The tradition of winemaking alongside farming is strong in the Lorentz family of Cherry Tree Hill at Sutton Forest. As is their desire to keep moving forward with their grape varieties and winery facilities. Winemaking runs through the veins of the Lorentz family with a viticulture
Simple, stylish and bucolic, this Highlands hideout is the ultimate small escape with big peace and tranquillity on offer. In my experience, style is not something that can be learned or copied. Rather, it comes from an innate belief that what you do and the way
The casual but classy setting and imaginative use of locally grown ingredients make Moonacres Kitchen a must for daytime dining. And then there are the farming principles behind the food and the plans for much more. It’s just past midday on a midweek day and Moonacres
Booking yourself onto a wine tour is a great way to be chauffeured about the Highlands so you can get on with some serious sampling. Escape Southern Highlands climbed aboard to learn about your local industry and enjoy some merry making. If you are off on
Harriet Goodall is a sculptural weaver whose material hunting ground is the eyrie property she lives on near Robertson. Trained and inspired by the late Virginia Kaiser, one of Australia’s pre-eminent basket makers, Harriet transforms objects she finds from the land into her creative bread
Geoff Goodfellow is a much loved local, born and raised in the Highlands. A Moss Vale resident who worked for many years at the Wingecarribee Shire Council, Geoff also wrote a regular column, Across the River, for the local newspaper from 2008 to 2019. He
This architecturally excellent house has a fascinating story to tell. ALEX SPEED shares its history, discovered while staying there in absolute luxury. Walk into the splendid Drawing Room at Bibury, and once you’ve picked your mouth up off the floor and taken in the finery, you
Vivian Tham and Ram Castillo married at Bendooley Estate in August, a special month because it was when the couple began dating and also became engaged. Seven years in the making, their enchanting winter wedding was everything they had dreamt of, and more. AtDusk photographer
Melissa Wiya is the Aboriginal Development Officer at Wingecarribee Shire Council. She is a proud Arakwal Bundjalung woman of Byron Bay on her mother’s side, and her father is from Papua New Guinea. As the Southern Highlands prepares to celebrate NAIDOC week, Melissa talks to
