I know it’s early but in our business, you have to be organised. The last 2 weeks of December and the first 2 weeks of January my phone rings hot. I get daily calls from people looking for last minute accommodation. Unfortunately by this late stage we are usually fully booked, so I’m sending this…
Tag: Wollombi Valley Weekend
Easter Cooking-Almond and Pear Tart
Wow! A lovely lady just messaged me to say how much she enjoyed this tart. I published the original recipe on my blog back in 2014! We have house guest for Easter and the weather is cooling down so I think I’ll add this to the weekend menu. Ingredients Frozen Sweet Shortcrust Pastry 50g…
New Year. New House Build. New Project List.
Hello and welcome to 2025 at Valle Laguna. This year is going to be a big year! Having build our house and the 2 villas 10 years ago, I declared that I never wanted to build again….but guess what? We are building another house! If you have been following my blog you’ll know that in…
Autumn @ Valle Laguna
Hello Autumn, Well the 1st of March might be the official start of Autumn, but Mother Nature didn’t get the memo. It is still really warm here. 🥵 The only hint of Autumn are the slightly cooler nights. Whats happening at the farm? Well February is the best time for us to take holidays so…
A shout out to some of our favourites.
Kylie’s top picks in Wollombi Valley include Trading Post for fantastic food and a lively atmosphere, Stonehurst Vineyard for wine tasting, and the historic Wollombi Tavern for classic Aussie pub experience. She recommends booking early for a deck table at Trading Post and trying Stonehurst’s Methode Traditionnelle and The Storyteller Semillon 2022 wines. Cheers!
Happy New Year. 2024 the year ahead
In 2024, Valle Laguna will start building a new house that will give them loads more accommodations. Kylie plans to focus on her horse, DaVinci, and improve her riding skills. She aims to prioritize fitness, flexibility, and healthy eating. With a focus on more whole foods, she’s inspired by Dr. Tim Spector’s book “Spoon Fed.” Additionally, Kylie is committed to weekly YouTube videos. Cheers to a fantastic 2024!
Kylie Gemmell 