McLaren Vale Wine, Food & Art Package 

We've partnered with d'Arenberg Wines and d'Arry's Verandah  to offer this unique experience in the McLaren Vale Wine region.  This package ticks all the boxes to experience some of the best food and  wine that McLaren Vale has to offer. Combining food, wine and art experiences that challenge convention. 

The d'Arenberg Cube has the optical illusion of floating in a vineyard, each level with spectacular views overlooking the rolling hills of Willunga. Inside is the winery's Tasting Room, a casual eatery,  and numerous artworks feature throughout.  

Your Wine, Food & Art  Package will include: 
  • A  2 0r 3 night stay at Mulberry Lodge in the beautiful  Garden Retreat Suite. Completely private with your own entrance and private decked outside seating area. 
  • A bottle of premium McLaren Vale wine and handmade chocolates to welcome you along with a cheese platter and savoury and sweet treats.
  • Delicious gourmet breakfast hamper delivered to the Garden Retreat each morning.
  • Entry to the Cube:  Embark on a self guided tour of the Alternate Realities Museum, assisted by a free smart phone application available for iPhone uses. Discover the many displays, including features such as a wine aroma room, a virtual fermenter, a 360° video room, and many other tactile experiences.
  • ​d'Arenberg Wine Tasting on the top floor of the Cube with stunning views over the region  
  • ​ The Blending Bench Experience: A hands on, tutored interactive experience where you play winemaker,  then take home a bottle of your favourite blend.  ( 75 Min experience) 
  • An 8 course degustation lunch with matched wines at d'Arrys Verandah.
  • Chauffeur drop off and pick up so that you can enjoy  a full day of food and wine. 
  • Access to our complimentary "Digital Local Area Guide "  to access our local recommendations and special deals we've negotiated for our guests at wineries and restaurants and local businesses
 
​Gourmet Food, Wine & Art  Package:
2 Night Stay: $1360 
3 Night Stay - $1659
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 them with you. Please note this is not a package inclusion bikes  are subject to availability, and may on occasions not be available.   ​
​Optional extras that you can add/book to enhance your experience:
  • Helicopter Flight:  1/2 hour scenic flight, and drop off at the Cube; $750      
  • Flowers-  Add a boxed arrangement (easy to transport home) for your loved one: $125 
  • Box of Bracegirdles handmade luxury chocolates (16piece) - Signature collection $55    
  • A couples relaxing Aromatherapy Massage at one of our McLaren Vale Spas. 90mins and includes herbal teas.  $280 per couple in a double treatment room or upgrade to a 3  hour full Spa morning or afternoon for ultimate pampering $690 per couple   - includes a warm foot soak, full body exfoliation scrub, massage and 60 minute facial. 
  •  Perhaps have a day out  on a McLaren Vale Wine/Beer/Gin Tour with our local favourite character Chook McCoy owner of  Chook's Little Winery Tours:  $350 per couple ​
​This package is available to book online here.  Alternatively email Hazel at: [email protected] or telephone Hazel on 0424 825 965.  Payment online by credit card attracts a 1.99% supplement or book directly with Hazel and pay by Direct Bank Transfer with no additional fees.        

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 flight is 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 3 night package.  

Gift Vouchers are available for this package.  ​