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It’s the Little Things…

2025-04-14T20:37:10+10:0027 April 2019|

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

2025-04-14T20:37:10+10:0012 March 2019|

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

2025-04-14T20:37:10+10:0028 February 2019|

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

2025-04-14T20:37:10+10:0022 January 2019|

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

2025-04-14T20:37:10+10:0016 November 2018|

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

2025-04-14T20:37:10+10:0030 October 2018|

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

2025-04-14T20:37:11+10:0026 September 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

Introducing our new Babymoon package!

2025-04-14T20:37:11+10:0029 July 2018|

We are now offering a new intensely-relaxing luxury getaway tailored specifically for the expecting couple – the ‘Somewhere Unique’ Babymoon package! Before the arrival of a bundle of joy, couples can now indulge in a

Make a Weekend of Wollombi Market Days!

2025-04-14T20:37:11+10:0025 June 2018|

Most country towns offer periodic markets, but no other town has a market like Wollombi! The Markets are held in the Wollombi Cattle Saleyards (2978 Payne’s Crossing Road), adjacent to the historic Wollombi village on

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