Mornington New 12 April 2022

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MOOROODUC foster calf and adopter Sarah Rollinson, pictured with three-weekold Beamer, is now a cow devotee after discovering the love and joy these sentient creatures can bring. “Calves in need of a forever home” Page 11 Picture: Gary Sissons

Opportunities knock at The Briars Liz Bell liz@mpnews.com.au THE Briars property at Mount Martha could be opening up for glamping and new dining opportunities under a new plan to expand “experiences” at the heritage-listed property. Mornington Peninsula Shire Council is calling for expressions of interest for restaurant/village and “glamping precincts” at the property, which already includes a historic homestead

and gallery, visitor’s centre, wildlife sanctuary, wetlands, gardens, nursery, vineyard, cafe, kiosk and picnic areas. The expressions of interest document states the “rare” business opportunities now opening up would come under The Briars master plan, which focusses on “protecting, enhancing and celebrating” the natural, cultural and heritage beauty of the property. “What is already loved by our community will remain, and we will bring in some new, carefully considered

experiences allowing more people to enjoy this space”, the document states. The property housed award-winning restaurant Josephine’s until June 2020, when it controversially lost the tender to continue at the site. Now, the council is hoping to revive tourism numbers with flash new dining experiences and by venturing into the increasingly popular glamping market. Glamping makes up a considerable part of the hospitality industry and

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is an emerging trend among tourists where the idea of camping has moved from being an uncomfortable and cheap form of travel to a glamourous, outdoor experience. According to market sources the global glamping market expected to reach $3.9 billion by 2027. The Briars’ new glamping experience, called Sanctuary Dreaming, is anticipated to include night walks, Indigenous stories, stargazing, night walks and bush food.

The shire’s marketing material states that it is also looking to “elevate the restaurant experience and influence the new village precinct”. “A precinct where the focus will be on growing fresh food, serving up inspired meals, educating visitors and giving back to our community.” Chefs “will be cooking with homegrown fresh produce that will also be available to purchase at the market gate”. Continued Page 10

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