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Chateau Elan at The Vintage, Hunter Valley

April 24, 2022 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 23 Comments

It was well over twelve months ago that we had purchased a Luxury Escapes discount voucher for two nights at the Chateau Elan at The Vintage (Golf Club). It was intended as a birthday celebration for Bill, and in our naivety we were thinking that Covid19 lockdowns would be a thing of the past by … Continue reading Chateau Elan at The Vintage, Hunter Valley

Hunter Valley Gardens – Part 2

April 23, 2022 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 23 Comments

For those who missed Part 1 of this tour you can find it here. My previous post left us at The Sunken Garden (5). From here we followed the meandering path uphill, past children's rides which are active during school holidays and other special occasions, and continued into the garden that is designed specifically with … Continue reading Hunter Valley Gardens – Part 2

Hunter Valley Gardens – Part 1

April 9, 2022 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 35 Comments

‘A love of gardens enhances lives and brings with it an appreciation of nature’s beauty. Gardens also provide a counter to the many pressures of day to day living. The spiritual experience of getting back to nature and into gardens is very rewarding.’Bill Roche Sunday 20th March 2022. After a leisurely start to the day … Continue reading Hunter Valley Gardens – Part 1

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Garrulous Gwendoline

Garrulous Gwendoline

Australian writer who grew up in the western suburbs of Sydney. Her memoir, I Belong to No One, is available in Paperback, eBook, Kindle and Audio. Published by Hachette Australia and Orion Books UK.

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