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SATURDAY 14TH — OPERA IN THE VINEYARDS at Chateau Elan

SATURDAY 14TH — STONEHURST LONG TABLE LUNCH at Stonehurst Cedar Creek

SUNDAY 15TH — CROWNE2CROWNE at Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley

TUESDAY 17TH — RUSSELL RESERVE MASTERCLASS at Goldfish Bar & Kitchen

20TH - 22ND — POKOLBIN PRIDE #2 at Nanna Kerr’s Kitchen

FLASH FRIDAY 13TH OCTOBER 2017 — THURSDAY 19TH OCTOBER 2017

WHAT’S HOT NOW & COMING UP SOON!

Tamburlaine Organic Wines

Ciao! A Taste of Tuscany

Let your taste buds guide you on a journey through Italy with ‘A Taste of Tuscany’.

Our renowned new chef, Matt Dillow, has recently returned home from a cooking tour of Lucca, Italy with a wealth of knowledge and inspiration about

Italian cuisine that he wants to share. He has created a rustic Italian menu with some of his

favourite dishes, and our Chief Winemaker Mark Davidson has chosen some of his favourite

Tamburlaine vino to complement the tantalising Tuscan treats!

Date: Saturday 18th November - 12pm Cost: $110 per person

Venue: ‘The Lodge’ at Tamburlaine Organic Wines RSVP: Wednesday 1st November

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. Call 4998 4202 to book.

358 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin www.tamburlaine.com.au

GOLDEN DOOR DAY SPA

Revitalise and nourish your skin with our skin renewal package

Your treatment begins with an invigorating full body exfoliation that will leave your skin feeling silky smooth. An intensive vitamin rich application of

body cream is then applied to firm and nourish your skin. Completing the treatment, is a mini facial including a sensational eye treatment tailored

to your skin type that will purify, repair and revitalize the skin.

80-minute treatment—$199 Includes complimentary use of the Day Spa facilities

including steam room, spa bath and relaxation lounge.

At Golden Door Elysia Health Retreat and Spa. 165 Thompsons Road, Pokolbin.

Bookings essential | call 4993 8500 or email spa@elysia.com.au | goldendoor.com.au

THERE’S ONLY ONE HUNTER VALLEY HORSERIDING & ADVENTURES

and it’s at HILL TOP!

The best horse riding experience in the Hunter Valley. Open Every Day! Hunter Valley Horse Riding & Adventures - Trail rides for all levels - Pony rides - Tractor Hay rides to feed the animals & Peddle Go

Karts

Hill Top—288 Talga Rd ROTHBURY OPEN 7 DAYS PHONE 4930 7111

ASCELLA ORGANIC WINES

CELEBRATE CANADIAN THANKSGIVING WITH ASCELLA

Aged Ascella Wines on Taste Call ahead for an Organic Cheese and Olive Tasting

0431 357 105

Terms & Conditions Apply

OPEN 7 DAYS www.ascellawines.com

The Garden Cellars Massive Wine Sale

Pick & Mix 12 wines from $144 7 Hunter Valley wines selected by the manager

to choose from.

PH 4998 7466 | www.gardencellars.com.au Shop 21 Hunter Valley Gardens Village

Reflections Day Spa

Couples delight package (90mins) 2 x 50min full body Aromatherapy relaxation

massages, 2 x 30min express facials, 2 x foot massages includes soak and exfoliation,

Finish chocolates and a glass of Adina wine.

Price for two people - $300, Public Holiday $330 (Valued at $428 - Save $128!)

No changes to set packages - T&C’s apply

@ Adina Winery, 492 Lovedale Road, Lovedale PH 4930 9006 | www.reflectionsdayspa.com.au

Handmade in the Hunter Markets

Saturday 14th October - 9am to 3pm (weather permitting)

At Kevin Sobels Wines, Corner Broke & Halls Rd.

EVERY item in EVERY stall is handmade by a Hunter Valley resident.

For weather cancellations, see www.facebook.com/handmadehuntermarkets

Discover www.HunterValleyGardensShopping.com.au

RidgeView Wines

RidgeView has had great success this awards season, winning golds and trophies at the Clear

Image Hunter Valley Wine Show, the Hunter Valley Boutique Winemaker’s Show and the Winewise Small Vigneron’s Awards. We couldn’t be more proud of these results, and we welcome you to

drop by our cellar door to experience these award winning wines. We also have some excellent end of

vintage case specials available – drink now styles that are perfect for any occasion for $99 per dozen.

CASE SPECIALS 2011 Semillon – 2012 Verdelho – 2012 Traminer –

2008 Chambourcin – 2008 Cabernet Merlot

10 AM – 5 PM Wednesday to Sunday 273 Sweetwater Rd Pokolbin

P 02 6574 7332 | www.ridgeview.com.au

28th October – 3rd December 2017

Join us for the opening of the 15th Sculpture in the Vineyards exhibition at Stonehurst Cedar

Creek, 5pm Saturday 28th October. Sculpture in the Vineyards is a month long festival

of art and culture, where locals and visitors can enjoy contemporary outdoor sculpture across three

boutique vineyards in the Wollombi Valley and in the historic Wollombi Village.

www.sculptureinthevineyards.com.au

Kurri Kurri Community Festival

Saturday 21st October 11am – 9pm at Rotary Park, Lang St, Kurri Kurri

Kurri Kurri will celebrate the towns 115th Birthday on Saturday 21 October when it hosts Brothers 3 of

XFactor Fame , Melody Pool a local artist and International celebrity plus various local artists,

schools & community groups. finishing with a Movies in the Park - “SECRET LIFE of PETS”

This is a FREE day of entertainment for the whole family. All you need to bring with you are shade, seats and blankets to sit on. More than 40 Stall Holders will provide food, drinks, arts & crafts,

children’s rides etc for sale during the day.

www.kurrikurri.com

Verandah Restaurant

Get Your Spanish On

Join Tim on Sunday 17th November 2017 for our hands on cooking class!!

Learn how to make the classic Paella and Sangria After your hands on class enjoy the fruits of your

labour — Cooking class commences at 9am Cost is $95 per person inclusive of lunch and

beverages

Locals Night | Cyproit Meze Sunday 12th November 2017 — $50 per person

FREE BYO! 6:30pm for Pre Dinner Drinks and Canapes.

Followed by 5 Course Tapas Dinner Meze Style!

Bookings essential — call 4998 7231 or email bookings@verandahrestaurant.com.au

www.verandahrestaurant.com.au

Hunter Valley Chocolate Company Offering a wide range of unique hand-made

chocolate products and gift packs at 3 locations:

Twenty-3-Twenty | 2320 Broke Rd, Pokolbin Peterson House | Cnr Broke Rd & Wine Country Dr

Hunter Valley Gardens Village | Shop 5

www.hvchocolate.com.au

Australian Alpaca Barn

Specialising in quality Australian Alpaca fashion, homewares & accessories.. Luxuriously soft, warm & lightweight, nothing compares to Alpaca wool!

www.australianalpaca.com POKOLBIN | MORPETH | SYDNEY

FLASH ! EVENTS CALENDAR 2017

CALENDAR OF CONCERTS, EVENTS, EXHIBITIONS, MARKETS & SPECIAL EVENTS

JAMES ESTATE WINES

James Estate Pokolbin is the perfect location to watch the sunset over the Broken Back Range.

Enjoy wine tastings and the a la carte menu at Bistro on Hermitage or take advantage of our

Twilight Tasting Special:

Your choice of Artisan Cheese Board or Wood Fired Pizza with a bottle of James Estate Wine from the

‘Estate Series’ for $30 for two people.

1142 — 1210 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin PH 4998 7992 | www.jamesestatewines.com.au

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October 2017

SATURDAY 14TH — WINERY LONG LUNCH at Calais Estate

SATURDAY 14TH — OPERA IN THE VINEYARDS at Chateau Elan

SATURDAY 14TH — STONEHURST LONG TABLE LUNCH at Stonehurst Cedar Creek

SATURDAY 14TH — BRUNCHEON BY THE BROOK at Greenway Wines

SATURDAY 14TH — HANDMADE IN THE HUNTER MARKETS at Kevin Sobels Wines

SUNDAY 15TH — CROWNE2CROWNE at Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley

TUESDAY 17TH — RUSSELL RESERVE MASTERCLASS at Goldfish Bar & Kitchen

THURSDAY 19TH — CLASSICAL HEROES & THE ART OF SEDUCTION at Cessnock Performing Arts Centre

20TH - 22ND — POKOLBIN PRIDE #2 at Nanna Kerr’s Kitchen

SATURDAY 21ST — MIDNIGHT OIL at Hope Estate

SATURDAY 21ST — PRADA’S PRISCILLAS at Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort

SATURDAY 21ST — HANDMADE IN THE HUNTER MARKETS at Kevin Sobels Wines

SATURDAY 21ST — TODD MCKENNEY SINGS PETER ALLEN: THE PIANO SESSIONS at Cessnock Performing Arts Centre

THURSDAY 26TH — ART AFTER HOURS at Cessnock Regional Art Gallery

THURSDAY 26TH — THE POPULAR MECHNICALS at Cessnock Performing Arts Centre

SATURDAY 28TH — 2017 BLENDING PARTY at Oakvale Wines

SATURDAY 28TH — HANDMADE IN THE HUNTER MARKETS at Kevin Sobels Wines

SATURDAY 28TH — BUDBURST FESTIVAL at McLeish Estate

28TH OCTOBER TO 3RD DECEMBER — SCULPTURE IN THE VINEYARDS throughout Wollombi

SUNDAY 29TH — HIGH TEA at Gemelli Estate

SUNDAY 29TH — SUNDAY SESSION at Pepper Tree Wines

SUNDAY 29TH — ENDEAVOUR HARMONY CHORUS—‘A CAPPELLA IN THE CHAPEL’ at Sacred Spaces, Singleton

MONDAY 30TH — ROOM ON THE BROOM at Cessnock Performing Arts Centre

TUESDAY 31ST — LOCALS NIGHT at Goldfish Bar & Kitchen

November 2017 28TH OCTOBER TO 3RD DECEMBER — SCULPTURE IN

THE VINEYARDS throughout Wollombi

THURSDAY 2ND — FEAST NIGHT at Villa Du Pays, Leogate Estate

3RD NOVEMBER TO 26TH JANUARY 2018 —CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SPECTACULAR at Hunter Valley Gardens

SATURDAY 4TH — 80’S FEST at Hope Estate

SATURDAY 4TH — HANDMADE IN THE HUNTER MARKETS at Kevin Sobels Wines

SATURDAY 4TH— HUNTER VALLEY FINE FOOD MARKETS at Tyrrell’s Wines

SATURDAY 4TH — TAMBURLAINE ORGANIC WINES WINEMAKERS DINNER at Nanna Kerr’s Kitchen

SUNDAY 5TH — POSTIE BIKE GRAND PRIX throughout Cessnock

SUNDAY 5TH — BROKE VILLAGE MARKET at McNamara Park, Broke

TUESDAY 7TH — MELBOURNE CUP LUNCHEON at Nanna Kerr’s Kitchen

SATURDAY 11TH — HANDMADE IN THE HUNTER MARKETS at Kevin Sobels Wines

SATURDAY 11TH — A DAY ON THE GREEN FEATURING STEVIE NICKS, PRETENDERS & ALI BARTER at Bimbadgen Estate

SUNDAY 12TH — HIGH TEA at Gemelli Estate

SUNDAY 12TH — WOLLOMBI VILLAGE MARKETS at Wollombi Village

SATURDAY 18TH — HANDMADE IN THE HUNTER MARKETS at Kevin Sobels Wines

SATURDAY 18TH — WINERY LONG LUNCH at Calais Estate

SATURDAY 18TH — LIVE - THE REUNION WORLD TOUR at Roche Estate

SATURDAY 18TH — A TASTE OF TUSCANY at ‘The Lodge’ at Tamburlaine Organic Wines

SATURDAY 25TH — HANDMADE IN THE HUNTER MARKETS at Kevin Sobels Wines

SATURDAY 25TH — SUMMERSALT—THE CAT EMPIRE & XAVIER RUDD at Hope Estate

SATURDAY 25TH — COUNTRY AT THE CAMP at The Drover’s Camp, Branxton

SUNDAY 26TH — PEPPER TREE WINES SUNDAY SESSIONS at Pepper Tree Wines

SUNDAY 26TH — THE NUTCRACKER at Cessnock Performing Arts Centre

TUESDAY 28TH — LOCALS NIGHT at Goldfish Bar

THURSDAY 30TH — ART AFTER HOURS at Cessnock Regional Art Gallery

December 2017 UNTIL 26TH JANUARY 2018 —CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

SPECTACULAR at Hunter Valley Gardens

UNTIL 3RD — SCULPTURE IN THE VINEYARDS throughout Wollombi

FRIDAY 1ST — JIMEOIN—RENONSENSE MAN at Cessnock Leagues Club

SATURDAY 2ND — YUSUF/CAT STEVENS at Roche Estate

SATURDAY 2ND — HUNTER VALLEY FINE FOOD MARKETS at Tyrrell’s Wines

SATURDAY 2ND — DOMAINE DE BINET WINEMAKERS DINNER at Nanna Kerr’s Kitchen

2ND & 3RD— HANDMADE IN THE HUNTER MARKETS at Kevin Sobels Wines

SUNDAY 3RD — BROKE VILLAGE MARKET at McNamara Park, Broke

SUNDAY 3RD — SYDNEY YOUTH ORCHESTRA PHILHARMONIC IN THE CHAPEL at Sacred Spaces, Singleton

WEDNESDAY 6TH — DESTINY at Cessnock Performing Arts Centre

THURSDAY 7TH — FEAST NIGHT at Villa Du Pays, Leogate Estate

SATURDAY 9TH — HANDMADE IN THE HUNTER MARKETS at Kevin Sobels Wines

SATURDAY 9TH — WINERY LONG LUNCH at Calais Estate

SUNDAY 10TH — WOLLOMBI VILLAGE MARKETS at Wollombi Village

SATURDAY 16TH — HANDMADE IN THE HUNTER MARKETS at Kevin Sobels Wines

SATURDAY 16TH — A DAY ON THE GREEN—KC AND THE SUNSHINE BAND, THE VILLAGE PEOPLE, SISTER SLEDGE & MARCIA HINES at Bimbadgen Estate

18TH - 20TH — JACK NEWTON CELEBRITY CLASSIC at Hunter Valley Golf Club

SUNDAY 24TH — CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER at Nanna Kerr’s Kitchen

MONDAY 25TH — CHRISTMAS DINNER at Nanna Kerr’s Kitchen

WEDNESDAY 27TH — ALL DAY BRUNCH at Nanna Kerr’s Kitchen

27TH - 30TH — HANDMADE IN THE HUNTER MARKETS at Kevin Sobels Wines

THURSDAY 28TH — ART AFTER HOURS at Cessnock Regional Art Gallery

SUNDAY 31ST — NEW YEARS EVE at Hunter Valley Gardens

SUNDAY 31ST — NEW YEARS EVE at Harrigan’s Irish Pub & Accommodation

SUNDAY 31ST — NEW YEARS EVE at Goldfish Bar & Kitchen

SUNDAY 31ST — NEW YEARS EVE DINNER at Nanna Kerr’s Kitchen

SUNDAY 31ST — NEW YEARS EVE at Hunter’s Quarter Restaurant

2018 MON 1ST JAN — NEW YEAR’S DAY ALL DAY BRUNCH

at Nanna Kerr’s Kitchen

SAT 24TH FEB — A DAY ON THE GREEN - THE LIVING END, SPIDERBAIT, VERUCA SALT, THE LEMONHEADS, TUMBLEWEED & THE FAUVES at Bimbadgen Estate

SAT 24TH FEB — SHAKESPEARE IN THE VINES - THE TWELFTH NIGHT at Calais Estate

SAT 10TH FEB — CROSSROADS IN THE VINES - BLUES at Roche Estate

FRI 2ND MAR — THE KING AND THE QUEEN at Cessnock Performing Arts Centre

SAT 10TH MAR — A DAY ON THE GREEN - JAMES BLUNT, PETE MURRAY, BUSBY MAROU, ALEX LLOYD & KARISE EDEN at Bimbadgen Estate

10TH & 11TH MAR — MAITLAND TASTE FESTIVAL at The Levee, Central Maitland

Hunter Valley Gardens

Explore Australia’s largest display garden, Hunter Valley Gardens. Stroll over 8kms of walking paths; where visitors are able to experience each of the

ten internationally themed feature gardens with a range of statuary and superb feature gardens, all of

a standard you won’t see elsewhere in Australia.

For more details and tickets visit www.hvg.com.au or call 4998 4000 | Broke Road Pokolbin