From now until 17th April, The
Calyx at the Royal Botanical Garden is featuring the Sweet Addiction
tour. A brand new exhibition to open at The Calyx, it’s an incredible horticultural
attraction not to be missed.
Venturing into the story of chocolate,
you’ll learn more information about your sweet tooth, and the origins of
chocolate like never before. Starting at the center of the tropical rain-forest,
you’ll walk through chocolate plantains, a Lindt Mill and discover the ancient
history behind its roots and why chocolate is such a global, constant booming
business.
The largest contiguous green wall in the
southern hemisphere features over 18,000 plants, stunningly presented into
living artworks. These represent the Mayan God of Chocolate. A fantastic expo
for all ages, it’s an event that’s causing a fantastic rush of cocoa lovers.
Sweet Addiction is a half hour
self-guided tour so take your time and stop to smell the non-roses. There’s
also an audio tour including a kid friendly audio (5-12 years old). And with
the Botanical Garden’s interactive chocolate-theme events and attractions, The
Calyx is the first of its kind in Australia. This is a continuation of the
Garden’s 200th birthday in 2016.
Prices for adults are $15, kids under 16
years old enter for free and seniors/concessions are $9.50. The Calyx is beyond
stunning. You can see if there are cocktail events taking place during your
visit or check out the schedule for hosted seminars and dinners. International
award winning designer and horticulturist, Jamie Durie is the man behind The
Calyx. On the website you can download his garden trail, or check out Catriona
Rowntree’s garden map. As the country’s ‘most
travelled woman,’ she’s now ambassador to The Calyx.
(Chocumin)
As The Calyx is a short ferry ride to Cremorne Point, there’s no
better way than to spend an afternoon or full day at the Gardens, mosey around
downtown Sydney and then head back to our neck of the woods. Talking of chocolate,
when you stay with us, expect a special treat from us on your bed pillow. It’s
called Chocumin and each piece contains
equivalent to 60 turmeric herbal pills. So if you’re weary after a long day out
and feel those knee & ankle joints start to swell, we have you covered as turmeric
contains incredible (proven) anti-inflammatory remedies.
What a sugary way to experience Sydney…then Chocumin yourself just before bed and enjoy sweet dreams.
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