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Ellender Estate wines are created with minimal intervention reflecting characters provided by nature and entrusted to their care and respect. Viticulturist and Winemaker, Graham Ellender, produces a range of quality wines from Sparkling, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc to Pinot Gris, Pinot Rose and Pinot Noir; to reflect the Estate's unique character and his individual style. A wood-fired oven is the focus of the food presented at L'Osteria at Ellender Estate and reflects the Swiss-Italian heritage of the area. During weekends relax with a glass of wine and enjoy a selection of wood-fired pizzas, or a regional platter with bread baked in the wood-fired oven. Picnic beside the lake (perfect spot for an engagement proposal) or in the olive grove. Ideal as a romantic day for couples or enjoy a gourmet picnic hamper with friends or family. The picturesque scenery and intimate surrounds are the perfect setting for your next function; weddings, celebrations, parties, corporate retreats and small conferences in the Loddon Room. Book for a pizza-making class or discover the secrets of wine in "Discover your Wine Senses". Come and visit, meet Red and Nelle (the friendly chocolate labradors), spend some time with them and share their story. "Turn off at the beautiful little village of Glenlyon, near Daylesford, and drive a few kilometres through the picturesque hills to find Ellender Estate. It's a secluded vineyard and a welcoming one with regional platters available, a wood-fired oven, and an outdoor pavilion overlooking vineyard, dams and hillsides. Wine quality is very good." Ralph Kyte-Powell

Situated in the picturesque Hepburn region of Victoria's spa country, Prani Glow Day Spa is a Thai and South East Asian inspired day spa. They only use organic products including their organic massage oil. The treatments are based on the philosophy of healing, rest, relaxation and improvement - whether it be choice of the signature massages from gentle and relaxing, invigorating and revitalising with a Thai herbal compress therapeutic massage to body exfoliation and mud wrap. Please visit the website for more information.

RedBeard Historic Bakery is located in picturesque Trentham, between Woodend and Daylesford, just over an hour from Melbourne. RedBeard won the 'Victorian Tourism Minister's Encouragement Award' and was listed in 'Country Style Magazine's' Top 100 Great Australian travel experiences. RedBeard also won the 'National Baking Industry Association's Baking Seal of Excellence' as well as the 'NBIA Environmental Award'. 'The best bakery in the world. This is all about heart, passion and a love for making great bread.' George Calombaris, MasterChef, 2013 RedBeard is famous for its organic, sourdough bread, baked in a huge wood-fired,19th century masonry oven. Watch the artisan bakers at work. Enjoy delicious, contemporary Australian café food with excellent coffee, local wines, beers and ciders. Take home a loaf fresh out of the oven. RedBeard Historic Bakery is a year-round destination, open Friday to Monday, including most public holidays, with a warm interior for winter and shady courtyard for summer. RedBeard is fully licensed, with a menu featuring local organic produce in season. The menu changes regularly and includes delicious coffee, sausage rolls, soups, salads, and a range of cakes and pastries. All food is made on the premises, using the historic oven. Few bakeries in Australia create handmade, organic, sourdough bread. Even fewer use a 140 year old Scotch oven. RedBeard's simple doughs of organic flours, salt and water are hand-shaped using traditional techniques, and transformed by the alchemy of natural fermentation and wood fired baking into a range of loaves of outstanding colour, texture and flavour. Extend your experience by taking a fascinating, behind-the-scenes, guided tour of the historic bakery. Large groups must book ahead. Sunday workshops - where you can mix, shape and bake your own sourdough. Home baking equipment is available to purchase. Midweek workshops for groups larger than four. Bookings are essential.

Rising in the Great Dividing Range, the Lerderderg River has cut a 300 metre deep gorge through sandstone and slate, almost bisecting the park. The park has a wide variety of vegetation and wildlife and some interesting relics of goldmining. Lerderderg State Park offers a true bush experience. Walking is the best way to get to know the park - there are several tracks for a range of walks from short, easy strolls to strenuous overnight hikes for experienced bushwalkers. Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe. ...