Thank goodness- winter is here and we had more rain today.
First day of winter and feeling like it. What better way to get into the winter mood than spending time in Hepburn Springs. Sit by the fire and read your book. Go for a walk around the Blowhole. Have soup at the Red Star or seafood chowder at the Chowder House, and go down to the bath house in the late afternoon for a relaxing swim in the heated pool, before dinner at Cosy Corner or the Grande.
But you should not miss these opportunities either.
As part of the Melbourne Italian Festival , the regional offshoots are very exciting.
Dinner Under The Frescos Friday, 5 June 2009 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
The Old Macaroni Factory presents a delicious 2 course dinner with glass of wine for $40 as part of its 150th anniversary. Dine in the historic cafe under the colourful restored frescoes and hear some of the fascinating Lucini Family history. 64 Main Road, Hepburn Springs Maria and Matt Viola PH: 5348 4345 or
mariaviola@bigpond.comSunday, 7 June 2009 2:30 PM - 4:00 PMPhotographic Exhibition: From Lago Maggiore to Spring Creek an Old Italian Turns 150
Launched first in Melbourne at Federation Square, this exhibition moves to The Convent Gallery.A photographic exhibition of The Old Macaroni Factory, Australia's oldest Italian building that this year celebrates 150 years. This Exhibition is presented by The Melbourne Italian Festival and includes photographs taken by photographer Chelsea Sipthorp, who had permission to photograph the historic property throughout the year. Some of the photographs are for sale. The Exhibition also includes historic images from the Lucini Family.
The Convent Gallery, Cnr Hill & Daly Streets, Daylesford Maria Viola PHONE: 5348 4345EMAIL:
mariaviola@bigpond.comCUCINA ALTO BORGHESE Saturday 6th June 2009 & Sunday 7th June
CUCINA ALTO BORGHESE alla Fattoria Ellender (wine-farm)Lunch, samplings and tastings celebrating the closing of the Melbourne Italian Festival. Experience the hospitality of Ellender Estate’s working winery and vineyard at Glenlyon. (10 mins from Daylesford).12.30 pm to 3.00 pm A weekend of traditional family recipes from the Lombardia and Piemonte regions of Italy matched with Estate wines - six courses from $12.00 per course
3.30pm and 4.30 pmTasting Sessions: Discuss and sample Italian cheeses and wines from the Lombardia and Piemonte regions - $15.00 per personPhone: 03 5348 7785
jenny@ellenderwines.com.au www.ellenderwines.com.auAs well we have our regular events
Saturday 6 June A terrific farmers' market 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Daylesford Primary School, Vincent Street, PH: 0421458891
Fresh local produce available every month from local farmers and producers. Everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to wine to sweet treats to coffee to plants. You will even find worms, chooks, ducks and quails to name a few! So come and support your local farmers market every month. Regional Farmers Markets monthly fee goes to the Daylesford primary Schools kitchen garden program - you'll also find the school there doing a snag sizzle every month and the Daylesford Rotary Club assisting at the monthly market as well.
Creswick Woollen Mills Cutest Cria Competition Saturday, 6 June 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Did you know that an Alpaca’s baby is called a Cria?Creswick Woollen Mills will be holding their annual cutest Cria competition this June. Come along to meet the cutest alpaca babies from many local, and interstate breeders and enter the peoples choice award. Choose the baby alpaca you think is the cutest to win a luxurious Creswick prize. Speak to the breeders and learn about the Alpaca industry from the animal, to operational machinery to the luxurious end products. Creswick Woollen Mills PH: 03 53452202
So much to do or so little Please yourself.
Jenny & Eddie Beacham