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Mulberry Lodge Gift Vouchers

4/12/2017

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Looking for the perfect gift for a special person, couple, parents or perhaps a special friend? A Mulberry Lodge Luxury Country Retreat Gift Voucher could be your perfect gift  for Christmas or for any special occasion.  

There are 3 options:
  • $300 for 1 night
  • $550 for 2 nights or more 
  • Buy a voucher for $100 (or any other amount  above $100) and the recipient can put this towards a stay of any number of nights.

All gift vouchers will include:
  • A gourmet hosted breakfast or a breakfast hamper delivered to the Retreat - Guest choice
  • Homemade cookies
  • Local sweet treats and almonds
  • A range of vouchers offering special deals with local experience providers and local wineries and restaurants     

Vouchers bought for stays of 2 nights or more will also include:
  • A bottle of McLaren Vale Wine
  • A welcome cheese platter
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Vouchers also available for our Pamper Package and Platinum Package and our Organic Food, Wine and Nature Package  
 
Have a look at some of the other pages on the website for more information on the accommodation and experiences that your special person/couple will enjoy when staying at Mulberry Lodge. 

Voucher valid for 2 people for the Garden Retreat Suite 

Contact Hazel to arrange a Gift Voucher
​E: hazel@mulberrylodgewillunga.com   
T: 0424 825 965

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Winner Best Hosted Accommodation in South Australia 2016, 2017 and 2018. Inducted into the South Australia Tourism "Hall of Fame"
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Walking & Wine in Winter

17/6/2017

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Rob and Lucy recovered from trekking the first 5 sections of the Heysen Trail at Mulberry Lodge Country Retreat – Lucy’s written about it here 
 
In late June, we boarded a plane in sunny, tropical Cairns, and flew to Adelaide for a week of walking by the ocean and drinking wine in McLaren Vale. Obviously it was the best holiday ever. 
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​As a base to explore, I can’t think of a better place. We didn’t get to stay for half as long as I would have liked (damn those kids), but what we did see was brilliant – top quality wineries and restaurants within walking distance, friendly hosts, beautiful gardens and delicious food (thanks for the brownies Hazel, they were divine).
 
With no car and not much time, we relied on our fantastic hosts to ferry us from winery to winery (you know some of them open at 10am? 10am!). We went conservative and only shipped home 42 bottles from 5 wineries, and spent our evenings at The Salopian Inn working our way through their fantastic gin menu.

We loved Mulberry Lodge Country Retreat and McLaren Vale, even in the middle of a blustery winter - our only complaint was that we didn’t get long enough down there to see everything…
 
But not to worry, we’re already planning the return trip for 2017. 

Catch up with Rob and Lucy here ​​​
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The Blending Bench at d'Arenberg

Rob and I are both from somewhere more Southerly than Cairns, and while the long, dry, sunshine-y Winter is beautiful, it often makes us long for crisp days and fresh breezes. We walk when we can (and when someone else offers to take the kids), but getting to walk the start of the Heysen Trail was something special, with and abundance of fresh air, incredible scenery, and heart-pumping exercise.
n general, my holiday requirements include
 good food, beautiful scenery, and wine (I’ll substitute wine for cocktails in the tropics)

Rob’s perfect get-away looks more like something from a boys’ own adventure so finding a place that fits us both can be a bit of a challenge (thankfully he feels the same way about the wine).
 
We found the Heysen Trail when searching online for ‘epic Australian treks’, and it certainly didn’t disappoint. Off the bus at Cape Jervis, and within 30 minutes we’d waved goodbye to civilisation and were watching dolphins frolic in the waves. What followed was 4 days of magnificent cliffs, rolling green hills, and long sandy beaches, along a well-marked track which has been maintained by the Friends of the Heysen Trail (and they really do a great job).

​77km later, we were weary but elated to reach Encounter Bay.
 Which is where the eating and drinking began. 
 
3 nights of camp food was more than enough for me (and even Rob was hanging out for a steak), so we ditched the packs and started sampling the best of everything the Fleurieu Peninsula had to offer.
 
We tried everything (obviously I needed to regain the weight I’d lost on the trail. That’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it) and made our way the next day to McLaren Vale to stay at Mulberry Lodge Country Retreat
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Lunch at Au Pear next door to Mulberry Lodge
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EASTER WEEKEND SPECIALS

6/3/2017

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Are you looking for somewhere special to spend time relaxing at Easter? Well look no further. Mulberry Lodge Country Retreat is offering special packages for a 3 or 4 night stay. Hosting only 1 couple or group travelling together you can enjoy private relaxing  time at the Lodge. Enjoy the gardens, cycle the Shiraz Trail, take in the stunning sunsets at Port Willunga beach not to mention the Fleurieu's award winning cellar doors and restaurants. 
 3  Night Easter Long Weekend Special - $720
  • Early check in at 12 Noon
  • Late Check out at 2 pm
  • Bottle of McLaren Vale Wine & Cheese Platter
  • Sweet treats
  • Primo Estate Joseph Experience  worth $30)
  • Special deals for Mulberry Lodge guests with local businesses including wineries
  • Complimentary use of the Lodge bicycles to cycle the Shiraz Trail - accessed from the Mulberry Lodge Paddock
4 Night Special for Easter Weekend  $920
  • Early check In 12Noon
  • Late check Out 2pm
  • A bottle of McLaren Vale wine & cheese platter
  • Sweet treats
  • 1 Hosted Dinner at Mulberry Lodge (value $120) Includes pre-dinner drinks, nibbles and a 2 course dinner
  • Primo Estate Premium Joseph Experience ( value $30)
  • Special deals for Mulberry Lodge guests with local businesses including wineries
  •  Complimentary use of the Mulberry Lodge bicycles to cycle the Shiraz Trail - access from the Mulberry Lodge Paddock  
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Cycle, Walk or Horse Ride the Shiraz Trail from Mulberry Lodge Country Retreat

16/5/2016

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Part of the longer Coast to Vines Trail, the Shiraz Trail runs through the McLaren Vale wine area and links the historic towns of McLaren Vale and Willunga. The old railway track -now cycle, walking and horse track  - is situated at the base of the stunning Willunga Hills in the McLaren Vale wine region and offers a gateway to the many riches the region has to offer, from quality wines and local fare to fascinating heritage.  The Shiraz Trail can be accessed from the Mulberry Lodge Paddock and is a 2km cycle south into historic village of Willunga or north 7km into the township McLaren Vale. There are a number of cellar doors and Providores easily accessible from the trail between McLaren Vale and Willunga. 
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Cycling From Willunga to McLaren Vale (9km ride) you can easily access the following cellar doors close to the track:
  • Battle of Bosworth (Organic wines)
  • Primo Estate ( Offering Mulberry Lodge guests the Joseph VIP Experience)   
  • Hugh Hamilton
  • Wirra Wirra
  • Pertaringa
  • Serafino
  • Oxenberry
  • Hardy’s Tintara
  • Shingleback 
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Primo Estate Wines - The Joseph Experience
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Hugh Hamilton Wines
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​On a Saturday morning after a gourmet breakfast at Mulberry Lodge pick up our Lodge   bikes and head out of our paddock - say hello to our pet  sheep on the way. First head South into Willunga a 2km cycle to visit the local Willunga Farmers market  on every Saturday morning. You’ll find fresh regional produce on offer and meet some local characters. On the second Saturday of each month the Quarry Market is also on selling gifts, and crafts.  If you’re interested in the heritage of the area, head up to the Old Court House and Police museum at the top of the High street. You’ll find interesting and historical information about Willunga and the surrounding area.   If you’d like to taste some wine before leaving Willunga, the High Street has 2 cellar doors – Minko Wines and Hither & Yon. When you’re finished at Hither & Yon stop by The Three Monkeys Provedore and cafe next door to pick up some local cheeses and delicacies. Minko wines also stocks local cheeses and small goods including the famous and so delicious Andy Clappis bread,      
When you enter the McLaren Vale township section of the trail don’t forget to call into Bracegirdles for coffee and cake and perhaps buy some of their award winning chocolates.
  
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​Further down the track through McLaren Vale stop by the Almond Train to stock up on almonds and olives and other local produce or perhaps sample one of their legendary milk shakes in the cafe. 

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The Almond Train
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 At the end of the McLaren Vale section of the Trail you’ll come to Shingleback Winery where tapas and platters are available with your wine tasting. 
​If by any chance you’re all out of puff, filled up with beautiful food and wine and can’t face the cycle back to the Lodge give us a call and we’ll come and pick you up with your haul of goodies.  Alternatively enjoy a leisurely 9km cycle back to the Lodge.      


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ESCAPE, INDULGE, RELAX - Enjoy a Winter break at Mulberry Lodge Country Retreat

23/4/2016

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ESCAPE, INDULGE, RELAX AT MULBERRY LODGE
$450 for a 2 night get away for 2 people, $650 for 3 nights or $800 for 4 nights during July and August will include:
  • Luxury accommodation in the Lodge Garden Retreat
  • A bottle of McLaren Vale wine, homemade biscuits, cake and some regional produce treats
  • A gourmet cooked breakfast served in the lodge dining room each morning Saturday to Monday and a gourmet breakfast hamper delivered to the Retreat Tues- Friday
  • A cheese platter served on a day of your choice in the Retreat, in the Lodge Snug Lounge by the log fire or if the weather is warm in the gardens 
  • Complimentary drop off and pick up from local restaurants in the evenings
  • Free use of the Lodge bikes for 2 people to cycle the Shiraz trail.
  • 20% of your a la carte food bill at French restaurant Le Mistral in Willunga
  • $30 Voucher towards lunch at Au Pear Restaurant next door to Mulberry Lodge 
  • Buy 1 get 1 free hot drink at Bracegirdles House of Fine Chocolates on McLaren Vale
  • 15% off any wine tour booked in July and Aug with Chooks Little Winery Tours via Mulberry Lodge 
  • 10% off a 1/2 hour or 1 hour helicopter tour with Helivista.  Drop off at a Winery for lunch        (subject to availability and weather)
  • 10% off any tour with Ben from Off Piste Tours - choice of wine,beer food, scenery national parks, luxury vehicle something very different to your usual wine tour. Must be booked via Mulberry Lodge
  • A  $30 voucher for 2 people for the Joseph Experience at Primo Estate - tasting their premium wines with bread, cheese & their own premium olive oil
  • VIP Experience at Beresford Wines: McLaren Vales newest Cellar door
  • 15% off any wines at Fox Creek Wines
  • 10% off all purchases at I am Tall Poppy gift shop in Willunga

Theses special rates are available for bookings from 1st June through to 30th August  and can be booked by emailing your enquiry to  hazel@mulberrylodgewillunga.com or phone Hazel on  0424 825 965. You can check availability of your dates by clicking on this link to the: booking calendar but bookings for this package should be made directly with Hazel.
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 Delicious Mulberry Crumble Cake !

17/2/2015

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We have a huge Mulberry Tree on our driveway which produces the most magnificent Mulberries during November each year. I'm always looking for lovely recipes for Mulberries and thought this one was perfect. as a special after dinner desert or for afternoon tea on the lawn at Mulberry Lodge. I found this delicious recipe at Cook Republic 

 MULBERRY CRUMBLE CAKE  RECIPE  - Click the more button for the recipie



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    Hazel and husband Nik own and run Mulberry Lodge Country Retreat  which is a beautiful and unique mud brick property in the McLaren Vale wine region of South Australia. It's our home and business and run as a hosted luxury, country escape for the discerning traveler. We aim to provide our guests with a wonderful relaxed and indulgent experience. Through the blog Hazel will be sharing information about  regional food, including her own recipes, local wineries to visit, events, activities and experiences in the Fleurieu Peninsula and also South Australia.

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