“Art is the Only Serious Thing in the World”
When Oscar Wilde made this remark he probably didn’t have the Laguna Public School P&C Association Art Show in mind, but perhaps he should have! The Wollombi Valley is renowned for its rich culture and
Inducted into the ‘Hall of Fame’
‘Somewhere Unique’ has recently been inducted into the TripAdvisor 'Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame'. Although there are many third party travel websites where guests review their experiences, TripAdvisor still retains a high level of
A Different Kind of Music Festival
There’s a lot to like about the Wollombi Valley, but Murray and I are always excited by the amount of local regular occasions, and the level of innovation in organising different showcase events. A great
It’s the Little Things…
With only two luxurious retreats at ‘Somewhere Unique’ we have the indulgent pleasure of personally overseeing every last detail for the stay of each guest. Murray and I are proud of the retreats and the
Respecting Political Correctness
Political correctness is currently a hot topic with debate raging about to what degree it should be considered in regard our historical past. At its core, ‘political correctness’ is an alternate term for respect, and
Location Location Location
Murray and I are very proud and parochial in regard to the Wollombi Valley. And there is a lot to be proud of: unspoilt natural countryside; rugged national parks; quaint villages; boutique wine production; gourmet
Treading Lightly on the Planet
Living in beautiful rural surrounds Murray and I obviously love and respect nature and care deeply about our fragile environment. We try to ensure that our lifestyle enhances and assists nature, living in harmony with
Taking the Time to Smell the Roses
The shops are gearing up for Christmas. The gift-buying rush has begun. Halloween stock has now been cleared away, as has the plastic paraphernalia from some other commercial festival before that, and before that. Meanwhile
Drawing back the Wollombi Curtain
Having relocated from a large city to small rural village Murray and I have learned that the main difference, apart from size, is that development and progress in a small town has to be initiated
Sculpture in the Vineyards 2018
‘Sculpture in the Vineyards’, is back for its 16th year, from 2nd to 18th November 2018! Now a firm fixture on the ‘Destination NSW’ calendar of events, the exhibition features creative works by some of