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A World where Art, Nature and Luxury Collide

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A WORLD WHERE ART, NATURE AND LUXURY COLLIDE

Mona Farm is a 124-acre luxury accommodation destination located in rural New South Wales, with a focus on contemporary art and sculpture. The property houses six standalone buildings each with its own unique story to tell through art and design, set within 8 acres of magnificent gardens. Established in 1824, Mona Farm has been under new management since February 2018 and has undergone a sophisticated transformation to pay homage to the property’s history, whilst embracing the contemporary.

Located within one hour’s drive from Canberra and just three hours from Sydney, Mona Farm offers a world where nature, art, and luxury collide.

The property will soon house six standalone buildings each with its own unique story to tell through art and design. Once renovations are complete, Mona Farm will accommodate up to 53 guests. Whilst Mona Farm is available to be booked exclusively for weddings, corporate, and milestone events the property also accommodates Farm Stays. For farm stay bookings Mona Farm’s guest houses can accommodate anywhere from 2 to 18 guests.

Guests at Mona Farm can enjoy a range of food and dining experiences throughout their stay. From gourmet in-house dining to breakfast baskets full of locally baked bread and pastries, or a pre-prepared meal delivered to your accommodation to heat up at your leisure, Mona Farm has a range of options to suit your needs. Led by their talented in-house chef, The Mona Farm team can create memorable dining experiences that celebrate the best of their regions’ produce and suppliers.

Exclusive The Luxury Network Offer Stay midweek at Mona Farm for a minimum of 2 nights and receive a complimentary pre-prepared 2-course meal by their executive chef, to enjoy in your guest house.

Choose from a number of delicious options such as red wine braised beef, Cipollini onion, mushroom, smoked bacon and slow-roasted pork, fermented cabbage, apple, and fennel. Their pre-prepared meals are designed to be enjoyed in your guest house, all you need to do is simply heat, assemble and enjoy.

Terms and Conditions Valid for bookings that take place for a minimum of 2 nights, Sunday to Thursday until March 31, 2021 (Fri/Sat inclusive stays not applicable). Mona Farm will provide 1 x complimentary pre-prepared 2-course dinner for the number of guests staying in the guest house. Valid for new bookings only. Not available in conjunction with any other offer. Subject to availability. Mention The Luxury Network to redeem.

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CHINESE NEW YEAR WITH STUDIO ITALIA

10 FEB 2021 - A small group of guests were invited to celebrate Chinese New Year at Studio Italia. Studio Italia began with a personal tour of their spacious showroom hosted by Valeria Carbonaro-Laws and Joanna Hoeft, displaying the exquisite Italian designer furniture, wardrobes and kitchens, while sipping on Perrier-Jouët champagne and canapés from The Northern Club.

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MEET DELPHINE GENIN: FRENCH ELEGANCE

Have you ever wanted to know the secrets of French elegance? Indulge your curiosity and learn why French women exude effortless elegance and sophistication in a meeting with the creative director, Delphine Genin. Meet the woman behind the label who is just as captivating through her designs, as she is in person. Across two hours, you will hear from Delphine about the couture world, why she believes French women are able to express their personality so naturally, and receive personalised style advice while enjoying premier cru champagne from the comfort of your own home.

Born in France, Delphine left a successful career in finance to pursue her passion for art and couture, completing her training at the prestigious Chanel-owned Ecole Lesage in Paris. Within only two years of commencing the label, Delphine Genin has been described as “pioneering a radical new concept” by the Australian Financial Review.

LEARN THE SECRETS OF FRENCH ELEGANCE A meeting with Delphine is full of her own personal stories and secrets about the way French women dress. It starts off with a little bit about herself and how she came to start the label. For her, the French attitude comes from verbal and non-verbal communication skills that include body language, etiquette, life skills, behaviour, and appearance. The perfect balance between pleasure and education, you will leave your time with Delphine knowing a lot more about French and sophistication. For further details please contact +61 385 790 356.

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