Big Blue Backyard

Retreat
Accommodation, Australia, backyard, Beach, beach walk, Beautiful, Big Blue Backyard, blue, Breakfast, Coastal, cook, enjoy, Hideaways, Mornington Peninsula, Retreat, romantic, St Andrews Beach, Stay, trees, Victoria, Walk, Weekend, wildlife
Words truly can’t describe Big Beautiful Backyard but if you’re after a laid back escape where you can hole up and do exactly as you please  – think Henry Miller - then follow this through. A true couples only retreat, BBB is nestled between the sand dunes and tea trees of St Andrews Beach and its magnificent rugged ocean.

Jackalope. Luxury Hotel in Balnarring.

Food & Drink, Gourmet, Retreat, Winemakers
Accommodation, Australia, Balnarring, Coffee, Doot Doot Doot, Eat, enjoy, Food, Garden, Jackolope, Local, lunch, Mornington Peninsula, Rare Hare, Restaurant, Stay, Victoria, Vineyard, Wedding, Weekend, Wine
Set on the site of Willow Creek Vineyard, Jackalope is a contemporary, cutting edge hotel that is already an award winner (Gourmet Traveller recently named Jackalope as Hotel of the Year, New Hotel of the Year and Regional Hotel of the Year). Not a bad achievement considering the property only opened its doors in April this year.

Merricks Cottage

Retreat
Accommodation, Beach, Cellar Door, Coffee, Cottage, Eat, enjoy, Farm, Food, Garden, Horse Riding, lunch, Merricks, Mornington Peninsula, Retreat, Stay, Victoria, Vineyard, Walk, Weekend, Wine
If the love of adventure is in your blood then seek out Merricks Cottage for your next holiday on the Mornington Peninsula. This chic, contemporary two-bedroom cottage, will transform your vibe from the moment you enter its gate and gardens. Situated between Red Hill and Merricks Beach you’ll be within walking distance to some of the most iconic experiences in the region.

Rare Hare

Latest Scoops
Accommodation, Australia, Cellar Door, Coffee, Doot Doot Doot, Eat, enjoy, Food, Garden, Jackolope, Kitchen, Local, lunch, Mornington Peninsula, Rare Hare, Restaurant, Victoria, Vineyard, Wedding, Weekend, Willow Creek, Wine
There’s a buzz in the air in the Mornington Peninsula, and it comes in the form of a contemporary cutting edge designer hotel, formal restaurant, smart bar, casual dining experience and cellar door.  The name is Jackalope – and it’s the new home of Willow Creek Vineyard Wines. So what is a Jackalope? A Jackalope is a mythical North American folklore character – a rabbit with antlers – and this mythical symbol has been brought to life with a breathtaking sculpture by Emily Floyd, a Melbourne artist who is most famous for The Bird and the Worm on Eastlink.  This seven-metre magnificent Jackalope sculpture proudly sits in the forecourt of the property. Extraordinary, contemporary and bold, the Jackalope property is indeed a unique environment from a design point of view. There is so much more to cover, but the focus of this postcard is Rare Hare - a casual environment, with a food offering that is generous, honest and great value.

Paton Estate Agents

Latest Scoops
Accommodation, Australia, Balnarring, Beach, Buy, dromana, enjoy, Farm, Flinders, Horse Riding, Local, Market, Merricks, mornington, Mornington Peninsula, Sale, Shoreham, Sorrento, Victoria, Vineyard
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. If your thoughts move you to covet a beautiful rural property or beach house on the Peninsula, then speaking to Paton Estate Agents first could be your best move. After 50 summers, Paton Estate Agents have seen many changes from the time when orchards, dairy & sheep farms were numerous.

Peppers Moonah Links

Experiences, Food & Drink, Retreat
Accommodation, Australia, Coffee, Course, Eat, Event, Food, Friends, Function, Game, golf, Golfing, Links, Local, lunch, Moonah, Mornington Peninsula, Peninsula, Peppers, Peppers Moonah Links Resort, Play, Resort, Restaurant, Sale, Shop, Stay, Victoria, Walk, Weekend, Wine
Peppers Moonah Links Resort is a stylish contemporary holiday base located in the heart of the southern Peninsula. From here you can enjoy some of the best experiences the region offers including Peninsula Hot Springs, wineries, miles of coastal escapades, quaint townships or if you’re more inclined to ‘bunk in’ beautifully appointed rooms, two outstanding golf courses, landscaped gardens, an in-house spa, gymnasium and outdoor pool.

Rare Hare at Jackalope Hotel

Food & Drink, Gourmet, Winemakers
Accommodation, Australia, Cellar Door, Coffee, Doot Doot Doot, Eat, Emily Floyd, Food, Guy Stanaway, Hotel, Jackalope, Josh Ogilvie, Kitchen, Lewis Lee, Local, lunch, Luxury, mornington, Mornington Peninsula, Peninsula, Rare Hare, Restaurant, Sculpture, Victoria, Willow Creek Vineyard Wines
There’s a buzz in the air on Mornington Peninsula, and it comes in the form of a contemporary cutting edge designer hotel, formal restaurant, smart bar, casual dining experience and cellar door. The name is Jackalope – and it’s the new home of Willow Creek Vineyard Wines. The vision of Louis Li's, a 29 year old Chinese national who has been living in Melbourne for ten years, Willow Creek Vineyard is now the site for the world’s first Jackalope Hotel.  Moving here as an 18 year old to study film making, Louis Li is well versed in luxury property development with his parents being involved in a number of luxury hotels and residential properties in Kunming in south western China.  So in a sense his first solo project is following in the tradition of his family business.   Being a film maker Lewis Lee is a great storyteller, and his first foray into hospitality shows his appetite for art and design and food culture, which shines through every element in this property.  His debut Jackalope Hotel in Merricks will be followed by a 40 room hotel in Flinders Lane which is scheduled to open in 2019.

Blue Range Estate Wines

Food & Drink, Retreat, Winemakers
Accommodation, Australia, Blue Range Estate, Buy, Cellar Door, Eat, Explore, Food, Friends, Garden, jo and cosi, Lifestyle, Local, lunch, Mornington Peninsula, Peninsula, Rosebud, Tourist, Victoria, View, Villas, Vineyard, Water, Weekend, Weekend Getaway, Wine, Winery
“Wow!” The three letter word that Jo and Cosi Melone hear every time a guest steps out of their car and breathes in the view. It is indeed unexpected, a delightful surprise, and breathtaking. Set on a hidden hill that rises over the back of Rosebud and is sheltered by Waterfall Gully, the Blue Range Estate’s view is expansive. Stretching from Western Port Bay and Bass Strait across the Portsea Peninsula and into Port Phillip Bay, the view is unique, and extraordinary.