9 September: What’s New (re-run)

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

Tesselaar Tulip Festival
Welcome in spring with fields of colourful flowers at this year's Tesselaar Tuliip Festival in the Dandenong ranges.
Where: 357 Monbulk Road, Silvan
When: 13 September – 10 October
More: Phone 03 9737 7777 or www.tulipfestival.com.au

The Goddess Grins Albert Tucker and the Female Image
Currently on at the Heide Museum of Modern Art, you will find more than 50 amazing works by Albert Tucker, in The Goddess Grins.
Where: Heide Museum of Modern Art
When: Until 28 October
More: Phone 03 9850 1500 or www.heide.com.au

Friends of Thomas Weekend
With school holidays just around the corner, treat the kids to a weekend of fun with a real steam at the next Bellarine Railway Friends of Thomas weekend.
Where: Bellarine Railway, Queenscliff
When: 22– 23 September
More: Phone 03 52582069 or www.bpr.org.au