Chateau Elan at The Vintage, Hunter Valley

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 …

Hunter Valley Gardens – Part 2

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 …

Hunter Valley Gardens – Part 1

‘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 …