Daylesford & Surrounds insert Weekly Review March 2017

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THINK YOU KNOW DAYLESFORD? THINK AGAIN .

Daylesford is just an hour from Melbourne but a lifetime away from busy city life. Its charming mix of cafés and farm gates, lavender fields and boutique wineries, as well as its mineral springs and local spas, has earned it the title of Australia’s spa capital.

Daylesford and its neighbouring towns and villages are nestled in Victoria’s cool central highlands set amongst vast forests, fertile farmland and ancient volcanoes.

Get to know the unique personality of Daylesford and surrounds and discover experiences that nurture the mind, body and soul.

Easy to get to from Melbourne via the Calder or Western highways, once here you’ll want to kick back, slow your pace and soak up everything this breathtaking destination has to offer.

Come for an escape from civilisation.

A civilised escape, that is.

CASTLEMAINE

Yandoit Shepherds Flat KYNETON

CLUNES

HEPBURN SPRINGS

Smeaton

Glenlyon

DAYLESFORD Muskvale

Dean

WOODEND Hanging Rock

Lyonville East Trentham

Newlyn

CRESWICK

Musk

Tylden

Rocklyn

Newbury Korweinguboora

TRENTHAM Blackwood

MT. MACEDON

GISBORNE

SUNBURY BALLAN Bulla

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At Bellinzona, you will discover unique experience and inspirational natural surrounds. With Springs Creek and the reserve at our backdoor. Combined with an abundance of native birds, gorgeous flora within our gardens and stunning views of the Wombat State Forest, our retreat would automatically bring harmony to ones soul.

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A CENTURY OF WELLBEING Did you know the twin spa towns of Daylesford and Hepburn Springs boast the highest concentration of massage therapists in the Southern Hemisphere?

The quest for rejuvenation and relaxation via the restorative waters in these towns is part of a tradition dating back more than 100 years.

For quintessential spa experiences, visit the iconic Hepburn Bathhouse, check in to the award-winning Salus Spa at the Lake House, indulge at the Mineral Spa at Peppers Springs Retreat, or explore the seemingly endless options in and around Daylesford and surrounding villages.

Est. 1947

Woollen Mills

CRESWICK WOOLLEN MILLS celebrates their 70 years’ anniversary by winning the RACV Victorian Tourism award for Best Tourist Attraction. It is now the only remaining woollen coloured spinning mill of its type left in Australia.

CRESWICK WOOLLEN MILLS proudly designs in Australia a range of knitwear, accessories and homewares with a focus on natural fibres.

EXPERIENCE THE LUXURY OF NATURAL FIBRES Railway Parade Creswick 3363 79 Vincent St Daylesford 3460 www.creswickwool.com

Conveniently located between Ballarat and Daylesford, the mill is the perfect destination for day-trippers, holiday makers and tour groups, both large and small. The newly opened café is a great place to relax with a cup of coffee and cake.

The CRESWICK WOOLLEN MILLS’ interactive exhibit “A VERY FINE YARN” showcases the journey of fibre; all the way from its source on the alpaca, through to the manufacturing process and how it ends up on the shop shelf.

The highlight of every visit includes getting up close and personal with the alpacas and their friends, which include cashmere goats and merino sheep.

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A LAND OF PLENTY Indulge your appetite in Daylesford, where the enduring presence of the Lake House has ensured its position as the gourmet heart of the region.

Sample gourmet dishes created with fresh, seasonal fare, fill your basket at local farmgates and markets, and celebrate the region’s myriad wine offerings at cellar doors, local eateries and hatted restaurants.

This is the place where you can be yourself - frock up or go casual, go for starched linen tablecloths or formica tables, graze by the open fire of a country pub, or cook your own farm produce.

Highly recommended: Daylesford: Lake House, Kazuki’s, Mercato, Cliffys, Sault Hepburn Springs: Frankie & Connie’s, The Surly Goat, The Argus Dining Room Trentham: du Fermier

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This is your chance to WIN an indulgent stay at Australia’sBest Regional Hotel including accommodation in a luxe waterfront Suite, a three course a la carte dinner in the 2 chefs hats, Lake House Restaurant, full breakfast plus signature wellbeing treatments at their own Salus Spa. simply enter here: w w w.visitvictoria.com /dmrWIN This competition is presented by the Daylesford & Macedon Ranges Regional Tourism Board because we love our region and want to share amazing experiences with you.

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The finest collection of holiday accommodation in the villages and towns of Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges

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03 5348 4422 bookings@dayget.com.au 14 Vincent St Daylesford 3460 Book online 24/7

LOCALS’ TIPS Daylesford and the surrounding area is not really the kind of place where you come to ‘do’; it’s more the sort of place where you come to ‘be’. But if you can drag yourself away from your pillow or picnic rug, here are some locals’ top tips: Vintage is always in: if you like the idea of garage sales from a bygone era, then get lost in the treasure trove of delights awaiting discovery at Daylesford’s Amazing Mill Markets or the cornucopia of collectibles at the Brick Lane Bazaar.

Stop and smell the lavender: Lavandula Lavender Farm, 15 mins drive from Daylesford, is full of restored farm buildings, manicured gardens, picnic spots and, of course, plenty of lavender. Try the lavender scones!

Sweet art: Wander through The Convent Gallery. It looks like a grand historic mansion from the outside, but is an airy Hamptons-style abode on the inside filled with a carefully-curated selection of art ranging from the traditional to the mind-blowing. Grab a bite to eat at the Bad Habits café.

The book is alive and well: The historic goldfields village of Clunes is now forging a new future, providing the perfect back drop to a weekend of browsing across a cluster of permanent bookshops. The town hosts the popular Booktown Festival every May.

AWARD-WINNING HOTEL RESTAURANT AND DAY SPA

A beautiful 1930's boutique hotel set in the heart of Hepburn Springs offering four-star luxury accommodation, from traditional hotel rooms to self contained villas. Enjoy a signature experience at The Mineral Spa then a martini in our Stuart Rattle designed lounge and bar, or wander through the picturesque European style gardens and discover the iconic Villa Parma before you take dinner at The Argus Dining Room. All just 3 minutes from Daylesford.

124 Main Road, Hepburn Springs Victoria 3461 | springs@peppers.com.au I 03 5348 2202 | mineralspringshotel.com.au

A BIT OF RETAIL THERAPY HARRY & ME (Daylesford)

This store is a whimsical treasure trove of quite lovely treasures old and new sourced from far and wide.

CRESWICK WOOLLEN MILL (Daylesford & Creswick) Experience the luxury of magnificent natural fibres in clothing and homewares.

THE GREEN STORE (Trentham)

A sustainable lifestyle general store for home, garden, body and baby.

MANTEAU NOIR (Daylesford)

Vintage and antique treasures from Europe & afar including clothing, artisan homewares & artwork.

ALPACA PASSION (Daylesford)

An enormous range of stylish Alpaca garments, accessories and homewares.

THE SECRET GARDEN (Daylesford)

A very special blend of art, trees and shrubs for your garden.

THE ART OF MAKING ART Indulge your artistic side in Daylesford and the surrounding towns and villages. This area is home to a rich and diverse community of artists exhibiting at galleries and studios throughout the year.

In Daylesford, browse the galleries exhibiting local and international work beneath the soaring ceilings of the Convent Gallery. Discover the varied work of the creative team at Bromley & Co. and survey contemporary works in the town’s many commercial galleries: Bokeh, Stony Creek, Red Pepper and Clayfire. Or combine two of life’s great pleasures and take in the art with a meal at luxurious Lake House or at more casual cafés, tearooms and guesthouses.

Keep an eye out for open studio weekends when artists open their doors and welcome visitors into their creative spaces to watch the magic unfold.

Or perhaps a visit to Creswick, synonymous with the Lindsays, one of Australia’s best known artistic families, where you can explore the Creswick of the Lindsays Arts Trail.

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MELBOURNE’S FAVOURITE SHORT BREAK DESTINATION Relaxation and rejuvenation can take its toll.

An overnight stay will allow you to truly unwind and here you’ll be spoilt for choice.

From luxury villas to period homes or lakeside apartments to bushland settings, it’s up to you. Boutique hotels, B&Bs, self-catering apartments, villas, houses and cottages are located throughout the Daylesford, Hepburn Springs and surrounding area.

And if your pet needs a bit of time out from city-life, there are plenty of pet-friendly options as well.

More information: visitvictoria.com/dmr

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LOVE A GOOD FESTIVAL? WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED! Whether it’s the annual Trentham Spudfest celebrating all things potato, the Swiss Italian Festa celebrating the area’s European heritage, or Lavandula’s lavender harvests, this is an area that likes to kick up its heels and knows how to celebrate.

HERITAGE

Daylesford has a long history of welcoming visitors and it’s proud to be the hub for the gay and lesbian community which celebrates each March with ChillOut, Australia’s biggest and longest-running Country Queer Pride event.

Discover a love of books at the annual Clunes Booktown Festival in the charming goldfields village of Clunes, famous for its range of bookshops set in a heritage-rich landscape. This year’s Booktown is on May 6-7.

DESIGNSCOPE WAREHOUSE City style with rural vibes. You will love our converted designer warehouse with open-plan kitchen & living, mezzanine with 3 bedrooms and courtyard. Filled with contemporary art and design.

Light, bright and uber cool!

13 Knox Street Daylesford | 03 5348 1199 | 0409 181 236 stay@designscope.com.au | designscope.com.au/stay

DAYLESFORD DAY SPA & BEAUTY In an area renowned for its mineral water springs, spas and health treatments, Daylesford Day Spa stands out of the crowd. We offer a full range of pampering and beauty treatments, including relaxation massage, deep tissue, wraps, scrubs, facials and all your beauty needs.

25 Albert Street Daylesford | 03 5348 2331 relax@daylesforddayspa.com.au | daylesforddayspa.com.au

OVERWROUGHT SCULPTURE GARDEN & GALLERY Overwrought offer the visitor a sculpture garden, which features a range of uniquley Australian garden art, ‘made onsite’, and a gallery which showcases local artists.

3409 Midland Highway Blampied 3354 0403 675 170 | david@overwrought.com.au | overwrought.com.au

FIND A LOCAL GEM

Alla Wolf Tasker Culinary Director, Lake House Daylesford Daylesford is my home. I spent much of my childhood here, learning from my mother where and which mushrooms to gather, picking damsons in old orchards and harvesting elderflowers.

For the past three decades, I’ve helped our guests unearth many of this area’s hidden food and wine gems. If they’re wanting some local produce or a bite to eat, the decision is easy: The Daylesford Cider Company – just out of town, offers tastings and sales and beautiful cider produced from their organic Somerset cider apple varieties.

Istra – take a turn off just before Musk and pick up some traditionally made European smallgoods.

Passing Clouds – Just up the road is the cellar door where you can taste some of the region’s delicious iconic wines /drops.

Redbeard Historic Bakery – down the road in Trentham is where you’ll find beautiful wood fired sourdough bread and more.

Trentham Collective – enjoy the rustic, cool environment with a coffee or snack.

The Cosmopolitan Hotel – lean on the bar of this restored hotel, enjoy some local produce.

But remember, you’ve only scratched the surface. Be sure to check out the Tasty Little Touring Map for more great food and wine spots to explore. dmproduce.com.au

BUBBLING SPRINGS. VILLAGES THAT SING. LIVE LIKE A KING. (OR A QUEEN – WE DON’T MIND).

WANT TO FIND OUT MORE? For more information drop into a local Visitor Information Centre or go to: visitvictoria.com/dmr

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45a Vincent St, Daylesford VIC 3460 03 5348 3979 daylesford@bromleyandco.com www.bromleyandco.com