleton; Peter Rogers; Andrew Walker; Thomas Schreier; Richard Baxter; Wayne Robbie; Matt, Korrina, Pete and staff at The Palais; Anita von Bibra; Tina Banitska & Liam at The Convent; Bill, Tanya & Lauren at Grange Bellinzona; Jenny & Graeme Ellender; Alan Ogden at Daylesford Masonic Hall; David Wellings & the local SES; Jo at MADE Gallery; Frank and Rosemarie La Rosa at Barcaldine Country House; Ken Parfrey, Jackie Airey & Dominic Tucci at The Radio Springs Hotel; Julia Predavec at Klika Daylesford; Jenny & Eddy Beacham at Mooltan Guest House; Marie-Louise Stafford; Val & Roger Roberts; Annie & Peter Duncan; Peppers Mineral Springs Retreat; Christine Polowyj & Adam Good; Kareena & Tom Hodgson; Merv and staff at Savoia Hotel; Peter and Lydia Kirk at Raiin Retreats Daylesford; Jon Yenkin; Elisa Backer at University of Ballarat; Daylesford Accommodation Escapes; Daylesford Getaways; Roland Istler & the Swiss Club of Victoria; David & Merrilyn Sim & Mark at Threadneedle Craft; Fr. Kevin Maloney; Dave & Deb Jenkins; Lyonville Hall Committee; Deb Shaddock, John Collins, Fae Wilson & Laura Campbell at Hepburn Shire Council; John Meir at Daylesford Photography; all participating artists; the many schools and community groups who work tirelessly to present the parade and schools concert in particular; Glenda Young; Trudi Blick & Susan Verbyla; and last but not least to our incredibly generous local and government sponsors and the community at large… THANK YOU!!!
RED AMICI
WITH THANKS RINGRAZIAMENTI WHITE AMICI
PRESENT AN EVENT SPONSORS 65 Main Boutique Guesthouse Daylesford Wine Tours DMR Open Studios Lavandula Paradiso Arts The Old Macaroni Factory
Annie & Peter Duncan Bendigo Community Bank When you bank at Daylesford District Community Bank® Branch, it benefits you and your community. With every account, loan or product and service we offer, money goes back into our community Make a difference - to your banking and your community. Come and see us at 97 Vincent Street, Daylesford or phone 5348 4186.
Catherine King MHR
Cathy & Peter Rogers Chocolate Mill
Geoff Howard MLA
Cliffy’s Emporium
CLIFFY’S E M P OR I U M
Cliffy’s Emporium offers the largest range of local and regional produce in Central Victoria. With an emphasis on seasonal and organic foods, Cliffy’s is a treasure trove of tasty surprises for home cooks, gift shoppers and casual diners alike. Choose from our sumptuous range of smallgoods, oils, preserves, sweets, fine regional wines and beers.
Daylesford Macedon Ranges Tourism The Daylesford and Macedon Ranges Regional Tourism Board are pleased to support the 2012 Hepburn Springs Swiss+Italian Festa as a Social Media Partner.
Peter & Lydia Kirk
GOVERNMENT SPONSORS Greenmantle Gifts At Greenmantle Gifts we sell you the distinctive, unusual, elegant and fun. Buy gifts with a social conscience, at Greenmantle Gifts 10% of all net profits each year go to charities of your choice. So drop in for a visit during the Festa at 113 Main Road, Hepburn Springs. Phone 0427881824 www.greenmantlegifts.com.au
SILVER SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSOR
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Hocking Stuart Daylesford/Ballarat Our award winning Hocking Stuart Daylesford/Ballarat Office prides itself on being a close knit team providing comprehensive service to the local community. We believe in supporting local community endeavours and would like to wish the Swiss Italian heritage in the Hepburn Shire continued prosperity. Mercato – Italian for ‘market’ Mercato @ Daylesford draws inspiration from the Swiss Italian heritage of our region. Creating Modern Australian cuisine, chef Richard Mee thrives on offering local produce in hiscfinely crafted dishes. This charming 1860s cottage is the ideal setting for a relaxed weekend lunch or intimate dinner.
“In the Heart Hea of Spa Country”
Economic Impact Study The 2012 Swiss+Italian Festa in collaboration with The Business School at the University of Ballarat are undertaking an Economic Impact Report to investigate the effect the Festival has on the local economy throughout the duration of the Festa. Please visit our website for more information. If you are a local or visitor to the Festa, we would be extremely grateful if you could take part in the survey.
GREEN AMICI Adrian Holmes Baird & McGregor Solicitors Barb & Peter Fox Bergamo Big Shed Winery Bill Guest & Stephen Doyle Candy Broad & Hal Swerissen Cellarbrations @ Foxxy’s Cosy Corner Café Restaurant Darryl Wilson & Associates Daylesford Day Spa & Beauty Daylesford Hardware & Timber Ellender Estate Winery Fells Powerline & Electrical Graeme & Margaret Stuart Harvest Café Hepburn Springs General Store Jane & Adrian Tinetti Jeff Bain & Di Lyttleton Jenkin & Thomas Mitre 10 John Evans Real Estate Lakes Motel Daylesford Linga Longa Hepburn Springs Michelle Buxton & Andrew Walker Modern Day Bakery & Café Moongate Oriental Antiques & Gallery Portal 108 Rubens Restaurant Savoia Hotel Spa Centre Meats Station House Guest House Stockdale & Leggo Sue Walker Sweet Decadence That Bargain Place Tonna’s Fruit & Veg
PARTICIPATING VENUE SPONSORS Annie & Peter Duncan Barcaldine Country House Cricket Willow Daylesford Masonic Hall Grange Bellinzona MADE Gallery Marie-Louise Stafford Mooltan Guest House Savoia Hotel St Peter’s Church The Convent Daylesford The Food Gallery The Old Hepburn Hotel The Palais The Pavilion Val & Roger Roberts Villa Parma 2012 FESTA COMMITTEE President Ian Head Vice President Adrian Tinetti Secretary Sue Walker Treasurer Jeff Bain Heritage Ian Tinetti Marketing and PR Michelle Buxton Local Sponsorship Peter Fox Food & Wine Cathy Rogers Schools Program & Festa Assistant Kareena Hodgson Open Gardens Barb Fox Family Festa Jon Yenkin Cover Artwork & Design Christine Polowyj & Adam Good FESTIVAL CREATIVE DIRECTOR Monique Harvey
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