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lost magazine | daylesford & surrounds February 2013 | volume 12 issue 124

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72 VINCENT STREET, DAYLESFORD 03 5348 1177 1126 HIGH STREET, ARMADALE 03 9509 9912 www.alpacapassion.com.au

contents Feed your soul

with a side of blues

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your place or mine?

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to roll down the aisle!

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50 shades of green

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painted with Heineken

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and slam some words

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a whole lot of Daylesford

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(BYO harmonica)

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40s & 50s style

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and vintage amazingness

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The Old Hepburn Hotel

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say hola to Arribar!

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sounds like a bun-fight

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BYO appetite

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Gourmet Take Away Jaffas at the ready Sustainability 4

If only Van Gogh Pipe up

A little bit of London

The sunday night blues 26

Ramp it up

Trashy Treasures Peace, love and

It’s Chimichanga!!

Hot and cross 31

Picnic at Hanging Rock Hurry up and

Chill Out already!

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art series cover: ‘Into the light’ by Mark Payne markpayne.com.au Bullarto, Victoria

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is an independent monthly magazine circulating throughout Daylesford, Hepburn Springs, Trentham, Castlemaine, Woodend, Kyneton, Creswick, Clunes & surrounds.

Publishers: lost publishing Design: Stefan Overzier Cover image: Mark Payne Editor: Danni Petkovic Writer: Kathy Douglas Printer: Sovereign Press (Ballarat)

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Feed you soul

with a side of blues AUSTRALIA hearts Justin Townes Earle. Don’t know what it is about this lanky-bespectacled-blues-soaked-bloke, but whenever he tours (possibly 6 times now??) we tend to go a little bananas about him. His audiences love the brokenhearted country thing he has going on, and with so much life crammed into his 31 years, he has loads of stories to tell, and he does this so well up on stage. (Incase you don’t know him, Justin’s blues pedigree is pretty impressive – his dad is Steve Earle). Justin is touring the east coast of Australia this time, and will be doing just two shows in Victoria – one in Melbourne and the other at the Theatre Royal, (30 Hargraves Street, Castlemaine) Saturday, February 2. Tickets to the Theatre Royal gig are $40 (show only, 8:30pm) or $83 dinner and show, (seated from 7pm).

His support is Robert Ellis (also from the USA). For more info and bookings call the Theatre Royal: 5472 1196.

Gordon

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put the billy on

NOT TOO far off the beaten track is a tiny town called Gordon. (Head from Daylesford to Ballan and turn right, it’s just a few ks up the road). And at 93 Main Street you’ll find While the Billy Boils café. (Now shhh, don’t be alarmed, there’s no actual billy in the kitchen, your latte is made with a fair dinkum espresso machine, not on a campfire).

While the Billy Boils is a rabbit warren of rooms stuffed with local memorabilia and historic items, and includes the tiny Kookaburra Wilde Bookshop, with a sweet little honesty box to pay for items. Sit on the verandah or out the front in the shade and be serenaded by wrens (or the local busker if you’re lucky)! They serve a delish country High Tea on the first Saturday of each month (February 2) and Valentine’s evening will be extra spesh with live entertainment and dinner from 6pm. (Bookings required for High Tea and dinner) Open Tues-Sun 9am-4pm. Phone: 5368 9997.

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Gourmet Take Away your place or mine?

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YOU KNOW those nights when you just can’t be bothered cooking? You know those days when the thought of slapping together another sandwich for lunch has you looking at the fridge with an audible meh? Oh yes. Those days and evenings roll around with reliable regularity. It’s kind of like Gary and Shane from Daylesford’s new café: The Good Food Store were inside our heads when they dreamt up their new café concept. Well for starters the name says it all really… They make good food. (Actually really good food – but they’re much too nice to christen their shop such).

You’re most welcome to take a seat at their teeny new café: (8 Howe Street) for brekky and lunch, or help yourself to some gourmet take away. There’s always something wrapped and ready - if you need to grab something to go. For lunch they are serving up outta-sight pulled beef rolls, knock out burgers, fresh wraps, and sangas (you get 3 halves, not just two, which is really quite awesome if you’ve had a big busy morning and you’re all appetited up). Hot (or cold) take-away meals come in two sizes, small and large (again, depending on how hungry you are, or if you intend on sharing). If you work close by, take it back to work, dig into the deliciousness and you’ll win the daily ‘I’ve-got-the-best-lunch-in-the-staffroom-today’ competition. (The prize for which is: you get to eat your awesome lunch and everyone is jealous).

Gary and Shane have a past-life as ‘the chowder boys’ and are well loved and known ‘round these parts for their previous café Chowder House. The Chowder days are long gone, but the passion for amazing soups, casseroles and hearty flavoursome food with soul is still there, (just thinking about it almost makes us long for cooler weather… almost)…

Needless to say, watch this space for their up and coming autumnal fare. The menu changes every three to four days, so let’s just say you’ll never feel ‘meh’ about lunch again.

The Good Food Store is open Tuesday to Friday 8:30am ‘til 5:30pm, and Sat: 8:30 ‘til 4. More info 5348 1654.

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Crafty Crochet

The Creswick Crew THE RECENT craft explosion is a good thing. Yes. It is a very good thing. However, social media sites like Pinterest can cause one to feel slightly challenged in the craft department. Sure it’s all well and good to create a crocheted MASTERPIECE in an afternoon and have it shared around the globe with half a million repins, but if your knitting or crochet project resembles what happens when a pack of wild kittens attack a poorly made jumper, then you might need some support. The Darn I’m Hooked Crochet and Knitting group at Creswick Neighbourhood Centre (19-21 Victoria St) will help you learn the basics of these two art forms. Learn to make beanies, toys, scarves, blankets and more. There are loads of modern and vintage patterns available. Learn the basic stitches and you’ll be the Queen of Pinterest DIY in no time. Sessions start Sunday February 3, 3pm-5pm, (BYO hooks and needles) More info: 5345 2356.

Depth of Field

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is not the width of a paddock

YOU KNOW the feeling, you take a half decent photo with your smart phone and you feel like Annie Leibovitz. Pick up a digital SLR and wooo you should be exhibiting. Not so fast there Ansel Adams… Before you think you’re king of the camera, best you take in a few pointers from someone who actually is. Neil Newitt is a well respected photographer, based in Clunes. Neil has over 30 years experience as a professional photographer, capturing images throughout central Victoria and rural Australia… And lucky you, Neil is offering his expertise, handy tips and tricks and his vast knowledge in a four week photography course at his studio, (Fraser Street, Clunes). The course commences Thursday, February 7. Learn the way around your new camera, or quiz Neil on all things photography and become a much better happy snapper. The course costs $120. For more info and bookings call 0417 392 005.

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The state-of-the-art Salus Spa is designed with blonde wood and splashes of Tiffany blue. The Spa is surrounded by waterfall fed streams and has nine treatment areas, including the Tree Top Mineral Spas which contain 100% pure mineral water.

Enjoy relaxing massages, premium Elemis facials, advanced performance body treatments and more. Non residential guests welcome. Bookings essential.

On the shores of Lake Daylesford.

T +61 3 5348 3329 E salus@lakehouse.com.au www.lakehouse.com.au

Jaffas at the ready

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to roll down the aisle!

THE rumours are true folks… DAYLESFORD’S GETTING A MOVIE THEATRE! Yaaaaaay! The Rex (47-53 Vincent Street) is a beautiful old theatre, with, well… let’s just say it’s had its recent ups and downs. But we at lost are happy to report the downs are a thing of the past, and a wonderful new management committee and dedicated team of locals are putting the finishing touches on our very own Daylesford Community Theatre. The paint is dry, the fantastic comfy red movie chairs (complete with cup holders and movable armrests) are in place, and the popcorn is ready to be popped and scoffed! The Rex Theatre will screen up to six sessions a week, (including arthouse, foreign, cult favourites, kids’ flicks, comedies, old faves… and yes, get ready for theme nights! Dress ups anyone? CAN’T WAIT!) The Rex will also showcase live theatre groups, plays and performances.

(Local theatre groups are already rehearsing in anticipation of the Rex Theatre opening! It is going to be very, very exciting for the whole town once that curtain is raised!) The new Rex Theatre is run entirely by volunteers and ALL profits go to the theatre. So, lovers of all things stage and screen: because this is just the beginning, the theatre needs your help! There are many ways to donate to your own theatre, from purchasing a simple membership for $30, (this gets you $10 tickets, lolly shop discounts and 10% off at select stores around town) Right through to ‘adopting a chair’ For $250 you can have your name engraved onto a plaque on one of the afore-mentioned comfy chairs! (Oooh spesh!) Friday February 8, Dolly Diamond will be hosting a gala auction evening, at the Theatre to raise funds. Fine art pieces, special items, advertising and seat packages will be up for auction.

Dig deep Daylesford. This is for all of us! For more info on the Rex Theatre, gala auction, or how to help call in at The Rex for a tour (Wednesdays and Thursdays) or call Karen Hemming: 0402 010 266. Check the Advocate for updates and session times, or the big screen at The Rex Theatre.

(Films WILL be screening this month!!) Hooray!

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Beautifully presented liqueurs, ports and complimenting liqueur chocolates and liqueur fruits.

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Mary had a little alpaca and possibly a python

MARY had a little Alpaca, its fleece was brown as mud, and everywhere that Mary went, the Alpaca chewed its cud. (Thank you Mary, now back to your lambs.) Creswick Woollen Mill (Railway Parade) is home to some very well loved alpacas, they offer their fleece in return for pats and attention. Quite generous of them really, it really is amazing stuff. The Mill is also home to the only remaining woollen coloured spinning mill of its type in Australia. Here they create blankets, throws, garments and accessories in the most luxurious alpaca and woollen blends (all for sale at the mill). And every now and then, the alpacas aren’t the only four legged friends vying for attention. Saturday, February 9, The Roo Keepers will be visiting the mill with some cute (and not so cute) native animals and critters to entertain and educate the littlies. This interactive demonstration goes for an hour. For more info call 5345 2202.

Sustainability

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50 shades of green LIVING sustainably means so many things. You don’t need to leap completely off the grid and throw away your shoes to live more positively in your corner of the planet. There are loads of ways to live a more sustainable life, and a great way to learn about the latest ideas, products and solutions is to head along to the Macedon Ranges Sustainable Living Festival. To be held: Saturday, February 9, at the rear of the Woodend Neighbourhood House. (47 Forest Street). Browse information and business stalls, be inspired by amazing guest speakers, devour delish hot vegetarian food (and fairtrade coffee) by MR VEG. Take a permaculture garden tour and discover how easy it is to make your life a little greener inside and out. There’ll be lots of fun stuff for the kids to do too. For more info go to the Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group website: mrsgonline.org.au or call Alastair Fleming on 0412 178 408.

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A state of emergency SURE your kitchen is all specked up with the Lamborghini of espresso machines, but we all know it’s gathering dust coz you don’t know how to drive it. OMG a coffee emergency has been declared at your house! Call Barista 911 to rescue you! Vigen (barista extraordinaire and owner of Daylesford’s Buffalo Girls Coffee Bar) is offering coffee classes for home baristas. (Phew! Crisis averted!) Vigen hosts one on one, or small group classes to talk you through all things coffee, offering tastings, unraveling origins, flavour characteristics, palette, and all kinds of taste stuff, latte art and how to drive your machine. (Manual or auto, whether you’re an L-plater or on your Ps.) Courses run Mon-Fri after 5pm. Cost is $130, and the session runs until Vigen is confident you’re ready to drive your espresso machine off into the sunset. For more info and bookings give Barista 911 (Vigen) a buzz (put him on emergency speed-dial!) 0423 250 713.

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on your kitchen bench

If only Van Gogh

painted with Heineken

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FINE artists have poisoned themselves for their art for centuries. Poor old Van Gogh lost his marbles (and consequently an ear) due to his love of yellow paint… (sunflowers, haystacks, starry nights, anyone?) Ahh cadmium, it’ll do that to ya… The toxicity of traditional pigments has only ‘recently-ish’ been discovered. Nowadays you can’t purchase the nasty stuff. In fact, some artists have turned their backs entirely on chemical pigments and are getting right back to nature to inspire their work and handmake the colours, mediums and paints they use to create their works of fine art.

A Sustainable Painting Workshop will be held at Rosie’s Studio, (439 Yandoit Creek Road) on Saturday, February 9.

Artists (of any background or experience) from the region (and beyond) are invited to attend this workshop, to produce a work of art, with zero impact and harm to the environment (and the artist, of course).

In this session you will create the support for the work, with reused materials, home made glue and natural sealant. Then the fun begins. You will get the opportunity to create lovely thick paints produced with clays, lime, and mediums like oil, egg, or casein, and beer, (oh yes… beer! - But sorry Vincent, probably not Heineken).

Once you have mixed your dream palette you’ll be invited to embrace your inner artist and begin your work, using your clayey paint, any available pigments, your fingers, rags, and your intuitive brain.

The sustainable painting workshop will open your mind to new creative possibilities (… hello, painting with mud, beer, and egg, who knew?!) and as any creative person knows, trying something new is good for your soul.

The workshop will run from 10:30am ‘til 4:30pm. The cost is $55 (fee includes all materials). Call Rosie for more info and bookings on: 0487 597 578, or email events@share.asn.au, or go to share.asn.au to find out more.

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Little producers are a big deal

LAKE HOUSE is synonymous with the most exquisite fresh produce from around the region, so when they host their Annual Regional Producers’ Day (on Sunday, February 10, 10am ‘til 4pm) you know it’ll be an outstanding celebration of food and wine. The day is held in market style, take your time to wander around, meet and chat to some of the best growers, bakers, winemakers and brewers in the region, and sample their delectable fare. The wood fired pizza oven will be serving up piping hot pizza deliciousness and the gourmet BBQ will be fired up as well. The $5 entry fee includes cooking demos, entertainment, and lots of lovely wine tastings and foodie morsels to sample. The Hepburn Shire Sustainability award will be announced, whilst you laze away the arvo munching on something delish under the shade of the orchard trees. Oh so good. For more info call Lake House 5348 3329.

Hanging out for

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Valentine’s Day

ST. VALENTINE’S Day. Either you’re into it: Cupid’s arrows lined up, little blue box, flowers and schmaltzy words scrawled in a card ready to go, or, you don’t believe in such fabricated nonsense and think of the 14th as more of a hump-day for this short little month… (Well it is, probably in more ways than one… if you think about it. Wink-wink. Sorry couldn’t resist).

Picnic at Hanging Rock is a classic Australian film. A mystery set on Valentine’s Day at the Rock itself. Each year (on the 14th of February) the film is shown under the stars at Hanging Rock. (South Rock Road, Woodend.)

Bring a picnic blanket and someone to smooch, or not… (depending on how you view the 14th) a picnic, and a friend called Miranda, if you have one at the ready.

More info: 5421 1468, ticket bookings: 1800 888 802.

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LEMONADE icypoles, grassy hills patchworked with strewn towels and lanky freckled boys doing endless bombs off the diving board is what a baked summer day at the local pool is all about.

The Hepburn Shire is home to several outdoor pools, locked up through the long, cold winter months, (aaand the slightly less long and cold autumn and spring months), but come summer, the gates are unlocked and thrown back for the queues of sunscreened bodies to parade in, and drench themselves in the blue.

BYO noodles, inflatables, kickboards and floaties, stake your claim on a patch of sunburnt grass, bring a good book, or dare to dip your toe in the cool water. Deeply chlorinated lazy summer days at the local pool are a part of our national psyche… and if your psyche needs a little old-school-pooltime this month, here’s where it’s at in the region:

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Daylesford Pool is on Central Springs Road. Weekends and public holidays the pool is open 10am ‘til 6pm. School days the pool is open midday ‘til 6pm.

For more info phone: 5348 3255.

Clunes Pool is on Ligar Street. Opening hours are: Weekends and public holidays 10am ‘til 6pm. School days the pool is open midday ‘til 6pm.

For more information phone: 5345 3312.

Trentham Pool is on Market Street. The pool is open on weekends and public holidays from 1pm ’til 6pm and on school days from 3:30 ‘til 6pm.

For more information phone 5424 1212.

In Creswick, Calambeen Park is on Cushing Avenue. (This is a toddlers’ pool only). This pool is open weekends 1pm ‘til 6pm, and 3:30 ‘til 6pm school days.

Word has it that the pools will remain open longer if it’s a scorcher. Entry to any of the Hepburn Shire pools costs $4.20 Adult, $3.70 Concession, $3.20 Child, and $1 for spectators.

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Love a little Dirty Dancing on Valentine’s Day

NO ONE puts baby in a corner. Even if you’ve never seen the film, you know the lines, the songs, and that lift. Ahh the lift. Dirty Dancing is an 80s classic, it’s a bit cheesy, it’s a bit schmaltzy, it’s a bit romantic… just like Valentine’s day… which makes it a stroke of genius that Eastern Peake Winery happen to be screening it Valentine’s weekend (Friday, February 15.) 20% of ticket sales will go directly to the CFA, so even if you’re not into Patrick Swayze, you’ve gotta love the CFA, so book a ticket, bring a picnic, buy a bottle of Eastern Peake’s finest and get cosy in the vines with one (or several) of your favourite people. Eastern Peake Winery produces boutique vintages and sells them directly to niche retailers and restaurants nationally. The winery is at Coghills Creek (between Creswick and Clunes at 67 Pickfords Road) Tickets are $15. For more info and bookings call Jenny: 0417 641 516, or go to easternpeake.com.au

Pipe up

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and slam some words

POETRY. It’s not all dodgy haikus and dubious limericks.

Just ask any decent rapper with a rhyme in their head and a mic in their hand. The first annual Pipe Up Poetry Slam is happening Friday, February 15, at Stockroom Kyneton (98 Piper Street) from 7pm. If you like to have your way with words, the Poetry Slam has a place for you on stage.

It promises to be an excellent fast-paced-high-energy night with loads of talented local wordsmiths stepping up to slam.

Each Slammer gets (strictly) three minutes on the mic to woo the judges with their words, (no instruments, no props, just you and your words, and they have to be your words, okay? No cheating and pinching some else’s) If you’d like to perform, there are two categories, under 25s, and over.

To register email: pipeuppoetry@gmail.com, or if you just want to watch the words in action, tickets are $10 at the door. More info search Pipe Up Poetry Slam Kyneton on Facebook.

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Alla Wolf-Tasker’s café & store in the enchanting surrounds of the Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens. Enjoy breakfast and lunch in the café or select from our picnic and take home range.

Sit inside by the fire, on the indoor shared tables, pull a stool up to the bar or bathe in the sunshine in the lovely north facing kitchen garden.

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Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens, Car Entry off Central Spring Road Daylesford, Victoria, Australia Open Thursday – Monday from 9am ‘ till 4pm. No reservations.

A little bit London

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a whole lot Daylesford DAYLESFORD is well regarded for its coffee. So well regarded that many Melbournites feel confident making a permanent tree change to the ‘hood, just knowing this town can totally deliver an outstanding cup of the hot stuff. (If you’re leaving Melbs for good - it helps to know this… really, it does). One such new establishment in town is the London Café and Gallery. This new haven for lovers of coffee is inspired by the cafes and hipster coffee shops in Londontown. One of the café’s family members spent many, many hours in Londons’ coffee houses - sipping lattes and dreaming of replicating their very own little piece of London back in Australia. With its dark walls, polished concrete floors and mis-matched chairs, the feel is the there, as is the coffee they are so passionate about.

The menu leans healthy gourmet, with loads of fresh salads and organic produce, gluten free treats and healthy-notheavy plates of deliciousness. (No old-school fatty English Breakfasts here in case you were wondering: you’re more likely to see quinoa on the brekky menu than fried sausages and bacon.) Through the café doors you enter the Daylesford Fine Art Gallery. This space is dedicated to fine art prints, lithographs, and etchings, by some of the most recognised names in Australian art. (John Brack, John Olsen, Charles Blackman, Lionel Lindsay, and Richard Spare… to name a few… oooh!) Price points begin at $100, and each piece comes with a valuation and authenticity certificate… all works exhibited are for sale… (just a little something to ponder over your quinoa and single origin espresso).

The London Café and Gallery is inside the Rex Centre, (47 Vincent Street) down near the new theatre. Take in a cheeky brunch before a matinee, or discuss the finer plot points and subtleties of production design post film, over coffee and cake (The London afternoon tea offers coffee or tea with your choice of cake for $9).

The London Café and Gallery is open from 9:30am daily. For more info phone: 0458 764 281.

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Treasure hunters THERE’S a fine line that distinguishes a collector from a hoarder. This is the line that separates you from being ‘just a little bit quirky’, to being the feature story on Today Tonight.

Any true collector knows it’s all about the hunt. That thrilling first glimpse of recognising the treasure you seek, and no matter what you collect, from petrol pumps to East German ceramic vases, you know the feeling we’re talking about. So treasure hunters, here are a couple of dates for the diary: Saturday, February 16, and Sunday, February 17, circle them in red texta, because the 5th Annual Maldon Antique and Collectables fair is on. This quality fair will have over 120 stalls of great stuff to trawl through, from Victorian and interstate sellers. The fair will be held at the Maldon Footy Ground from 8am ‘til 5pm both days. Entry is $2, (kids free).

More info at: maldoncollectables.com or phone Mark or Bonnie on: 0414 244 842.

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The Sunday night blues (BYO harmonica)

EVERYONE thinks they can play the harmonica. This is a fact.

The reality, however, is much different. In the capable hands of a true student of the blues, the harp sounds remarkable.

In the hands of any other student, it can sound oddly like a wheezy hyena getting cozy with a broken set of miniature bagpipes.

In the trusty hands of Australian blues hero Chris Wilson the harmonica tends more remarkable, and much, MUCH less hyena. Chris has shared the stage with the likes of Bob Dylan and Paul Kelly, and will be showing off his mad skillz on the harp, guitar and vocals with his full band, at the Old Hepburn Hotel, (236 Main Road) on Sunday, February 17.

Chris and band are on stage from 4:30pm, no doubt doing a few tunes from the new album Flying Fish, and some fave old blues covers. Tix $10 at the door. More info: 5348 2207.

On your bike

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if you lycra it or not

DRESS UPS and bike riding. Brilliant. With your favouritest friends and family? Even better. Plus a bit of relaxo time at the end at one of the best old hotels in the region… OK, where do we sign up? The Annual Woodend Village to Village Family Bike Ride is on Sunday, February 17. Bring your trusty old treadly, (vintage if you have one, or bright ‘n’ shiny if you prefer) and dress up vintage style. (Pedal back in time to whatever vintage you like… Got a 70s bike? Fro and flares for you my friend, you get the picture.) Everyone will meet at the Woodend Clocktower at 10am. Then saddle up and enjoy a leisurely summer ride, winding your way to the Cosmo Hotel in Trentham… with a few refreshment stops along the way. Cost is only $20, (enter at entryzone.com. au). The ride is fully supported, a courtesy bus will take you and your trusty ride back to Woodend at the end of the day.

More info? Call Matt 0407 246 063, or Russ 0423 388 167.

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Review of the Month: Soul Growers 'Soul Sister Rose' Can Soul Growers do anything wrong....NO! Their team have produced yet another outstanding wine. Soul Sister is a gorgeous Grenache Rose, it's deep pink hibiscus colour complements a bouquet of raspberries and candied melon fruits it's smooth and silky yet dry on the palate with hints of straberries and pear blossoms. Why not let Soul Sister steal your heart this Valentines day! $19.99 each or 2 for $30

The Largest range of local, organic and preservative-free wines.

Huge selection of Australian and imported beers, ciders and spirits.

Local wine-tasting every Saturday. Right in the heart of Daylesford’s main shopping strip.

Open every day until late 55 Vincent Street Daylesford Tel: 03 5348 3577 daylesford@foxxysliquor.com www.cellarbrations.com.au

Ramp it up

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40s & 50s style SWING DANCING and skateboarding. Together at last. Now before you book yourself in for an x-ray and six weeks of plaster, read on: It has been brought to our attention that Daylesford’s wee skate-park needs a bit of a refurb. It has a nice new playground with fun stuff for the youngest townspeeps to play on, (there’s a slide, climby things, a cool bucket swingy thing, and a pretty rad turny-see-saw thing).

BUT… once you tire of the play equipment, and look beyond the hill, a kid of a certain age, with a certain set of wheels, will be drawn to the ramps eventually. And if you’re a newbie on a skateboard, and you hit those big ramps chances are you might need to set aside a month or so to get better acquainted with a plaster cast. You see, the Daylesford ramps are a bit tricky if you’ve never ridden a board before. So loads of kindly locals are holding a fab fundraising evening, to raise a bit of cash for a new beginner’s skate ramp, to increase participation at the park, and encourage the littlies to have a go!

The fundraising evening is called Mood 2 Swing, a 40s and 50s style swing-dance evening with the Michael Westlake Quintet, Paris Payne, Jenni Brown, Jess Lyons, Geoffrey Williams, and Anni Coyne live. Yay! Dress in 40s and 50s swingin’ style, enjoy the most amazing live talent, and dance ‘til the wee hours. Take happy snaps in the photo-booth (c’mon… who doesn’t love a photo-booth after a few cocktails?) and oh yes, the bar will most definitely be serving cocktails. (Aptly named after famous actors of the day… an Astaire Daiquiri anyone?)

The Mood 2 Swing Swing Dance extravaganza will be held at the Daylesford Town Hall (Vincent Street) Saturday, February 16. Showtime is from 7:30pm. Tickets are $45, or $25 concession. Buy your tickets from St Mel’s Cyclery, (5 Park Lane, tucked in at the Daylesford Coles carpark), Portal 108 (108 Main Road, Hepburn Springs), or Breakfast and Beer (117 Vincent Street, Daylesford). For more info go to: finlaystreetandparklaneentertainment.blogspot.com.au. All proceeds go to the skate park refurbishment.

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Trashy Treasures

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and vintage amazingness THE PERSON who re-branded ‘old stuff’ and called it ‘vintage’ is ever-so-slightly genius. Suddenly, the more ‘rustic’ it is (there’s another one of ‘those’ words) the more we want it.

There’s an ever-shifting tide of rustic/vintage awesomeness in Daylesford, at the Amazing Mill Market. The Mill has been in Daylesford for years, but now has a new owner, and a bit of a new lease on life.

But Mark, (the new owner) isn’t the only new thing at the Mill… They’re shuffling things around a bit, have some exciting new stall holders, some spekky new lighting and landscaping and it’s all looking a bit more amazing than it did (which is partly why it also has a slightly new name… ‘The Amazing Mill Market’). Well… some of the stuff you can buy really is pretty amazing. Search the stalls of pre-loved, retro, vintage, collectable, industrial, and antique items to discover what ‘old stuff’ you’ll give a new life to at your place. If you’ve ever wanted a 50s cupboard for storing mis-matched china in, you’ll find the cupboard and all the china in one lap around the Mill, plus the stylin 50s sunglasses, swing skirt, old coke bottles and Bakelite radio to complete the look.

And even if you’re not into the retro vibe, a browse around the eclectic stalls will have you saying “OMG my Nana totes had that bikkie tin”, (please don’t actually say that though) or “my Dad had that sign in his shed”, or, “that was my favourite record, *sigh* if only we had a record player, oh hang on.. there’s one now!!” – and shazzam! Instantly your lo-fi, vintage cred jumps up 100 points.

It is totally worth the trip down memory lane to find The Amazing Mill Market. The Daylesford Mill is at 105 Central Springs Road. If you’re reeeally in the mood for a vintage treasure hunt you’ll need to know that Mark has also taken over The Mill at Geelong (114 Bellarine Highway) and Ballarat as well, (9367 Western Highway). It’s like the golden triangle of collectables treasure hunters! (Better hitch up the trailer, you’ll need it.) They’re all open 7 days a week 10am ‘til 6pm. For more info go to millmarkets.com.au.

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Peace, love and

WHEN ALL the big international acts journey to our glorious sandy shores for the endless parade of summer festivals, we all benefit. Even if you can’t commit to 450 DJs and bands on a big day out in a summerdayze at the falls, countless side-shows by superfab performers pop up everywhere, including Hepburn Springs. British musician and Lip Service actress Heather Peace is one such act. After countless Aussie fans bombarded her with emails and social media requests to tour, Heather has decided to hit Australia to perform at the world famous Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Then she’ll load up the tour bus and head around the country, for a mini tour - including a show at The Old Hepburn Hotel, (236 Main Road, Hepburn Springs). Heather Peace will be supported here by Hepburn fave Michelle Parsons, Friday, February 22, from 8:30pm. Tickets are $25+booking fee. For more info call the pub 5348 2207.

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The Old Hepburn Hotel

Pretty little things (and big things too)

THERE’S something about a break away from home that increases the allure of fancy décor items. (This is one of life’s great mysteries, no one knows exactly why this occurs, but for some reason, shiny new homewares are completely irresistible when you’re miles from home.) If you go a little coo-coo at the sight of decorator perfection then boy do you need to know about the new store in town. Frances Pilley (28 Vincent Street, Daylesford) is laden with uniquely beautiful pieces of exceptional quality, sourced from around the globe. There are tiny treasures, like Indian printers’ blocks, one-off furniture items and luxurious skincare by Tade. They also stock reclaimed and upcycled pieces, wall art, deliciously decadent liquid soaps and unique jewellery.

Soooo many perfect treats for yourself, or gifts for someone you really reeeally like. Frances Pilley is open 10am ‘til 5pm, 7 days a week. For more info pop in or phone: 5348 1429.

It’s Chimichanga!!

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Say hola to Arribar!

WHEN Oprah visited Australia she caught up with an old BFF for Tacos. Because everyone in the WHOLE WIDE WORLD loves tacos. And what’s not to like? Salty spicy meat and crunchy salady bits wrapped in steaming tortillas (or better still… stuffed into jumbo sized corn chips), Mexican food is actually completely genius. Castlemaine welcomes a new Mexicantina to the ‘hood. Arribar has opened at the Theatre Royal (Hargraves Street) and serves up loads of Mexican faves, Enchiladas, Fajitas, Quesadillas, and they’re also serving frozen margarita amazingness from the bar.

(Most certainly a compulsory summer beverage.) Arribar’s tasty menu is up on Facebook (search arribarmexican) as well as pics, the latest specials and descriptions of the spicy deliciousness. For more info and bookings (advised) call 0423 249 397. Open Wed, Thurs, Sun, 5pm – 10pm and Friday and Saturday 5pm ‘til midnight. Yip Yip! Arribar!!

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Hot and cross

NOT LONG after you’ve wiped your mouth and patted your belly on Christmas Day, the first Easter buns are appearing in supermarkets. If the premature appearance of a crossed bun makes you a little cross yourself, fear not, there are still a few bakeries respecting traditional bun baking timetables, and RedBeard Bakery in Trentham is one of them. So why are we talking about this in February? – Well, before you get your dough in a twist, the Bearded ones are offering courses in bun baking prior to Easter, and their courses are sooo popular, we thought we’d give you the early heads up. The advanced sourdough masterclass will be held Sunday, March 17, and will include baking traditional Hot Cross Buns, and other organic sourdough delights. Numbers are limited to eight. Book now through Trentham Neighbourhood Centre (5424 1354) or go to redbeardbakery.com.au and click on ‘Special Events’ for all the info.

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Picnic at Hanging Rock

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BYO appetite

PICNICS in these parts are gourmet affairs. Baskets are strainingly heavy, overloaded with delightful delicacies and delectable deliciousness – all locally grown and lovingly created by artisan producers and super-clever chefs (of course!)… But there’s one picnic held each year, where the baskets brought to the table are barren. People arrive in their droves with rumbling tummies and hollow hampers, a picnic blanket under their arms, and not much else. It’s the super popular The Age Harvest Picnic at Hanging Rock: the annual pilgrimage for lovers of fine food and wine.

Here, there is no need to bring baskets laden with food upon which to munch, instead, everyone arrives to wander the stalls, and taste, purchase and feast on the latest treats, sip new vintages, and sample the incredible bounty of talented small producers from all over Victoria. This year the Harvest Picnic will be held at Hanging Rock on Sunday, February 24.

Bringing a picnic blanket is a good idea, but if you really want to get comfy they’re hiring out beanbags for the day - love that idea - (you just need to book them in advance).

There’ll be live music on stage all day, including Mr. James Reyne. The foodie fun is not limited to the grown ups among us, the kids will be well looked after with lots of roving entertainment, cupcake decorating competitions, (with loads of fab prizes to be won) as well as African drumming workshops, face-painting, an animal farm and lamington making.

Sit back and watch cooking demos from Travis McAuley from Hellenic Republic, Justin Wise from The Point and more. No need to pack lunch, just load as many hungry friends as you can into the car and head to the Rock for a delicious day of grazing and fun! Pre-booked tickets are $25 Adult, $20 Conc, groups (10 or more) $20 ea, and under 15s free. (Tickets bought at the gate on the day will be $5 more).

For more detailed info about the day, and links for ticket bookings go to www.harvestpicnic.com.au

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Chill Out already!

THE LONG weekend in March is always super exciting in Daylesford. It’s ChillOut time! The ChillOut Festival is the biggest and longest running country Queer Pride event in regional Australia. (True!) Each year ChillOut paints the town rainbow with a glittering program bursting with outstanding events, dance parties, shows, art, a carnival day, street parade, food, wine, shopping and ohh-sooo-much-more fun! Each year, ChillOut raises funds for a worthy cause. This year they’re helping Daylesford & District Food Aid raise vital funds for a much needed, permanent soup van for the region. (So if you see someone shaking a tin, dig deep!) The program is online now (chilloutfestival.com.au) and tickets to all events are on sale now through the website. Some events sell out quickly, so if you’re thinking about hitting town for ChillOut (Friday, March 8 ‘til Monday, March 11), jump online and get your tickets toot sweet!

Teaching old ducks IF YOU were ever in the market to buy a wooden duck where on earth would you start? It’s not like there are wooden duck shops on every corner… Lucky for you, we know a wooden duck shop. Ingeniously named Wooden Duck, this quirky Trentham store does indeed sell oodles of beautiful old duck decoys, and the kookiest collection of weird and wonderful, beautiful, rare and awesome industria, furniture, one off old bits and bobs, and pre-loved vintage pieces. Wooden Duck is having a sale this month on their flock of wooden decoy duckies. All the ducks need to find new homes, and they’d dearly love to shack up at your place, on a dresser or bookshelf (they might even dig a dip in the tub to remind them of their wild hunting days – and show that squeaky rubber duckie a thing or two). Wooden Duck is at 51-53 High Street Trentham, open weekends 10am-4pm. For more info call 5424 1054.

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Gig Guide FEBRUARY Old Hepburn Hotel - 236 Main Rd, Hepburn (03) 5348 2207 Radio Springs Hotel - Cnr High St and Main St, Lyonville (03) 5348 5562 Horvat’s WINE Bar - Shop 8, Howe St, Daylesford (03) 5348 2333 The Cosmopolitan Hotel - Cnr Cosmo Rd & High St, Trentham (03) 5424 1516 Daylesford Inn - 2891 Ballan Rd, Daylesford (03) 5348 2554 Glenlyon Store - 63 Barkly St Glenlyon (03) 5348 7922 Daylesford Town Hall - 98 Vincent St, Daylesford Theatre Royal - 30 Hargraves St, Castlemaine (03) 5472 1196 Buffalo Girls - 4c Duke St, Daylesford 0423 250 713 Friday 1st Adrian Deakin Solo Piano 6-8pm Kid Ory 6-8pm Performance Night 8pm til late Oh Pep 8.30pm till late Saturday 2nd The Early Sessions with ‘In Accord’ Lee Rosser 8.30pm till late Justin Townes Earle 8:30pm

Horvat’s wine Bar Glenlyon General Store The Old Hepburn Hotel Horvat’s wine Bar Horvat’s wine Bar Horvat’s wine Bar Theatre Royal

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Sunday 3rd Liz Frencham 1pm The Cosmopolitan Hotel Funky late night tunes with great Local DJs 6pm till late Horvat’s wine Bar Friday 8th Adrian Deakin Solo Piano 6-8pm Freya Hollick & Ryda 6-8pm Open Mic night 7pm Richard Perso 8.30pm till late Saturday 9th Milk and 2 Sugars The Early Sessions with ‘Eamonn Harraghy’ 6-8pm Duncan Graham & His Co-Accused 8.30pm till late Untapped 9pm 36

Horvat’s wine Bar Glenlyon General Store The Cosmopolitan Hotel Horvat’s wine Bar Buffalo Girls Horvat’s wine Bar Horvat’s wine Bar The Old Hepburn Hotel

Gig Guide Sunday 10th Jarrod Shaw & King Maxwell 1pm The Cosmopolitan Hotel Rory Ellis 3pm The Old Hepburn Hotel Funky late night tunes with great Local DJ’s 6pm till late Horvat’s wine Bar Friday 15th Adrian Deakin Solo Piano 6-8pm Horvat’s wine Bar Mana 6-8pm Glenlyon General Store Performance night 7 pm at Senior Citizen’s Centre (Town Hall) The Mood 2 Swing Swing Dance extravaganza 7:30pm Daylesford Town Hall Jennie Brown Trio 8.30pm till late Horvat’s wine Bar Mia Dysn 9pm The Old Hepburn Hotel Saturday 16th The Early Sessions with ‘GREAT LIVE MUSIC’ 6-8pm Stomp Dog 8.30pm till late

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Friday 22nd Adrian Deakin Solo Piano 6-8pm Jarrod Shaw 6-8pm The Cartwheels 8.30pm till late Heather Peace (UK) 8:30pm

Horvat’s wine Bar Glenlyon General Store Horvat’s wine Bar The Old Hepburn Hotel

Saturday 23rd The Early Sessions w ‘Hot Dot & the Shining Piano’ 6-8pm Horvat’s wine Bar Kenny Joe Blake 9pm till late Horvat’s wine Bar Vinyl Tapp 9pm The Old Hepburn Hotel Sunday 24th Kenny Joe Blake 1pm The Cosmopolitan Hotel Funky late night tunes with great Local DJ’s 6pm till late Horvat’s wine Bar 37

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Sunday 17th Dirty York 1pm The Cosmopolitan Hotel Chris Wilson 4pm The Old Hepburn Hotel Funky late night tunes with great Local DJ’s 6pm till late Horvat’s wine Bar

BOOKBARN@DAYLESFORD Bookbarn Cafe and Second Hand Books Great coffee, light snacks and cake December / Januar y Book Sale All books buy 3 Pay 2 (cheapest book free)

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1 Le Leggatt Street, Daylesford. 3460 (P.O. Box 1047) Telephone: (03)5348 3048 - 0418 320 458 Open ever y day 10am - 5pm Weekends 10am - 6pm bookbar n@bigpond.com facebook.com/daylesfordbookbar n

Winery Guide 5348 2741

GRANITE HILLS 1481 Burke & Wills Tk, Baynton 7 days 11am-5pm

5423 5227

BIG SHED WINES 5348 7825 1289 Malmsbury Rd, Glenlyon 7 days 10-6pm (10-7pm Summer)

HANGING ROCK WINERY 88 Jim Rd, Newham 7 days 10am-5pm

5427 0542

CAPTAINS CREEK Kangaroo Hills Rd Blampied Saturday & Sunday 11am-5pm

HERBAL LORE LIQUEURS 5348 1920 Lot 2 Railway Crescent, Daylesford Friday to Monday 10am-5pm or by appoint.

5345 7408

CHANTERS RIDGE 0427 511 341 440 Chanters Ln, Tylden Saturday & Sunday by appointment

HORVAT’S CELLAR DOOR Shop 6 Howe St Daylesford Friday - Tuesday 12-5pm

0429 585 129

COBAW RIDGE 5423 5227 31 Perc Boyers Ln, East Pastoria MonThuFri 10am-5pm, Sat-Sun 12-5.30pm

KYNETON RIDGE 90 Blackhill School Rd, Kyneton Saturday & Sunday 10am-6pm

5422 7377

CURLY FLAT 263 Collivers Rd, Lancefield Saturday & Sunday 1-5pm

5429 1956

PASSING CLOUDS 30 Roddas Ln Musk 7 days 11am-5pm

5348 5550

ELLENDER ESTATE 260 Green Gully Rd, Glenlyon Saturday & Sunday 11am-5pm

5348 7785

PARAMOOR 439 Three Chain Rd, Carlsruhe 7 days 10am-5pm

5427 1057

FONTANELLA WINE & VINEYARD 5348 7908 1225 Malmsbury Rd Glenlyon Saturday & Sunday 11am-5pm

ROWANSTON ON THE TRACK 5425 5492 2710 Burke & Wills Track, Glenhope 7 days 10am–5pm

GISBORNE PEAK WINERY 69 Short Rd, Gisborne South 7 days 11am-5pm

SAILORS FALLS ESTATE 1073 Telegraph Rd, Sailors Falls Saturday & Sunday 11am–5pm

5428 2228

GUILDFORD VINEYARD & CELLAR 5476 4457 6720 Midland Hwy Guildford Saturday & Sunday 11.30pm-5pm

5348 6626

ZIG ZAG RD 5423 9390 201 Zig Zag Rd, Drummond North Saturday & Sunday 11am-5pm

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BARCALDINE HOUSE 238 Dairy Flat Rd, Musk Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm

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Market Guide BALLAN FARMERS MARKET 9am-1pm, 2nd Sat of month Mill Cottage 96 Inglis St Ballan

KYNETON FARMERS MARKET 8am-1pm, 2nd Sat of month St Pauls Park Piper St Kyneton

BREAKFAST BAZAAR 113 - 115 Main Road, Hepburn Springs Last Saturday of the month from 9am

LANCEFIELD & DISTRICT FARMERS MARKET 9am-1pm, 4th Sat of the month, (3rd Sat in Dec) High St Lancefield

CASTLEMAINE ARTIST MARKET 10am-3pm, 1st Sun of the month (ex.Jan) The Theatre Royal, 30 Hargraves St

LANCEFIELD-ROMSEY LIONS CLUB MARKET 8am-2.30pm, 4th Sun of month (except Jan, Jun, Jul) Main St Romsey

CASTLEMAINE FARMERS MARKET 9am-1pm, 1st Sun of the month Mostyn St Castlemaine

MALMSBURY VILLAGE MARKET 9am-3pm, 2nd Sun of month (Sept-May) Gardens, Calder Hwy Malmsbury

CRESWICK COMMUNITY MARKET 9am-1pm 3rd Sat of the month 19-21 Victoria St Creswick

RIDDELLS CREEK FARMERS MARKET 9am-1pm, 3rd Sat of month (exc. Dec) Riddells Creek Primary School

DAYLESFORD FARMERS MARKET 9am-1pm, first Sat of month Daylesford Primary School Vincent St

TALBOT FARMERS MARKET 9am-2pm, 3rd Sun of month Scandinavian Cres Talbot

DAYLESFORD SUNDAY MARKET 8am-4pm, every Sun Daylesford Railway Station Midland Hwy

TRENTHAM FARMERS MARKET 9am-1pm, 3rd Saturday of the month A Lions Club Project, Trentham Town Square

GISBORNE OLDE TIME MARKET 9am-2pm, 1st Sun of month Hamilton & Aitken St Gisborne

TRENTHAM SUNDAY MARKET 9am-2pm, 4th Sun of month Main St Trentham

GISBORNE ALL SEASONS MARKET 9am-3pm, 1st Sun of month Brantome St Gisborne

WOODEND FARMERS MARKET 9am-1pm, first Sat of month High St Woodend

HOLISTIC LIFESTYLE SPRING FAIR Sat. & Sun. 10am – 4pm Daylesford Inn, 2891 Ballan Rd, Daylesford

WOODEND LIONS CLUB MARKET 9am-3pm, 3rd Sun of month High St, Woodend

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Gallery Guide ART YARRAMUNUA 76 Vincent St, Daylesford Thu-Sun 10am-5pm BENCHMARK COLLECTIVE 97A High St, Woodend Thu-Mon 11am-5pm

0406 995 697 MOONGATE ORIENTAL ANTIQUES&GALLERY 106 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs 0437 687 942 Thurs-Sun 10am-5pm 5427 1711 OVERWROUGHT 0403 675 170 61 Central Springs Rd, Daylesford Fri-Sun Garden art, furniture, gates

BOKEH GALLERY 0403 136 655 PARADISO ARTS 64 Vincent St (Upstairs), Daylesford 1089 Telegraph Rd, Sailors Falls Wed–Sun 10am-5pm Phone for opening times BRICK LANE BAZAAR 44 Vincent St, Daylesford Thu–Mon 10am-5pm

5348 6600

5348 3500 PENNY SCHOOL GALLERY 5475 1911 11 Church St, Maldon, Daily 11am–5pm Dinner Fri–Sun 6pm

CASTLEMAINE ART GALLERY 5472 2292 RED PEPPER GALLERY 14 Lyttleton St, Castlemaine 35 Vincent St, Daylesford Mon-Fri 10am-5pm Sat/Sun 12-5pm Daily from 10am

5348 3111

CONVENT GALLERY 5348 3211 STONY CREEK GALLERY Cnr. Hill & Daly St, Daylesford 10 Stony Creek Rd, Daylesford Daily 10am-4pm, Seven Galleries Thurs-Sun from 10am

5348 1884

D’FORD FINE ART GALLERY 0458 764 281 THE ARTIST’S MUSE shop 16 & 17 The Rex, Daylesford 32 High St. Trentham Daily from 9:30 Fri, Sat & Sun from 11am

5424 1599

FALKNER GALLERY 35 Templeton St, Castlemaine, Thurs-Sun 11am-5pm MADE GALLERY 1 Camp St, Daylesford Fri, Sat & Sun 11am-5pm

5470 5858 THE CLAY FIRE GALLERY 5348 3733 63 Vincent St, Daylesford Daily 10am-5pm, pottery, glassware, 0437 687 942 THE WOODSHED GALLERY 5348 4050 21a Raglan St. Daylesford Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10-5pm Sun 10-3pm

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CHRISTOWEL DESIGN GALLERY STOCKROOM & WOLF AT THE DOOR 10 Forest Ave, Hepburn Springs 0407 809 920 98 Piper St, Kyneton 5422 3215 Daily Thurs-Mon from 10:30am

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Restaurant/Cafe Guide AMERICAN HOTEL 90 Albert St. Creswick L&D Daily, bistro & pub meals

5345 2510

CLIFFY’S EMPORIUM 5348 3279 30 Raglan St. Daylesford, B&L daily fine produce in historic deli/cafe

ANSHUMANN DA DHABA 74 Vincent St. Daylesford L&D Daily, fine dining Tandoori cuisine

5348 2982

COCOA CHY 84 Albert St. Creswick L daily chocolate and pastries

5345 1150

ARGUS DINING ROOM 5348 2202 124 Main Rd. Hepburn Springs L Sun / D Wed-Sun Contemporary local/seasonal dining

COFFEE BASICS 5470 6270 1 Halford St. Castlemaine B&L Mon-Fri, Castlemaine’s own roastery & euro style cafe

BOATHOUSE CAFE Lake Daylesford B&L daily, restaurant food, boat hire

5348 1387

COLLIBAN FOODSTORE & CAFE 5424 1774 18 Market Street, Trentham B L Fri-Tue Continental breakfasts & light lunch

BOCCONCINI DELICATESSEN CAFE 5348 4555 59-61 Vincent St. Daylesford B&L daily, European style deli & providores

CONVENT GALLERY 5348 3211 Cnr Hill & Daly St. Daylesford B Fri-Sun / L Fri-Mon hearty fare in the bad habits cafe

BOOKBARN CAFE Lake Daylesford, Daily Coffee, cakes and light snacks

5348 3048

THE COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL 5424 1516 Cnr High St. & Cosmo Rd. Trentham D Thurs L&D Fri-Sun, upmarket meals in historic gardens/stables

BOWLS BISTRO 10 Camp St. Daylesford, L Fri-Sun/D Tue-Sat, homestyle & modern bistro

5348 3499

COSY CORNER 5348 2576 3 Tenth St. Hepburn Springs B 8am Sat-Sun / L&D Thur-Tues traditional & modern cuisine & curry night

BREAKFAST & BEER 5348 1778 117 Vincent St Daylesford B,L&D Tues-Sun craft brews, coffee & regional Aus cuisine

DARMAGI 97 Main Rd. Hepburn Springs D Thu-Mon contemporary Italian

5348 2221

BUFFALO GIRLS 4C Duke St Daylesford Mon-Sat Locally roasted coffee CAFE 33 33 Fraser St Clunes daily cafe meals

DAYLESFORD HOTEL 2 Burke Sq, Daylesford daily pub meals

5348 2335

DAYLESFORD HOUSE 105 Vincent St. Daylesford B&L Wed-Mon European style food

5348 3557

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Restaurant/Cafe Guide DU FERMIER 5422 2039 42 High Street Trentham B&L Wed-Mon French style farmhouse cafe/provedore

GRANGE BELLINZONA 5348 2271 77 Main Rd. Hepburn Springs B Sat/Sun D Fri/Sat High Tea Sat Australian cuisine

ELLENDER ESTATE 5348 7785 260 Green Gully Rd. Glenlyon L Sat-Sun wood fired pizza in winery garden

THE GRILL AT TYLDEN 5424 8119 43 Trentham Rd. Tylden L&D Wed-Sun wine bar serving food from the grill

EMPORIUM ON PIPER 89 Piper St. Kyneton B&L daily light meals, coffee and cakes

5422 6611

GUILDFORD HOTEL Midland Hwy. Guildford L Sun / D Fri-Sat pub fare pizza, pub and curry nights

THE FARMERS ARMS HOTEL 1 East St. Daylesford L&D daily modern Australian

5348 2091

HARVEST 383 RESTAURANT 5345 9600 1500 Midlands Hwy. Creswick L&D daily - Novotel Forest Resort contemporary Australian cuisine

FLOUCH’S 12-14 Piper St. Kyneton L&D Wed-Fri B,L&D Sat-Sun French inspired fine dining

5422 3683

HARVEST CAFE 29 Albert St. Daylesford B&L Mon-Sun vegan & gluten free foods

FOOD GALLERY 77 Vincent St. Daylesford B&L daily cafe style food

5348 1677

HEPBURN GENERAL STORE 5348 2764 102-104 Main Rd. Hepburn B&L daily hot food, sandwiches & provisions

FRANGOS & FRANGOS 82 Vincent St. Daylesford L Fri-Sun B&D Sat-Sun licensed Mediterranean cuisine

5348 2363

HEPBURN PAVILION CAFÉ 5348 1900 Mineral Springs Reserve Rd. Hepburn Springs B&L daily, speciality - morning & afternoon tea

GARDENS OF ST ERTH Simmons Reef Rd. Blackwood L Fri-Sun cafe in garden setting

5368 6514

HIMALAYA BAKERY 73 Vincent St. Daylesford B&L Wed-Mon organic, vegetarian and vegan

5348 1267

GLENLYON GENERAL STORE 5348 7922 63 Barkly St. Glenlyon B&L Daily Quirky cafe, corner store & gallery

HOLGATE BREWHOUSE 79 High St, Woodend L Tues-Sun D daily pub meal in brewhouse

5427 2510

GRACENOTES CAFE 1/123 Vincent St. Daylesford B&L daily / D Fri-Sat Australian cuisine

HORVAT’S WINE BAR 5348 2333 Shop 6 Howe st. Daylesford D Fri-Sun, wines, music & homemade pizzas

5348 4022

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Restaurant/Cafe Guide HOT CHOCOLATE CAFE 5476 4208 5451 Midland Hyw. Mt Franklin Tues-Sun hot choc, coffee, teas and milkshakes

LEMON TREE CAFE 86 Albert St. Creswick B&L Daily hearty meals

5345 1120

INNER BISCUIT 34 Piper St. Kyneton B&L Mon, Thurs-Sun organic patisserie and cafe

LITTLE SWALLOW CAFE 58a Piper St. Kyneton B&L Wed-Mon modern Australian

5422 6241

5422 1129

INNSPIRED @ DAYLESFORD INN 5348 2554 158 Ballan Rd. Daylesford L daily D Wed-Sat local contemporary Australian

LUCINI’S HISTORIC PASTA CAFE 5348 4345 64 Main Rd. Hepburn Springs L Fri-Mon / D Fri-Sun Italian meals in macaroni factory

JIMMY’S BAR 82 Vincent St. Daylesford L&D Thurs-Sun Modern Australian

MERCATO @ DAYLESFORD 32 Raglan St. Daylesford L Sat-Sun / D Thurs-Tues regional, seasonal fine dining

5348 2363

5348 4488

KAZUKI’S AT THE RAGLAN 5348 1218 1 Camp St. Daylesford L Fri-Mon / D Thurs-Tue Regional, seasonal, French-Japanese inspired

MILL MARKET CAFE 5348 4332 105 Central Springs Rd. Daylesford daily cafe meals

KOUKLA 82 Vincent St. Daylesford L&D 7 days, B Sat&Sun cafe with wood fire pizza oven

5348 2363

MODERN DAY BAKERY 69-71 Vincent St. Daylesford B&L daily bakery and cafe

5348 2714

LE PECHE GOURMAND 69A Albert St. Creswick B&L Tue-Sun Boulangerie-Patisserie

5345 2731

MR CARSISI 37 Piper St. Kyneton B, L & D Fri-Tue Turkish inspired mezze

5422 3769

LARDER DELI 57a Vincent St. Daylesford B&L daily, D Wed-Sat licensed exotic deli fare

5348 4700

MRS SMITH’S 91 Piper St. Kyneton L Thurs-Sun / D Thurs-Sat Fine food and wine

5422 6844

LAKE HOUSE RESTAURANT 5348 3329 King St. Daylesford L&D daily local, seasonal modern fine dining

MUFFY’S 28 Albert St. daylesford B&L daily, muffins, pies and snacks

5348 3711

LAVANDULA SWISS ITALIAN FARM 5476 4393 350 Hepburn-Newstead Rd. Shepherds Flat L Sat-Sun Mediterranean fare

NATIONAL HOTEL 35 Fraser St. Clunes D daily country style pub meals

5345 3205

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Restaurant/Cafe Guide OHARA’S BAKERY AND CAFE 24 Fraser St. Clunes B&L Daily pastry and cafe food

5345 3700

RUBENS 5348 2843 70 Main Rd. Hepburn Springs L&D 7 days Mediterranean cuisine & take-away

OLD HEPBURN HOTEL 236 Main Rd. Hepburn L Wed-Sun / D daily generous pub meals

5348 2207

SAULT 2349 Ballan-Daylesford Rd. L Fri-Sun / D Wed-Sun modern Australian cuisine

5348 6555

PERFECT DROP WINE & FOOD LOUNGE 5 Howe St. Daylesford 5348 3373 L Sat-Sun / D daily casual dining, serious flavours, local produce

SAVOIA HOTEL 5348 2314 69 main rd. Hepburn Springs L Tue-Sun / D daily bar snacks, bistro meals, seafood

PIZZERIA LA LUNA 5348 4123 24 Albert St. Daylesford D Thurs-Mon, gourmet and traditional pizza, take away. delivery (fri & sat nights)

SMOKEYTOWN CAFE 77 Albert St. Creswick L Daily / D Fri-Sat, country comfort meals

PUBLIC INN 5472 3568 Barker & Mostyn Sts. Castlemaine L&D daily modern Australian upmarket pub meals

ST-MEL CYCLERY & CAFE Shop 5, Park lane Daylesford 5348 3637 Wed-Mon Coffee and Treats

RADIO SPRINGS HOTEL 5348 5562 Cnr High St. & Main St. D Thurs-Fri L&D Sat-Sun Contemporary Italian pub meals

SWEET DECADENCE AT LOCANTRO 87 Vincent St. Daylesford 5348 3202 B&L daily chocolates, sweets and cakes

REDBEARD HISTORIC BAKERY Old Bakery Ln. Trentham B&L daily organic bakery and cafe

5424 1002

TANGLES AT THE MAZE 5345 2847 Cnr Midlands & Smokeytown Rd. Creswick L daily D Fri Café at the maze / mini golf

RED GINGER 31 Albert St. Daylesford L Fri-Sun D Wed-Mon authentic Thai cuisine

5348 1163

TASTE OF SPICE 51 Raglan St. Daylesford L Fri-Sun / D daily Authentic Indian cuisine

RED STAR CAFE 115 Main Rd. Hepburn Springs B&L daily / D Fri-Sat relaxed, contemporary dining

5348 2297

THEATRE ROYAL 5472 1196 30 Hargraves St. Castemaine L&D daily traditional italian pizza & atomica coffee

ROYAL HOTEL & CAFE NOSH 5348 2205 Cnr Vincent & Albert Daylesford L&D daily hearty pub fare and snacks

THE CONSERVATORY 5348 2202 (at Peppers) 124 Main Rd. Hepburn Springs B, L daily Relaxed casual dining

5348 4183

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5345 1557

Restaurant/Cafe Guide THE ELECTRIC SITAR 5348 1676 4/27 Albert St Daylesford D Wed-Sun / L Fri north, south indian cuisine. limited seats

TOGS 58 Lyttleton St. Castlemaine B&L daily cafe food on rooftop garden

5470 5090

THE GOOD FOOD STORE 5348 1654 8 Howe St, Daylesford B&L Tue-Fri Gourmet food & take home dinners

TUKI RESTAURANT Stoney Rises Smeaton L daily ultra fresh trout specialists

5345 6233

THE GOOD TABLE 233 Barker St, Castlemaine L&D Thu-Sun local, seasonal, fine dining

WATER GARDEN 5348 3592 111a Vincent St. Daylesford L daily/D daily Sat-Sun - Yum Cha traditional Chinese

5472 4400

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THE LONDON CAFE AND GALLERY 53483990 The Rex Arcade 47 - Vincent St Daylesford B&L Wed-Mon Coffee, Cafe food

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WOMBAT HILL HOUSE Central Springs Rd. Daylesford B&L Thurs-Mon Cafe, store & vegetable garden

4373 0099

Spa Guide ABANDON STRESS MASSAGE 0401 369 743 mobile, 7 days abandonstress.com.au

NALINI RETREAT 0417 783 087 1st Floor, 57 Vincent St, Daylesford naliniretreat.com.au

ACQUA VIVA DAY SPA 5 Tenth St, Hepburn Springs, dayspa.com.au

5348 2111

OM REIKI CENTRE 5348 1864 42 Tipperary Springs Rd, Daylesford om-reiki.com.au

ALBERT DAY SPA 12 Camp St, Daylesford, albertdayspa.com.au

5348 4337

OMADA DAY SPA 5348 4499 106a Main Rd, Hepburn Springs omada-dayspa.com.au QUEENSBERRY STUDIO 23 Queensberry St, Daylesford queensberrystudio.com.au

5348 3653

DAYLESFORD HEALTH PROFESSIONALS 24 Raglan St, Daylesford dhphealth.info

REDSPA SANCTUARY 0422 130 569 studio 20, 37-39 East St, Daylesford redspasanctuary.com

DAYLESFORD DAY SPA 25 Albert St, Daylesford, daylesforddayspa.com.au

5348 2331

SALUS SPA AT LAKE HOUSE King St, Daylesford, lakehouse.com.au

5348 3329

ENDOTA DAYLESFORD 5348 1169 cnr Vincent St &Central Springs Rd, endota.com.au

SAMADHI RETREAT & SPA 6/57 Vincent St, Daylesford samadhiretreat.com.au

5348 7926

HEPBURN BATHHOUSE & SPA 5321 6000 Mineral Springs Reserve Rd, Hepburn Springs hepburnbathhouse.com

SATYANANDA YOGA 5345 7434 393 Dean Barkstead Rd, Rocklyn satyananda.net

INN TOUCH DAY SPA 2891 Ballan Rd, Daylesford daylesfordinn.com

5348 2774

SHAKTI MASSAGE & 5348 1629 COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES phone for appointments & details

MINERAL SPA @ PEPPERS 124 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs, mineralspa.com.au

5348 2100

SHIZUKA RYOKAN 5348 2030 7 Lakeside Drive, Hepburn Springs shizuka.com.au

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BODY ISLE DAY SPA 5348 3498 10-16 Forest Ave, Hepburn Springs, thebodyisle.com.au

Essential services TAXI SERVICE Daylesford 5348 1111 / 5348 3333 AMBULANCE/FIRE 000 POLICE DAYLESFORD 5348 2342 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE 132 500 SECURITY Central Highlands Security 0407 881 918 DENTISTS 13 Hospital St Daylesford 5348 2523 54a Hargraves St Castlemaine 5472 3437 21 Lyttleton St Castlemaine 5472 1377 MEDICAL CENTRES 10 Hospital Street 5348 2227 Mon, Wed 8.30am - 7.30pm Tue, Thu, Fri 9am - 6pm Sat 9am - 12 A/H EMERGENCY GP CLINIC 5348 2371 PHARMACY 39 Vincent St, Daylesford 5348 2301 Mon to Fri 9–6pm Sat 9–4pm, Sun 10–1pm HOSPITALS Hospital St Daylesford 5348 2371 VETERINARY PRACTICES 77 Raglan St Daylesford 5348 1088 86 Main Rd Hepburn 5348 4851

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WILDLIFE LINE 1300 094 535 INTERNET ACCESS Hepburn Hub at Neighbourhood House 13 Camp St Daylesford 5348 3569 9am–5pm Monday–Friday REGIONAL VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 98 Vincent St Daylesford 5321 6123 POST OFFICES Daylesford – 86 Vincent St Hepburn Springs – 108 Main Rd VIDEO LIBRARIES Videoland 8/11 Howe St Daylesford 5348 1196 ATMS Commonwealth Bank 39–40 Vincent Street Daylesford ANZ Bank 52 Vincent Street Daylesford Bendigo Bank 97 Vincent Street SUPERMARKETS Coles Supermarket Albert Street Daylesford 7am –10pm Mon – Sun IGA Daylesford 26 Vincent Street POOL TABLES Savoia Hotel 69 Main Rd Hepburn Daylesford RSL Vincent St Daylesford Old Hepburn 236 Main Rd Hepburn