Valle Laguna Book Club March Review If ever we needed some escapism it’s now. Self-isolation might be the perfect opportunity to catch up on books, but even without guest here, there are still plenty of jobs to do here at the farm. We’ve taken the opportunity to get out in the garden, and tick…
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January 2020- Fire Fatigue
It rained overnight and it’s been cool and overcast all day. This change in weather has caused me to feel a little bit emotional. It’s a good kind of emotional. I’ve coined a new phrase that I’m calling “Fire Fatigue”. On the 30th November I posted the picture below on my Facebook page with a…
Lemon Rush
Not sure about everyone else, but I’m ready for the warmer weather to start. I’ve just about cooked everything in my winter repertoire and my taste buds are ready for a change! Is it just me or do we all seem to stick with the tried an tested recipes? I think it’s a time/effort scenario. In winter if…
Winter Update for the Villa
As I’ve said before, winter is my favourite time in the Hunter Valley. A few days spent relaxing in front of the fire with a good book can do amazing things for the soul. The villa is totally prepared for winter. The wood is stacked up ready for the fire, winter weight doonas and soft blankets are…
Winter Weekend
Heading back from our afternoon walk and we caught the last rays of daylight just before the sun dipped behind the hills. Another perfect weekend here in the Hunter Valley. For the first weekend in ages we didn’t have any specific plans. It was actually lovely to take life at a much slower pace for…
Whats in a name?
Valle Laguna (Pronounced Var +Lay Laguna) What’s in a name? A great deal apparently. When we first purchased our farm we tried to re-name it. We tossed around many ideas but none really felt right. We tried combining our first names, our surnames, even our initials. We then moved onto other things like local flora or fauna, and indigenous words that had…
Kylie Gemmell 