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lost magazine | daylesford & surrounds october 2011 | volume 11 issue 111

contents LA DOLCE VITA

Loving a good competition

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Live(ish) in Castlemaine

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Up north down south out west

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Get motivated and get moving

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Kathy cannot read a map

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These school holidays

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Let’s talk about macaroni

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Open, performing and singing

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To reveal stars & stellar wines

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At the house of Barcaldine

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And catch your dinner

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A chocolate cake

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And the CWA

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In Glenlyon

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On the school holidays

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RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS GENE BRADLEY FISK

GET YOUR SKATES ON 12

THE SECRET’S OUT LOSE THE KIDS WHATEVER

SWISS ITALIAN FESTA CLOUDS PASS 38

DOVE E IL CINEMA? RETREAT TO TUKI MY BFF IS

COCKTAILS, CANAPES 40

SCUPLTURE CULTURE CLOWNING AROUND

cover: BabyCino Chowder House, Hepburn Springs

lost contact lost - the guide to where to find it®

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

Publishers: lost publishing Design / Photography: Stefan Overzier Editor / Sub Editor: Danni Petkovic / Kathy Douglas Printer: Sovereign Press (Ballarat)

lost HQ: PO Box 1008, Daylesford, 3460 WRITING, EDITING & DESIGN 0425 763 864 / 0439 560 706 info@lostmagazine.com.au lostmagazine.com.au DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE: October 17, 2011 ABN 42 869 766 339 Material herein constitutes information not advice.

Festas, festivals, holidays

is there a better October place to be?

IT’S not only the activities during school holidays, around Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges, that makes October jam packed with things do and places to be...

It’s the music, it’s the art, it’s the food, it’s the wine, it’s the culture and festivals. And, it’s all detailed throughout the pages of this cute little magazine, so get cracking and read on - you’ve got a lot to of stuff to do and a whole lotta places to be this month!

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Loving La Dolce Vita... loving this competition!

OCTOBER means it’s Swiss Italian Festa time! And this year the Festa team wants to share some prizes with a lucky lost reader! (Aren’t you glad you picked this wee mag up??)

The prize is: (cue - Price is Right showcase voice over guy) *A Hepburn Springs Bathhouse voucher. *Two tickets to The Opening Weekend Ball at The Palais, Hepburn Springs on Saturday, October 22. *And, a bottle of Sailors Falls Estate wine.

Just answer this question correctly…

Q: ‘What does La Dolce Vita mean?’

Write your answer on the back of an envelope, with your contact deets and send it to: I heart the Swiss Italian Festa c/o- PO BOX 1008 Daylesford 3460, And you could be living La Dolce Vita courtesy of the gorgeous peeps at the Swiss Italian Festa. kd

59-61 Vincent St, Daylesford| P: 03 5348 4555 | E: info@bocconcini.com.au

The Red Hot Chili Peppers

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live in Castlemaine (kind of...)

TRADITIONALLY there is only one way to watch a Red Hot Chili Peppers’ gig.. and that’s JUMPING. (Preferably off a Marshall stack, whilst dodging security, into a raging sea of jumping Peppers’ lovers.) So when (in their infinite wisdom and impeccable taste) the proprietors of the Theatre Royal (30 Hargraves St, Castlemaine), decided to screen the live concert performance of the Red Hot Chili Peppers performing their new album (I’m With You) in it’s entirety, (plus a few old faves) we had to engineer another way to watch a Peppers’ gig. And we figure that watching them live on the big screen, whilst eating pizza and having a cold beer with buddies in a darkened theatre, is almost as good as the traditional stadium show… (possibly better - you can’t take popcorn to a gig now can you?)

And just as well we’ll be seated. The Theatre Royal in Castlemaine is a grand old dame at 153 years old. If we were planning a mosh, we may need to organise some restumping.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers’ first studio recording in five years is I’m With You. On August 30 they performed the new album live in Cologne, Germany. (The album was played in chronological order, the first and only time they will perform the album in this way) The event was filmed in HD, and has screened around the world in select cinemas. And it’s our turn: Tuesday, October 4, and Wednesday, October 5, from 8pm, at the Theatre Royal, Tickets are $20. More info: 5472 1196 or: theatreroyal.info.

Kathy Douglas

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

Join our Wombat Club online to get access to special offers or to learn about Some Enchanted Evenings.

Hepburn Springs

minerals, massage & village life

Nestled in forested foothills, Hepburn Springs has lured visitors to its abundance of natural mineral spring water for generations. Little has changed, bring bottles and tap your own at the source, or sample local sparkling of the grape variety at one of Hepburn Springs’ fine restaurants.

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where Hepburn Regional Park wraps around Hepburn and Hepburn Springs. Gullies and ridges, hills and creeks make for scenic country drives, good hiking and private and spectacular accommodation. what Wander forest trails, indulge in heavenly spa treatments, see live music, shop for quirky treasures, dine in style and sleep in boutique accommodation, all in one day‌ or take your time and unwind over a week. how Hepburn is a leisurely 5 minute drive from Daylesford, a bit over an hour from Melbourne and about 25 hours from Paris + transfers from Tullamarine.

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Christowel Designs • Accent Furniture • Decorative Accessories • Wall Decor • Home Textiles • Garden Decor Showroom: 10 Forest Ave. Hepburn Springs Vic 3461

www.christoweldesigns.com.au

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Ph. 0407 809 920

We smell a festival

...and it smells like folk & blues IT’S UNDENIABLY festival season, and folksy folks and bluesy blokes this one’s for you. The Spring Folk & Blues Festival is on Saturday, October 8, at the Daylesford Inn (2891 Ballan Road). The Inn will be transformed into a folk and blues Mecca, with more than two dozen musicians on the bill to play, pluck, strum, pick, wail, and sing their hearts out all day. The festival also features workshops encompassing singing, songwriting, alternate guitar tunings, and some bad ass demos, including how to play cigar box guitars and strum sticks. BYO instruments for impromptu jam sessions and random blues explosions.

10am – 11:30pm. Full day tickets are $35/Students $20 (concerts only) $30 per workshop, children under 12 free.

More info and bookings: 0408 994 393, for the full line up visit: acousticsessions.com.au kd

Must be in the genes

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up north, down south, out west THERE aint too many every day Victorian country folk that can boast the accolades like Gene Bradley Fisk.

Australian Country Music Broadcaster’s Hall of Fame-check.

Victorian Country Music Awards Best Independent Releasecheck. Tamworth Bush Ballad Of the Year Award-check.

Australian Independent Country Music Award for Best Heritage Track of the Year-check. New album release at aged 75-double check!? That’s right and this Septuagenarian is not slowing down. To celebrate the new album: ‘Up North Down South Out West’, and a career spanning five decades, the legendary Gene Bradley Fisk is heading to the Macedon region for a one-off concert.

Saturday October 22, at 5pm, Fisk will perform at Bleak House Malmsbury (166 Degraves Mill Drive). Bookings or more information call: 5422 1083. dp

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Get your skates on

get motivated, get moving BIKINI weather is not that far away (or so say the experts).

If winter left you with a few more coats than norm, you’ll be happy to know it’s fitness central in Daylesford town this month. The Daylesford Arc (39 Smith Street) have lots of classes and team sports to help you get motivated and get moving, there’s: Boot Camp, Basketball, Volleyball, Step Class and wait for it…Roller Derby. Yep you read it right.

Exercise with roller skates! Crazy stuff. And for the wee tackers there’s Junior Netball and Junior Soccer.

So there are no excuses to not get active. Info: 5348 1777 or ballarat.ymca.org.au/facilities/Pages/DaylesfordARC.aspx And, as the weather fines up there are a myriad of walking trails in these parts. Head to the Daylesford Visitor Information Centre (98 Vincent Street) where the good folk who volunteer there will be happy to point you in the right direction and arm you with a walking map or two.

Hey there Cinderella

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it’s time for the ball

THE Swiss Italian Festa ticks a few boxes for us here at lost.

Parades, tick. Yodellers, tick. Fireworks, tick. Amazing Italian food and wine, tickety tick tick tick. Another highlight of the Festa is the Opening Weekend Ball at the Palais (111 Main Road, Hepburn Springs) Everyone is invited to polish up the dancing shoes, and head to Hepburn for a night of dancing and shenanigans with the legendary Shuffle Club and Julie O’Hara. (Jazz, blues and swing awesomeness right there people). Boogie till the wee hours at the Palais. It’ll be brilliant – so best you get yourself tickets, tickety boo!

The Opening Weekend Ball, Saturday 22nd October, 8pm – 1am. Tickets are $20 pre sale or $25 on the night.

For more info and bookings call The Palais: 5348 4849. kd

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The secret’s out...

I can’t really read a map

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BACK in the day, children were taught to read maps. They navigated through life with a compass, the constellations and trail of breadcrumbs ‘just in case’. These days kids need SatNav to find their way out of a packet of salt and vinegar Samboys. SO! When offered a map or a schmick little Garmin GPS unit to traverse a Secret Forest Walk in the Wombat State Forest. Yours truly took the map. Your intrepid hikers followed both map and GPS – following the ‘pink line’ on both paper & screen, and just quietly… the GPS won.

Perhaps I was too struck by the beauty of the forest, the tall timbers, wildflowers, crashing water at Sailors Falls, and the new fern fronds springing from damp earth, to notice when we took a wrong turn, (twice) but the GPS sure recognised it. And drew a big black line of shame across the screen to prove it. (Oh the humiliation.) Pass the freakin’ Samboys.

Secret Forest Walks are self guided hikes for individuals and groups through Wombat State Forest and surrounds. Daily kit hire includes: maps, GPS, water, snacks, and a detailed briefing prior to departure. Corporate groups are catered for with GPS Treasure Hunts and team building blind-fold sessions... Romantic hikers can walk to secluded picnic spots where a gourmet hamper awaits. Prices start from $60.

For more information and bookings: secretforestwalks.com or call: 0418 301 281.

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THE PANICS with Georgia Fair and Avalanche City WED OCT 12 THEATRE ROYAL CASTLEMAINE PH. 5472 1196 www.theatreroyal.info

Lavandula

just a little bit gorgeous WRITE ‘perfect day in the country’ on your calendar on Sunday, October 30, Lavandula’s own celebration of its Swiss Italian Heritage (la Primavera) is without doubt one of the most beautiful ways to end a weekend. Set in a picture perfect rustic farm setting, with manicured fields of lavender, old stone buildings, little duckies quacking, picnic blankets, and perfect children chasing geese, it’s insanely gorgeous.

Visit the 1860s farmhouse, kick back with a vino and bit of live music, and graze on something local and luscious at La Trattoria. It’s an idyllic day in the country, the air, the food, the wine, music and song. It’s all a bit too gorgeous to be true.

Lavandula La Primavera 10:30am - 5pm. Entry $5 adults, $2 school-age children. 350 Hepburn-Newstead Road, Shepherds Flat. More info: 5476 4393. kd

Lose the kids for awhile

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these holidays

SCHOOL holiday fun for the entire family can be found in Springmount, just five kilometres from Creswick. The family tourist attraction we talk of has an 18 hole mini golf course and a unique botanical maze, (there’s a couple hours lost right there). There’s giant chess, Bocce or quoits and puzzles galore and... coincidence? We think not, there is a café at the 19th hole! If you don’t fancy getting all energetic and rather send the kids off to get lost (no comment) in the maze, then, they also double as Mistydowns Nursery specialising in heritage roses, peonies and unusual perennials. A bit of retail therapy with the promise of some garden time at the end all while the kids are lost (we like).

More info: tangledmaze.com.au or call: 5345 2847.

Prices start at $6.90 with a family pass: $49.50.

Open 10am to 5.30pm daily except Christmas Day. dp

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Established in 1974

Pa s s i n g C l o u d s W i n ery & C ell a r d o o r o p en dail y 11-5pm 3 0 r oddas l ane M u sk, V ictor ia 3461 ( 5 m i n utes from d ay lesf ord) P h one: 03 5348 5550 e xc l u s i ve @passingc louds.com.au

pas si ng clouds.com.au

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‘2011 W ine release ’ s aturday october 22, 11-5pm. live music f eatur ing The ugl y unc les.

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trentham

golf, bread, falls & friendly folk

Is it a golf town? Is it a farm town? Is it a forest village? Is it boutiquey and gorgeous? Can you get good fair trade organic coffee? And an enormous oversized statue of a giraffe? Yes. Yes to it all. It’s Trentham… and yes, you really should pay a visit.

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why As above, tiny Trentham is many things to many people… but since Trentham is our little secret, you’ll still be able to get a park in the main street on a Saturday. what Buy still-warm organic sourdough currant buns, peruse galleries and antiques over your latte, see live music, eat truffles in a decadent stable and celebrate the humble potato. how Trentham is a picturesque 15-20 minute drive from Daylesford through Wombat State Forest and farmland, 15-20 minutes from Woodend and 15 minutes from Kyneton.

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Around the world in 80 plates welcome Japan to the table

WHILST it’s true that in a lot of country towns you may be hard pressed to find a range of multi-cultured food, not so in this region. The list of international cuisines available around here reads like a backpacker’s library of Lonely Planet guides: Thai, Indian, Italian, Mediterranean, American, German, French, Middle Eastern, Chinese, Modern Australian, Aussie pub, and now thanks to newcomer Kazuki’s at the Raglan (1 Camp St, Daylesford), we have Japanese!

Whilst Kazuki’s is actually Japanese inspired bistro fare, on Sunday, October 30, (and the last Sunday of every month) Kazuki’s offer a delectable Japanese Banquet lunch of five shared courses of what else but, Japanese tucker, complete with a pot of sake. Bookings essential, phone: 5348 1218, More info visit: kazukis.com.au and for a full run down of restaurants turn to the guide from page 51. dp

Whatever...

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let’s talk about macaroni

THE OLD Macaroni Factory, Lucini’s Pasta Cafe (64 Main Road Hepburn Springs) is Australia’s oldest Italian building, (1859) And the current owner is a fourth generation descendant of the brothers who constructed the factory way back then. Cool huh? Back in the day, it was built to satisfy the pasta cravings the regions’ new Italian migrants had.

And still today, for carb loaders and lovers, the Old Macaroni Factory is pasta heaven and at Swiss Italian Festa time it shines like a carbonara beacon in the night.

Friday, October 21, The Old Macaroni Factory presents a night of food, film and song. Feast under the c1862 ceiling frescoes and catch a special screening of Love’s Brother, filmed on location at the Old Macaroni Factory and around the Hepburn Shire. Dinner is from 6pm, film at 9pm.

Bookings preferred: 5348 4345. kd

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Swiss Italian Festa

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let the festivities begin!

NO WONDER there’s so much great coffee and fabulous chocolate around here… it’s in our blood! Some of the first settlers to the region were Swiss Italian migrants taking a chance on the rugged terrain, fertile soils, incredible mineral springs and of course, joining in the search for the elusive rivers of gold! Each year the Hepburn community celebrates their Swiss Italian heritage with the ten day event The Swiss Italian Festa.

The Festa begins with the Grand Parade. This vibrant and colourful parade features local kinder, primary and secondary schools and community groups, including the Swiss Matterhorn Yodellers, Swiss Companion Singers, Alpenrose Dancers, the Daylesford & District Municipal Band and Daylesford & District Pipes & Drums, to put some yodelay-hii-hoooo and oom-pah-pah into your Saturday.

The Parade winds down to the Mineral Springs Reserve, and is followed by a concert at the Soundshell, performed by local schools and community groups. The concert will be all singing, all dancing, all theatre and fun.

Bring a picnic, pull up a patch of grass and laze away the afternoon in the iconic Mineral Springs Reserve. BYO cup to taste the mineral waters, and a few dollars to sample tasty treats whipped up by local community groups fundraising for the day. (If the weather decides to…erm, rain on the parade, the Family Festa performances will be held at The Palais (111 Main Road, Hepburn Springs) immediately following the parade).

The Swiss Italian Festa Opening Parade and Family Festa Performances will be held on Saturday, October 22.

(Main Road will be closed to through traffic from 10:30 – 11:15am).

The Community Concert will commence at 12pm, and the Family Festa will continue throughout the day till 3pm. This is a free event. More info 0447 697 997, or visit: swissitalianfesta.com for the full program.

Kathy Douglas

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Clouds pass to reveal stars we’ll cheers to that!

TO THOSE who pooh-pooh climate change – tell it to a winemaker. Graeme and Cameron Leith of Passing Clouds (30 Roddas Lane, Musk) packed up their drought stricken Kingower winery into 16 (!!) semi trailers and moved the whole shebang to Musk, where the rain is a wee bit more constant and the climes more conducive to a cool climate crop… (Pinot anyone??). The move has proved inspirational with Cameron whipping up a few precious barrels of 2008 Graeme’s Blend and 2008 Angel that Mr James Halliday lauded with 94 points. (And slapped 5 stars on the front door of the winery to boot). Nice.

On Sunday, October 22, Passing Clouds, will share the fabled 94 point reds, the cool climate Pinot Noirs and a Sparkling Chardonnay with the world. Bring a picnic and listen to live music or feast on catering by Spade to Blade. The Annual Wine Release will be held from 11am-5pm. For more info visit: passingclouds.com.au or call: 5348 5550. kd

Yum Cha, Dim Sum

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yum yum!

WHILST it literally means ‘drink tea’ or ‘tasting of tea’, Yum Cha or Ban Ming (in Chinese) involves so much more than tea. Delicious (non-stop) servings of various fried or steamed bite sized portions of Dim Sum (literal translation: snack).

Similar to Western tradition of afternoon tea, the Yum Cha tradition is with tea and delicacies (sweet and savoury) and can be breakfast, lunch or as we prefer, an all day combination of all meals.

Yum Cha or Ban Ming, now matter how you say it, it’s just plain yum!

And, as luck would have it, one can now find Yum Cha served every Saturday and Sunday at Water Garden Chinese Restaurant (111A Vincent Street, Daylesford).

Bookings or more information phone: 5348 3592. dp 22

Clunes

books, antiques, coffee & architecture

Clunes’ rustic buildings are filled with books, antiques and coffee. This is an old gold town that hasn’t gone glam… yet. Stroll under wide verandahs on fabulous bluestone streets and choose your poison: long black or long neck, then pick an open fire and unwind some more.

what Discover beautiful bush tracks and trails of gold, lollies and lattes, miners’ cottages and mine the second hand book stores for more books than you could read in a lifetime. how Clunes is a 40 minute rambling country drive from Daylesford, past historic gold mines and 1850s’ ruins, scenic volcanic country, bubbling creeks and patchworked farmland. From Creswick, Clunes is a direct 15 minute drive.

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where Clunes is a haven for treasure hunters… somewhere in the middle of gold country. Bring a road map and a treasure map and seek your fortune in gold, collectables, second hand books and vintage items of all descriptions.

Dove è il cinema?

at Barcaldine Country House BARCALDINE House at Musk hosts regular film nights in (what must surely be) one of Australias’ most unique cinemas; in the wine cellar of the magnificent Barcaldine Country House in Musk.

During the Swiss Italian Festa, Barcaldine House is hosting three dinner and film evenings, showcasing four classic Italian films, (La Dolce Vita, Pane e Tulipani, Cinema Paradiso and Il Postino) complemented by an Italian two course dinner and wine.

Enjoy a little of the sweet life, as you dine in the cellar, and take in a screening of La Dolce Vita, Friday, October 28. La Dolce Vita (the Sweet Life) is a comedy/drama, written and directed by Federico Fellini.

Fellini’s 1960 film is often considered to be one of the finest moments in world cinema. La Dolce Vita. 6pm Dinner, 7pm film screening. $42 + booking fees.

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Saturday, October 29, is an Italian film feast, with both Bread & Tulips (Pane e Tulipani) and Cinema Paradiso screening. The evening’s schedule screens Bread & Tulips at 6pm, dinner is served at 8, and Cinema Paradiso screens post panna cotta, at 9pm. Tickets are $50 + booking fees.

The Swiss Italian Festa mini Italian film fest is wrapped up on Sunday, October 30, with the screening of the highly acclaimed Il Postino (1994) Nominated for five Academy Awards, Il Postino will screen at 4pm, followed by dinner at 6pm. Tickets are $42 + booking fees.

To book for any of the Dinner and Film nights go to: www.moshtix.com.au or call 1300 GET TIX (438 849).

Barcaldine Country House (238 Dairy Flat Road, Musk).

For more information telephone: 0447 697 997 or visit: swissitalianfesta.com.

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Retreat to Tuki for holiday fun

STUCK for ideas to keep the kiddies amused these school holidays? Or just on weekends in general? Then look no further than right here. We’ve scoured the globe (well the part of the globe that is Central Victoria, anyhow) and have come up loads of fun things to keep you and your brood moving this month.

One such fun outing, sure to please the entire family, is the Tuki experience. The Tuki Trout Farm (60 Stoney Rises Road, Smeaton) at Tuki Retreat is only 20 klicks north-west of Daylesford and caters to kids of all ages. And, whether it’s your thing or not, watching your kids catch their first fish is pretty special. With six ponds full of trout, some quite heavily stocked (for the younger kids, or the more challenged bigger kids) you’re bound to catch your dinner.

There’s a fully licensed restaurant and self contained cabins in case you want to book in a sleep over.

More info: 5345 6233 or visit: tuki.com.au. dp

Shedding the winter coat...

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...so we can gain another WE ALL let ourselves go over Winter. We don’t see the beauty therapist as often as we perhaps should, the legs are hurried into 70+ denier and forgotten ‘til the sun peeps out in spring. And it’s not just our species booking into the beautician this time of year… Our four legged friend the Alpaca, is so lax in the depilatory department, she only shaves once a year. Creswicks’ famed Alpacas, are being shorn Saturday, October 29, at Creswick Woollen Mills (Railway Parade Creswick) If you only shaved once a year it’d be an event too, so come along and watch as the Alpacas lose their wonderful winter wool and expose their summer skin. (Spray tan anyone??).

The Seventh Annual Alpaca Shearing Day is free and starts from 11am. For more information call: 5345 2202.

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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

Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa

to Ballarat 45 km to Clunes 43 km to Creswick 27 km

Slow Food Central Highlands at The Pavilion Fri 21st Oct, 7.30pm

Opening Weekend Ball at The Palais Sat 22nd Oct, 8pm

Grand Opening Parade & Concert Saturday 22nd October at 10.30am Sports and Walks, Heritage Events and much, much more!

Dame Nellie Melba Tribute at The Convent Sun 23rd Oct, 4pm

Ennio Morricone Tribute at The Palais Sat 29th Oct, 6pm Italian Film Screenings at Barcaldine House Fri 28th–Sun 30th Oct, various times See full program online at

Winery Wanderer Bus www.swissitalianfesta.com Sat 29th Oct, 11am Lantern Parade & Fireworks Finale Sun 30th Oct, 7pm Proudly Sponsored by

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Kyneton

old wares, eclectic art & indulgence

Not to be outshone by its historically beautiful, mineral spring rich and gastronomically outstanding country sisters, Kyneton has come out firing in recent years and is stunning visitors with everything from daffodils to dessert. Indulge in Kyneton’s eclectic shopping and to-die-for dining.

what Shop for handmade fashion, or handmade chocolates.

Find retro relics and bold contemporary art, devour exquisite dinners, or relax with friends over cheese and fine wine. Let the country hospitality undo what the city has done. how Kyneton is an hour’s drive from Melbourne (Calder Fwy) or an hour on a V/Line train from Southern Cross.

Kyneton is a half hour drive from Daylesford via Tylden.

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where Just off the Calder Freeway, Kyneton shines. Pack an appetite and head to Piper Street where there’s reputedly more hatted restaurants on this little street, than in any other in regional Australia.

My BFF the Chocolate Cake on a plate in Castlemaine

IT’S NO secret. Castlemaine is fast becoming a foodie paradise to rival the Daylesfords and Kynetons of this part of the world. There are so many foodie friends to love around Castlemaine… there’s My friend the Pork Bun (at Taste of the Orient Yum Cha House), My friend the Buttery Croissant (at Apple Annie’s Cafe) and My Friend The Chocolate Cake at The Theatre Royal (30 Hargraves Street). Okay sure… you can’t exactly eat David Bridie and his fabulous ARIA award winning band of 21 years, but you can order dinner before the show. My Friend the Chocolate Cake perform their seventh album Fiasco, Saturday, October 22 from 8pm.

Tickets $28 (show only) or $58 (dinner and show - note: dinner at 7pm). Buy tickets online at: theatreroyal.info or $30 at the door. More info: 5472 1196. kd

Hotel linen, robes & toaster

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like them? take them all home!

THERE is a plethora of accommodation choices in Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges. One would imagine in order to stand out from the crowd you’d have to be or do something pretty special. And one would have a guess that’s what Deborah Myers and Yvonne Paulke had in mind when they came up with the clever concept of “experiencing 5 star luxury and then taking it home with you” at Mollisons (116-118 Mollison St, Kyneton).

This boutique guesthouse is set in an old (early 1900s) bank and has been restored and furnished with a mix of antique and contemporary pieces. All designed to complement the original character and grandeur of the building. So you like the bed you sleep in? It’s yours! Admire the one-off designer lamp? Also yours. It’s all for sale and yours to take home (for a fee of course!). For more info visit: mollisons.net.au.

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Day Spa

Hepburn Springs

MIDWEEK SPECIAL 20min Mineral Water Bath 2 x 1hr Treatments of your Choice

$250 (Total price for 2 People) (Excludes Public Holidays & other Discount Offers)

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10-16 Forest Ave. Hepburn Springs Vic. 3461 Ph. 03 5348 3498 info@thebodyisle.com.au www.thebodyisle.com.au

Cocktails, canapés and the CWA

MASTERCHEF has a lot to answer for. Suddenly everyone is a budding chef and culinary expert. Don’t get us wrong, we mean it in a positive way. It’s a great thing. And, it’s not only Masterchef that has a lot to answer for, the Jamies and Nigellas of the world have also contributed to this cooking revolution. And don’t forget those clever country lasses of the CWA kind, they’ve been encouraging the masses to pull on an apron since 1922.

So, for those yearning to cook like a pro, you need not turn to the TV in these parts. The clever folk behind Spoons Cooking School run classes to bring out your inner Nigella or hidden Jamie talents, right here in Spa Country. With workshops entitled: Cocktails and Canapes, Classic Cakes, Fast & Fabulous, Tribute to the CWA and Tastes of Asia, you will be whipping up a storm like the best of them!

More info: spoonscookingschool.com or call: 5348 1925. dp

Of Pollock & preschool

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the Rotary art show...

WHEN Jackson Pollock splattered his way through Abstract Expressionism, he opened the door for such commentary as: “My three year old can paint better than that”, “Pfft… that’s not art”, and the classic: “Anyone could do that”. But until then, no one had. He was just a bloke in his shed creating genius.

Many locals with a paint palette and a dream love this time of year, because this is when they summon their inner Pollock, create their shed masterpieces and show them, at the Annual Daylesford Rotary Art Show. (Daylesford Town Hall, Vincent Street, Friday, October 28, to Monday, October 31, 9:30am – 5pm).

There’s a ‘Best in Show’ prize of $1500. For a gold coin donation you could witness the Pollock-esque work of a three year old, or perhaps the work of a creative, genre defining genius. kd 34

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Specialising in Commissioned Artwork

woodend

boutiques, rocks, playgrounds & beer

At the base of imposing Mt Macedon, Woodend is a haven for bushwalkers, food, wine aficionados, lovers of boutique style accommodation and cosmopolitan shopping wrapped up in a cruisy country vibe. Woodend is what Weekends should be all about.

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where Well it’s at the end of the woods isn’t it? Well, sort of… Situated between Macedon and Kyneton, it’s the perfect place to base yourself for a weekend of wineries, or a stop over for delectable dining out. what Have a gourmet picnic at Hanging Rock. Let the kids loose at the truly fantastic Children’s Park. Sample a hand crafted beer or find a cellar door at an award winning winery. how Turn off the Calder Fwy and meander through the Black Forest from Melbourne. Catch a train from Southern Cross. Woodend is about 40mins drive from Daylesford, through perfectly picturesque countryside.

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Sculpture culture in Glenlyon

NO DOUBT about it, we’re an arty bunch ‘round here.

There are loads of art shows throughout the region where talented artists display their masterpieces and The Annual Glenlyon Sculpture Show (Saturday, October 29 ‘til Sunday, November 6) is one such event! This year the 5th annual show invites local sculptors to fill the 1890’s Glenlyon Hall (Barkly Street, Glenlyon) and the lawns outside. Previously the show has displayed such diverse works as intricate woodcarvings and enormous welded metal wonders, found objects transformed, even a full-sized gypsy caravan. The event is generously sponsored by local individuals and businesses and there is fantastic prize money of $1500 for the winner, (ch-ching!) giving extra incentive to wow the audience and judges. More info, visit: glenlyon.vic.au or dp phone 5348 7629.

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who doesn’t like fireworks?

BESIDES dogs, that is.

All good things must come to an end. Always hated that saying as a kid. It usually meant the party was over, school holidays had finished or the Gravitron ride at The Show had slowed to a no-longer-gravity-defying (or vomit inducing) halt. Shame really, we’d prefer good things never ended, but alas, even the Swiss Italian Festa must, and as always, it ends with a parade… and a bang.

The beautiful Lantern Parade (Sunday, October 30), is a peaceful walk through the bush with local children carrying their glowing handmade lanterns before gathering at Hepburn Springs Mineral Reserve for a fireworks display.

BYO lantern and wander with the crowd, to the fireworks finale.

Meet at 10th Street Hepburn Springs at 7pm. Follow the Festa Jester to the Reserve. The evening concludes at 9pm. kd

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Clowning around

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outside of the classroom

WHAT’S a class clown to do on school holidays? Well, fine tuning your clown skills is a good place to start. The YMCA is hosting a school holiday Clown Workshop at the Daylesford ARC (39 Smith Street) from 9am to 3pm on Wednesday, October 5. Glenda May (AKA Crumpette the Clown) has clowned around, sorry, performed internationally, in a career spanning 25 years of magic, balloon twisting and hundreds of red noses. With Crumpette’s guidance, 12 to 16 year olds will workshop their own clown character, experimenting with costumes, make-up and performance skills along the way. At 2.00pm, the newbie Clowns will stage a FREE short performance of their fun new clowning skills. (Suitable for three to eight year olds).

Cost $30 per person.

To book, call Daylesford ARC: 5348 1777 or 0458 307 351. kd

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THE OLD MACARONI FACTORY LUCINI’S PASTA CAFE Fri, Sat Sun Lunch & Dinner 12-3pm & 6pm

Maria & Matt Viola CAFÉ, GROUP, TOUR BOOKINGS

64 Main Road Hepburn Springs, Victoria

(03) 5348 4345 Mob: 0404 123 153 mariaviola@bigpond.com

www.macaronifactory.com.au

Creswick

forests, fossicking, fibres & fromage

Cosy Creswick tucked up in a valley between volcanic hills is home to forestry and fossicking, alpacas and 1800s architecture, chocolate and cheese. Six good reasons right there to stay a while and enjoy everything Creswick has to offer.

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where Creswick is surrounded by forest and forestry. Just further north, mullock heaps dot the paddocks, a sign of when rivers of gold were exhumed to line wealthy pockets in town. what Wander forest trails, sample fine local produce and rug up in luxurious world class wool. Bring your clubs and have a few rounds, or shout a round at a Creswick pub.

how Creswick is an easy 15 minute drive from Ballarat and 20 minutes from Daylesford on the Midland Hwy. It takes about 17 hours to travel from Abu Dhabi UAE, to Creswick.

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Gig Guide OCTOBER Saturday 1st Early Sessions with ‘Cyndi Boste’ Horvat’s WINE Bar Howe St Daylesford, 6-8pm Kira Pura & The Bruise The Palais 111 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs, 8pm Family Farm Horvat’s WINE Bar Howe St Daylesford, 8.30pm till late Michelle Parsons the Old Hepburn Hotel 236 Main Rd, Hepburn, 9pm till late Sunday 2nd Truly Madly Deeply The Cosmopolitan Hotel Trentham, 1pm Rory Ellis the Old Hepburn Hotel 236 Main Rd, Hepburn, 4pm till late The Little Sisters Horvat’s WINE Bar Howe St Daylesford, 6.30pm till 9pm Smooth Tunes with ‘DJ Dusty Stylus’ Horvat’s WINE Bar Howe St Daylesford, 9pm till late Tuesday 4th & Wednesday 5th Red Hot Chili Peppers Live Album Big Screen Telecast Theatre Royal 30 Hargraves St Castlemaine, 8pm Thursday 6th Performance Night Duet Special the Old Hepburn Hotel 236 Main Rd, Hepburn, 6pm till late Elixar (Katie Noonan) The Palais 111 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs, 8.30pm Friday 7th Adrian Deakin Solo Piano Horvat’s WINE Bar Howe St Daylesford, 6-8pm Dinner Show ‘Louis & the Jump Jivers’ The Cosmopolitan Hotel Trentham, 6.30pm Moodswing Horvat’s WINE Bar Howe St Daylesford, 8.30pm till late Live Music the Old Hepburn Hotel 236 Main Rd, Hepburn, 7pm Saturday 8th Early Sessions with ‘Simon & Rob’ Horvat’s WINE Bar Howe St Daylesford, 6-8pm The Pete Rowland Set Horvat’s WINE Bar Howe St Daylesford, 8.30pm till late

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Gig Guide the Old Hepburn Hotel The Cosmopolitan Hotel the Old Hepburn Hotel Horvat’s WINE Bar Horvat’s WINE Bar Theatre Royal

Theatre Royal Horvat’s WINE Bar The Cosmopolitan Hotel Horvat’s WINE Bar the Old Hepburn Hotel Horvat’s WINE Bar The Palais Horvat’s WINE Bar the Old Hepburn Hotel The Cosmopolitan Hotel the Old Hepburn Hotel

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Tripodium 236 Main Rd, Hepburn, 9pm till late Sunday 9th Western Union Cnr High St & Cosmo Rd, Trentham, 1pm Live Music 236 Main Rd, Hepburn, 4pm till late Jessica Ribeiro Duo Howe St, Daylesford, 6.30pm till 9pm Smooth Tunes with ‘DJ Dusty Stylus’ Howe St, Daylesford, 9pm till late Wednesday 12th The Panics w/ Georgia Fields & Avalanche City 30 Hargraves St, Castlemaine, 8pm Thursday 13th A Quiet Place featuring String Contingent and Kate Rowe & Ryan Morrison 30 Hargraves St, Castlemaine, 8pm Friday 14th Adrian Deakin Solo Piano Howe St, Daylesford, 6-8pm Travelling Concessions Cnr High St & Cosmo Rd, Trentham, 6.30pm The Jennie Brown & Jude Russell trio Howe St, Daylesford, 8.30pm till late Live Music 236 Main Rd. Hepburn, 9pm till late Saturday 15th The Early Sessions with ‘Duncan Graham’ Howe St, Daylesford, 6- 8pm Lior 111 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs, 8.30pm The Praybabies Howe St, Daylesford, 8.30pm till late Vinyl Tapp 236 Main Rd, Hepburn, 9pm till late Sunday 16th Bakehouse Cnr High St & Cosmo Rd, Trentham, 1pm Graveyard Train 236 Main Rd, Hepburn, 4pm

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Gig Guide Rex Watts & Mick Ahearne Howe St, Daylesford, 6.30pm till 9pm Smooth Tunes with ‘DJ Dusty Stylus’ Howe St, Daylesford, 9pm till late Friday 21st Adrian Deakin Solo Piano Howe St, Daylesford, 6-8pm Open Mic Night Cnr High St & Cosmo Rd, Trentham, 6.30pm Yeshe, supported by Caleb & Leda 111 Main Road, Hepburn Springs, 8pm Myles White Jazz Trio Howe St, Daylesford, 8.30pm till late ‘True Blood’ Theme Night 236 Main Rd, Hepburn, 9pm till late Saturday 22nd Gene Bradley Fisk 166 Degraves Mill Dve, Malmsbury, 5pm Opening of Swiss Italian Festival - Shuffle Club 111 Main Rd, Hepurn Springs The Early Sessions with ‘Mana’ Howe St, Daylesford, 6-8pm My Friend the Chocolate Cake 30 Hargraves St, Castlemaine, 8pm The Carwtwheels Howe St, Daylesford, 8.30pm till late Bone Idol 236 Main Rd, Hepburn, 9pm till late Sunday 23rd Dirty York Cnr High St & Cosmo Rd, Trentham, 1.30pm Live Music 236 Main Rd, Hepburn, 4pm till late Marie Casanova & Fridayends Howe St, Daylesford, 6.30pm till 9pm Smooth Tunes with ‘DJ Dusty Stylus’ Howe St, Daylesford, 9pm till late Friday 28th Adrian Deakin Solo Piano Howe St, Daylesford, 6-8pm 46

Horvat’s WINE Bar Horvat’s WINE Bar Horvat’s WINE Bar The Cosmopolitan Hotel The Palais Horvat’s WINE Bar the Old Hepburn Hotel Bleak House The Palais Horvat’s WINE Bar Theatre Royal Horvat’s WINE Bar the Old Hepburn Hotel The Cosmopolitan Hotel the Old Hepburn Hotel Horvat’s WINE Bar Horvat’s WINE Bar Horvat’s WINE Bar

Liz Frencham & Myles White The Cosmopolitan Hotel Cnr High St & Cosmo Rd, Trentham, 6.30pm The Jennie Brown & Jude Russell trio Horvat’s WINE Bar Howe St, Daylesford, 8.30pm till late Leigh Barker The Palais 111 Main Rd, Hepburn Spring, 8.30pm Live Music the Old Hepburn Hotel 236 Main Rd, Hepburn, 9pm till late Saturday 29th The Early Sessions with ‘Robbie Melville’ Horvat’s WINE Bar Howe St, Daylesford 6-8pm Mercy Kills w/ Paper Arcade Theatre Royal 30 Hargraves St, Castlemaine, 8pm Lee Rosser Horvat’s WINE Bar Howe St, Daylesford 8.30pm till late Top Jimmy the Old Hepburn Hotel 236 Main Rd, Hepburn, 9pm till late Sunday 30th Closing of Swiss Festival - Steve Lane & the Autocrats The Palais 111 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs Wax lyrical the Old Hepburn Hotel 236 Main Rd, Hepburn, 1pm Liz Stringer the Old Hepburn Hotel 236 Main Rd, Hepburn, 4pm Reservoir Frogs The Cosmopolitan Hotel Cnr High St & Cosmo Rd, Trentham, 1pm Archer & Skip Sail Horvat’s WINE Bar Howe St, Daylesford, 6.30pm till 9pm Smooth Tunes with ‘DJ Dusty Stylus’ Horvat’s WINE Bar Howe St, Daylesford, 9pm till late

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Market Guide BALLAN MARKET 8am-1pm, 1st Sat of month Inglis St Ballan

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

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

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

CASTLEMAINE ARTIST MARKET 10am-4pm, 1st Sun of the month The Theatre Royal, 30 Hargraves St

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DAYLESFORD MAKERS MARKET 10am-3pm, first Sat of month Daylesford Town Hall, Vincent St

TALBOT FARMERS MARKET 9am-2pm, 3rd Sun of month Scandanavian 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 MARKET 9am-3pm, 3rd Sun of month High St Woodend

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Gallery Guide CAN’T THINK STRAIGHT 41 Vincent St, Daylesford Open Thu-Mon 10m-5pm

5348 6695 RED PEPPER GALLERY 35 Vincent St. Daylesford Open daily from 10am

5348 3111

CASTLEMAINE ART GALLERY 5472 2292 STOCKROOM & WOLF AT THE DOOR 98 Piper St Kyneton 5422 3215 14 Lyttleton St, Castlemaine Thurs-Mon from 10:30am Mon-Fri 10am-5pm Sat/Sun 12-5pm, CONVENT GALLERY 5348 3211 STONY CREEK GALLERY Cnr. Hill & Daly St, Daylesford 10 Stony Creek Rd, Daylesford Daily 10am-5pm, Seven Galleries Thurs-Sun from 10am

5348 1884

STUDIO/GALLERY “STAN ” 5348 2596 THE ARTIST’S MUSE 7 Stanbridge St, Daylesford 32 High St. Trentham Open by appointment: 0401 257 909 Open Fri, Sat & Sun from 11am

5424 1599

FALKNER GALLERY 35 Templeton St, Castlemaine, Thurs-Sun 11am-5pm, GALLERY IN KYNETON 40 Mollison St Kyneton Fri-Sun 11am - 4pm or appt

5470 5858 THE BAILS GALLERY @ LAVANDULA Shepherds Flat 5476 4393 Sat-Sun 10.30am – 5.30pm, 5348 3733 0438 356 025 THE CLAY FIRE GALLERY 63 Vincent St, Daylesford Daily 10-5pm, pottery, glassware,

5348 3500 OVERWROUGHT 0403 675 170 THE PANTECHNICON 34 Vincent St, Daylesford 61 Central Springs Rd, Daylesford Thu–Mon 11am-5pm, warehouse gallery Fri-Sun Garden art, furniture, gates 5348 4050 PARADISO ARTS 5348 6600 THE WOODSHED GALLERY 21a Raglan St. Daylesford 1089 Telegraph Road, Sailors Falls Mon-Fri 9-5pm, Sat 10-5pm Sun 10-3pm Designer, maker, Sculptural furniture 5476 4315 PENNY SCHOOL GALLERY 5475 1911 YUINUP AT YANDOIT 110 Steeles Rd, Yandoit 11 Church St, Maldon, Daily 11am–5pm.

Daily, sculpture park and gallery Dinner Fri–Sun 6pm, fine art

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5423 2222 JOHN TEMPLE GALLERY 0418 131 262 THE HOGARTH COLLECTION 81 Mollison St, Malmsbury 72 Vincent St, Daylesford Sat-Sun 10am-5pm or by appointment Panoramic photography specialist

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

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

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

0429 585 129

5345 7408

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

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

5422 7377

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

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

5348 5550

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

5429 1956

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

5427 1057

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

5348 7785

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

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

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

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

5428 2228

SANDY FARM 5348 7610 99 Sandy Farm Rd, Denver Saturday & Sunday by appointment

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

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

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Restaurant/Cafe Guide 5345 2510

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

5345 1150

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

5348 2982

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 & REST. 5424 1774 18 Market St. Trentham B Sat-Sun / L Fri-Mon / D Fri-Sat contemporary & seasonal fresh produce

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

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

5348 3499

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

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

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

CAFE 33 33 Fraser St Clunes daily cafe meals

DAYLESFORD HOTEL 2 Burke Sq, Daylesford daily pub meals

5348 2335

CAFÉ ON THE EDGE 5348 4332 105 Central Springs Rd. Daylesford daily cafe meals

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

5348 3557

CHOWDER HOUSE 97 Main Rd. Hepburn Springs B&L Wed-Sun home style chowders

EGO’S CULINARIA 10 Howe St, Daylesford B&L, Thur-Mon coffee, high tea, cakes

5348 4001

5345 3775

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

ELLENDER ESTATE 5348 7785 260 Green Gully Rd. Glenlyon L Sat-Sun wood fired pizza in winery garden 51

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AMERICAN HOTEL 90 Albert St. Creswick L&D Daily, bistro & pub meals

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

5422 6611

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

EUROPEAN SAUSAGE BAR 0433 739 788 121 Vincent St. Daylesford Fri-Mon bratwurst, chorizo & juice bar

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

FARMERS ARMS HOTEL 31 Albert St, Creswick L&D Daily homemade country meals

5345 2221

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

THE FARMERS ARMS HOTEL 1 East St. Daylesford D Wed-Sun, Bar L&D daily modern Australian

5348 2091

HARVEST ORGANIC CAFE & GROCERY 29 Albert St. Daylesford 5348 4022 B&L Mon-Sat / D Sat 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 63 Barkly St. Glenlyon B&L Daily Quirky cafe, corner store

5348 7922

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

5427 2510

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

5348 4700

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

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

5348 4946

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

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

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

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

5348 4488

JASMINE THAI 114 Main Rd. Hepburn Springs D Wed-Mon authentic Thai cuisine

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

5348 2714

KAZUKI’S AT THE RAGLAN 5348 1218 1 Camp St. Daylesford L Fri-Mon / D Thurs-Tue Japanese inspired bistro, wine & sake bar

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

5348 3711

KOUKLA 82 Vincent St. Daylesford B, L & D daily cafe with wood fire pizza oven

5348 2363

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

5345 3205

LADLE FOODSTORE 30 Piper St. Kyneton B&L Daily gourmet foodstuffs

5422 2430

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

5345 3700

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

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

5348 2207

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

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

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

5345 1120

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

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

5422 6241

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

5348 1163

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

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

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

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

5424 1002

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

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

5348 2297

THE GOOD TABLE 5472 4400 233 Barker Street, Castlemaine L&D Thu-Sun local, seasonal, fine dining

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

THE PALAIS 5348 4849 111 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs D Thu-Tues traditional woodfired pizza & pub meals

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

EMPYRE BOUTIQUE HOTEL 68 Mostyn St, Castlemaine L&D Wed-Sun fine dining gold rush hotel

5472 5166

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

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

5470 5090

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

TUKI RESTAURANT Stoney Rises Smeaton L daily ultra fresh trout specialists

5345 6233

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

5345 1557

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

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

WILD BIRCH AT PEPPERS 5348 2202 124 Main Rd. Hepburn Springs B,L&D daily Mediterranean influenced fine dining

TANGLES AT THE MAZE 5345 2847 Cnr Midlands & Smokeytown Rd. Creswick L daily D Fri CafĂŠ at the Maze & Mini Golf

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

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

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

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

5348 2111

OMADA DAY SPA 5348 4499 106a Main Rd, Hepburn Springs www.omada-dayspa.com.au

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

PEPPERMINT SPRINGS SPA 5348 5718 4488 Trentham Rd, www.peppermintsprings.net.au

DAYLESFORD HEALTH PROFESSIONALS 24 Raglan St, Daylesford www.dhphealth.info

QUEENSBERRY STUDIO 5348 3653 23 Queensberry St, Daylesford www.queensberrystudio.com.au

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

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

5348 2331

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

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

5348 3329

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

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

5348 7926

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

5348 2774

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

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

5348 2100

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

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

SPECIALIST MASSAGE GROUP 1800 226 935 mobile, 7 days www.spmassagebeauty.com.au

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Essential services TAXI SERVICE Daylesford 5348 1111 / 5348 3333 AMBULANCE/FIRE 000 POLICE DAYLESFORD 5348 2342 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE 132 500 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 WILDLIFE LINE 1300 094 535

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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 (Newsagency) 45 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

-DAYLESFORDSPA COUNTRY RAILWAY

EVERY SUNDAY Step back in time to the era of Victoria’s branchline railways on board one of our vintage railmotors.

Come and visit the largest open air market in the region.

www.dscr.com.au Premium Food & Wine Train

First Saturday of each month

For more information Ph: 0421 708 100 Ph: 5348 3503 (Sunday Only)

Dining Room / Wine & Sake Bar Lunch - Fri to Mon 12 noon Dinner - Thu to Tue 6 pm 1 Camp Street, Daylesford VIC 3460 Cnr of Raglan & Camp Street Bookings: (03) 5348 1218 www.kazukis.com.au