Thistledown Country Retreat

At Thistledown Country Retreat, the federation theme spills out into a series of closed

gardens around a secluded cottage and elegant Queenslander homestead. Step back into a

bygone era to relax and enjoy traditional garden lawn games, a Scottish morning or

afternoon High Tea with fine china, and Highland Scottish savory and sweet specialties. 68 Harper Rd, Barney View

www.thistledowncountryretreat.com.au

5544 3232

Jeni Seale Art

Welcome to Wyuna, the home of Jeni Seale Art. Be spellbound by the panoramic views that

encircle the property, enjoy a glass of bubbles and be enchanted by the colour and passion

of Jeni’s latest acrylic artworks. Original artwork and prints will be for sale. All visitors can

choose a free postcard of a Jeni Seale original.

98 Harper Rd, Barney View

facebook.com/JeniSealeArt

0439289970

Mt Barney Lodge

This ecotourism retreat is set right at the base of the 1354m Mt Barney massif. You are

invited to explore the sustainable gardens and formal hedged herb garden, and join the

hourly free bushtucker tour and tastings. A selection of gourmet BBQ bushtucker, bush-

lemon meringue pie and tearoom drinks are available for purchase – laze by the creek, or

claim a rustic table and enjoy a set of acoustic music. Caldera Award-winning Therese Flynn

Clarke will be the artist-in-residence, with amazing fibre weaving, jewellery and art for sale,

and will run workshops.

1093 Upper Logan Road, Mt Barney

www.mtbarneylodge.com.au

5544 3233

Classi di Cucina Italiana

Pietro and Desley created the Schonell Pizza Caffe at UQ in 1991. They now teach Italian

cooking. During A World Apart, pizzas, minestrone and gelato will be on sale. Pop in for

your free sorbet tasting and see their sculpture garden.

111 Douglas Road, Rathdowney

www.italiancookingclasses.webs.com

5544 1008

Barney Creek Vineyard Cottages

Wine tasting is free, so sample the full range of wines from our boutique vineyard. Stroll around our rambling country garden, experience the autumn colours and purchase a

coffee or a glass of wine with a vineyard platter and relax while you take in the magnificent

mountain scenery.

198 Seidenspinner Rd, Mt Barney

www.barneycreekcottages.com