22 July: What’s New

Heatherlie Guest House, Maldon
Maldon is a charming and historic gold rush town with plenty of classical architecture. The township, which has a National Trust classification, is located one and a half hours north of Melbourne. Bridget is here today to shop and visit the town newest property Heatherlie. The heritage Victorian home has undergone a complete makeover to become self-contained accommodation. From Heatherlie, Bridget drops into Lavender, Lace & Living, a divine little store that is a must for lovers of fine linen and amazing bargains.

Heatherlie
Ph 0413 123 650
www.heatherlie.com.au

Lavender, Lace & Living
79 High Street, Maldon
Ph 03 5475 2357
www.lavenderlaceandliving.com.au

Spa Eleven, Bendigo
Spa Eleven is just under two hours from Melbourne on the Calder Highway. Bendigo's first boutique day spa is so indulgent it's pure gold! As well as your normal treatments, the spa also offers botox, mineral and stone therapy, hydrotherapy, waxing and hair and beauty treatments.

Spa Eleven
Open seven days and bookings are essential
Forest Street, Bendigo
Ph 03 5444 5123
www.spaeleven.com.au

Solomon Street Accommodation
Ph 03 5444 5123

Balgownie Estate
Balgownie Estate's vineyard in the Yarra Valley was established back in 2001, but it's the recent additions of the last 12 months to this award winning vineyard that has made it the one of this area's newest and biggest success stories. There's 65 luxury accommodation suites each with its own balcony, living area and kitchenette, free internet, Foxtel, king size beds, and full size spa baths with views over the surrounding vineyards. With so much on offer your stay here is guaranteed to be an enjoyable one.
Melba Highway and Gulf Road, Yarra Glen
Ph 03 9730 0700
www.balgownieestate.com.au

Red Hill Estate, Red Hill
Red Hill Estate is a boutique Australian multi-award winning wine producer situated on a stunning property little more than an hour from Melbourne in an internationally recognised cool climate region on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. This reinvented farmhouse boasts two fantastic double bedrooms - one with a spa - and great living spaces with open fires overlooking the award winning vineyard. Whilst indulging in this feast for the eyes, you can also enjoy internationally inspired cuisine prepared by the highly talented Max Paganoni.
www.redhillestate.com.au

George's B&B and Culinary Retreat
Georges culinary retreat offers everything for lovers of fine food and first class accommodation. It's based at Arthur's Seat on the Mornington Peninsula just one hour's drive from Melbourne. They run three day cooking sessions throughout the year for no more than eight people per group and each workshop has its own food theme from classic French to the flavours of South East Asia.
Bed and breakfast accommodation is $175 to $375 per night
776 Arthurs Seat Road, Arthurs Seat
Ph 03 5981 8700
www.georgesonarthurs.com.au

What's On

Glenlyon Food & Wine Fayre
Head to Glenlyon next weekend for the annual Glenlyon Food & Wine Fayre. Discover fantastic regional produce and excellent local cool climate wines.
Where: Glenlyon
When: 29 July

Rupertswood Mansion Mid-Winter Christmas
Celebrate a mid winter Christmas luncheon at Rupertswood Mansion with a sumptuous Christmas buffet feast in the Drawing Room.
Where: Sunbury
When: 30 July
More: Ph 03 9740 5020 or www.rupertswood.com

Stawell Fair Dinkum Farm & Craft Market
If you're near the Grampians on 29 July, visit the Stawell Showgrounds and purchase gourmet food, organic produce, quality crafts, garden products and farm produce.
Where: Stawell
When: 29 July
More: Ph 03 5356 6306