Chilly start to a stunning winter's day

Sunday 21 June was a very chilly start, even our kangaroos were perplexed with all the frost on the grass, however, once the sun poked through it was a stunning winter's day in the valley.

gracedale used for backdrop in Dulux ad campaign

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In June we were approached by Annika Fleur. www.annikafleur.com to use gracedale yarra valley in an ad campaign for Dulux.  It was really intersting to see how the crew assembled the props and put the ad together on our front deck.

 

The idea behind the ad is; once the painter finishes the job or takes a break, they get to have a cuppa with one of the free enamel mugs from Dulux received when purchasing 30 litres of weathershield, and of course they enjoy that feeling of  'your everyday GETAWAY'. 

 

The ad can be seen in print at Dulux trade stors and inspiration centres.

Our favourite shot is the one with our cattle on the hillside and the sunlight shining through.  The shot with the tradie on our front deck is pretty cool too! 

 

We won't give you free enamel mugs when you stay with us, but we will give you a great GETAWAY.

Cute arrivals at Healesville Sanctuary

These adorable tropical dingo puppies have just arrived at the Healesville Sanctuary.  There's a naming competition for these two beautiful sisters,

http://www.zoo.org.au/naming-competition

also puppy playtime experiences for up to four people at a time.  So cute!

What a wonderful 'wedgie'

I know this morning was misty but I couldn't quite believe my eyes when I saw this amazing raptor sitting on one of our fence posts. It's a magnificent wedge tailed eagle.  We occassionaly see them in pairs soaring high above, so to have this one drop in by itself and stay for a while was an impressive sight.

Helicopter flight from gracedale yarra valley

What an amazing advenutre for our Sydney guests who took a helicopter joy flight from our property yesterday.  After the flight acrosss the valley, they landed at Stones of the Yarra Valley for lunch for a very special celebration.

Congratulations Kellee and Mick on your engagement!  Top marks to Mick for organising this complete surprise for Kellee and popping the question just before the chopper landed.

Also, many thanks to Sam, our pilot, from JamCo Helicopters who did an fantastic job in making this surprise adventure come true. www.jamcoaviation.com.au.

If you're staying at gracedaley yarra valley and you'd like to experience a joy flight with the luxury of being picked up and dropped off, we'd be happy to organise it for you.

Wine & Widlife at the Sanctuary

Enjoy a gourmet experience with a wild difference!
This winter, Healesville Sanctuary is bringing together incredible wildlife experiences with the gourmet tastes of the Yarra Valley over one exciting, long weekend.
Cosy up by the campfire or admire the faux snow falling as you get up close to the wildlife and sample the Yarra Valley's best wines, ciders and chocolates.

Where:  Healesville Sanctuary.  When:  Queen's Birthday long weekend June 7 - 9. 
Tastings from 11am - 3pm daily, Sanctuary open 9am - 5pm.  Cost: Free with general admission, kids under 16 free all weekend.  www.zoo.org.au/wineandwildlife

Russell Drysdale - Defining the Modern Australian Landscape

The renowned Tarrawarra Museum of Art which we are so fortunate to have in the Yarra Valley is currently exhibiting some magnificent works by Russell Drysdale.  Amongst the paintings being exhibited is the famous "Cricketers", a painting which all Australians easily associate with Drysdale.  Others are: The Rabbiters, Broken Mountain, Evening, Saddling up at the Coen Races and Murphy's.

This unique and important exhibition runs from 19 October 2013 to 9 February 2014 at Tarrawarra, 311 Healesville - Yarra Glen Road, Healesville  www.twma.com.au

 

Rusell Drysdale - Murphys