Retreat Into A Festival of Dreams

If you’re in need of a ‘last quarter of the year’ refresher, then the Sydney Festival of Dreams from the 7^th - 9^th October is the event to mark in your diary. Taking place at the Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, it’s the third consecutive year of the organizers hosting this chilled event.

This is not a pyramid scheme, nor a Tony Robbins ‘clap with the crowd’ type of festival. It’s a really well balanced weekend where all ages, faiths and cultures learn to reset their default button and remember the good on the planet…and what you can do to be part of it moving forward. The event is also not a typical spiritual and mind, body, soul soiree but more focused on interactive seminars and workshops that boost your chakras and get the chi running back to normal.

The workshops, seminars, presentations and music are in abundance and each year, there’s an annual theme focus. 2016’s is called the ‘Great Australian Dream’ with celebrity speakers that will help you restore a better sense of good intentions for the future - which is also the present. The organizers make it clear that attendees are not interested in wishy-washy entertainment, but are intelligent, focused, and possibly successful yet simply need a solid supersized smoothie of reinforcement. The focus is about reinforcing the backbone attitude without the stereotypical hippy, lentil eating, sandal wearing, tie-dye t-shirt persona.

There are around 100 exhibitors to keep you in full swing throughout. From organic perfume sprays by Altearah Bio to Dreamtime Healing’s holographic kenetics and Kyobe Art original paintings to Teapot Teas. The exhibition range is vast and we’re impressed with the caliber of showings on offer!

One particular attraction really caught our eye – the Chill Out Igloo. It’ll include various activities including aerobic classes, yoga and meditation. Or you can just sit inside it and decompress for a while by yourself while you restore your anahata (Google it). Ticket prices range depending on whether you’re looking to attend one day, one event or the full shebang. Daily admission prices are reasonable at $20 (including an inconvenience fee of $1.89) to around $75 for early bird specials.

Only 25 minutes by car or 45 minutes by public transportation north, you’ll be back at our own oasis of a Manor at Cremorne Point. Set in a tranquil and idyllic environment, you’ll easily be able to maintain inner peace from the weekend while you’re staying with us at Cremorne Point Manor. No downtown bustle, absolutely no overpriced tourist hotel rates and categorically no loud bars or restaurants nearby. The only sound you’ll hear is the lions roar from nearby Taronga Zoo while they’re also taking it easy, with yawns in between naps. Bliss!

Sydney’s Good Food Month In October

Australia’s largest food fest returns to NSW. Taking place around the country, the Sydney Good Food Month dates run for the whole month of October so you now have two week’s warning to scale back on the fridge consumption, in anticipation of glutton overload next month.

Partnering with the Sydney Morning Herald, the culinary scene will be in abundance so your taste buds can run into overdrive, right from the 1^st through 31^st. Oldies but goodies will be revived including the Asian inspired Night Noodle Markets (get that ramen ready!) and the Shoot the Chef photo competitions on culinary masters. Then there’s the Good Pub Grub, Bar Hop cocktail and snack combos and Ultimate High Teas (even though the Brit’s stopped calling this a long, long time ago and just now refer it as a ‘cuppa’).

The city will feature a huge array of pop up dining areas, parties and hands on cooking classes. So if you can’t boil an egg and want to know the best thing to happen since sliced bread, this is the month to get your kitchen chef’s hat on (or your spork at the ready) and lock in event diary dates. A few of our favourites include the Long Table Lunch. This is on October 23^rd at 12.30pm at The Star, 80 Pyrmont St. For $199 per person, you can feast on eight course sharing menus with matched Yalumba wines.

If vino and cheese is screaming for your attention, there are a few events taking place including the Supper Club on multiple dates during the month. It takes place (obviously) at the Supper Club, 117 Macquarie Street and for $45 per person, you get to pair Australia’s finest cheeses matched with Yalumba wine. Yes, that wine keeps popping up…

Our favorite is the Sugar Rush category of activities. From Chocolate & Rhubarb Delight (the most incredible combo invented) to Sweet Childhood Memoirs, Never Ending Sugar Glory and Magical Chocolate Dessert events. We suggest you pop in for a dentist check up before you check out these tastings. That crown won’t hold itself, nor the filling or the cavities but it’ll be worth every bite. This image below…it’s actually a cake. We know!

As Cremorne Point is located in a leafy, brilliant walking neighbourhood, for visitors heading to Sydney (or locals wanting a staycay), why don’t you book yourself into Cremorne Point Manor? You can get the best of both worlds – indulging in incredible culinary plates and then walking it off. The calories won’t burn themselves off…we know from experience. Enjoy and get ready to eat! 

Paws & Pals Adventure Weekend

If there’s something we love…its dogs! For the long weekend of 30^th September to 3^rd October, if you have a four legged best friend, then get your bags, bones, squeaky ducks and walking boots on because The OutdoorAdventure Camps is organizing a few incredible days of bonding for you and that waggy tail.

Located 60km from Sydney in Hawkesbury Valley, the whole family or just you and that faithful Fido can enjoy an idyllic hug-it-out and exercise extravaganza. The organizers have planned a few days of activities including bush walks, hiking, pet agility, safety demonstrations and water activities. Be involved in all events or maybe just pick a couple…the choice is yours. There will be market stalls with food for you and an abundance of most likely peanut butter treats for your whipper snapper. Entertainment includes evening music, sing alongs around the camp fire (remember those before smartphones stole your sense of nature?) and just gorgeous calm settings.

Plan ole school and bring a proper paper book to relax with, or show your pet new tricks with throw and retrieve sticks. Dig around in the dirt and let them get their little noses filthy from fantastic outdoor smells.

It’s also a brilliant way to meet new people and if your pet is in training stage, you can learn tips on how to control them around other dogs. Maybe you’ll chat with a fantastic local who you can share dog sitting time with when either of you are on holiday.

The trip will only take an hour by car to arrive at the destination but you’ll feel a world away from the hubbub that Sydney offers. Don’t worry, the mayhem and madness will still be there once you return but you’ll now be fully recharged to get back into the throes of city life again.

Also keep in mind our sister hotel, Glenferrie Lodge, is pet friendly and has a stunning garden for those little legs to gallop around in. And if you weren’t aware, Cremorne Point has fantastic walking treks right by our Manor so you can keep on hiking, long after the weekend. 

Paws & Pals Adventure Weekend

If there’s something we love…its dogs! For the long weekend of 30^th September to 3^rd October, if you have a four legged best friend, then get your bags, bones, squeaky ducks and walking boots on because The Outdoor Adventure Camps is organizing a few incredible days of bonding for you and that waggy tail.

Located 60km from Sydney in Hawkesbury Valley, the whole family or just you and that faithful Fido can enjoy an idyllic hug-it-out and exercise extravaganza. The organizers have planned a few days of activities including bush walks, hiking, pet agility, safety demonstrations and water activities. Be involved in all events or maybe just pick a couple…the choice is yours. There will be market stalls with food for you and an abundance of most likely peanut butter treats for your whipper snapper. Entertainment includes evening music, sing alongs around the camp fire (remember those before smartphones stole your sense of nature?) and just gorgeous calm settings.

Plan ole school and bring a proper paper book to relax with, or show your pet new tricks with throw and retrieve sticks. Dig around in the dirt and let them get their little noses filthy from fantastic outdoor smells.

It’s also a brilliant way to meet new people and if your pet is in training stage, you can learn tips on how to control them around other dogs. Maybe you’ll chat with a fantastic local who you can share dog sitting time with when either of you are on holiday.

The trip will only take an hour by car to arrive at the destination but you’ll feel a world away from the hubbub that Sydney offers. Don’t worry, the mayhem and madness will still be there once you return but you’ll now be fully recharged to get back into the throes of city life again.

Also keep in mind our sister hotel, Glenferrie Lodge, is pet friendly and has a stunning garden for those little legs to gallop around in. And if you weren’t aware, Cremorne Point has fantastic walking treks right by our Manor so you can keep on hiking, long after the weekend.