In the tradition of ‘long table lunches’ hosted in country farmhouses . . . venture to the south west for a glorious celebration of slow cooked winter food for the inaugural ‘Banquet on a Bridge’. Blackwood Valley chefs and local suppliers of fresh produce have come together with wine, beer[…]
These little birds are found all around Balingup Heights…the Silvereye. According to the website Birds in Backyards (www.birdsinbackyards.net) they are one of Australia’s smallest birds but also travel great distances during migration. These little guys were having a feast of Persimmon at the bottom of our hill yesterday afternoon. Flitting[…]
We had a picnic at the Golden Valley Tree Park on Sunday afternoon – stunning autumn weather. And as expected, we were greeted with a spectacular display of glorious colours in the many large deciduous trees. The views of Balingup from the hilltop on the ‘Ornamental Pear’ walk trail show[…]
Anna, the English Duchess of Bedford (1788-1861) is credited as the creator of ‘high tea’. Because the noon meal had become skimpier, the story goes that the Duchess suffered from ‘a sinking feeling’ at about four o’clock in the afternoon. At first the Duchess had her servants sneak her a[…]
Gardens in the central South West of WA will be open for visitors during next weekend’s 2013 Festival of Country Gardens – Autumn Delights program – Fri 3rd to Sunday 5th May 2013. There are eight scenic garden locations to visits in Balingup, Bridgetown, Donnybrook, Kirup, Manjimup, Nannup and Pemberton.[…]
Now and annual event, Juliet Bateman from Over the Moon in Albany is returning to Balingup this weekend to teach the art of cheese making!. A couple of our guests are attending the session and they are in for a real treat! Juliet is a true artisan. She has carefully[…]
This year’s Balingup Small Farm Field Day was an outstanding success with over 10,000 visitors enjoying fine weather and a spectacular show ! It’s fabulous to be part of a small, energetic, resourceful community which pulls together to create such a wonderful event welcoming visitors from all over the State.[…]
Balingup will host this year’s Small Farm Field Day on Saturday 20th April, 2013! This popular event draws thousands of people to our magical little town. The event is a fabulous opportunity to get an insight into ‘life on the farm’, agriculture and a whole range of skills which are[…]
At this year’s Small Farm Field Day, the Slow Food Movement will be represented once again. There will be loads of information, demonstrations and fabulous food to sample and enjoy! Slow Food is an international movement founded by Carlo Petrini in 1986. Promoted as an alternative to fast food, it[…]
Maddy, our six month old Border Collie x Ridgeback pup has just begun to realise that if life at home around the farmhouse is a little dull, there is always someone nearby who’ll be willing to give her a cuddle . . . or a spot on their outdoor couch . .[…]