Peppers Manor House, Southern Highlands
News & Events
The Southern Highlands, south of Sydney offers a variety of unique events that are sure to delight and entertain. From annual events to interesting local events, there is sure to be an experience to suit your tastes.
Peppers Manor House is the ideal accommodation base from which to enjoy these widely acclaimed regional events, and the perfect retreat following a busy, event-focused day.
For specific and timely event information, visit the Events Calendar at enquiries.southern-highlands.com.au
Southern Highlands Wedding Open Day
Sunday 19 September 2010 from 11.00am – 3.00pm
Start planning your special day by visiting our Southern Highlands Wedding Open Day at our two grand old country estates in the beautiful Southern Highlands. Just 15 minutes apart, Peppers Manor House and Peppers Craigieburn Resort Bowral will be set up for two romantic country weddings and you’re invited to both.
Come along and enjoy a glass of champagne and canapés on arrival at this rare wedding day preview. It’s an excellent opportunity to view these resplendent venues set up for a wedding, as well as inspect the bridal suites and guest accommodation. You’re welcome to discuss the perfect setting for your ceremony and backdrop for your photographs. You can also meet and discuss your plans with a range of local wedding suppliers including celebrants, florists, musicians and photographers, and win a Peppers getaway.
Experience Peppers. Please confirm your attendance to Carrie on (02) 4860 3108 or email carrie.blunt@peppers.com.au
Peppers Manor House, Kater Rd, Sutton Forest, NSW Southern Highlands
Peppers Craigieburn, Centennial Rd, Bowral, NSW Southern Highlands
Tulip Time 2010 (Tuesday 21 September – Monday 4 October)
Tulip Time 2010 will be celebrating its 50th ‘Golden’ Anniversary when the colourful 60’s themed program gets underway on 21 September in the Southern Highlands.
This year’s festival will rival the biggest and best flora festivals throughout the country with this the introduction of never before seen special events and activates for all to enjoy. Bowral’s Corbett Gardens will be the showpiece of this historic festival.
Special accommodation packages for Tulip Time event will be announced shortly.
For more information on Tulip Time 2010 visit the event’s official website www.tuliptime.net.au
Simply Red Farwell: The Final Tour with special guest Marcia Hines (Monday 4 October, 2010)
Mick Hucknall and the Simply Red band are saying their farewells all over the world this year after what has been a remarkable 25 years. When Simply Red toured with ‘A day on the green’ in early 2009, the sold-out concerts where amongst the fastest selling shows in the concert groups 10 year history.
Don’t miss this chance to say one final farewell to one of the most successful and acclaimed bands of the modern era when they take to the stage on Monday 4 October (Labour Day Holiday) at Centennial Vineyards, Bowral, NSW.
For all the event details and ticket prices go to adayonthegreen.com.au
Christmas lunch at Peppers Manor House
25 December 2010
Experience the magic of Christmas with a world class dining experience to be remembered. For a special Christmas Day celebration savour the superb flavours, impeccable service and grand country ambience of our refurbished restaurant which proudly holds a Sydney Morning Herald’s Good Food Guide Chef’s Hat.
Enjoy Katers’ signature Christmas dishes including a selection of fresh seafood, roast turkey and trimmings and a delicious dessert buffet before relaxing in the Great Hall, guest lounges or in the gardens.
$155 per person including buffet lunch with sparkling, white or red wine, beers and soft drinks.
View Christmas lunch menu
Book now by calling 02 4860 3111 or email manorhouse@peppers.com.au
High Tea
The grand country style of Peppers Manor House is the perfect setting for the revival of this great British tradition with finger sandwiches, pastries and cakes served with a selection of fine teas or coffee.
$32 per person
*Bookings 24 hours in advance are essential.
BOOK NOW Call (02) 4860 3111 or visit us at Kater Road, Sutton Forest, Southern Highlands
Peppers Manor House refurbishment complete
Following the sophisticated makeover of the retreat's conference rooms and award winning Katers restaurant in May, a complete facelift throughout the property extending from the guest rooms to central spaces and signage is now complete.
Public area lounges have been transformed with charcoal paintwork and carpets. The walls of the Taittinger Bar and Lounge are covered in a striking cream and gold wallpaper with the lounge area featuring new furnishings.
The Music Room has retained its special charm with a contrasting colour theme of striped aqua and cream carpet which complements the soft silver striped wallpaper. The Nookery Bar has a new look comprising a dark charcoal theme highlighted with white timberwork. Lime green is used in soft furnishings and a full wall mirror gives the illusion of space in this intimate bar area.
According to Operations manager for Peppers Manor House, Robyne Toohey another highlight of the makeover was the Great Hall. This pivotal point of the hotel now features custom made black and grey carpet in a dramatic design and a colour theme of striking ruby red and chocolate with complementary soft furnishings.
The Cottage Rooms now feature new carpets, paintwork, drapes, king beds, bed heads, bedside tables and lamps providing a modern and contemporary look and bathrooms have also enjoyed a complete makeover.
The Main House has been transformed and whilst modern in style has managed to retain its old world charm with the clever use of a combination of colours. New beds, flat screen TVs, soft gold coloured drapes, re-upholstered furniture and lighting complete this up to date look.
The Laura Ashley theme in the Garden Wing King rooms has been retained and additional soft furnishings have been added. Likewise the Garden Wing Queen rooms have maintained their country look with Baltic pine furniture and heavy floral drapes with additional soft furnishings also added to these rooms.
The staff at Peppers Manor House invite you to experience their stunning refurbished retreat for yourself, view our accommodation packages online.
Katers Restaurant adds another Hat to the rack
Katers restaurant has further enhanced its reputation as one of New South Wales’ most outstanding dining experiences winning a Chef’s Hat for the second consecutive year at the Sydney Morning Herald’s 2010 Good Food Guide Awards.
The signature restaurant of elegant Southern Highlands retreat Peppers Manor House took the honour amidst illustrious company at last night’s gala 25-anniversary event recognising the best of the best from the state’s food scene.
Operations manager for Peppers Manor House, Robyne Toohey, put the result down to an amazing team effort.
“This prestigious award validates the efforts of our executive chef Francois Razavet and his team in both the kitchen and the restaurant and they are to be congratulated for this great achievement,’’ she said.
“It is very rewarding and a great honour for Katers to receive this acknowledgment for consistently delivering the highest quality service and food.’’
With a sumptuous new spring menu in place highlighted by tender beef cheeks, fresh john dory, corn fed chicken, pumpkin risotto and succulent pork belly with apple tatin, now is also the ideal time to delight in the unobtrusive, friendly atmosphere and fine food and wine of Katers. Read more about Katers restaurant and the new spring menu.
Katers Restaurant completes refurbishment
Award winning Katers restaurant at Peppers Manor House has undergone a complete makeover to reveal an elegant and sophisticated look to perfectly match its delectable modern Australian cuisine.
Offering two distinctive dining environments, the refurbished restaurant exudes modern and classical style with two different interpretations of the theme portrayed on each dining level.
The upper part features an elegant yet dark colour theme of charcoal and chocolate enhanced with the use of dramatic, modern ceiling lights and matching standing lamps. These features are softened with the use of light drapes adorning each window.
In contrast the lower half conveys a conservatory feel influenced by the restaurants magnificent views of luscious gardens and natural Australian bush land. The tranquil outdoors is brought indoors using natural light and open space complemented with light paintwork and lighting.
The refurbished Katers restaurant is now open to diners. Be sure to indulge in autumn’s most popular dish, Beef Cheeks with roast potato, onion, vegetable and ketchup, perfect for a Southern Highland cool autumn day.