Red Hill Hinterland
Simply put The Gorgelicious Store has been one of Red Hills most consistent performers since it opened in July, 2014. We’ve been popping in ever since and it’s never been anything but delicious - not even once.
Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm in Spring
Over fifty years of love, skill and hard work have taken to create Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm. The Gallace family have travelled the world to develop...
Picture-perfect backdrop in Dromana
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Zac and Jacqui Poulier, established Stillwater at Crittenden in 2004. Both have extensive culinary experience in Melbourne, and around the world. After working and travelling the world together, they returned to the Pen and the rest as they say is history.
Harvested by hand in Red Hill
The Red Hill Lavender Farm & Distillery produces a small variety of exceptional & effective products containing only pure essential oils – it’ a dream come true for Kylie and Brad Crump and their daughters. Inspired by the beauty of Provence, they hand-planted fields of lavender.
Looking for inspiration
Spring is in the air and whilst we may encounter many sunny and warm days on the Pen the late afternoon and evenings are still cool. The Italians would say ‘primavera non ti scoprire’, meaning in Spring, don’t get undressed, yet, as you may still encounter cool days and if you’re looking for a beautiful cashmere wrap or light merino jumper to keep your warmth then head to Red Hill House (RHH).
Want to stay somewhere different?
The sun is out, and spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party’. When we think of a casual good day out ‘on the hill’ we think of the Red Hill Brewery. In the heart of Red Hill, they are open every Friday to Sunday plus public holidays and even more in summer.
Grand holiday homes and private jetties
Activities at this beautiful time of year for Portsea Village Resort guests include walking in the National Parks and beaches, Portsea Ocean Beach and...
Suri & Huacaya
For those of you who aren’t familiar with the Alpaca – they’re very intelligent, inquisitive animals that relate well to people so can make excellent pets. There are two types of alpaca in Australia - Suri & Huacaya and Pitchingga Ridge has both – mainly blacks, greys & whites, also some browns. Alpacas are shorn once a year, usually in October.
Peninsula Hot Springs
There is a place on the Mornington Peninsula where its waters have been likened to a healing centre, a place of calm and contemplation, where the difficulties of living can be alleviated or resolved and the associated ailments of the body can be provided with relief. It’s safe to say that its one of our favourite spots and know to many others as the Peninsula Hot Springs.
Your best move
When we tell you that Blane Paton from Paton Estate Agents in Balnarring is the epitome of your Peninsula farmer, it’s the truth. If seeking advice on what to look out for in this neck of the woods we value his opinion and experience greatly.
Sleek new look at Paringa
At Paringa, they have just been awarded their fourth consecutive Chef’s Hat in the Age Good Food Guide 2017. Whilst they were once known for the rustic architectural charm of their restaurant, the building now has a sleek new look.
Batavia Tapestry
Melinda spent over a year researching the facts of the Batavia, the events leading up to the tragic ship wreck and the subsequent tales of misery, debauchery and murder. She had started her Masters of Fine Arts and this work of passion would form her thesis. The writing of the thesis took almost two years, getting completely immersed in the story and reading through archaeological and scientific papers about the burial digs on the islands where the Batavia was shipwrecked and where the surviving passengers lived until their rescue, or death.