1860 & Wardens Food & Wine Package

For Lovers of Luxury, Fine Wine and Food

Enjoy 2 nights accommodation at 1860 Luxury Accommodation, a wine tasting with Rocco Esposito and dinner for 2 at Wardens Food & Wine, all in the heart of beautiful Beechworth,

1860 is a restored Australian mountain hut, circa 1860, offering luxury self contained accommodation for couples. Recently voted in Travel & Leisure Magazine’s Top 100 worldwide discoveries for 2008, 1860 was described as “understated elegance and a seamless blend of old and new; it is both rustic and sophisticated, storied and full of modern conveniences”, Travel & Leisure Magazine. With king sized bed, open fire, double bath and full kitchen, 1860 is the perfect launching pad for enjoying all the region has to offer.

Also included is a private wine master class with Warden’s Food & Wine owner Rocco Esposito. Voted The Wine Service Award by The Age Good Food Guide 2008, Rocco will spend 45 minutes with you tasting a bottle of local wine and talking through wines from the celebrated Beechworth Region.

At night, indulge in a gastronomic experience, dinner for 2 at Wardens Food & Wine, where you will enjoy a 5 course degustation, each course matched exclusively with a glass of wine. (Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide 2009 1 Star, 2008/2009 Good Food Guide,
1 Chefs Hat)

Total cost : $900 (incl GST).

To book call 1860 Luxury Accommodation on 0408 273 783 or Wardens on 03 5728 1377 or online www.1860luxuryaccommodation.com or www.wardens.com.au

Larder Fromagerie and Provisions

We have recently bought a new business in Beechworth called Larder. A great little shop that sells the best artisan and farmhouse cheeses from Australia and around the world. We take over June 15th and will open for business July 1st. Come in and see us for cheeses, platters, smoked goods and delicious provisions. We are situated at 14a Camp St, Beechworth.

Beechworth Fires

Thankfully Beechworth and 1860 escaped the recent fires. Our condolences go out to our fellow Victorian's who have lost so much. We encourage anyone who reads this to support our fire affected towns by visiting them and bringing back the livelihoods of so many that rely on tourism. Beechworth is open for business and ready to welcome you.

Events in Beechworth

The Kerferd Oration
Date: 19th July 2009

Venue: La Trobe at Beechworth

Orator Tim Costello AO, Chief Executive, World Vision, is the guest speaker for 2009.

Ned Kelly Weekend
Date: 7th - 9th August 2009
Contact Details:
Beechworth Visitor Information Centre.
www.beechworthonline.com.au
1300 366 321.
Ned Kelly Weekend is Australia's most significant Ned Kelly event.
A weekend packed full of activities for the Ned Kelly enthusiast.

Chiltern Antique Fair
Date: 28th - 30th August 2009Venue: Memorial Hall - Chiltern
Contact Details:
Erika Hansen 03 5726 1337
Display of antiques and collectables provided by stallholders from Victoria, NSW and South Australia.
Displays include furniture, china, lace and m uch much more.

Events January 2010
Opera in The Alps 2010
Date: 16th January 2010Venue: Mayday Hills Oval, La Trobe at Beechworth
Contact Details:
Beechworth Visitor Information Centre
Phone: 1300 366 321

Recent Changes at 1860

We have done lots of things in the last 12 months, many following on from our guests suggestions. To name a few:
A coffee machine for fresh morning espresso.
Slippers to keep your feet nice and warm.
A rainwater tank to feed the bath and shower
Breakfast basket. items sourced locally to reduce 'food miles' (where possible).
Tree planting on local properties to replace wood burnt in the fireplace.
Change to 100% green energy supplying 1860. This is via the grid.
In the next 12 months we plan to provide undercover car parking and more secure bike storage.

1860 in Top 100

1860 has been included as one of the "100 Best Holiday Discoveries" by Travel & Leisure Magazine. The list includes the 100 best destinations, discoveries and moments as voted by the T&L worldwide team.

Accolades for Wardens Food & Wine

We are very excited about this news. Wardens Wine and Food, one of our great restaurants in Beechworth, has come up trumps in The Age Good Food Awards. Rocco Eposito, owner of Wardens was the unanimous winner of this year's Wine Service Award. One of the judges described Rocco as " the epitome of a sommelier and a waiter who had the ability to put the customer at ease whether they were a wine connoisseur or not". Wardens was also once more awarded a prestigious hat, following on from their hat last year. Congratulations to Rocco and the Wardens team.

3 Day Indulgence Pacakge

We have teamed up with Hedonistic Hiking to offer you the following package.

Enjoy 3 days of indulgence in Beechworth. Browse in designer shops, visit a boutique brewery and dine in quality restaurants. The Spa at Beechworth offers an eclectic range of treatments or cycle the Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail and visit the Milawa Gourmet Region.
Short break package to include the following:

3 nights’ Luxury Accommodation

1860 Accommodation – An original timber slab hut, lovingly restored to offer couples luxury, tranquillity and total privacy. With an open fire, double bath, leather lounge, king sized bed and full kitchen, 1860 overlooks Spring Creek and the surrounding parklands of Lake Sambell.

3 delicious dinners accompanied by fine local wines

Wardens of Beechworth Wardens' Italian menu is created from the best of local produce and selected ingredients. A carefully chosen wine list will enable you to taste some of the great drops this region has to offer, as well as many great Australian and International wines. Awarded one hat by The Age Good Food Guide in 2008. Three course dinner including wine.

Gigi’s of Beechworth An award winning, modern Italian restaurant located in Beechworth's main street, Ford Street. The menu offers the freshest local and seasonal produce including their own house made sourdough, pasta and freshly roasted espresso coffee. Three course dinner including wine and coffee.

Gourmet platter at your accommodation: Relax at your luxury boutique accommodation and enjoy a freshly prepared platter of gourmet produce from the Alpine Valleys with a glass or two of local wine.

Guided Hike with Hedonistic Hiking

Guided half-day hike in the beautiful hills around historic Beechworth. Enjoy fantastic views to the Alpine High Country and finish with a fabulous gourmet picnic al fresco.

PLUS
Choose one of the following options - included in your Short Break Package:

Bike Hire and Gourmet Lunch at Brown Brothers Epicurean Centre Cycle the Rail Trail from Beechworth down to Everton (bicycles and helmets provided), continuing to Milawa where you can enjoy a 3-course lunch with wines to match each course at the Epicurean Centre at Brown Brothers winery. Transport back to Beechworth provided. OR

Indulgence at The Spa at Beechworth One-hour massage at the Spa of Beechworth. Transport provided if required.

Total Cost:$2395 for 2 people

It is possible to add the following options to your package (please select at time of booking)

Private Ned Kelly or Gold Rush Walk: Early evening tour with your own personal and charismatic local guide who will entertain you with stories of the legend of Ned Kelly and life in Beechworth during the magnificent gold rush.

Tour of Rutherglen wine region: A beautiful drive through Chiltern to tour Rutherglen Wine Region, famous for its fortified wines.

The Spa at Beechworth : Choose from a superb selection of treatments and remedies designed to rejuvenate mind, body and spirit.

Half-day and Day hikes with Hedonistic Hiking: Join us for another guided walk in the Mount Buffalo or Alpine National Parks. Transfers and gourmet picnic lunch included.

Transfers to/from Albury airport or Albury/Wangaratta train station: If travelling by plane or train we will arrange for your return transport to the airport/train station.

For bookings contact Hedonistic Hiking www.hedonistichiking.com.au
info@hedonistichiking.com.au

Phone (Australia) +61 (03) 5755 2307

Provincial Pantry website

For all you foodies out there, a new website has just been launched called Provincial Pantry. It is just getting underway and many gourmet foods and wines from north-east Victoria can be purchased online through the site. Check it out at:

http://www.northeastvalleys.com.au/ProvincialPantry

Our new coffee machine has arrived

We have just bought a new coffee machine for 1860 so you can enjoy lattes whenever you like. You can wake up and smell the coffee!