ABUNDANCE OF WELLNESS
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s a Kyneton local I have had the opportunity to sample many wellness experiences over the past ten years. On days off from running our busy accommodation stables, Flop House, I’ve discovered many simple pleasures, starting with arguably the best spring water anywhere in the world at the Lyonville Mineral Springs. Straight from the pump, this effervescent wellness tonic tastes as good as it makes you feel. The extensive Goldfields Track runs from Bendigo to Ballarat and includes a wide variety of easy walks. One of my favourites is Sutton Grange to Faraday, it passes Dog Rocks at the top of Mount Alexander. Other walks include Black Hill Reserve, Kyneton and Mount Towrong, Mount Macedon. In Kyneton, the Campaspe River Walk is a great way to begin or end your day. We have excellent Pilates and Yoga instructors. Wade Edwell and his team at Proper Pilates, hold private classes, and we regularly host guests that are attending their workshops. Wade, recognised as the only 2nd generation teacher working in Australasia, is certified by Jay Grimes (who worked with Joseph Pilates). The Good Self also offers Pilates classes with a flexible schedule, and Iluminate Yoga Studios provide yoga, Pilates and Barre classes.
Genevieve Wearne For a healing experience, choose a sublime Ayurvedic treatment at Maiaveda, where Marye and her team can guide you through a deeply nurturing ritual. Maiaveda also offers wellness retreats. Flop House is happy to coordinate accommodation in conjunction with their programs. For a soothing and regenerative remedial massage, I highly recommend The Green Store, Trentham.
“For a healing experience, choose a sublime Ayurvedic treatment at Maiaveda”
If you’re hankering for an uplifting beauty treatment, particularly after months of working at home, I’d recommend Ellenis Day Spa. Irene and her team cover everything from face to feet. I recently received a rose quartz eye treatment, which is perfect for illuminating tired eyes and ensuring we sparkle over our masks and in Zoom meetings. Book in for a body scrub and fake tan if holidays to the tropics are not on the cards. Finally if, like me, your concept of wellness includes hospitality, we have an abundance of good things on offer, including locally made gin from Animus Distillery and baked treats from the Starving Artist; which is open on weekends. Our local wine bar, Dr Abalone, has recently transformed into She Shucks Oysters, supplying fresh oysters, prawns and local wines.
Photography by Clair Derwort Genevieve Wearne hosts accommodation in the Macedon Ranges and Central Victorian Goldfields with a stable of twelve unique properties. Discover Genevieve’s walking/riding guides to Kyneton and further itineraries for guests - flophouse.com.au
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