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by Steve Wroe, CEO Daylesford Macedon Tourism

As a Dad of daughters, I love seeing women succeed in what were traditionally maledominated industries. So, I was excited when one of the team suggested an article on ‘women in wine’. It’s great to see women in the driving seat of some of our best wineries.

Equally inspiring is Annie Smithers, from du Fermier in Trentham. I saw her speak very recently about many things but her point about taking what is enough to have a good life – and no more – really resonated with me. And while I’m at it, I’ll tip my hat to the amazing Alla WolfTasker, featured in our article on hatted restaurants. She continues to do quite remarkable things in the dining game.

There’s a piece for Francophiles who don’t want to get on a plane, tours for those who want the legwork taken out of exploration of our patch, an article on the Autumn Festival in the Macedon Ranges, as well as some info on the best spa baths in our region’s accommodation. There is also a feature on ‘facials’ (including one that has nightingale droppings as a key ingredient) and an article on scents (as in perfumes)…it actually inspired me to buy aftershave for the first time in about 25 years.

Speaking of me (which I like doing) I wrote a few articles this time: Avenues of Honour (I think you should read this one!), providores, and outdoor activities in the cooler months.

Cheers, Steve

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Enjoy a 2-night stay for two at the luxurious Hotel Bellinzona in Hepburn Springs, including breakfast both mornings and dinner one night in The Virgin Kitchen Valued at $800

Experience a bespoke artisan cheese experience at Castlemaine’s Long Paddock Cheese Valued at $370

Sip on award-winning gin at a one-on-one ‘meet the distiller’ gin tasting session at Gindu, followed by lunch at the Newham General Store Leave with a bottle of Gindu Valued at $250

Tee off for a round of golf at the picturesque Hepburn Springs Golf Club, cart included Valued at $250

Join a tour of Chin Chin Farm in the Macedon Ranges before heading to DV Cider House for a soul-warming lunch and cider tasting Valued at $800

Relax into a midweek authentic Japanese experience at Shizuka Ryokan - perhaps the Geisha Facial, a shiatsu massage, bathing & the traditional omakase banquet Valued at $500

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