A recent weekend away with friends was just what I needed. A chance to inhale, exhale…and return to centre.
A beautiful sunrise.
a misty morning in the valley
and a spot of cat chasing in a winery while parents are wine tasting.
The winery, Yarrawa Estate is nuzzled into some beautiful looking hills. Their view was quite simply…stunning. While wine tasting with 4 little kids isn’t the most relaxing way to spend your afternoon, I can certainly think of worse things to do. It did give just enough time to demolish a cheese platter, sample a few drops, chase two cats, plunder the chicken coop, and tease the family dog with a nut or two. Bottles bought and onwards we went, (Chambourcin and Verdelho some delicious stand outs.)
Kangaroo Valley is a picturesque little valley that sits a 2hour plus drive from Sydney. East of the Southern Highlands and just a little further west than the Sourdough Bakery at Berry. Famous for it’s locally made fudge, and lush fertile land. The areas dairies produce some great local milk, South Coast Dairy. While fudge, wine and milk doesn’t sound like much if eating as a locavore.
It’s certainly not a bad way to start if you are in the area.
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cityhippyfarmgirl 
Gorgeous photos and I agree, beautiful part of the world! Thanks for sharing, Brydie!
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It is a beautiful part of the world isn’t it.
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I haven’t been through Kangaroo Valley for years, but remember it as being just as your pics depict lol
The Sth Coast has a million hidden treasures doesn’t it…, going to investigate more for its bounty methinks….. 🙂
Have an awesome day Brydie.
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Anna I think it would be the ‘right’ thing to do, check out the south coast for it’s bounty that is. You have clients, readers, people that depend on you…it simply must be done. (and if you ever need *ahem* help, I could be available 🙂
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THis is a good place to add to my growing list of places to explore in Australia. I just want to nuzzle up to that cat, and failing that ransack your wine purchases!
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It’s an easy Sydney weekend trip away, a bottle of verdelho and a cat are waiting for you Wendy 🙂
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Ooh, I want to visit, and wouldn’t it be wonderful to live there!
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Dixie it’s certainly been considered that’s for sure.
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I think you have the right idea for a start off point into the arena of localvore. A lot of people start off with honey,meats and veg- but really- next to fudge, wind and cheese? I’d choose the latter! Everytime!
Thanks for sharing- you should write a travel book for special interests!
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wine- of course I meant wine – wind just doesn’t go- I do proofread- I just am not good at it!
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I thought it was easy way to start off too Heidi. Too delicious not to!
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The morning mist looks glorious from your sunrise photos. I’m not a morning persons but I do force myself out of bed to watch the sunrise on occasion and it is always worth it!
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There is something truly magical about watching a sunrise isn’t there.
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Ahh, I can almost hear the peace in that first photo. Divine sounding weekend – lucky girl! 🙂
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it was so peaceful Christine. So quiet and still. Beautiful place.
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Looks almost like the Lake District! How absoutely lovely – I can feel the happiness rolling off the page x
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It did roll off Joanna 🙂
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A super weekend away travel tip. Thanks!
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The kids would love it down there Nicky. Lots of space.
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I’m all blissed out just looking at those first few images!
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Lovely photographs. We never made it to Kangaroo Valley, but we heard it was a particularly pleasant place to go.
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My kids were dragged through wineries all over the country when they were small and it didn’t hurt them one bit!
Quite character building, really.
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*sigh* Gorgeous, gorgeous photos! Love the mistiness in that photo above-it looks so atmospheric!
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The photos are just beautiful, especially the sunrise.
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Oh my. It looks so beautiful and peaceful.
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