The ultimate weekend away filled with sophistication, seasonal indulgence and sensational spas allow me to introduce you to Daylesford.
Daylesford is in the heart of Victoria’s Spa country approximately 80mins from Melbourne airports. The town is situated around the rich flora and fauna of Wombat State Forest, filled with fascinating heritage buildings, old churches, eccentric cafes, bookstores and galleries. Daylesford is renowned as a regional food mecca; the local food culture offers farm gate sales of organic and biodynamical fruits, vegetables and sustainable farmed meats along with native olive oils and preserves.
Daylesford and neighbouring town Hepburn Springs are world famous for boosting over 70 natural mineral springs, 30 luxurious spas including wellness retreats and healing centres.
Stay: Lake House Daylesford, located on the shores of Lake Daylesford burrowed amongst six acres of country gardens. The property is an exclusive Australian Luxury Lodge with 33 well-appointed rooms and suites.
Spa: The onsite Spa creates a sanctuary of serenity and tranquil, a must try is their Signature Bliss massage which utilises the seasonal scents found throughout the Wombat State Forest and the local countryside.
Eat, Drink & Be Merry: The popular Lake House restaurant draws foodies from all around the world. It’s also one of Australia’s most highly awarded restaurants with 2 Chefs Hats and included in The Australian Hot 50 & Australia’s Wine List of the Year. You must treat yourself to their degustation menu, modern Australian designed by Culinary Director Alla Wolf-Tasker. The menu changes seasonally with farm to fork delicacies and the award winning cellar is home to over 10,000 bottles of selected wine both international and local.
Wanting a more hands on experience, book yourself in to their cooking school which host masterclasses with some of Australia’s most notorious chefs.
Enjoy!
Images courtesy of http://www.lakehouse.com.au/
