Craigielea Retreat, VICTORIA
Airing Date: Jul 8th, 2002
Ideally positioned in the Macedon Ranges, the Retreat offers a unique combination of crisp clean air, crackling fires and foggy winter views so picturesque they resemble a scene out of a painting.
Art is very highly regarded at the Retreat. During your stay you can both admire and create memory preserving masterpieces with Craigielea's full day art workshops, taught by leading artists. These courses are designed to teach aspiring artists the art of painting and allow them to capture the landscape's stark beauty.
If you'd rather look at artwork than create it, check out the collection in the private Ivanyi Art Galley in the main homestead. Open exclusively to guests, the gallery enables patrons to enjoy close up viewings without battling crowds. With no time limits or restrictions you can walk around and absorb all the creations at your own leisure.
If the gallery makes you feel creative, travel up the road into Macedon and try your hand at quilting - the most wintery of arts.
In a two and a half hour quilting lesson The Patchwork Caf supplies everything you need to get going and is suitable for anyone from the advanced to absolute beginners. The added benefit of indulging in a quilting class is the final product. Quilts are often passed down from generation to generation, so all your hard work will be appreciated for many years to come.
Perched on the top of Mount Hope, Craigielea Mountain Retreat houses three luxury suites. All suites have their own bathrooms and come equipped with bath bombs, oils and candles to create the perfect recipe for a romantic night in, with a three course dinner delivered to the door.
The facts:
Qantas flies to Melbourne daily from all capital cities, Prices start from $335 ex Brisbane and $512 ex Perth Prices include charges, levies and taxes.
Qantas
Tel: 13 13 13
Suites at Craigielea Mountain Retreat start from $250 p/couple p/night and include breakfast and champagne and chocolates upon arrival. A 3 course dinner delivered to your door costs $50 per person. Art workshops cost $100 per person.
Craigielea Mountain Retreat
Tel: 03 5427 0799
Tourism Victoria
Tel: 13 28 42
A two and a half hour quilting lesson costs about $30 at the Patchwork Caf
The Patchwork Caf
Tel: 03 5426 4499
