​Mosquito orchids_Acianthus pusillus 2020/08/10

​Mosquito orchids_Acianthus pusillus 2020/08/10

​Mosquito orchids_Acianthus pusillus 2020/08/10

​Slaty Helmet Orchid Corybas incurvus 2020/07/15

Slaty Helmet Orchid Corybas incurvus 2020/07/15

​Veined helmet orchid (syn Corysanthes diemenica) 2020/07/15

​​Veined helmet orchid (syn Corysanthes diemenica) 2020/07/15

​​Veined helmet orchid (syn Corysanthes diemenica) 2020/07/15

Fixed the dents, knocks and stuff in the plaster, then the holes from shifting the walls and door. Then it was time to fit the decorative cornice. Roses again to match the main bedroom. 

Tim gets a great deal of satisfaction in making the patterns  match at the corners. 

Then of course paint the ceiling and cornice.

 It has been very gratifying to to get the work done in Rose Cottage.  As some of you may know we do almost all the work ourselves. This makes it more personal and allows us to achieve a greater individuality with the cottages. Here are some more pictures of what we've done in Rose Cottage.
The next thing we did in the 3rd bedroom was to remove all the skirting and architraves. The original door jam and window was kept and stripped back to reveal beautiful Jarrah timber which was unexpected. These were then varnished. Then we went to the Lucas sawmill and pulled out a suitable blackwood log and cut the window ledges. Using butterfly matching pieces the job was even more special. This work is very unique. Our aim is to provide a very unique, quirky experience for you when you come and stay for your holly. 

The blackwood window ledges showing the rebate to fir them in over the frames.

Window ledges ready to install.

The garden is as beautiful as ever.  Always plenty to see and it keeps us busy. There's a flower popping out every day somewhere or other. We are so blessed to live on this amazing place. You know; if you wanted to come and stay we'd love to show you around. 

We've been delving into the past a bit lately and came across our old pics of the place and thought we'd share the difference with all our loyal followers. We've been here since March 1994 (wow!) Hoodathunkt! So as you all can see there's a bit of difference. Still it is 25 years! Bear cottage has been operating since 1997 and Rose since 2007. Here are some before and after pic's for your enjoyment. 

Here is a pictorial of the amenities block. We hope you like what you see and spread the word that we now have a new option for those needing a holiday. This option is a shared facility unless booked out for a private group. It's different. luxurious, quiet and amazing value. You can bring your tent and camp in the gardens and use the amenities $15 PP/PN or stay in the "bunk room" and use the amenities for $55.00 PP/PN. Just bring you food and your wonderful selves and enjoy!

Hi Everyone. Well the Bunk Room is finished. Those that have stayed have all: without exception been most impressed! It's been a lot of work and taken some time but well worth it. We will as usual   be adding things (as we always have with all our accommodation) from time to time. It will Probably be made of wood too. We will be charging $55.00 per Person per night for this selfcontained shared accommodation. It's quite special really. Come and try a stay.

Hi to all our loyal followers.
We hope you're all well. We're at it again---reno's that is. We are setting up to accommodate larger groups, walkers or campers. We've had a request to provide for larger groups of walkers so after a great deal of thought this is what we decided to do. It's taken a while but we're letting ourselves go  on this one. Here's a few pic's for those who haven't been watching on Facebook or Instagram.

Sorry, it has been awhile since we have been able to tell you how beautiful it is here. 
Winter has come and gone, we have had some wonderful weather. So much so, we have had lots of visiting birds, as well as the birds that live here in the bush. Our wonderful array  has been, Swans - Spoonbills - Ibis - Native Ducks - Native Hens - 
Our regular birds are: Blue Wrens - Swallows - Red Robins - Yellow Robins - Lorikeets - Rosellas - Kookaburras and many more.
Along with the birds we have been serenaded with frogs, all different varieties of frogs. We did not realize how many we did have.
Let me not forget the Fauna, Pam is very blessed to be able to go for a daily walk, she has been able to see wallabies - kangaroos - echidnas. These are so much more interesting than cars and traffic lights. As a matter of fact it's is not very often you encounter a car on our road. We are also able to walk in our scrub, or the regional scrub across the road.
On our way out today we had to stop for a koala, who decided it was time to cross the road.
It did put a smile on our faces.
We have lived in the city, in the burbs, both in Adelaide and Melbourne. So, being here, feels like being on holiday every day.
Recently we have had several people tell us they have thought the same thing.

looking back to cottages from swamp.

Oh How beautiful

magnificent