Bio- dynamic wines and growing practices at Gemtree Wines
Mulberry Lodge is pleased to partner withGemtree Wines and The Salopian Innto deliver this bespoke package where you will discover the world of organic wines produced through bio-dynamic growing practices and indulge in organic regional food. Producing some of the McLaren Vale'sbest organic wines, Gemtree owners Melissa & Mike Brown are passionate about their growing philosophy and would love to share their story and award winning wines with you.
The perfect package for the wine and food enthusiast and nature lovers.
Your Organic Wine & Picnic Package at Mulberry Lodge will include:
2 Nights in the Garden Retreat Suite with a gourmet breakfast hamper delivered each morning
A bottle of Gemtree organic wine, homemade biscuits, brownies and some regional savoury treats
A morning at Gemtree Wines in McLaren Vale including a tutored tasting of premium wines and a gourmet picnic lunch proved by award winning Salopian Inn
Your morning at Gemtree Wines will include:
Begin at Gemtree’s Eco Tasting Room where you are greeted with a glass of sparkling wine unparalleled views across McLaren Vale and out to the Gulf St Vincent and your own personal tour guide.
Enjoy a private wine tasting experience of fine organic McLaren Vale wines
Learn about biodynamic grape growing and wine making at the Biodynamic Hut
Discover the flora, fauna and wildlife as you take a leisurely stroll through the Gemtree Eco trail
Feast on a gourmet lunch picnic featuring some of the best fresh produce and foods from local artisan producers prepared by the award-winning team at the nearby Salopian Inn. Your secluded dining table is at the end of the Gemtree Eco trail, under majestic gum trees surrounded by native Australian bushland – a haven for native birds, plants and animals. An unforgettable McLaren Vale food and wine experience in unforgettable surroundings.
The GemtreeEco trailhas been lovingly restored from a degraded creek line into a biodiverse conservation area with six interlinking dams and 50,000 native plants over 10 hectares making it a haven for native birds, plants and animals.
**The price for the Organic, Wine, & Picnic Package**
2 night package is $1050 per couple
3 night package $1380 per couple.
Mulberry Lodge Electric Bikes The Lodge has 2 electric bicycles and if available ( they do go offsite for regular maintenance and the occasional repair ) can be taken out by our guests to cycle the Shiraz Walking/Cycle track which can be accessed direct from the Mulberry Lodge paddock. Bicycles are taken out at guests own risk. We do have 2 x helmets but can't cater for all head sizes, so if you have your own helmet we recommend bringing that with you. Please note this is not a package inclusion they are subject to availability, and may on occasions not be available.
Optional extras that can be booked to enhance your experience:
Stay an extra night for $300
Add a relaxing Couples Aromatherapy Massage $280 (allow 90 mins and includes herbal teas)
Half hour helicopter tour of McLaren Vale for 2 people with pick up from the Mulberry Lodge paddock. Flight over the beautiful McLaren Vale wine region, Onkapringa Gorge and pristine waters of the Gulf St Vincent with the option to be dropped off at a winery lunch for $700
Add a bouquet of flowers for $95 (In season flowers, designers choice comers with a ceramic vase for easy transport home
Add a Bracegirdles Chocolate Champagne bottle filled with 8 assorted chocolates for $45
Add a Box of Bracegirdles Chocolates (16piece) - Signature collection $75
Add a Mulberry Gin Experience - $85
The above extras can be purchased with your package at the checkout when booking online or order with Hazel nearer your arrival date.
Terms & Conditions of this package: 3rd party experiences are subject to availability at the time of booking. If for any reason any part of the experience is not available with our business partners we will endeavour to find an alternative, or a refund of the "experience” will be offered, or alternative dates can be booked. Helicopter flights are also subject to weather conditions on the day and has a maximum weight limit of 180kg per couple. 3 night minimum stay over long weekends and our standard cancellation policy applies to all bookings for this 2 or 3 night package.