News and Events
Evan has been doing some research at the Barossa Bushgardens, in preparation for the next phase of our planned native plantings. Since 2014, we have planted 3000 native plants around the Stonewell property as part of our commitment to improving the biodiversity of our region and our action to improve the environment This year, we plan to plant another 700-1000 trees, shrubs, bushes, reeds and grasses that are all native to the Barossa.
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If you have a serious case of “Monday itis” like me today and are just wishing for the weekend, I have a good local tip for you and you don’t even have to wait to the end of the week! Vino Lokal in Tanunda have just changed their Kitchen Table nights to Thursday nights. $50 gets you a seat at the Vino Lokal Long Table. And the best thing for weary minds is that you don’t have to make any decisions! Just sit back, relax with a glass of wine from the extensive Artisans Of Barossa wine list and be well looked after by the culinary skills of Executive Chef Ryan Edwards and his team, as the chef’s weekly specials are unveiled. Bookings are essential as it’s limited to just 18 people.
And if you have come to the conclusion that work really is getting too much, see if you can sneak away, join us locals and book a mid week getaway and take advantage of all this good food and wine we have surrounding us here in the Barossa! Check out or mid week Winter Warmer special . https://stonewellcottages.com.au/specials/
Mmmmmm yum, stew!! Looking for a fun day out this upcoming June long weekend? Whistler Wines have their annual Stew and Shiraz event, Sunday 9th June 10.30 am to 5 pm. Enjoy a heart warming bowl of stew or soup by Hand Made Catering, chill out to live music by Colonel Mustard, keep warm around a fire all while you sip on a glass of Western Barossa Shiraz.
We are now fully booked for the June long weekend, but you can plan your winter escape now for a stay in June – Aug with our Winter Warmer package which includes other fun things to do and plenty of good food and wine. Find out more https://stonewellcottages.com.au/…/winter-warmer-packa…/
Image courtesy Whistler Wines
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Areeba areeba!! Fri 31 May El Estanco Greenock are having a Mexican Fiesta -Jalapeno poppers, tacos margaritas and more!!
Fri 31 May Barossa Distilling Company are serving up delicious bunnychow and will have live music.
Fri 31 May if you are hankering for a big iron hit – 1918 Bistro & Grill are
having a Tomahawk steak night.
Sat 1 June head to the Barossa Farmers Market where you will find many of our artisan producers.
After pop into Whistler Wines for a refreshing beverage and a oven baked pizza from Pizzateca.
Sunday 2 June join Seabrook Wines for open fires, scrumptious pizza and fantastic wines.
What’s happening in the Barossa? All of this!
Fri 24 May El Estanco Greenock have their fortnightly pizza night, made with seasonal, local produce, and accompanied with local beverages.
Fri 24 May Dell’uva Wines have their Friday ‘Wine Down’, hand made pizzas served with a choice of interesting wine varieties.
Sat 25 May Pizzateca are back at Whistler Wines serving authentic wood fired pizza.
Sun 26 May Atze’s Corner Wines have an afternoon of acoustic music in their barrel hall, music by Brad Bryksy Music and food served up by my favourite Barossa street food van, Barossa Street Food.
Looking ahead there are some really good events you may want to book in for;
1 June Flaxman Wines Long Leisurely Lunch, hop onto their FB page to see their past menu, mouth watering!!
7 June Rusden Wines Benchmark Interactive Wine Sessions – excellent value and a really fun, informative casual wine tasting matched with great food from Hand Made Catering
7 June Elderton Wines Rib and Red Lunch – This event has sold out five years running, and we don’t expect tickets to be available for long! Bibs, ribs and Elderton’s best wines on show. Sadly I am away or I would be there with bells on!!
Don’t stay home and miss all of this! Head to our website to check our availability and make a weekend of it. We only have one of our Haven Spa Suites left for the June long weekend, be quick!www.stonewellcottages.com.au/book
Photo courtesy of Flaxman Wines
Here’s a quick overview of what is happening this weekend in the Barossa:
Dell’uva Wines are having their ‘Friday Wine Down’ with Pizza’s. It starts at 5.30 pm and there is a wide range of interesting wines available such as Verdicchio, Sanrantino and Nero d’Avola. Bookings essential.
Barossa Distilling Company is the place to be on Friday nights, oil lamps flickering, a relaxed vibe and a warm firepit with cocktails, a winning combination.
El Estanco Greenock are hosting an American Street Food Night, offering mouthwatering classics such as burgers, fried chicken, ribs, mac and cheese accompanied with local wines and beers.
There’s heaps of live music to listened to around the valley on Friday night, venues include Zwine, Wanera Wine Bar & Restaurant, and Lambert Estate Wines.
Saturday head to the Barossa Farmers Market and the on to Elderton Wines for a unique and in-depth tasting experience with an exclusive look at the history and heritage of Elderton Wines. Visit the 120+ year old Command vineyard, tasting many of the elite wines in their range alongside back vintage examples paired with a selection of locally crafted cheeses. Tickets ltd.
This Saturday and Sunday Whistler Wines have Pizzateca serving wood fired authentic pizza, enjoy a piece with a wine, beer or soft drink.
Sunday if you feel those hunger pangs biting, head to First Drop Wines for some fabulous tapas, washed down with great wine.
Want to join in the fun, head to the website to check available dates.
Here are a few fun things coming up for the weekend:- Hart of the Barossa are holding a long lunch tomorrow Fri 10 May and every second Friday after. Michael and Alisha Hart are hosting an intimate lunch for 14 in their rustic tasting shed. Delicious food paired with museum wines, bookings required.
Dell’uva Wines on Fri 10 has a Friday Wine Down with pizza. Dell’uva have a great range of alternative variety wines such as Verdicchio, Sagrantino and Sangiovese, limited spaces so make sure you book.
If you are looking for a last minute Mother’s day present Lyndoch have a Community Market on Saturday 11 May. Plus don’t forget a Stonewell Gift Voucher is also a great idea, give your mum a stay in the Barossa! The voucher is valid for 3 years, so plenty of time for her to use it. You can easily and quickly order online www.stonewellcottages.com.au/gift-vouchers/
Sunday 12 May being Mothers Day there are lots of lunches on;- 1918 Bistro & Grill, Chateau Yaldara, Wanera Wine Bar & Restaurant, Jacobs Creek Visitors Centre, plenty of good food and wine to be had all over the valley. Whistler Wines are having a Mothers Day on the lawns with wines by the glass or bottle and Pizzateca serving wood fired oven pizzas, a nice casual day for the whole family.
Want to stay and experience the Barossa and all the fun things there are on offer? Check out our current Autumn and Winter specials www.stonewellcottages.com.au/specials/
There has been a lot of native planting happening at the cottages with Evan and his team planting 1150 Barossa native trees, shrubs, bushes and reeds around the property to help our continuous improvement of the bio diversity of the Stonewell Vineyards and Cottage grounds. In total this will take the native plantings to 4150 Barossa natives over the last 5 years. Giving back to our natural environment is important to us here at Stonewell.
Introducing our new soup and dessert maker – Barossa Street Food. Emily, Ash and Nathan now supply us with the most delicious smoked hock, lentil vegetable soup, or, curried vegetable lentil soup, served with a crusty roll. For dessert, scrumptious sticky date pudding with caramel sauce and Jersey Fresh cream. You can add this in-room meal to your booking by placing an order through our website. It’s a great way to start your stay, just settle in, stoke up the fire, pour a glass of red, no need to go anywhere. This meal is also included in our Winter Warmer Package which runs until the end of August.
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Our guests are off to a fabulous start to the day, a relaxing carriage ride through the Barossa with Rob the coachman and Jasper and Harry from Barossa Carriages. Stopping at Kalleske Wines, then onto Hentley Farm for guided wine tastings, followed by a shared lunch at Fino restaurant and concluding with a Heritage Tour of Seppeltsfield Estate. A great way to spend an autumnal day in the Barossa!! Visit our website to find out how you can also experience our Autumn Adventures package https://stonewellcottages.com.au/specials/
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