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Peppers Springs Retreat & Spa

Raising the bar

Peppers Springs Retreat & Spa has raised the bar for guests craving healthy and enjoyable choices with the introduction of organic mini bars in its rooms, part of its commitment to establishing Peppers Springs Retreat & Spa as Victoria’s premier health and wellbeing retreat.

Help Daylesford massage its way into the Guinness World Records

Tourism Victoria is seeking volunteers to help Daylesford smash the Guinness World Record for the largest ever simultaneous massage. 

Massage en Masse will see qualified massage therapists and volunteers take part in a history-making massage at Lavandula Lavender Farm from 8am-2pm on Tuesday 30 March. The current record for the largest ever simultaneous massage is 167 people, set in America in 2009.

Tourism Victoria Chief Executive Gregory Hywood encouraged the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges community to support the innovative event, which will showcase Victoria’s depth and diversity in spa and wellbeing products to the world.

“Massage en Masse will turn the spotlight onto Daylesford and I urge local residents to support the event and get involved,” Mr Hywood said.  

Qualified massage therapists and volunteers wanting a free professional massage can be part of the fun by registering their interest at daylesfordrecord.com.au

Inspired by Spencer Tunick, Massage en Masse is part of the $7.3 million Daylesford. Lead a double life national campaign which stars Hollywood-based Australian actress Isabel Lucas.

For further information or to register your interest: visit www.daylesfordrecord.com.au

‘A life story’ writers weekend with Dr Susan Mitchell (Sunday 2nd May – Tuesday 4th May 2010)

If you're hoping to learn how to write about your own life, or someone else's, indulge in our book lovers’ getaway at Peppers Springs Retreat & Spa, Hepburn Springs to help you turn the page and begin writing to your heart's content.

Following on from the Back to Booktown Festival in Clunes, the inaugural writer’s workshop, ‘A life story’ writers weekend with Dr Susan Mitchell, will be held on 2 - 4 May at Peppers Springs Retreat & Spa.

Join Dr Susan Mitchell,  adjunct Professor of creative writing,  ABC broadcaster and author of 14 books spanning the iconic Tall Poppies, Margaret Whitlam's biography, portraits of Sonia McMahon, Tamie Fraser and Janette Howard through to true crime highlighting the Adelaide ‘bodies in the barrel murders’.

Susan’s diverse subjects highlight her ability to communicate on a variety of levels always using her mantra of ‘tell the truth and don’t be boring’.

The workshop will focus on memoir, life writing, family history or an aspect or period of a life story exploring issues such as narrative voice, narrative structure, the difficulties of truth and pushing the limits of memoir.
The three-day workshop includes:

• Two night's accommodation
• Breakfasts
• Morning and afternoon teas
• A seasonally inspired dinner in the spectacular DECO restaurant on the first night
• All important presentations and advice

Sharing with a friend is great value with twin share at $563 per person, or a single room for one guest $771.
For further information phone 03 5348 2202 or email to springsretreat@peppers.com.au

Daylesford Craft Experience (3-4 July, 2010)

In conjunction with Purl's Palace, Threadneedle Craft are excited to present the inaugural Daylesford Craft Experience, a fabulous craft retreat to be held over the weekend on 3-4 July 2010.

This stitchery event will be held onsite at Peppers Springs Retreat & Spa and will feature guest presenters Melanie Hurlston, Jodie Carleton, Anette Eriksson.

You will enjoy a fabulous creative day at one of Victoria's most popular tourist destinations, while sharing the experience of meeting and learning from three very popular designers.

Peppers Springs Retreat will be providing a delicious lunch as well as indulgent morning and afternoon teas.

The cost of the retreat is $120 per person (on Sat. or Sun.).  Note, that this cost does not include accommodation

Please click on the link for more information www.threadneedle.com.au

Deco goes dego

Visitors to Peppers Springs Retreat & Spa are in for a new taste treat with our DECO restaurant launching a delicious five-course degustation menu.

Featuring fresh seasonal produce sourced from local providers, the daily-changing menu replaces the former a-la-carte selection and is included in accommodation packages or available to walk-in guests from $75 per person.

Choices include Pan fried calamari with blue swimmer crab dumpling; Heirloom tomato, basil and olive salad;  Aged local porterhouse, smoked bacon, shallot and  kipfler potato; Sage and prosciutto baked free range chicken breast and more. Read more about Deco restaurant.

Call 03 5348 2202, email springs@peppers.com.au