Coming Events:

Barossa International Sculpture Symposium 2008
1 Sept – 14 October
Menglers Hill, Tanunda
Meet the Sculptors and observe their work.
For further information phone 0428 322 871

Murdock Cocktails – Liquid Art 2
Saturday 6 September 2008
Murdock’s in house cocktail artists are set to mix things up with an innovative array of liquid art. Sit, sip or swing to the cosmopolitan grooves of the DJ and enjoy lavish morsels. 8pm till late $30 cover includes 3 hours of delicious canapés. For info and bookings phone Murdock Cellar Door 85 632 381.

Jeanette Wormald – Songs of the Inland
Friday September 5th 2008
Barossa Arts & Convention Centre
A show-stopping concert with just a guitar, a swag of stories and bell-clear songs guaranteed to enthrall. For Bookings or further information phone 08 85614299

Australia’s Open Garden Scheme – Perrroomba
Open 6 – 7 Sept 10am to 4.30pm
16 Adams Road, Williamstown
Extensive native plant collection. Wonderful opportunity to learn more about Australian native plants. Tips on establishment and maintenance. For further info Ph: 08 8288 0119

Murray Street Vineyards:
“Go Green at Gomersal and Greenock”
Saturday 6th September from 10am.
Family fun day out while helping the environment we live in! Murray Street Vineyards are looking for volunteers to help plant 1200 native trees in their Gomersal and Greenock vineyards. Holes will be dug for you…all you need to do is plant the seedlings!. Planting will be from10am to 12noon followed by wine tastings and gourmet BBQ until 4.30pm at the cellar door in Greenock.

New Wines Near the Vines
September 5th – 7th
Celebrate the annual release for 2006 vintage reds all medal winners at the 2008 Decanter wine awards! Relax and enjoy a regional platter or cheese plate and be guided through some of the most striking wines to date from the MSV stable. Book your table now to avoid disappointment.

Please note: The tasting room will be closed for staff training on September 2nd.

RSVP 3rd September for bookings and directions. For further info call Rachael on 85628373 or email rach@murraystreet.com.au www.murraystreet.com.au

Barossa Flautissimo Presents: RECITAL
Geoffrey Collins Flute with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra.
Sunday 7 September 4pm at the Barossa Arts and Convention Centre.
Admission: Gold coin donation.

Whats New:

Tonic Restaurant
Corner of Barossa Valley Way and Herman Thumm Drive, Lyndoch
Reservations: 8524 4268
Discover what’s been happening up at the Hill … that is Lyndoch Hill Retreat, where there’s a great new restaurant open called Tonic.

Kas Martin, Tony Spencely and Mark and Mandy Creed took over Chateau Barossa Rose Garden Motel just over 2 months ago and have been very busy re-branding the property to Lyndoch Hill Retreat, the kitchen has had a complete overhaul with major renovations to the restaurant, including a fabulous new decking. The restaurant has the most magnificent views over the 15 acre garden, and views of the Barossa Ranges. Tonic Restaurant will be open Tuesday to Saturday for Lunch and Dinner and Sundays for long lazy lunches!

Lyndoch Hill Retreat also caters for weddings, special celebrations and conferences. We have a team that is dedicated to making your occasion unique & unforgettable by tailoring it your every need. The 34 rooms of accommodation are also seeing significant changes with upgrades happening constantly, these very spacious rooms have some of the best views of the Barossa looking over garden and vineyards.
For further information please contact Tony on 0432 063 369 or Mandy on 041 222 0553

Viva la Alabaster!
After months of renovations, Viva the Flower Store in Angaston has excitedly opened its doors to present a stunning new interior. A greatly expanded store has enabled owner Avril Hallows to increase the area available not only for the beautiful fresh flowers the store is famous for, but also a larger gift range.

Along with the Viva’s own unique gift selection, local business ‘alabaster [barossa]’, owned by Bridget Laucke, will also be housing their range of soulful products in-store. The ‘alabaster’ range includes organic body creams, hand bags, jewellery, soaps, hats, woollen products, clothes and porcelain and stocks brands such as Bholu, Mud porcelain, Est Australia olive oil products and Oiko’s amazing hand dyed handbags. Local designers works can also be found including silversmith, Kirsty MacKirdy, emerging fashion designer Karina Semmler, jeweller Audrey Harnett and ceramicist Susanna Brown.
Viva the Flower Store is at 67 Murray Street Angaston and is open from 9 – 5 Mon – Friday and 9 – 3pm Saturdays. Phone 8564 3393.
For more information on Alabaster visit www.alabasterstore.com