Clifton Hugh's Dunmoochin - now an artists retreat near Cottles Bridge, Arthur's Creek, Strathewen, Diamond Creek.

The Dunmoochin Foundation artists retreat is about 43 KM north east of Melbourne, Victoria. This was set up by Clifton Pugh before his death in 1990 to provide residencies at his heavily treed bush property for artists, writers, sculptors and conservationists. It was not affected by Black Saturday bush fires which raged as close as 12 km away but left a big impression on the artists in residence who all left the area well before.

It is not easy to find at 105 Barreenong Road, down a gravel track labelled Fire Access Only. This "road" is off the Strathewan / Arthurs Creek, Whittlesea Road is off the Kinglake - Heidelberg road. See www.whereis.com and maps.google.com.au

Dunmoochin art centre Cottles Bridge near Kinglake Hurstbridge

Recorder Players in Hall ... Carved Emu eggs... Kangaroo with her joey drinking milk

in Hall.

Yering wine bar Restaurant

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Chateau Yering Yarra Valley Melbourne Australia

See the tall Chilean Wine Palm behind the Chateau Yering?

This was planted in 1867 by Baron von Mueller, now classified by the National Trust. This view of the back of the historic house with white walls is not the best at all... it is a Relais & Chateaux top rated place.

To its left here is a red brick building which houses Matt's Bar and cosy warm Cafe where we had lunch under $20 ea. above the Cellar door with its art gallery and top produce shop.

However The Sweetwater Cafe, in the old homestead looks like a good place for lunch under $40? if you are careful. It is open 7.30am – 5.00pm daily but requires a booking from those not staying in the Chateau. More about the historic section here www. relaischateaux.com/en/ search-book/hotel-restaurant/chateauyering -just close up the gaps.

Yering Station and Chateau Yering Historic mansion

The modern building is the wine making area and Wine Bar Restuarant.