Where the Crawdads Sing. By Delia Owens What did you think? I think it’s an absolute “must read”. I really loved this book although I was totally conflicted by the ending. I knew the book was never going to be the typical love story with a happy ending but I still wanted more for Kya…
2020 Valle Laguna Book Club-January Reads
I love a good book. Reading has always been one of my favorite pastimes and I know that many of our guests love nothing more than settling in with a good book. We keep the bookshelves in the villas well stocked. Guest will often leave books behind and I’ll add mine once I’ve finished them. …
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…
Kylie Gemmell 