If you fancy a trip to the Yarra Valley in May, then the following is an event well worth scheduling your visit around and we have included some complimentary events to make this into a great weekend away. The Hillcrest Vineyard Open Day will be held on Saturday May 22nd 2010 from about 11am to 5pm. Hillcrest Vineyard is located at 31 Phillip Rd, Woori Yallock in the Yarra Valley, at the end of a short and beautiful drive from Healsville and the Strathvea Guest House. Hillcrest is micro-boutique winery taking it’s lead from the Burgundy and Bordeaux regions of France. The 40 year-old vineyard...

Autumn in the Yarra Valley and we thought it only fair to contrast all those beautiful gardens and pleasant aromas with some fast action by way of four hot events coming up over the next few months. Hot Vintage Bikes – 27th and 28th March The Vintage Japanese Motorcycle National Rally is being held at the Healesville Racecourse again in 2010. The VJMC is a worldwide club and non-profit community association. Visit www.vjmc.org.au or call 0411 051 902 for more details. Sexy Hot Rods – 28th March Only It’s ‘Hot Rods on the Green’ at Rochford Wines on the corner of Maroondah...

The Alowyn Gardens in Yarra Glen are the unofficial botanical gardens of the Yarra Valley. The garden consist of six areas; perennial, dry, edible, forest, parterre and display. This is truly an awe-inspiring garden that spent 10 years in making before it was opened to the public. Alowyn is one of those reals gems, a unique Yarra Valley Garden that will absolutely take your breath away at any time of year. In 2010 they will be playing host to the Yarra Glen Art Show over the four-day Easter Weekend and a perfect time of year to visit the Yarra Valley. While the art show is currently in its eighth...

“The stuff that the corner bar has on tap with a golden base and snowy cap.” Yarra Valley beer is flowing at a little brewery in Lilydale.  In Feb 2009 the original Hargreaves Hill Brewery was burnt to the ground in the tragic Black Saturday fires. The brewery had been standing for five years on a property in Steels Creek and prior to the fires it was brewing five days a week and serving its beer through its own cellar door restaurant in Yarra Glen (the old National Bank building). The Hargreaves Hill Brewery is still a major must visit destination for beer lovers and visitors to the...

This is a placeholder to announce the lucky email newsletter subscriber and winner of a Romantic Getaway Package for two. Staying one night in a Strathvea Queen Room with ensuite, a country cooked breakfast served to your door, a glass of wine on arrival and fresh flowers. Prize and redemption details and conditions…