John Newberg Owen as Owen. Jessejames Locorriere Selby as Selby. Debra Lynn Rogers Welborn Mrs. Harlowe as Mrs. Harlowe as Debra Rogers. Chonda Pierce Ruth as Ruth. Steve Gomer. More like this. Watch options. Storyline Edit. Together, they risked everything to plant seeds for a future that might just save them all. From a seed of faith grows hope. Rated PG for thematic elements. Add content advisory. Did you know Edit.
User reviews 26 Review. Top review. Embracing and Hopeful. I was pleasantly surprised by the strong acting and professional quality of this film. While many faith- based films focus on miraculous conversions and battles with the secular, this film dealt with the more prevalent problems many congregations experience. Shrinking membership and aging populations, as well as the financial struggles of maintaining buildings--these are the painful reality for many faith communities.
Poised for dissolution, the All Saints Episcopal church is about to be sold off, and the members scattered. Rather than go along with the sale, the people band together--old and new--to try to save the church through growing produce. The story is powerful, and the filmmakers have mixed professional actors and actual congregation members in the cast. This, and the use of the actual church and grounds for the filming location, brings a strong authentic feel to the film. Audiences will resonate with both the dilemma--and the solutions found by the main characters.
Kudos to all for a relevant and uplifting film! Details Edit. Release date August 25, United States. United States. Smyrna, Tennessee, USA. Affirm Films Provident Films. Box office Edit. Technical specs Edit. Unsweetened matcha has an umamirich, vegetal taste. Nutritional values vary — almond milk is low on saturated fat but also low on protein, while oat milk is higher on protein but also in carbs. Always check the label for sweeteners and additives.
With claimed antiinflammatory properties and benefits for the digestive and immune system, early research indicating turmeric may decrease the risk of cancer is fuelling its popularity. Meanwhile, mushroom lattes are also making inroads for similar reasons. Coco loco Found in young green coconuts, coconut water may be old news.
Low in calories and high in goodies including potassium, coconut water is at its best in its natural form, so look for unflavoured, unsweetened options. Getting juicy Apparently not all juices are created equal. To book go to www. For most Filipinos, adobo refers to the chicken and pork version, but it also applies to the method of cooking in vinegar. In an archipelago of islands, expect numerous variations of this dish. The Adobo Book by Ronnie Alejandro and Nancy Reyes-Lumen features more than adobo recipes including chicken, pork, duck, quail, frog, mole crickets, fish, eel, squid, balut fertilised duck egg , and banana blossoms.
Many assume the Spanish introduced adobo to the Philippines, but according to food historian Raymond Sokolov, the Philippine adobo is Spanish in name only. When the Spanish arrived in the Philippines in the 16th century, they encountered the local tradition of stewing with vinegar. Filipinos used vinegar not just as seasoning, but also as a necessary preservative in a tropical climate devoid of refrigeration.
In the past, you needed an invitation into a Filipino home to eat adobo and other authentic dishes. But recently, Filipino cuisine has emerged as a global food trend with hip. He says adobo is a good entry point.
Adobo has evolved to use available. Cooking from the heart, he hopes to introduce more Filipino cuisine to New Zealand. At Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort and Spa in Yarra Glen, we wake from our spacious spa suite and pull the curtains to a view over rolling lawns and vine-covered hills. You might find buffalo sausages on the barbecue, coffee, fresh bread, cheese, jams — all grown and produced locally.
Sit in the back garden in the sun at rustic timber tables while you plan your day. Look out for yellow-tailed black cockatoos. A visit to Healesville Sanctuary is a ritual for every Victorian school student, but there are thrills here for any age.
The architect-designed rammed earth building housing the TarraWarra Museum of Art sits high on the hill at TarraWarra Estate, and its collection and temporary exhibitions are always worth seeking out. This month, see the work of Australian painter Louise Hearman.
After a browse through the museum, stop in for a wine tasting or a picnic under the trees. No visit to a country town is complete without a browse through the local op shop, boutiques and sweets stores. Healesville has all three in spades. Drop into Morris et al for beautiful homewares, gardening accessories, clothing and cosmetics. Alchemy stocks Danish D. Co jeans and local and imported fashion, and Silvermist Studio is the place to find beautiful jewellery by local designer Tim Peel.
The newly opened headquarters of Innocent Bystander in Healesville behind Giant Steps includes a swish retail area, wine-tasting bar and dining space. Travel info Jetstar has great low fares to Melbourne from across the network and extensive car hire options. There are more than wineries in the Yarra Valley, ranging from tiny, rustic cellar doors to family-friendly restaurants and luxury experiences. For a truly memorable experience complete with sexy red helicopter on the lawn Levantine Hill offers superb cuisine by acclaimed Melbourne chef Teague Ezard.
Opt for a casual lunch on the deck wagyu beef slider perhaps or the showstopper five- or eight-course degustation with matched wines. Magdalena has a gi. But when she meets Neil, he has one word on his cheek: her name…. Top tips 1. Seek and destroy it.
Start small. Do one cupboard or drawer and nail that. Every object should earn its place in your life. Ask yourself how each object contributes to your health, wellbeing and happiness. Keep a charity bag handy in a high-traffic areas. Make regular, even weekly, donations. Find ways to display mementoes squirreled away in shoeboxes; or, simply photograph them. Particularly runners. I still have a pair of Dunlop Volleys blue that I used to play tennis in, 25 years ago. My mates gave cigars to me as presents when my children were born years ago.
I dutifully smoked one or two and have been unable to throw out the rest. Tidying for me happens in fits and starts. For plenty of people, that post-tidying buzz is addictive. A swag of decluttering and mindfulness books have hit the shelves recently, including those of Japanese tidying guru, Marie Kondo.
So popular is Marie, her surname has become a verb. She believes decluttering is all about giving yourself more time to do the things you want to do — and feeling better about the space you live in. Explore a world of flavours at the lakeside promenade and our bustling urban marketplace, The Kitchens. The four-day Easter break is only weeks away. Here are some great ideas to help you get your holiday plans on track. Check out the thriving coffee culture, take in the spectacular scenery and indulge in a little spa therapy and fine food.
A long weekend is the perfect length of time to explore a new city. Enjoy this charming art deco-style town, then head into wine country for a tasting or two. Then venture further afield to happening Chippendale or the deservedly famous Bondi Beach. Embrace the Danish spirit of hygge and seek out roaring fires, cosy country pubs, natural hot springs and misty mountain walks.
With 56 hotels in central city locations and leading holiday destinations. Oaks Oasis Resort On 10 acres of tropical gardens, our aptly named Sunshine Coast resort features fantastic family facilities including a puttputt golf course and exclusive Water Park; definitely a drawcard for the young and the young at heart!
Oaks Pacific Blue Resort Your daily dip could end up being the equivalent of swimming ten times the length of an Olympic-sized pool! Weaving its way around our resort, the iconic facility is in fact the largest swimming pool in Australia! Oaks Seaforth Resort The sand and the sea are just steps away from our refurbished waterfront resort, ranked No. Oaks Lure Nestled in Nelson Bay in NSW, our family-friendly resort is an easy stroll to the town centre where a host of water-based activities and attractions are on offer including dolphin and whale watching cruises from May to October.
Oaks Plaza Pier You are steps away from the sand here! And for quick city sights, a minute tram ride brings you to the heart of downtown Adelaide! Oaks Calypso Plaza Our newly refurbished beachfront resort features a heated pool with dual waterslides.
An ideal choice for that holiday mix of lively and laid-back, from Gold Coast theme parks to the tranquillity of the Tweed Valley. Enjoy the relaxing comfort of our resort which features not one, but six lagoon style pools. Hunter Valley Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort Recently refurbished, our 25 acre resort features self-contained villa style accommodation with a championship golf course.
The scenic surroundings create ideal wedding ceremony and reception venues. A 10 minute stroll from our resort and you will behold the 22 km stretch of sand set against a backdrop of ochre-coloured cliffs.
Kids enjoying the activities at Paradise Resort Gold Coast. Coral Sea Resort. Check out the laneways and shopping centres, take in a football game and visit the National Gallery of Victoria in between checking out the bars and restaurants. Pack your swimming costume and sunnies and prepare to soak up the sun.
Check into the luxurious Elements of Byron Bay and start the day with yoga on the beach. The beach is a short walk away if you need some sand between your toes. Where every accommodation package includes up to 4 hours of supervised care for every child years per day in the famous Zone 4 Kids Club,.
The Zone 4 Kids Club is fully supervised which allows parents time to escape the daily routine and indulge in some holiday sightseeing or precious down time. There is also a giant Kids Water Park right in the centre of the resort, an indoor and outdoor playground, a permanent ice-skating rink. And while the kids are looked after parents can rediscover the art of relaxation in the exclusive Zone 4 Adults.
Complete with the lagoon pool and spa, gym, bistro, cafe and bar Paradise Resort is the perfect choice for your next family holiday. My instructor, the experienced and passionate Joanne Ventura, hands out the Ripstix drumsticks at the beginning of the class. What follows is a full-body workout incorporating arms, legs and abs as Joanne guides our movements and drumming patterns.
The drumming requires a surprising amount of co-ordination and proves to be more of a workout than I anticipated. By the end of the. Pound which is essentially free-standing Pilates performed with lightly weighted plastic drumsticks shifts the typically controlled, serene practice of Pilates into a setting that is part rock gig, part nightclub, with the soundtrack to match. Rates may vary across locations. See Club for details. Playful retro decor is a hallmark of a Tiki bar, and tropical cocktails of course.
Here are a few of our favourites. Used as a natural sweetener, lucuma is packed with antioxidants, calcium and healthy carbs. Lucuma powder can be found in organic and healthfood stores. Afterwards you might find many of these early birds perched on the lawns and verandah of Folk. Breakfast classics such as avocado smash, hot cakes and granola are made with fine produce, foraged greens and edible flora. This is the way the food industry needs to be. As well as tapping local suppliers, Maggie and Jules make use of foraging.
Elderflower is also abundant in this warm climate — we love using it as both a decorative element in our meals and infusing the blossoms into drinks. Add the banana, blueberries, lucuma and lavender powders, quinoa flakes, vanilla and milk to a high-speed blender.
Blend until smooth. Serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a sprig of lavender and enjoy! Travel info Jetstar has great low fares to Ballina and Gold Coast with extensive car hire options. Overlooking the Swan River and Perth skyline, this luxurious retreat is home to guest rooms, lagoonstyle pools, fine dining and a state-of-the-art day spa.
The jewel in Crown Towers is the spa. Designed by interiors whiz Blainey North, this shimmering space of cobalt, gold and powder blue offers a sophisticated nod to the Roman baths of old. A treatment here grants you access to the Aqua Retreat, home to a hammam-style steam room and vitality pool with high-powered jets that pummel your.
After taking a dip, I head to the adjoining relaxation rooms to sip mint tea while I wait for my session. My facial begins in an unexpected place — my feet — as Sonia cleanses each foot with fragrant oils before wrapping them in hot towels. Any awkwardness is forgotten as Sonia swaddles me in blankets and towels. With the touch of the button, the foot and head of the bed rise, gently curling.
With the swipe of another button, the sound system swings into action — forget about warbling birds or flute tunes. While the hydrating mask sets, Sonia treats me to a Mukha marma massage, gently kneading my face, neck and shoulders, and pulling my hair until she hits. Which is just as well, as the Crown team has plenty more in store. For this sunstarved Melburnian, the lure of the pools proves too strong.
Hours slip away as we sip Champagne and paddle in the riverview pool. Over dinner at Epicurean, we bemoan the lack of a suitable word to describe the globe-trotting food offering — neither. Sarah Gamboni was a guest of Crown Towers Perth. Travel info Jetstar has great low fares to Perth from across the network. The common and aid solution is drinking co ee or eating sugary foods to push through the day and drinking alcohol or taking sleeping pills at night to relax, ut this ust makes the pro lem worse.
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Telephone or ideo Conference Consultations are availa le if you live outside these areas. But for these three entrepreneurs, good health was a passion long before it was in fashion. Duncan Peak, Power Living yoga studios After growing up in what he describes as a wild environment, Duncan Peak played first grade professional rugby and spent seven years in the Australian Army before being discharged due to injury.
He started practising, then teaching, vinyasa yoga as part of his rehabilitation, and after reluctantly accepting an offer to run a studio in Neutral Bay, quickly changed his tune as he watched the business flourish.
Fast-forward 14 years and Duncan is the proud founder of Power Living, running 10 yoga studios with 11 business partners across Australia and New Zealand. As well as holding classes, Power Living provides teacher training courses.
I found I could indulge in sweet treats and still be on the journey to good health consciousness and helping and healing people rather than growing the business. Taline Gabrielian, Hippie Lane When diagnosed with a range of food intolerances five years ago, sweet tooth Taline Gabrielian was distraught.
But it forced her to start making her own substitute treats, free of flour and refined sugar, and the results were surprisingly good. At the end of , she started an Instagram account documenting her photogenic creations, and the following year launched.
Taline has a cookbook due out in April. Diana Johnson was running a childcare centre and doing personal training on the side, and the mothers at childcare asked if she and her equally fit sister, Felicia Oreb wife of renowned strength coach Sebastian Oreb , would train them. What started as outdoor training sessions for women morphed into a booming online business when the sisters began sharing images of their toned physiques on Instagram in The sisters developed a four-week online training program, to be carried out at home or in the gym, and customise it to fit individual needs depending on medical history and goals.
Their biggest challenge came in late when their Instagram account was hacked and all their posts and 50, followers were wiped out. Felicia credits their clients for their inspiration and drive. The Tasman Peninsula is a favourite local spot nominated by wellknown Tasmanians in our feature on page It seems that football is a way of life for the Tiwi Islanders.
Many of the supporters I spoke with were either ex-coaches, ex-players, supporters since they were babies, budding players, children or close relatives of the players; everyone has a semi-spiritual connection. Isabella Moore, photojournalist.
When I arrived at the oval, I saw that the spectators were mesmerised, looking on enraptured by the spectacle, as if it transcended a mere interest. The Muluwurri Magpies raise the premiership cup. The small island community has produced some exciting players, too. We get the odd dog that runs across the oval but they just play around them.
And of course, for the winning team, winners are grinners, as always. Isabella Moore is a Sydney-born, Stockholmbased photojournalist with an eye for untold stories.
She wound up in Darwin as a staff photographer for the infamous NT News and became intrigued with territory life. Follow Isabella on Instagram isabellamelody. Played lightning fast, end to end, with players too busy snapping goals to worry much about defence, this is Aussie Rules Tiwi Islands-style. You see a lot of oval invasions and somersaults, and just pure excitement in celebration. From feasting on the beach, blending your own wine, indulging in the long table lunch on Hastings Street to lounging in The Noosa Woods, there is an experience for everyone.
Paddock-to-plate experiences at Agrarian Kitchen Cooking School. Beer, a handcrafted nonalcoholic brew made with fresh ginger and lemon. With a nostalgic, milk-bar inspired menu that serves classics such as jaffles, Aussie-style burgers and schmiko rolls an updated version of the iconic Chiko Roll , all made in-house and showcasing the great local produce. Head outside with one of the impressive platters laden with local cured meats, terrines and seafood with a bottle of pinot gris and take in the views across Bass Strait.
The providore section does Tasmania proud. Further south, take the turn-off to Launceston and, on Saturday mornings, head to Harvest Launceston Market. But the best way to find out for sure is to hit the road and discover the tastes of Tasmania for yourself.
The distillery produces three distinct gins, using botanicals from the forest, the sea and the fields. Its cocktail bar has a cool industrial feel. Find your soul. Nourish your senses. Corinna has become a must do experience. Corinna is an historic town set in amongst one of the oldest temperate rainforests in the world, situated along the banks of the primitive Pieman River.
Rejuvenate in our comfortable eco retreats, all with balconies backing onto the Tarkine rainforest. A place to sit, relax, enjoy the atmosphere and trade travelling stories with fellow guests and our friendly team.
Enjoy an intimate rainforest and river experience on the famous huon pine river cruiser, Arcadia II. Take canoes and kayaks from Corinna to further explore the Pieman and its tributaries. Rainforest Escape your busy schedule.
Come and explore the unique Tarkine rainforest with many walks surrounding Corinna. Experience the mysterious wilderness as it was 60 million years ago.
Pick up a glass, something to eat and climb the tower made. Grab a basket and secateurs and harvest fresh produce, perhaps milk a goat, or collect. Enjoy the fruits of your labour, washed down with a Tassie wine or two. Before you reach Hobart, take a drive along the hedge-lined roads of the Coal Valley, dotted with vineyards, orchards and convict-built villages.
Pick strawberries at the Coal Valley Farm, eat inside its modern, country restaurant and take home cheese and chocolate made on site. The smell of charcoal wafts in the twilight air and people stretch out on the lawn listening to local bands. Strictly Tasmanian-made produce is on offer here. Saint John Craft Beer Bar offers 14 taps pouring innovative beers, plus more than bottled brews.
BYO food for lunch or enjoy good nosh out of the food van around the back at night. Enjoy simple, modern food while overlooking the pastoral views of the Tamar Valley. Head to Pagan Cider, set in an old cherry-packing shed, for an array of tasty ciders made from locally grown apples, raspberries, cherries, pears or quinces. Locals queue out the door of Cygnet Woodfired Bakehouse for sourdough breads, chocolate-chip biscuits, salads and fruity gelato try the white peach or the mulberry.
Their restaurant and cookery school hosts a long-table lunch on Fridays, made with ingredients sourced from the farm. Take a farm tour gumboots provided to see the impressive gardens and orchard, and feed the cute little piglets. Knock out sausages, pickles or pasta at the cooking classes, a full-day affair that includes hands-on experience, a tour and a massive lunch.
Tasmanian saffron: fragrant spice grown in southern Tasmania. Bring your own botanicals if you like, learn the fascinating distilling process, then take home your bespoke bottle of gin. The best advice for any Tasmanian tour is to carry plenty of coins; some of the best food discoveries might be found along the roadside. Look for humble roadside stalls with hastily painted signs peddling newseason apples, honey, bread, berries and gin. Leave your money in the honesty box and drive away with the true taste of Tasmania.
Travel info Jetstar has great low fares to Hobart and Launceston and extensive car hire choices. Bring your walking shoes and stretchy pants and eat your way through local cheeses, sensational cool-climate wines, fresh seafood, buttery pastries and more. Natalie and Mike appreciate value, reliability and great customer service.
So, you can see we like them. Brilliant service, great cars and superb value. Thank you Redspot! Redspot customer review provided by Trustpilot. The small island of Tasmania has produced some big talent. We speak to a few notable locals about why Tasmania is the apple of their eye. Where did you grow up and where do you live now? What do you love most about where you live?
His farm overlooks the ocean and we built our house in an old quarry by the Huon River. Every evening we feed bandicoots, quolls, golden possums, potoroos, or Tassie devils. Where do you take out-oftowners?
To the Styx Valley of the Giants: trees nearly metres high, within easy reach of Hobart. What is the one dish or drink that defines Tasmania for you? Curried scallops with a glass of Jansz. We have a sunny Mediterranean climate but, unlike Rome, it rarely snows in Hobart.
If you had to sum up Tasmania in one sentence, what would it be? A wonderland of rivers, cathedral-like forests, unique wildlife and the freshest, cleanest air on Earth. Where will we find you on a Saturday night? Beside our external fireplace, with a Tasmanian sauvignon blanc and friends, as Paul prepares his lemon chicken dinner. I grew up in Lauderdale, on the southern beaches in Tasmania. Friendly people, quiet neighbourhood, good fishing and close to surf — I can kite board straight behind my backyard!
Where do you take out-of-towners? A drive and hike down the Tasman Peninsula is always a crowd pleaser, with good food and sites the whole way. Tasmanian-born singersongwriter Asta Evelyn Binnie-Ireland might have left the island, but her hometown is still close to her heart. I grew up in a very small, cold place called Cygnet in Tasmania and have now moved to a big, hot place called Sydney. What do you love about Tasmania?
I love the sense of community and the big mountains. There are mermaids down by the sea and UFOs that fly above, but we also grow the best berries!
Dark Mofo, an annual festival held every June, is a must. I love walking around Salamanca and Battery Point. There are so many beautiful old cottages to look at.
I think the food and wine industry is really going to take off! A less-tropical Ibiza. Grab a one-way ticket because you may never want to leave. Asta is currently touring with her new EP Shine, visiting major and regional cities around Australia. For dates, see astaworld. On a small family farm on the east bank of the Tamar Valley.
I now live in Launceston, close to the centre of town. The opportunities that exist here. Everyone there has had an idea, and worked at it, and made it happen. Always a lap of the Tamar Valley for an easy day trip … It can be as long or short as you make it, while always keeping a keen eye on the river. Festivale for the north. Saint John Craft Beer, for sure. Tuesday night is meat tray night FYI. Where would we find you on Sunday at lunchtime? Stillwater, in the wine bar, a lovely airy and casual space overlooking the entrance to the Gorge and Home Point.
A few plates to share with good friends, and a wonderful drinks list. The beaches. Being an island we have an endless supply, and most are essentially untouched.
It has to be one of the most stunning beaches around, the views from every angle are ridiculous, and I have great memories of both weekend escapes and childhood holidays. Pinot noir for sure. Made well, it epitomises the purity and beauty of the island, and there is no other wine that represents its own sense of place as dramatically as pinot noir. We only make about 0. Sisters Rachel and Hannah are the minds behind jewellery label Francesca.
You can find their classic, versatile designs in their flagship store in central Hobart. When we moved to Tasmania 10 years ago we were so excited to move to what was a big city for us!
What do you love about where you live? H: I am absolutely obsessed with Tasmania! It has brought so much possibility to us. The more I travel, the more I realise how blessed we are….
You can be in the city in 10 minutes, on the beach in 10 minutes or up Mount Wellington looking over the whole cityscape. I also love Tasmanians! They are so friendly. R: I absolutely love the ease of everything in Hobart as well as the abundant culture the place has to offer. We are constantly exposed to art, incredible food and amazing outdoor experiences.
H: We have always loved summer in Tasmania. The Taste of Tasmania is most definitely one of our favourite cultural events — spending our days sipping wine, tasting local produce and watching the yachts come in from the Sydney to Hobart. R: I think the Winter Feast is definitely something everyone looks forward to. It adds a little excitement to the bitter cold winter months and brings people together out of hibernation. Their world-class dishes are as beautiful-looking as they taste, and the setting looking out over their vineyard, without the crowds of the mainland, defines Tasmania perfectly for me.
R: There is so much incredible produce in Hobart, we are pretty spoilt for choice. But definitely fresh cherries and Franks cider in the summer for me. Their menu of light, Japanese-inspired dishes are perfect accompanied with their frequently changing cocktail menu.
We visited on our first trip to Tasmania and the clear blue water is still so vivid in our memory! We hired a five-bedroom house looking out onto the Bay of Fires. Stewarts Bay retreat is. I found coming from a small beach town that the world was our oyster in Tasmania. Experience the magic of Cradle Mountain from the comfort of your own self-contained chalet in a secluded temperate rainforest setting.
Create your own adventure with easy access to the many walking trails that delve deep into this amazing wilderness area. Studio, one and two bedroom chalets available.
Meet Masaaki Koyama. See why his traditional hand rolled masterpieces have turned a small country town into a sushi town.
Drop by and indulge yourself in fresh oysters plucked straight from the stunning waters, while enjoying heavenly wines made from the vines growing just beyond the Bangor deck.
Drink Tasmania allows you to sample the finest Tasmanian whisky, wine, beer and cider in one extraordinary day tour. The boutique accommodation, stunning surroundings, paddock-to-plate cooking school and unique dining experiences explains why guests never want to leave.
Meet Michael and John Bennett, two wily pioneers from humble beginnings who hail from five generations of dairy farmers.
Together they have created a legacy called Ashgrove Cheese. Visit the farm store near Elizabeth Town and taste their award-winning fresh bottled milk, cream, butter and uniquely flavoured cheeses. Meet Willie Simpson, the prize-winning brewer who clearly thinks way outside the barrel.
The brewery has seven sheds, grows hops on-site using organic methods and brews hand-crafted beers in small batches.
Set off with Brock from taste. Every stop has a unique Tasmanian story or product. Not every distillery lets you pour, wax and seal your own whisky to take with you. After finishing a Whisky Walk tour ending in the American Oak barrel room, sip single malts, vodka and whisky cream liqueurs at the tasting counter. At Hundred Acres go off-site and meet with producers, learn the microclimates of a vineyard, help out with winery duties, then head into the cooking school to turn your produce into something special.
Sit down to a feast with your classmates at the end of the day. Locals and visitors alike will often be found soaking up the wines and breathtaking views along the picturesque Great Eastern Drive. In a lush river valley favoured by dairy farmers, Pyengana Dairy Company has been making tasty, sturdy cheeses using traditional methods for more than years.
The trip is generally done via water taxi, but this is a busy time of year. A spectacular minute drive includes a heart-stoppingly steep stretch along switchbacks that drops us down into hippy hotspot, Takaka. Then we are shown to our two-person kayaks. The gear — tents, sleeping bags, mats, food and cooking equipment — is divided up and put into waterproof compartments in our kayaks, along with our belongings.
Waterproof boxes are handed out for phones and cameras, and we get a quick lesson before setting off. We move at a leisurely pace. We skirt close to the land, made up of huge granite boulders, tiny sandy coves and vegetation down to the water. The first fur seal we see provokes a shout of excitement. Lolling on a granite boulder, he regards us with disinterest before flopping into the sea to roll lazily over and over, barely bothering to check our progress.
Is this your first time to New Zealand? What do you do? How long are you staying? An hour later and we are still puzzling it out, taking turns to attach ourselves to a stranger and shouting instructions involving twists, crouches and incidental hugs. Four hours of paddling done, we spend our first night at Onetahuti campsite: shady, grassy and metres from the quiet beach.
The Kiwis treat their national parks as the great tourism assets they are. The camp kitchen is covered and has big stainless-steel sinks and benches, and running water. The camp toilets are portables with running water and excellent ventilation. The park is strictly managed. On day two, we paddle for four hours to our next camping spot, Anchorage at Torrent Bay.
We take a long detour into the lagoon behind Bark Bay. The tide is in, so conditions are right for us to paddle deep into the lagoon and up the river that flows into it. Dappled amber light hits the shallow water as the trees close in. There are suspension bridges in some spots, but in others hikers either have to wait for low tide, or make a long detour around the lagoon. Back in the bay we stop at at a buoy, and Darryl reaches down to find a hose spewing fresh water from a nearby stream.
We fill our bottles and move on for lunch — grilled. Quiet enough for me to sit on the beach while a weka — not to be mistaken for a kiwi bird although they look similar — spends 10 minutes pecking gently at my painted toenails in confusion. Afternoon tea on day three comes straight from the park.
Darryl prises mussels off the rocks and. We quickly form ourselves into a raft by holding on to the kayak next to us. Suddenly, impossibly, sadly, our teamwork and new-found friendships see us whipping across the bay towards home, faster than we could paddle.
The 60km Abel Tasman Coast Track takes between three and five days with both ends serviced by public transport and water taxis. Bookings are essential year-round for the four huts and 19 campsites. Travel info Jetstar has great low fares to Nelson via Auckland and extensive car hire options. Ranges vary from store to store. Stay up to date with our latest news. On Tasman Bay, Nelson is a haven for boat lovers.
One hour and 20 minutes from Nelson is the Flora carpark, gateway to the Mount Arthur region. The walk all the way to the Mount Arthur summit takes a strenuous three-and-a-half hours, but the views are worth the effort. A shorter option is the walk to Flora Hut, which takes about half an hour. A circuit of the lake takes seven to 10 hours with the option of taking a water taxi part of the way.
There are also many short walks ranging from 30 minutes to five hours; doc. This rustic overwater spot combines casual atmosphere with fine dining; boatshedcafe.
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Offering four different packages, its five- or seven-day programs combine daily unlimited yoga sessions, spa treatments, the option to do some night surfing, and an activity day that might include a stand-up paddle session in Sanur, an elephant walk in Taro, or a brisk hike up Mount Batur. The acre estate offers daily opportunities to focus and meditate in absolute silence. For a deeper journey of self-healing, the Panchakarma program 10 or 14 nights calls upon ancient Ayurvedic detoxification treatments to strengthen the immune system and restore health through herbal oils and medicines.
A customised clean diet and tailored yoga practices are also offered. Through authentic healing journeys, wellness retreats and signature programs such as Cuisine for Life, guests learn about livingfoods philosophy and depart equipped with the know-how to sprout, ferment, bake and dehydrate their way towards a healthier raw diet.
The waters of Bali are believed to hold healing powers and bathing in the pools at the 9th century water temple is a traditional cleansing ritual. There are 13 ornate water spouts, each representing a different form of purification, addressing love, fertility and warding off evil spirits.
Emerge feeling like a new being, with renewed skin. Balians treat mental and physical imbalances via a variety of methods: massage, energy healings and intuitive readings. The process of locating the right healer can be complicated, and it is advisable to research etiquette and practices.
Of the many options, the Sound Healing class using vibrational sound created by Tibetan bowls, acoustic music and voices gives the harried the space to be quiet and reflect. Feeding the mind, body and soul goes beyond mantras and poses. The result is ethically-fed meats such as Baturiti duck from Central Bali paired with organic and chemical-free produce from.
FRESH, a raw and vegan restaurant overlooking tranquil aquaponic gardens in Ubud, serves an Indonesian-inspired menu grounded in the eight directions of Hindu dharma. Founder and chef Arif Springs conducts a weekly raw-food cooking class fusing local ingredients with raw-food methodology to produce items such as raw lumpia, a fresh take on the Indonesian spring roll. When in Bali, the options to live, eat and be well are endless, making it the perfect destination to reboot. Travel info Jetstar has great low fares to Bali from across the network.
Written for eight- to year-olds, Frankie Fish and the Sonic Suitcase follows the exploits of a young boy and his grumpy, hook-handed grandpa as they travel through time, encountering vain magicians, villainous racing car drivers and a host of other kooky characters. Because I believe for the kids out there who are struggling to make friends, all you need is one good friend.
The characters in his book are not particularly autobiographical. Peter says he grew up in suburban Melbourne with hard-working but supportive parents, sweet grandparents and a great group of friends. Peter had already written one book with co-author Paul Calleja , a biography of his obliviously egotistical fictional football. I thought, this is obviously a sign from somewhere, so I got back to both of them and away we went.
Peter says. When Rove moved to the Nine Network in Peter moved with it, and then to Network Ten the following year, enjoying a decade in the national spotlight on football comedy panel show Before the Game. He joined The Project four years ago, but still enjoys the creative aspects of stand-up comedy and aims to perform in a stand-up tour every second year.
And they teach me some stuff. I like being a dad; my wife and I are a team and I really like it. When Bridget was pregnant with their second child, Peter found himself particularly overstretched, spending half the week in Sydney and half the week in Melbourne. But I needed to spend time with my family. People have asked me if I regretted doing that and the answer is no. Now, though, most of his friends have children, too, and Peter is able to reflect a little more on what being a dad is all about.
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