Welcome

by Paul Matthews, acting CEO Daylesford Macedon Tourism

It’s been one of those years, after one of those years, that we all had last year. I’m reminded of a saying, 'what we go through, we grow through.' So now is the time to plan your next summer break or holiday. We’ve all grown enough.

In this magazine we have pulled together some amazing things for you to do, taste and experience. Delight your taste buds, relax your body, be pampered and recharge. This region is the wellbeing capital of Victoria after all.

It’s been hard on local businesses, but it’s also been hard on you, so come treat yourself, book ahead and travel kind. The Daylesford and Macedon Ranges region truly is a beautiful part of the world. I’ve fallen in love with it again and again in my time here.

In this edition, check out some summer accommodation options with pools, movies shot in our region, beer garden and dining options, local producer picnic packs, where to find the best high tea, stargazing hotspots, and a great article by Alla Wolf-Tasker on how to boost your immunity through natural foods and foraging.

So be inspired and start planning your next visit now. We’ve got nature in abundance, day spas, natural springs, wonderful makers and creators, local producers and some of the best food and drink I’ve ever tasted. I promise you’ll feel better for it.

Mimosa Botanicals, Castlemaine

FROM LITTLE THINGS

At Sault, collaboration is at the heart of our operations, we love working with local small-scale farms to showcase our region’s wonderful producers. Throughout summer we will be featuring @riverbendblueberries on our menus and if you love them in our desserts you can grab a punnet from Sault to take home and enjoy. We work closely with @logenberryfarm who supply us with the freshest farm eggs and seasonal floral posies, also available directly from @sault_daylesford when you are visiting the region. Loganberry Farm have a quaint farmgate where you can grab some delicious free range eggs and sweet smelling flowers as a memory of your trip.

Interested to learn more about other collaborations in our region turn to page 14 >>

Daylesford Brewing Co, Daylesford

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