Thriving Recreational Playground
When we tell you that Blane Paton from Paton Estate Agents in Balnarring is the epitome of your Peninsula farmer, it’s the truth.
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Paringa
“It’s Cate Blanchett in a bottle, all at once elegant and ephemeral, yet exuding dignity, strength and grace,” is how Bruce describes Paringa Estate Chardonnay. Whatever your wine preferences, or level of knowledge, the Paringa cellar door staff; Bruce, Lou, Eliza & Marie, will ensure your tasting experience at Paringa is both fun and educational.
Bellwood Farm
A rural gem that captures the essence of peninsula country living, discover the incredible lifestyle offered by this stunning 48 acre property featuring a superb main residence, original century-old farmhouse used as a B&B, fertile pasture, remnant bushland and large dam storage with substantial water rights.
Curraghdene
50 magnificent acres backdropped by breathtaking Western Port views all the way to Phillip Island, this superb rural property right in the heart of wine country unites country and coastal living in one glorious package.
The ultimate country escape
The ultimate Australian farmhouse on over 14 stunning acres of pastoral land abutting Merricks Creek, your bucolic dream with a luxury 5-bedroom homestead, lagoon pool and separate deluxe home office complex awaits. Comprising six paddocks, a large dam, an ornamental lake, natural springs, 7-bay machinery shed, horse arena, three loose boxes, cattle yards, chicken pen and home orchard, the property is suited to any number of horticultural or agricultural pursuits – currently home to several cows, horses, chooks and ‘Shane’ the pig.
Rare Hare Preview Dinners
The first of two preview dinners commences in collaboration with Mornington Peninsula Brewery and Commonfolk Coffee. Highlights include five rounds of brews and chews, with dishes like snapper crudo, wood roasted prawns, and lamb shoulder, all served with select MP hops.
Winter Wine Weekend
The opening event of the weekend is the Winter Wine Fest (Saturday only 11am - 4pm), held at the Red Hill Showground is an exhibition and tasting which traditionally marks the beginning of the extensive Winter Wine Weekend program. One place on one day all under cover where you can taste more than 200 premium wines from 47 wineries.
Pet friendly!
There’s nothing like a coastal holiday; a ‘home-away-from-home’, but what if your family (like many) has a four-legged friend in their pack? Do you leave them behind? If you do take them on holiday, the inevitable questions arise. Are the facilities secure? Are the accommodations up to our standard? If you can’t take them then the inevitable feelings of guilt & separation anxiety arise.
Willow Creek Preview Dinner
A hop from the Peninsula's anticipated luxury hotel, Jackalope, Willow Creek's spiritual home will reopen on 01 March, completely reimagined as Rare Hare Wine & Food Store. With indoor and outdoor tables for 90 tails, Rare Hare is a restaurant, wine bar and produce store - destination dining, with a devil-may-care air.
Luxurious Scandinavian Style
It’s the minimalist yet luxurious Scandinavian style that makes Nord House feel so right. Every single detail is carefully thought through - the textures, the light, the scents – all creating a harmony that inspires the mind and relaxes the soul. Once you arrive at the property which is just off the main strip of Red Hill, you can easily leave the car alone and walk to nearby restaurants and cafes (The Red Hill Cellar & Pantry, The Long table, The Epicurean and Red Hill House are all a comfortable walk away).
Country life in Merricks
In 1924, Merricks General Wine Store (MGWS) opened, to serve a variety of needs to the local community. To this day, the well-preserved building offers a glimpse into the past as a typical example of the rural general stores that were once a central hub of community life.
Engaging experience at Manyung
Art is a way of life for gallery directors Sharyn and David Wemyss-Smith. It’s their day long joy, obsession & torment and they pride themselves on showcasing contemporary art by artists from across Australia (& the Pen) from three gallery spaces in Sorrento, Mornington and Mt Eliza.