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Australia's Favourite Steam Train Puffing Billy travels through the magnificent forests and fern gullies of the Dandenong Ranges from Belgrave, only one hour eeast of Melbourne everyday except Christmas Day. o H Hang your legs over the side of the carriage aboard the t traditional Excursion Train, or travel first class in our luxury, f fu fully enclosed dining carriages.

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SPRING into action as the days get warmer and a burst of colour covers the hills.

This time of year is one of the best times to visit the Yarra Ranges and see it in all its glory.

Why not face a chilly morning and go for a hot air balloon ride, or spend the afternoon watching the sun go down at your favourite winery.

Wander through the wonderful boutiques of the Dandenongs and enjoy the outdoors wonders of Olinda.

Why not visit Belgrave, a town known for it’s link to Puffing Billy go for a ride but don’t forget to check out what else the town has to offer.

But be sure to make your way to Healesville, celebrating its 150th anniversary this year - the town is in party mode.

Whatever you choose to do, you’re sure to be back.

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William Ricketts Sanctuary National Rhododendron Gardens

Beauty and tranquility merge into one at this natural museum, adorned by ferny glades in the Dandenong Ranges.

Host to a range of spectacular blooms of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, cherries and daffodils, your eyes won’t know where to look with the garden’s colour-popping beauty.

Meticulously preserved, the grounds are gorgeous year round with impressive ponds, wooden bridges and wildlife scattered throughout.

During the blooms’ off season, visitors can continue to soak up the natural beauty of the garden’s rich bark textures, seed capsules, and foliage shapes which are enveloped in a sweet, wafting fragrance.

More than 80 years old, the sanctuary inspires quiet reflection and calm as guests leisurely stroll through the gardens, peppered with tens of mystical ceramic sculptures.

With a rich history, the sanctuary also tells the tale of William Ricketts who created and lived in the natural retreat along with his echoing philosophy about our responsibility toward the environment.

With many international visitors returning from around the world, the sanctuary is great for nature-loving enthusiasts or those wanting to learn more about Ricketts’ passion and vision for nature through art.

3 Dining Be it an energising coffee at one of the many cafes or dinner at one of the town’s acclaimed restaurants, visitors are sure to leave satisfied with Olinda’s dining experience.

Along Mt Dandenong Ranges Tourist Road is a hub of great food, including authentic Italian restaurant, Ivy, which offers woodfired pizzas and slow roasted meats along with the Pig and Whistle, an English-style pub with hearty meals to match.

Sampling the area’s highly soughtafter local produce, restaurants such as Seasons at Cloudehill Nursery and Garden provide the tastebuds with a burst of fresh flavour while Cuckoo Restaurant offers a night of fun and indulgence, serving a smorgasbord of German inspired foods with live music and floor shows throughout.

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Dandenong Ranges National Park Nestled in Olinda’s well maintained parklands is a picturesque hub of natural beauty and adventure.

Part of the national park’s newer areas, Olinda boasts of relatively undisturbed native habitat with stunning birdlife, eucalypt trees, ferns and more.

Fitness gurus can get their weekend workout on the Valley Walk track, 6.5km of steep, rocky terrain while those up for a relaxing stroll can enjoy their surroundings on the shorter Eagle Nest Walk.

As the spring months bring warmer weather, snags will be sizzling at the forest’s three picnic grounds, particularly at Olinda Falls which offers a family-friendly day of fun, food and natural wonder.

Red Gum Gallery Surrounded by boutique shops and delicious cafes, Red Gum Gallery is the perfect place to visit for an afternoon of relaxation and creativity.

Located in the heart of Olinda, come and unwind at the gallery which showcases a variety of artworks from clay sculptures, handmade jewellery and wood carvings to oil, resin and watercolour paintings.

Sure to appeal to and inspire any audience, the gallery boasts of local talent, showcasing numerous creative works from people living in the Dandenong Ranges area.

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Triangle of temptation

By DAVID ALLEGRETTI THE Marysville triangle encompasses the towns of Marysville, Narbethong and Buxton and is a must see for anybody who is searching for a relaxing yet adventurous and memorable holiday.

During the Black Saturday bushfire disaster in February 2009 Gallipoli Park served as a shelter for Marysville residents who were unable to escape from the town.

Following the devastating fires the park was reopened in April 2011.

From out of the ashes an oasis of tranquillity has sprung.

These days visitors can catch children playing at the impressively built state-of-the-art playground or see patrons sitting peacefully by the water.

Gallipoli Park also boasts the impressive and rather beautiful New Life Sculpture as well as a reflective garden which is a permanent symbol of new life in the community and pays homage to those who suffered in the disaster.

About four kilometres south-east of Marysville visitors will find the magical Steavenson Falls.

The falls are open seven days a week and floodlit each night until 11pm - a perfect place for a relaxing twilight stroll and a beautiful scene not to be missed.

Foodies are in for a treat as the Marysville triangle offers an abundance of choice.

Warm up over a coffee or hot chocolate at Fraga’s Café in Marysville or head over to Igloo Road House in Buxton for some famous burgers that will definitely not disappoint.

For those who are looking to get away from it all, Woodlands Rainforest Retreat at 137 Manby Road, Narbethong, is the perfect place to escape from the everyday chaos that is modern living and for visitors to just get back to their roots.

Visitors can enjoy a cosy warm fire as they sit and soak up the naturally soothing sounds of the rainforest or wash away their worries in the large sunken spa bath which is complete with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out into the rainforest.

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By REBECCA BILLS ENJOYING a day in the Yarra Valley hopping from winery to winery is a must on your bucket list.

Whether it be to indulge in the world-class food which is available across the area or indulging in world-renowned wine, the question is - should visitors be their own tour guide or not?

There are plenty of trip planning apps and websites naming the top 10 places to visit but what about finding those extra special hidden delights that are scattered few and far between.

Yarra Valley Wine Tours general manager Brian Sultana said one of the biggest advantages of going with a tour company is that there isn’t the danger of drink driving.

“Here at Yarra Valley Wines we use local drivers who know the area really well so we know those small boutique wineries that the general traveller is not aware of,” he said.

Tours also come in all different shapes and sizes.

“We do private tours which is a great option to get your friends together and enjoy a day together or the public option allows you to meet other people in a really social setting,” Mr Sultana said.

But if the appeal of going it alone is what the heart desires, it’s best to grab a local and ask for those extra special places that only they know about.

So, to book a tour or do it yourself? Whatever the decision, it will still be a divine day.

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healesville Richelle Boer, Brett Robin and Stewart Bryant, behind, are encouraging visitors and residents to come along to the Healesville Heritage Festival.

Let’s get this party started

By JESSE GRAHAM THERE’LL be excitement, noise, history and fun as the celebrations for Healesville’s 150th birthday ramp up, and everyone is invited to the party.

The heritage of the town will be front-and-centre when the Healesville Heritage Festival begins on Friday 7 November with a ball at Healesville’s RACV Country Club.

The festivities will kick off early the next morning, as the Healesville 150 Street Parade makes its way down Nicholson Street (Maroondah Highway) and the festival opens at the Healesville Railway Station.

The festival, which will run through the Saturday and Sunday, will showcase working steam engines, historical displays and films, world champion woodcutters competing, and, of course, music.

“We’ve got exhibits coming from not only around the state, but from other places in Australia,” Yarra Valley Railway vice-president, Brett Whelan, said.

“There’ll be excitement, noise and activity, and there’ll be something there for the whole family.”

People will be dressed in period costumes and train rides, whip cracking and vintage truck displays will also be held at the station.

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who will be taking on competitors from around the country, including the world champion from Tasmania.

Visitors wishing to take part in the celebrations will be able to attend the Healesville Music Festival, which will run through the next weekend, from Friday 14 to Saturday 16 November.

We Two Thieves, Chris Henry and Hardcore Grass, The Little Stevies, Three Kings, The Dukes of Despair and a number of other musicians will converge on the town for the two-day event.

The Terminus Hotel, Mocha and Lime cafe, the Memo and Healesville RSL will all be hosting musicians for the weekend.

Tickets for the Healesville Music Festival are $45 for a full-price Festival Ticket, $40 for concession-holders, $40 for Saturday-only tickets, $35 for concession-holders, or $27.50 for a Friday night ticket, $25 for concession-holders.

Children under 13 receive free entry when accompanied by an adult.

Healesville Heritage Festival entry is $10 for adults, $5 for children aged three to 16, with free entry for children under three.

For more information, visit www.Healesvillemusicfestival.com.au.

For a calendar of events around the Healesville 150th celebrations, visit www.healesville150.org, and for information about the Healesville Heritage Festival, visit www.healesville-heritage-festival.com.

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A VISIT to Grants on Sherbrooke is always a pleasure.

Located in the Dandenong Ranges this well known refreshment icon has catered to tourists and locals since the 1950s. Owner/operators, Cheryl and Geoff Campbell completed refurbishments late in 2005 doubling the size of the original building.

Grants specialise in Australian seasonal cooking and guests can dine in air conditioned comfort indoors or by the cosy log fire in winter. In summer, guests can dine alfresco among the natural bush setting.

Browse in the Gift Shop, which has one of the largest ranges of quality Australiana Gifts and Souvenirs east of Melbourne.

Our services include: • New Menu • Licensed Café • Functions - from 15 to 120 guests • Devonshire Tea

The floor to ceiling windows in the restaurant allow patrons to view the natural Australian bushland with rosellas, kookaburras, lyrebirds, cockatoos, wallabies and even the occasional echidna wandering around. Grants is the only place in Victoria where visitors are permitted to hand feed the native birds. 9am to 5pm in feeding area only.

• Extensive Range of Gifts & Australiana Souvenirs • Light Meals • Cosy Log Fire • Take-Away Food • Indoor and Alfresco Dining

• Events • Disabled Facilities and Access • Open 7 days 9am to 5pm • Evenings by arrangement

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MEET THE WINEMAKER

Wine, a family affair

By Jesse Graham FOR Franco D’Anna, winemaking is more than just a lifestyle, it’s a family affair.

He said he ‘fell into’ his job as a winemaker at Hoddles Creek Estate, when his parents decided to plant vineyards in 1997.

“We’ve had a property out here in Hoddles Creek since 1960,” he said.

“They decided to put vines in there - I came here for two weeks to give them a hand and just never left.”

Since then, the winery has received acclaim for its wines and for its prices, being awarded as the Best Value Winery in Australia in the James Halliday Australian Wine Companion Awards.

The secret to the estate’s success, according to Mr D’Anna, is a focus on detail, an oldschool approach to making wine, and using grapes perfected in the vineyard.

“We try and get the fruit right in the vineyard,” he said.

“It’s almost like cooking - when you’ve got the good ingredients, it’s just a bit of seasoning and that’s it.

“We spend 96 per cent of our time in the vineyard, and we don’t try to push the wine in a certain direction, we let it find its own way.”

Mr D’Anna said that winemaking had been a passion of his for years, and described the practice as a combination of art and science, along with months of hard work.

“For me, personally, it’s the flexibility and not being confined to four walls,” he said.

“It combines an art and a science - you can dictate how much art you want in the wine, and how much science.

“At the end of the day, you work for 12 months and you see the results in the bottle.

There are not many trades where your work is transferred to something in the bottle and it gets reviewed.”

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Franco D’Anna, right, with assistant Chris Bedle in the Barrel Hall at Hoddles Creek Estate.Picture: ROB CAREW

drinking wine by the fire, however, and Mr D’Anna said his work wouldn’t be possible without an understanding family, willing to accommodate long working hours in harvests.

“I’ve been married for 13 years, and I’ve been away for two years collectively, with harvests overseas and here,” he said.

“It’s not all about going home and drinking wine - it’s a huge sacrifice for family. It’s a level of commitment you need to have.”

In terms of the future, as with his approach to the past, Mr D’Anna said he wanted to keep things just the same at the estate, working on wines and making them the best they could be.

Hoddles Creek Estate is located at 505 Gembrook Road, Hoddles Creek, and runs tours by appointment.

For more information, visit www.hoddlescreekestate.com.au, email mail@hoddlescreekestate.com.au or call 5967 4692.

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Join the Segway team & experience all the delights of gliding amongst the grapevines at the stunning Rochford winery located in the heart of the Yarra Valley.

Our experienced guides provide you with full training, a fun 2 hour experience plus a relaxing meal in the Rochford Restaurant.

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Wandin Silvan

45th Annual Horticultural & Farm Machinery Field Days

WVP continues to be a purveyor of fine food and coffee, a continental deli with an ‘in house’ menu also. We have a wide range of local, specialty and imported goods to choose from. Can’t find it in the store? Have a chat to friendly owners Rachael and Nick and they will do their best to source it for you.

Now serving homemade Italian food, fresh salads and sandwiches for morning tea, afternoon tea, lunch or takeaway.

Featuring Demonstrations, Displays & Information of Horticultural Products & Services and the latest in Farm Machinery

17th and 18th of October 2014 at Wandin East Recreation Reserve.

Enquiries and Exhibitors Welcome Phone: 0429 428 537 info@wandinsilvanfielddays.com.au www.wandinsilvanfielddays.com.au

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Drop in to buy delicious fresh produce for a platter or meal at home or let us make something tasty for you to enjoy here in the wonderful atmosphere of the store.

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Experience YesterYear Enjoy our Guided Tour and see what it was like to live in an 1880s house with a timber slab kitchen.

Also included are the dairy which was used to produce milk and cream, vintage machinery to drive farm equipment and Blacksmiths to make and repair home and farm implements plus our beautiful gardens. Fun for the whole family.

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Saturday & Sunday 22 & 23 November

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Sunday 19 October 10am to 3pm

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Bring family and friends to experience the ways of YesterYear This weekend incorporates a fascinating range of people with olden day skills and equipment from YesterYear including Blacksmiths, Vintage Cars, Wood Turning, Sheep Dog displays, Chainsaw Carving, Wool Spinning & much more...

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Wandin’s sunny disposition

By JODIE SYMONDS TAKE in the spring air, enjoy the sun peeking through the clouds and enjoy all that Wandin has to offer this spring.

Take a step back into the times of blacksmiths, wood carving and vintage cars to celebrate yesteryear at historic homestead Mont De Lancey.

Take a trip back in time to Mont De Lancey and an authentic recreation of pioneer life that is sure to engage and entertain visitors of all ages.

Wandin’s earliest brick homestead and its gardens have been fully restored and you can even meet some of the descendants of the pioneer families who will bring local history alive as you tour this award-winning heritage attraction in the beautiful Yarra Valley.

But don’t just stop there; Wandin is full of wonderful views and shops where you could spend a day or weekend.

And don’t forget about the Wandin Silvan Field Days, held on Friday 17- Saturday 18 October.

The Field Days continue to be the principal focus for the Horticultural and Agricultural producers of the Yarra Valley region, and beyond.

Exhibitors from as far as Queensland, New South Wales, Western Australia and South Australia, as well as from regional and country Victoria, along with a large number from local and metropolitan areas come together to show off their wares.

Mont De Lancey is also holding their Draught Horse and Machinery Festival Weekend on 22-23 November.

Take a historic journey around the pioneer homestead, furnished with items from the homes of descendants of pioneer families or see local wool spinners practice the art.

The art gallery displays a wide variety of artwork featuring contemporary to modern pieces by artists from the Yarra Valley.

The festival is home to a diverse range of classic cars and vintage machinery including stationary engines, pumps and tractors to take you back to the past.

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Cameo Cinema. Staff member Lara in the foyer with a movie program.

Puffing Billy and more

By ANEEKA SIMONIS WHILE Puffing Billy draws in many visitors, young and old, Belgrave offers a lot more for people to see and do.

Visitors immediately unwind as they step into Belgrave Village, quaint with the feeling of tradition and community.

Cafes are peppered across the main street, offering high quality coffee, decadent cakes and snacks sourced from local and organic produce.

Acclaimed patisserie, Chocolate Sensation is one not to miss, offering traditional French pastries, breads, chocolates and cakes.

Sweet tooths will enjoy favourites such as the perennial brownie, lemon tart or hedgehog slice served with a freshly roasted cup of Fairtrade coffee from Chosen Bean.

Boutique shopping is also very much alive in Belgrave, with a range of craft, alternate clothing and homewares stores available for your perusal.

Thrillseekers can get their fix at Trees Adventure which offers an exhilarating high ropes course across the soaring treetops in Glen Harrow Gardens. With courses ranging from four to 15 metres off the ground, the eco-adventure experience offers over 70 different

challenges for all people of any level, along with 19 flying foxes that glide through the trees at great speed.

Cameo Cinemas is the place for local movie buffs to watch the screening of new release blockbusters and arthouse films. Retaining its historical features from the post-1970s Art Deco period, traditional decorations adds a touch of glamour that will have you believe you’ve been transported back to the days of black and white film.

Look out for the cinema’s outdoor screening area, opening from December each month, which invites visitors to watch their favourite films with their own picnic beneath the sun or stars in the picturesque parkland area. Belgrave’s stunning natural forest will take your breath away including Glen Harrow Park which spans across eight hectares of native forest across the Puffing Billy train line.

Visit the garden’s famous home tree, a 150-year-old Algerian Oak which towers over 60 metres above the ground.

Wildlife enthusiasts can spot well-loved native animals and birds at Birdlands Reserve.

The 75 hectare reserve offers a great, family-friendly spot for an afternoon picnic or a bushwalk ... be sure to keep your eyes peeled for platypuses!

1/1700 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave Open 7 days, 6am to 4pm www.chocolatesensation.com.au (03) 9754 1174 • 0407 334 982 Touristnews

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Makers of quality cakes, pastries, sour dough, coffee and sandwiches. We also provide catering options and a full breakfast and lunch menu from 6am to 2pm.

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boutique shopping

‘hobnob jewels’ is a boutique business specialising in Women’s fashion and accessories. We carry an eclectic and alluring range of clothing, shoes, scarves and hats, handbags, costume and semi-precious jewellery, gorgeous gifts and much more.

Come and see the largest lollypop in the Yarra Valley, weighing in at over 8kg!

Shop 2, 351 Mt Dandenong Tourist Road Sassafras 3787 (03) 9755 3699

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We also stock - Australian made confectionery & chocolates - A large range of UK, USA & NZ confectionery & drinks - Party goods and pinyatas - Personalised candy & lollypops

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Spring clothing in vibrant colours; beautiful cotton and linen dresses, tops and pants, jewelry, bags, shoes and sandals made for comfort.

299 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville Phone: 5962 1864 www.thepinuproom.com.au Mon/Wed/Fri: 10am-4.30pm Tues: closed Thurs: 10am-6.30pm Sat/Sun: 11am-4pm

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The Pin-up Room Boutique in Healesville is worth a visit for the nostalgic décor, inspiring range of retro and vintage clothing and accessories, and expert customer service. They now also have a ‘Pin-up Room Parlor’ to give Ladies that vintage/pin-up inspired hair and makeup treatment!

3412 Warburton Hwy, Warburton

5966 2011

Open 7 days, 10am-5pm + public holidays

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Capital of

opportunity

By REBECCA BILLS TECOMA has made headlines around the world over the past few years, but the town hopes to be known for something more.

It has now become the op-shop capital of the Yarra Ranges, with five pre-loved opportunity stores lining the town’s main street.

Reporter REBECCA BILLS took locals Annabelle and Connor to check out what this melting pot of pre-loved clothes had to offer - and they weren’t disappointed.

Tecoma Traders Association president Karen Rook says when shoppers come to Tecoma they need to be prepared to shop around and take a few hours exploring what each shop has to offer.

“As you can see by the outfits Annabelle and Connor are wearing, multiple opshops were visited to create the perfect look at an affordable price,” she said.

Annabelle’s Outfit: Friends of Couture dress from Preloved: $19 Bailey hat from Preloved: $3 Bracelet from Salvos Tecoma: $2.25 Necklace from Salvos Tecoma: $4.25 Deluns clutch from PWP Op-Shop: $3 Miss Shop ballet flats from Piccaninny Recycled Clothing: $10

Total cost: $41.50 Connor’s Outfit: Fashion for Today shirt from Pop Shop: $25 Converse Chuck Taylor runners from Pop Shop: $10 Jay Jay’s skinny leg jeans from Piccaninny Recycled Clothing: $5.25

Total Cost: $40.25

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accommodation

Situated in the most scenic part of Warburton with spectacular views of Mt Victoria, Mt Donna Buang and the Yarra Ranges National Park.

Warburton Lodge is a relaxing hotel for a quiet time or as a base from which to explore and discover this very special environmental wonderland.

Phone 5966 2277

Apple Porch Cottage

18 Park Rd, Warburton 3777 Ph 5966 2037 www.warburtonlodge.com.au

• Private Self Contained Suites • Spa • Open Fire • Close to all scenic drives etc. in the Yarra Valley

Apple Porch Cottage, Yarra Glen, Vic. 3775

Mobile 0413 605 237

www.appleporchcottage.com.au

enjoy the convenience of all the Our helpful and Hotel facilities in close proximity. friendly staff Our 3.5 star motel accommodation are on hand and provides spacious rooms with all look forward the amenities guests require. The to making sure property offers 45 motel style rooms your stay is including 2 family rooms, double a relaxing & & twin and a newly refurbished 5 comfortable bedroom apartment with private experience. courtyard.

Other facilities the venue offers: * Family Bistro * Conference & Function Facilities * Night Club * Sports Bar & Beer Garden * TAB Lounge * Drive Thru bottle shop * Courtesy Bus

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Located at the base bas of the Dandenong Foothills, the Dorset Gardens Hotel is the perfect place to stay. Whether you’re on business, attending a Conference or looking for a place to relax and stay, our motel accommodation caters for all needs with a variety of room types available. Located adjacent to the Hotel complex, guests can also

Romantic Old World Accommodation

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Warburton Lodge is a motel which has wonderful facilities (tennis court, conference centre, BBQ areas, etc.) and is wonderfully located to take advantage of the sites and views of the Yarra Valley. If you are looking for a place to stay in Warburton, then choose the motel with atmosphere and heritage; Warburton Lodge, a wonderful motel in the Yarra Valley.

Sites, Cabins and Lodge on the banks of the Yarra River surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery. Enjoy walking or cycling the trails. Bring your canoe or just relax and go fishing. Situated close to Mt Donna Buang and Upper Yarra Dam. Central for exploring the Upper Yarra Valley and Yarra Ranges National Park.

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For more information on all our motel/hotel and functions facilities please contact us on 03 9725 6211 or visit our web site on www.dorsetgardenshotel.com.au 335 Dorset Rd Croydon 3136 22 SPRING 2014

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Hotel has best of both worlds

By ANEEKA SIMONIS OFFERING a bar, bistro, function rooms and round the clock access to the customer service desk, Dorset Gardens Hotel is a one-stop shop for entertainment and accommodation in the outer-east.

Located 45 minutes from the Melbourne CBD, each room overlooks the scenic views of the mountainous Dandenong Ranges and is just two minutes away from Croydon’s buzzing main street.

Providing comfortable accommodation to visitors since the late 1960s, the motel-style units have undergone a recent renovation to continue servicing guests with a premium overnight stay experience.

The 45 self-contained units come equipped with air-conditioning, a television, a DVD player, wardrobe, refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities.

Each room also has its own private bathroom, fitted with a bathtub, shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can also enjoy free on-site parking.

Visitors can choose from a double or twin share room, including two family rooms with a separate lounge area and spa facilities.

Events manager Jaklin Arslan said the hotel’s location was perfect for anyone, whether they were on business, looking for a night of partying Touristnews

or venturing into the Yarra Valley wine region or Dandenong Ranges.

“The Dorset Gardens Hotel offers comfortable and affordable motelstyle accommodation for everyone, whether you are attending a business conference or looking for the perfect place to stay.”

Along with the hotel’s bistro and conference/function rooms, the hotel has a widely popular nightclub and sports bar.

A local favourite, the Dorset nightclub promises a night of dancing with top Melbourne DJs playing the latest music, regular drink specials and giveaways. Fleetwood Mac fans can look forward to the hotel’s tribute concert held on Saturday 4 October.

The sports bar, which went through a total refit in the last few months, is fitted with a TAB, an outdoor beer garden, billiard tables and NPL Poker is offered Mondays and Wednesdays from 6pm.

Quality meals are served seven days a week, including breakfast, lunch and dinner. The venue is family-friendly, offering meal deals, a children’s playground and arcade video games to let adults enjoy the chef’s seasonal menu in peace.

For more information on prices, packages, bookings and a picture gallery of the hotel, visit http://www.dorsetgardenshotel.com.au/, email info@dorsetgardens.com.au or call 9725 6211.

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dining

Cooking not just pot luck COOKING (and eating) is one of those things that just seems to fit very cosily into the spring landscape.

Not only is the appetite sharper and the kitchen warmer, it’s very much something that has particular appeal from indoors when the sun is peeking through the clouds and there’s a bit of a chill in the air.

That’s why cooking classes are becoming increasingly popular in the Yarra Valley and the Dandenong Ranges where those in the know share their culinary skills (and secrets) on everything from chocolate-making to how to make the perfect pasta sauce, pickles and preserves, bottle orchard-fresh fruit, make the supreme sausage, create a curry or learn everything there is to know about preparing pork from tip to toe.

This region is fortunate to have two of the most vital ingredients on its doorstep when it comes to creating great food.

It’s home to some of the country’s best and most diverse produce, and it’s home to some of the country’s best chefs and artisan food makers.

It’s the perfect match that means aspiring foodies can experience a generous slice of culinary knowledge, mixed with a dash of creativity, and more than a dollop of fun as a memorable and lasting souvenir of their stay in this beautiful part of the world.

Classes range from individual tuition to small and larger groups, with most providers happy to organise a class that suits individual needs.

It’s best to book ahead for cooking classes if planning on visiting at a particular time, but it’s also worth checking out what’s cooking when looking for something a bit different to do on a wintry weekend.

Local tourist information centres will be able to help with information on who’s who in the kitchen.

Winery, Functions and Weddings Set amongst the vines with spectacular views of the Upper Yarra Ranges.

We are your ideal venue for Weddings, parties, corporate functions and special occasions.

Give us a call to talk about your special event.

We specialise in small to medium weddings and functions. Available 7 days for your corporate and special occasion bookings.

Cellar door open by appointment.

70 Summerhill Rd, Yarra Junction, 3797

Ph. (03) 5967 1358

info@bulongestate.com.au

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Dining

Upwey/Belgrave RSL 1 Mast Gully Road Upwey 3158

www.upweybelgraversl.org.au

Rsl houRs of business: Monday- Saturday 1:30pm till late Sundays 11:30am till late

bistRo opeRating houRs:

Dinner Monday-Saturday from 6pm lunch sundays from 11.30am and dinner from 6pm

Open Tues-Sun from 12noon

www.nikos.com.au Licensed BYO wine only y

Greek Cuisine Charcoal Grill & Seafood GROUP BOOKINGS & FUNCTIONS * Weddings * Birrthday Parties * Christenings * Engagements * Casual Lunch & Dinner

BOOK NOW!

Catering for up to 250 people.

Live Greek music Friday & Saturday nights.

Provide your guests with a great night out at a very competitive price.

Dancing the Zorba & Plate Smashing

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live Music

Sunday lunch & Friday nights

Running Rabbit’s MilitaRy MuseuM:

Open Sundays & Thursdays 10am-2pm We welcome families and visitors, bookings are recommended for the bistro. We have many regular events for members and guests, please phone for more details.

$11.00 LUNCH SPECIAL TUESDAY - THURSDAY

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or visit www.upweybelgraversl.org.au

61 – 63 Yarra Street, Warrandyte Phone: 9844 0365 Come and relax in this unique tranquil bush garden cafe SEASONAL MENU AND FULLY LICENSED (specialising in wines sourced from local Australian wineries) EXTENSIVE DELICIOUS BREAKFAST MENU (Eggs Benedict our most popular) GOURMET LUNCHES (Specials board changes often) Large selection of Herbal Teas & Devonshire Teas available THE BEST EVER COFFEE Open 7 Days a Week 8.00am – 5.00pm Rear on-site car park ample room for buses

Intimate Weddings & Cocktail Parties up to 60 Touristnews

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KOOKABERRY

T. & F. Caltieri

STRAWBERRY FARM • ‘Pick Your Own’ or buy fresh picked berries and cherries from the farm gate • Berry Lane Café open during season times • Homemade berry jams • See our website for season times and latest information • Just 1 hour’s drive from Melbourne • We hope you enjoy your day!

U Pick Cherries 30 Chapman Road, Silvan www.upickcherries.com.au

Fresh & Frozen Berries Berry Season will begin mid October

U Pick Berries & Fresh Fruit Sales, 27 Parker Road, Silvan. www.upickberries.com.au

PH: 9737 9400

Fresh Frozen U-Pick

NOW AVAILABLE THAT SPECIAL GIFT FOR YOU! WEDDING BOMBONIERES. BULK ORDERS AVAILABLE FOR CAFES AND TEA ROOMS, GOURMET HAMPERS AVAILABLE, HOME MADE JAMS, SYRUPS & VINEGARS. 25 Lewis Road, Wandin. Ph: 9737 9586, 0415 768 222 email: natcal@iprimus.com.au www.kookaberry.com.au

WANDIN VALLEY FARMS Fresh AustrAliAn

Cherries Growers / Packers / Marketers of the finest Victorian and Tasmanian Cherries

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Come and buy your fresh cherries direct from the packing shed door!

Export Quality and Seconds available Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large cherries available from 500grams to 5kg cases

Shop Sales

Open 7 days

8am to 5pm

Closed Xmas Day and New Years Day Check www.wandinvalleyfarms.com.au for any updates on shop opening times and days 75 Wellington rd, Wandin north tel: 0359 644 669 | Fax: 03 59 642 103 | email: admin@wandinvalleyfarms.com.au

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fresh from the farm

Blueberries, by chance EVERT Driessen went shopping for cherry trees in 1984 and returned with blueberry plants.

It was that impromptu, but fortuitous, change of plan 30 years ago that led to the thriving Mantirri Blueberry Farm in Narbethong, and ultimately the Badger Creek Blueberry Farm and Winery Cafe.

Tragically, Mantirri was lost in the bushfires of 2009, but with a sister ‘patch’ of blueberries thriving at Badger Creek by that time, the delightful blueberry experience continues – including berries fresh from the bushes from December through to February.

Overlooking the rolling Warramate Hills across the Yarra River flats, the cafe specialises in home-cooked morning and afternoon teas, baked fresh daily.

The house specialty, and favourite with visitors, is undoubtedly the mouth-watering berry pancakes, but really, it can be a tough choice with delicious berry muffins and friands, baked cheesecake, apple and blueberry strudel competing on the menu.

The cafe is cosy and comfortable, but in spring, the opportunity to move outside and soak up a bit of spring sunshine, and the views, is irresistible.

A range of fruit wines, including the farm winery’s refreshing blueberry sparkling, is

available for tasting and purchase, along with the St Ronan’s apple or pear ciders and a selection of ales.

The experience doesn’t have to end with your visit however. Choose from a great range of berry products including jams and toppings to take home, or to share with friends.

You can even grow your own with several varieties of blueberry plants available, with helpful growing advice thrown in for free!

Frozen blueberries are available all year round.

Badger Creek Blueberry Farm is just around the corner from Healesville Sanctuary at 11 Garnook Grove and is open from 10am to 5pm, Thursday through to Monday.

Visit blueberrywinery.com.au or phone 5962 1601.

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At Badger Creek Blueberry Farm we specialise in wines made from 100% blueberries.

Come to the farm for tastings and sales of our unique and delicious Blueberry Still, Sparkling and Fortified Wines.

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Frozen berries & homemade preserves

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At St Ronan’s Cider we craft unique Australian Ciders.

Come to the farm for tastings and sales of our multiaward winning ciders, Methode Traditionelle Apple Cider, Pear Cider, 500ml bottles of our St Ronan's 'Draught' Cider. Or Stay y for a p pint or two straight out of the keg.

Ƃ Open Thurs – Mon, 10am-5pm Ƃ Events & functions catered for Ƃ Bookings essential for groups over 8 people

11 Garnook Grove, Badger Creek (800m past Healesville Sanctuary)

11 Garnook Grove, Badger Creek (800m past Healesville Sanctuary)

Ph (03) 5962 1601

Ph (03) 5962 1601

@BCBlueberryFarm

facebook.com/BCBluberryFarm

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facebook.com/StRonansCider

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CELLAR DOOR

A taste of history A TASTE of history - and some of the valley’s best produce – is on offer to visitors, as a redeveloped estate opens its doors for the first time in over 100 years.

The Coombe Melba Estate features historic outbuildings that belonged to world-famous opera singer, Dame Nellie Melba and redeveloped areas for tourists and wine lovers alike.

The restaurant and cellar door are all new features of the updated estate, and Melba’s own personal items and collections will be on display in the gallery.

However, the grounds will retain their original look for the most part, with original building facades and grounds remaining.

Manager of Coombe Cottage, Daniel Johnson, said Melba’s family, who still own the estate today, were hoping the redevelopment would help her legacy to live on.

“I’m hoping this is not just for the history buffs – what’d be really lovely would be that all demographics could come, learn, and find this really important,” he said.

“Melba was the most famous woman

on the planet at the turn of the last century - that’s a fantastic achievement for her and for Australia.

The historic homestead on the Melba Estate.

Pictures: JESSE GRAHAM

“The most important thing, for us and for the family, is, when the gates finally open, people feel it’s worth the wait.”

Visitors will be able to access the special and expansive gardens around the grounds, which have been kept as they were in Melba’s day.

Tours will be run through the gardens, including private tours for groups of more than 50, and all money raised from garden tours will go back to maintaining and restoring the historic estate.

The providore and cellar door will offer wines, flowers, fruits and vegetables grown on the grounds and at Coombe Farm, and exclusive Melba memorabilia will be sold on site.

The Melba Estate is open from Thursday-Monday, with garden tours beginning at 11am and 2pm, Wednesday to Sunday.

Garden tours cost $20 per person, with morning or afternoon tea included.

For more information, visit www. coombeyarravalley.com.au or call 9739 0173.

Giverny

YILEENA PARK FAMILY OWNED BOUTIQUE CELLAR DOOR

Estate

Hand crafted Award Winning Wines

We are only a one hour drive from Melbourne, so why not visit Giverny Estate and sample our wines, after a leisurely drive through the Yarra Valley.

of Yarra Valley

Premium Boutique Wines

OPENING THURSDAY - MONDAY 11am - 5pm 271 Steels Creek Road, Yarra Glen, 3775 Phone 9730 1977 or 9730 2922 www.yileenapark.com.au

Giverny Estate

Magnificent Views • Cheese platters available

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KIWI FRUIT WINE & CIDER Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday and Public Holidays 10am to 4pm Sample our wines and cider 69 Cherry Lane, Toolangi Phone: (03) 5962 9421 Fax: (03) 5962 9180 www.givernyestate.com

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A time of gardens SPRING ... when one’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of gardens (to borrow from 19th century poet laureate Alfred Lord Tennyson).

Well, if Tennyson were living now in the magnificent hills and valleys of the Yarra Ranges, his famous ‘Spring’ poem would almost certainly have spoken not of love, but of gardens!

Perhaps!

It’s the re-awakening time when the many public gardens of the Dandenongs spring back to life after their winter hibernation, the first of the Australia Open Gardens launches for another year and local clubs open their doors for the annual spring shows.

John and Prue Van de Linde’s Alowyn Gardens in Yarra Glen is, in gardening terms, a perennial, either as a destination in its own right, or as the centrepiece of a tour of the region’s gardens.

Some 17 years after work first started on Alowyn, it is an awardwinning destination garden that is constantly evolving, making it well worth a return visit and an exciting discovery for first-timers.

When John and Prue were named ABC Gardener of the Year winners in 2008, judge John Patrick described Alowyn as a garden that worked on many levels.

He noted the way it had been meticulously planned and the diversity of the plants.

“It has an internal focus with the fountain, but it still borrows the landscape around as a setting,” he added.

All that remains true, but with more levels added to the parterre, forest, perennial border, edible, display and dry gardens over the past six years.

The front paddock is now a large formal garden, with long tree-

flowers @ junction exquisite oral arrangements delivered fresh daily beautiful art and craft by local artisans Yarra Valley gourmet hampers

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lined avenues, expanses of lawn and ponds with water features, and, most recently, the rainforest garden with a rock-lined pond, water plants, palm trees and other tropical plants has been completed.

The plant nursery has been expanded with tried and true varieties of plants including collections of salvias, roses, perennials and edibles, and there is a welcoming courtyard and cafe – the perfect place to relax before, after or in between excursions into the gardens.

Alowyn Gardens, at 1210 Melba Highway, Yarra Glen, is now open every day. Visit www. alowyngardens.com.au for more information, or phone 9730 2400.

Discover more gardens and garden events at: www.warburtoninfo.com www.experiencethedandenongs.com.au www.opengarden.org.au www.visityarravalley.com.au

Paddy’s Plants Open: Tues - Sun 9am-5pm 103 Main Rd, Monbulk www.paddysplants.com

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Toolangi C.J.Dennis Poetry Festival 18th-19th October.

BUXTON NURSERY 3 ACRES OF TUBES AND ESTABLISHED PLANTS

Please call for more information

1694 Main Road, Toolangi Ph: 03 5962 9282

Email: jansinginggardens@bigpond.com (Route C724) Parking Available.

Jan & Vic Williams Welcome You.

Spring is Here 2600 Maroondah Hwy, Buxton Vic 3711

Ph 5774 7345 (4km from Buxton)

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B &Spring T Ferns & Orchids Sarcochilus Show: Held at: Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Largest Fern & Orchid Nursery

The Yarra Valley Orchid Society Inc. Yarra Valley Spring Orchid Show

Other plant genera available for sale include Clivias, Bromeliads, Protea Flora varieties, Hoyas, fern varieties, cacti, succulents and collectibles for the garden enthusiast all at attractive prices.

October 18th/19th 2014

November 8th & 9th

Open Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday 10am-4pm

9.30am - 4pm

Seville Public Hall Warburton Hwy, Seville (Mel Ref. 119 J11)

Admittance $3.00 Children Free Club Sales Area Assorted Orchids For Sale.

Light Refreshments Available.

Visit our Fern & Orchid Display Area Open 7 days

FRee adMIssIOn TO THe pUBLIC Refreshments available

Bring this ad with you on the day, with your details filled in below. Place in the entry box located at Seville Public Hall to go in a draw to win a beautiful plant.

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Be spellbound by the majesty of over half a million Tulips.

At the Tesselaar Tulip Festival, there is something for everyone. Every day is different, you can visit our website for the exciting list of entertainment and activities.

Then gather some friends together and enjoy this wonderful experience that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be found anywhere else in Victoria.

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Feast for the senses

By CAITLIN MCARTHUR OVER half a million tulips in flower will be just one of the highlights of the Tesselaar Tulip Festival which kicks off this spring.

The festival, which runs from 11 September to 7 October, features four weeks of themed days, garden displays, live bands and sculptor displays.

The weekends are alternately themed by Turkish, Dutch and Irish culture.

Seniors Week offers free entry for carers and a complimentary tea or coffee while Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Week features face painting, a Despicable Me 2 stage show and a petting zoo.

The food, wine and jazz weekend boasts the jazz tunes of John Morrison, Melbourneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Moonee Valley Jazz Band and the Cheek to Cheek jazz trio with their baby Grand Piano.

Produce is sourced locally from the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges and entry to the food, wine and jazz weekend includes complimentary wine and beer tastings.

Home to the fifth richest sculpture prize, an exhibition of 25 sculptures will feature among the beds of tulips.

Other activities include petting alpacas, picking tulips and indulging in authentic Dutch treats.

The Tesselaar Tulip Festival is situated in the hills of Silvan on a 55-acre working farm. The festival opens at 10am and runs until 5pm every day.

Tickets can be bought online to avoid the queues at tulipfestival. com.au. Adults are $22, while concession is $18.

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Quieter side of wine

BY KATH GANNAWAY TRADITIONALLY, the Warburton Highway has been the quieter side of the Yarra Valley wine experience.

But tradition is challenged with Shedfest.

Each year, in October, the Warburton Valley wineries make a bit more noise about what they have on offer.

There’s the clink of glasses, lots of chatter around the cellar doors, the sound of laughter, a chorus of accolades for magnificent food and wine, the odd pop of a cork ... and lots of music and song.

It’s a cacophony that’s made Shedfest Wine Festival one of the Valley’s most popular winery weekends.

Eight wineries will open their shed doors on 11 and 12 October this year, offering guests award-winning wines, fantastic regional fare, live music and entertaining games for the whole family.

The festival was established to showcase the unique charm of some of the wineries and vineyards along the southern side of the Yarra Valley and, now in its 12th year, the allure of the picturesque Warburton Highway is a well-established drawcard to the region.

It’s a beautiful time in the valley and an ideal weekend to relax, chat to Touristnews

the makers, taste local produce, take in the views, be entertained and watch the kids have fun, as you enjoy some of the valley’s unique wines.

Shedfest wineries are easy to find once you’re on the right track.

Take the right turn onto the Yarra Valley’s Warburton Highway and look for the ‘Shedfest’ signs.

You can purchase your Spiegelau souvenir glass for $15 at any winery to get you started.

To plan your day, or weekend, visit www.shedfest.com.au or phone 9730 2800 for details of participating wineries and how to make the most of your Shedfest visit.

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The Rotary Clubs of Montrose and District, Lilydale and Chirnside Park invite you to the

Lilydale Farmers Fresh Produce Market

Gembrook Market Every 4th Sunday of the month

Puffing Billy Station, Gembrook Market Day 9am-2pm• • Fruit, Vegies • Bric-a-brac • Free Recycled Clothing • Flowers, plants, Herbs • Recycled Metal Pizza Ovens • Cakes, Preservative Free Breads • Local Wine, Hot food, Drinks • Arts & Crafts • Pet Treats 1141731-SL37-14

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The market is held on the first Sunday each month from 8.00am to 1.00pm at Bellbird Park, Swansea Road, Lilydale (next to Lillydale Lake).

Lots of fresh produce, lots of parking.

Any queries please ring Rotarian Lynn Whelan 0409 938 694.

Proceeds go to local and international Rotary projects.

Enquiries: 0437 664 121 Melway 312 K10 Pakenham, Emerald 15 minutes gembrookmarket.com.au

September 28th, October 26th, November 23rd

Kallista Community Market 1st Saturday of the month 9am-1pm, 2 Church Street

UPCOMING MARKET DATES...

Mel Ref: 21 J5

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September 6th • October 4th • November 1st Bookings and Inquiries: Amy 0402 012 247

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Yarra Valley Regional Farmers’ Market Market held on the 3rd Sunday each month at:

The Barn at Yering Station, 38 Melba Highway, Yarra Glen, Victoria

Buy direct from the grower, producer or maker. Producers offer the best local, fresh, seasonal fruits, vegetables and other goods. Join in the fun of a traditional indoor village market. Take home some delicious surprises for your family and friends.

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Sunday 21st September Sunday 19th October (Spring Harvest Festival) Sunday 16th November Market Hours 9.00am to 2.00pm.

Free Parking and Entry.

Live Music

For further information on Yarra Valley Regional Farmers’ Market phone 9739 0122

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One perfect Sunday

By ANEEKA SIMONIS IF YOU want to have a perfect Sunday of family fun, good food and unique shopping, look no further than the Emerald Community Market.

Overlooking the picturesque Mount Dandenong settings, the community market is your one-stop shop, selling everything from handmade craft, terrariums and bare root plants through to artisan bread, pasture-fed meats, Dutch donuts and award-winning English jam and preserves.

Held every third Sunday of the month, stallholder co-ordinator Michelle Perera said the market, running for the past nine years, had something for everyone, young and old, including a face painter and jumping castle for kids.

“The whole family is catered for at the market. It is a great place to socialise, have lunch, peruse the stalls and take home something unique,” she said.

With over 70 stalls running each month for the past nine years, the

market attracts between 3000 and 4000 visitors looking for goodies that just can’t be bought in a supermarket.

“Our stallholders carry a diverse range of high quality and locally produced products that people in this area may not be able to purchase otherwise,” Perera said.

Better still, the market helps raise funds for the Performing and Visual Arts in Emerald (PAVE) Festival which is in its 10th year. Having put on 35 events, in disciplines such as theatre and writing, the market’s fundraising efforts are invaluable to Emerald’s creative community.

The market is an Emerald Community House initiative, held from 9am3pm year round. For more information about the Emerald Community Market, visit http://www.emeraldcommunityhouse.org.au/.

indoor & outdoor STALLS

205 Little Yarra Rd (towards Powelltown), Yarra Junction

3rd Saturday every month 9am-2pm

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* Our October Market is part of the Little Yarra Steiner School major Fair & Open Day

All Weather Outdoor Market & Car Boot Sale Quality stalls, crafts & recycled goods organic skincare, eco-cleaning products local & organic produce, plants & seedlings sourdough bread, coffee, chai, yummy cakes, wood fired pizza, biodynamic gourmet sausages local buskers, entertainment & more Enquiries, busker bookings and info (stalls from $10) Emerald 1141699-SL37-14

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By Jesse Graham AN expansive exhibition exploring disguises, deception and masking is currently filling the halls of TarraWarra Museum of Art. The TarraWarra Biennial, Whisper in My Mask, opened on 16 August, and will run through until 16 November, with over 20 hand-picked artists contributing to the exhibition.

Natalie King and Djon Mundine OAM will be curating the exhibition, which features a number of indigenous and non-indigenous artists and themes exploring the idea of masking.

“It’s about secret hidden narratives, local mysteries and other-worldliness – we’re using it as a trigger,” Ms King said.

“We’re looking at the exhibition not being a static event, but exploring artists doing a performance, the residue of the performance and documentation, all being absorbed into it.”

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Artists exhibiting as part of the biennial include Daniel Boyd, Soren Dahlgaard, Karla Dickens, Gabriella Mangano and Silvana Mangano, Polixeni Papapetrou, the Tjanpi Desert Weavers and more.

A number of different mediums will be used to portray the artists’ works, with film, painting, photography and live performances making up the exhibition.

TWMA Director, Victoria Lynn, said the exhibition explores these deep themes through visual and sensory works.

“This year’s biennial features both timely political gestures about the masking of history, as well as a more mysterious interest in hidden personas, ghosts and telepathy,” she said. “...The exhibition also embraces a broad sense of community that encompasses not only the local Yarra Valley, but also the significant indigenous communities across Australia.”

A number of events will be held throughout

the course of the biennial, including a number of performances and talks on October 19 with various artists and Ms King and a poetry reading.

The opening of the biennial next weekend is timed to coincide with the Melbourne Art fair, which runs from 13-17 August at the Royal Exhibition Building.

For more information, visit www.twma.com. au, call 5957 3100 or visit the museum at 311 Healesville-Yarra Glen Road, Healesville.

1. Sandra Hill’’s Homemaker No 7 - Cake Making.

2. Soren Dahlgaard’’s Dough Portrait - Helen.

3. Djon Mundine and Natalie King at TarraWarra Museum of Art’’s Biennial. 125569

Picture: ANEEKA SIMONIS 4. Boat People’’s artwork - Muffled Protest, Sydney Harbour Bridge.

5. Daniel Boyd’’s artwork, Untitled 2014

Picture: COURTESY OF TARRAWARRA MUSEUM OF ART.

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ACCESSIBLity

Tourism within easy reach

By KATH GANNAWAY WHEN tourism and business operators from around the Yarra Ranges’ region gathered in May this year for a seminar on accessible tourism, they were blown away by the opportunities being opened up around the world.

Whether it’s age, physical or intellectual disability or other challenges people face when they pack their bags for a one-off or longer holiday experience, the message was loud and clear – accessible tourism is an untapped market that Yarra Ranges can tap into to open up a whole range of experiences to everyone.

The sector currently represents 11 per cent of the tourism market but it was estimated it could make up 25 per cent by 2020.

Certainly, the seminar, presented by Yarra Ranges Tourism, Yarra Ranges Council and Tourism Victoria was aimed at creating opportunities for the businesses involved, but there was a genuine enthusiasm for providing the means for everyone to share the exciting and memorable experiences that come with getting out in the great outdoors, jumping from a plane, attending a festival or just relaxing in a place that is inclusive.

Bill Forrester from Travability challenged the view of many operators which is that people with a disability were non-participative, passive, travelling with a carer and looking to the lower end of the market.

“I want to change those perceptions. The thing to remember about disability, it’s the only minority group in the world that anybody can join in an instant,” he said.

He showed it can be done highlighting experiences overseas where operators had succeeded in capturing the disability market showing practical examples, from signage and placement of furniture to heritage buildings that had adapted to meet the needs of the disability market. The Loft in the Mill in Olinda, Three Sugars Café in Warburton, Global Ballooning in Dixons Creek and De’Vine Escape in Yarra Glen he said, were great local examples of businesses catering for the market.

Kiff Saunders from Global Ballooning is the first balloon company in the world to come up with an accessible balloon basket and in June this year the company won the Business and Community Supporting Disability category at the prestigious Victorian Disability Sector awards.

Mr Saunders spoke passionately about what it means, not only in a business sense, but on a personal level.

“You feel very proud if you can offer a person an experience that’s not been available to them before,” he said.

“I would love to think we have a quantum accessibility tourism operation here,” he added.

Kiff Saunders from Global Ballooning, which has won a prestigious award.

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gallery, market & cellar door listings GALLERY LISTINGS ACME ET AL 17 Bell Street, Yarra Glen Open: Thurs - Sun 10am-5pm Phone: 9730 1552 www.acme-etal.com ART AT LINDEN GATE 899 Healesville Yarra Glen Road, Yarra Glen Open: Fri - Mon 10am-5pm & Wed during school holidays Phone: 9730 1861 www.artatlindengate.com BELGRAVE PICTURE FRAMING & MIRRORS 1660 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave Open: Mon - Fri 9am-5.30pm, Sat 9am-3pm Phone: 9754 8939 www.framethatpic.com.au DEN OF ANTIQUITIES 25A Bell Street, Yarra Glen Open: Wed - Mon 10.30am-5pm Phone: 9730 2111, 0413 454 966 DENISE SMITH ARTIST ‘WRENDALE WILDLIFE STUDIO’ 3 Anderson Road, Healesville Open: 7 days, call for hours Phone: 0408 351 700 Email: denise@denisesmith.com.au www.denisesmith.com.au *participating in Yarra Valley Open Studios THE HUT GALLERY 157 Underwood Road, Ferntree Gully Open: Sundays 11am-4pm Phone: 9758 8955 http://thehutgallery.wordpress.com MONT DE LANCEY 71 Wellington Road, Wandin Open: Wed - Sun 10am-5pm Group Bookings available Phone: 5964 2088 www.montdelancey.org.au ARTRAGEOUS PAINTERS ‘OFF THE WALL’ ART SHOW The Alpine Retreat Hotel, 3340 Warburton Hwy, Warburton Open: 3rd-9th October, Gala opening 7pm October 3rd Phone: 5966 9013 or 0438 220 014 katielc46@hotmail.com

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SHERBROOKE ART SOCIETY AND GALLERY 62 Monbulk Road, Belgrave Open: 11am-4pm (closed Tuesdays) Phone: 5962 4264 www.sherbrookeartsociety.com SILVERMIST STUDIO 136 Maroondah Highway, Healesville Open: Thurs - Sun 10am-5pm inc.

Public holidays Phone: 5962 5470 www.silvermiststudio.com.au *Participating in Yarra Valley Open Studios REDGUM GALLERY Shop 3, 47-53 Olinda Monbulk Rd, Olinda Open: Weekdays 11am-4pm Weekends 10am-5pm Phone: 9751 2526 www.redgumgallery.com WARRATINA LAVENDER FARM 105 Quayle Road, Wandin Yallock Open: Wed - Sun 10am-4pm Phone: 5964 4650 www.warratinalavender.com.au YARRA VALLEY GIFTS 22 Bell Street, Yarra Glen Email: shop@yarravalleygifts.com.au Phone: 9730 1134

SPRING MARKET LISTINGS ELTHAM COMMUNITY CRAFT & PRODUCE MARKET Alistair Knox Park, Panther Place, Eltham.

3rd Sun of month 8.30am-12.30pm Phone: 0401 288 027 www.elthammarket.com.au EMERALD MARKET Kilvington Drive, Emerald 3rd Sun of month 9am-3pm Email: echmarket@iinet.net.au Phone: 5968 3881 or 0419 345 750 www.emeraldcommunityhouse.org.au GEMBROOK MARKET Puffing Billy Station Main St, Gembrook 4th Sun of month 9am-2pm Phone: 0437 664 121 www.gembrookmarket.com.au HEALESVILLE SENIOR CITIZENS CRAFT MARKET Cnr Green & River Street, Healesville 1st Sun of each month Phone: 0419 697 022

LILYDALE FARMERS’ FRESH PRODUCE MARKET Bellbird Park, Swansea Rd, Lilydale (next to Lillydale Lake) 1st Sun of month 8am-1pm Phone: 0409 938 694 KALLISTA COMMUNITY MARKET Church Street, Kallista 1st Sat of month 9am-1pm Handmade, Hand grown & Recycled Phone: 9754 4930 www.kallistacommunityhouse.org.au LITTLE YARRA MARKET 205 Little Yarra Rd, Yarra Junction 3rd Sat of month 9am-2pm Phone: 0411 243 673 enquiries@littleyarramarket.com www.littleyarramarket.com MONT DE LANCEY COUNTRY MARKET 71 Wellington Road, Wandin North 2nd Saturday of month 9am-1pm Phone: 0419 147 140 YARRA VALLEY REGIONAL FOOD GROUP FARMERS’ MARKET The Barn, Yering Station Winery 38 Melba Hwy, Yarra Glen 3rd Sun of month 9am-2pm Phone: 97390122 or 0415 768 222 www.yarravalleyfood.com.au

THROUGH THE CELLAR DOOR BADGER CREEK BLUEBERRY FARM 11 Garnook Grove, Badger Creek Open: Thurs - Mon 10am-5pm Phone: 5962 1601 www.blueberrywinery.com.au BULONG ESTATE WINERY, CELLAR DOOR & RESTAURANT 70 Summerhill Road, Yarra Junction Cellar Door Open 7 days Restaurant Open Fri - Sun Phone: 5967 1358 www.bulongestate.com.au GATEWAY ESTATE 667-669 Maroondah Hwy, Coldstream Open: 7 Days, 9am-5pm Phone: 9739 0568 www.gatewayestate.com.au

KILLARA ESTATE VINEYARD & CELLAR DOOR Cnr Warburton Hwy & Sunnyside Road, Seville East Open: Wed - Sun 10am-5pm Phone: 5961 5877 www.killaraestate.com.au PATERNOSTER WINES 17 Paternoster Road, Emerald Open: Sat - Sun 12-5pm or by appointment Phone: 5968 3197 www.paternosterwines.com.au PUNT ROAD WINES 10 St Huberts Road, Coldstream Open: 7 days 10am-5pm Phone: 9739 0666 www.puntroadwines.com.au SEVILLE HILL 8 Paynes Road, Seville Open: 7 days 10am-5pm Phone: 5964 3284 www.sevillehill.com.au STICKS YARRA VALLEY 179 Glenview Rd, Yarra Glen Open: Thurs - Mon 10am-5pm Phone: 9730 1022 www.sticks.com.au SQUITCHY LANE VINEYARD 9 Medhurst Lane, Gruyere Open: Sat - Sun 11am-5pm or by appointment Phone: 5964 9114 www.squitchylane.com.au TOKAR ESTATE 6 Maddens Lane, Coldstream Open: 10.30am-5pm daily Phone: 5964 9585 www.tokarestate.com.au WILD CATTLE CREEK ESTATE 473 Warburton Highway, Seville Open: 7 days 11am - late Phone: 5964 4755 www.wildcattlecreek.com.au YARRA RANGES ESTATE 39 Coulson Road, Monbulk Open: Sunday Lunch or by appointment Phone: 9752 0683 www.yarrarangesestate.com.au YILEENA PARK 245 Steels Creek Rd, Yarra Glen Open: 11am-5pm Thurs - Mon Phone: 9730 1977 www.yileenapark.com.au

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Calendar of events september 7 7 7-21 11 11 12 12-14 13-14 14 14 14 15-18 19-21 22-26 23 26-28 27-28 28 28 29-30

Father’s Day Concert performed by Anne Veinberg at Stones of the Yarra Valley, Coldstream. 9739 0900.

Father’s Day at The Cuckoo Restaurant, Olinda.

9751 1003.

‘Street Art on Canvas’ Exhibition, Sundays at The Hut Gallery, Ferntree Gully. 9758 8955.

David Hughes- Pointless, the Memo, Healesville.

1300 368 333.

Dutch Treat Music Show at Tesselaar Tulip Festival, Silvan.

9737 7722.

A Friday - Quarterly Crafternoon and International Crochet Day, Upper Yarra Arts Centre, Warburton. 0413 134 792.

Turkish Weekend, Tesselaar Tulip Festival, Silvan.

9737 7722.

Yarra Valley Open Studios Weekend, various locations across the Yarra Valley.

Uncovered: Curator Floor Talk, Yarra Ranges Regional Museum, 9294 6311.

Classic Tracks: Melbourne Chamber Orchestra, the Memo, Healesville. 1300 368 333.

Alturas Tango at Stones of the Yarra Valley, Coldstream.

9739 0900.

Seniors Week, Tesselaar Tulip Festival, Silvan. 9737 7722.

Dutch Weekend, Tesselaar Tulip Festival, Silvan.

9737 7722.

Childrens Week, Tesselaar Tulip Festival, Silvan.

9737 7722.

Poetry with Raymond J. Bartholomew, Montrose Town Centre.

1300 368 333.

Food, Wine and Jazz Weekend, Tesselaar Tulip Festival, Silvan.

9737 7722.

‘Spring Fever’ Exhibition at The Hut Gallery, Ferntree Gully.

9758 8955 Nicholas Chamber Orchestra, Burrinja Cultural Centre, Upwey.

9754 8723.

Summer Jazz at Seville Hill Winery, Seville. 5964 3284.

Children’s Week, Tesselaar Tulip Festival, Silvan.

9737 7722.

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Oktoberfest, The Cuckoo Restaurant, Olinda. 9751 1003.

Squaring the Wheel, Upper Yarra Arts Centre.

1300 368 333.

3 ARTrageous Painters Inaugural Art Show Gala Opening Night at the Alpine Hotel, Warburton.

3-19 ARTrageous Painters Inaugural Art Show at the Alpine Hotel, Warburton.

4 Bollywood Spectacular, Puffing Billy, Belgrave. 9757 0700.

4 Australasian Native Orchid Society 2014 Spring Show 10am-4pm, Lillydale Lake Community Hall, Lilydale.

0401 765 604. www.anos.org.au/groups 4-5 Open Garden Weekend, Upper Yarra Valley Garden Club, Warburton. 5966 2828.

5 Yarra Valley ECOSS Spring Fair, Wesburn. 5967 2416.

8-9 The 39 Steps, Burrinja Cultural Centre, Upwey. 9754 8723.

11-12 Blacksmith’s Weekend at Mont De Lancey, Wandin North.

5964 2088.

11-12 Shedfest Wine Festival, Warburton. 9730 2800.

11-31 Sherbrooke Art Society Spring Exhibition, Belgrave.

9754 4264.

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12-26 Annual Exhibition, Sundays at The Hut Gallery, Ferntree Gully.

9758 8955.

17-18 Wandin Silvan Field Days at Wandin East Recreational Reserve, Wandin East. 9752 1609.

18 Ghosts of the Last Chinese Miners, the Memo, Healesville.

1300 368 333.

18 Rocka’Billy Country Train at Puffing Billy, Belgrave.

9757 0700.

18 C.J. Dennis Poetry Festival at the Singing Gardens of C.J. Dennis, Toolangi. 5962 9282.

18 Encoded aerial dance performance, the Memo, Healesville.

1300 368 333.

18-19 A Day Out With Thomas, Puffing Billy, Belgrave.

9757 0700.

19-27 Heritage Week at Mont De Lancey, Wandin North.

5964 2088.

25 Cox Plate Day, Yarra Valley Racing, Yarra Glen. 9730 1332.

25 Australasian Native Orchid Society Australian Native Orchid Show 10am-3pm, Montrose Primary School, Montrose.

0401 765 604. www.anos.org.au/groups 25-26 Ferny Creek Flower Festival, Fernycreek Horticulutral Society, Ferny Creek. 9755 1882.

25-26 A Day Out With Thomas, Puffing Billy, Belgrave.

9757 0700. november

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Warburton Primary ’Twilight’ Spring Festival, Warburton.

5966 2010.

Victorian Trail Running Festival, Yarra State Forest. www.victoriantrailrunningfestival.com.au.

Paper Art at Mont De Lancey, Wandin North. 5964 2088 Melbourne Cup Day, Yarra Valley Racing, Yarra Glen.

9730 1332.

Melbourne Cup Day at Seville Hill Winery, Seville.

5964 3284.

Oaks Day, Yarra Valley Racing, Yarra Glen. 9730 1332.

Spring Sarcochilus Show, B&T Ferns and Orchards, Silvan South. 9737 9354.

Sixth Annual Marysville Marathon, Marysville.

0418 557 052.

Rhythm and Blues on Puffing Billy, Belgrave. 9757 0700 Lilydale Show, Lilydale. 9735 1292.

Dinner and Dance Train at Puffing Billy, Belgrave.

9757 0700.

Mont De Lancey Draught Horse and Machinery Festival Weekend in the Yarra Valley, Mont De Lancey, Wandin North. 5964 2088.

Summer Jazz at Seville Hill Winery, Seville. 5964 3284.

Early Christmas Meeting, Yarra Valley Racing, Yarra Glen.

9730 1332.

Open Garden Weekend at Warratina Lavender Farm, Wandin Yallock. 5964 4650.

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