Illustrator guests from Germany

A couple from Hamburg stayed for two nights and showed me their blogs and I've enjoyed looking at their work. They are halfway through a 4 month visit to Australia. Check out http://dieterbraun.blogspot.com.au, www.brauntown.com and http://www.ju-s.blogspot.com.au/.

Special on Food Wine Sleep

Food Wine Sleep have just posted a special offer to their Facebook fans. Stay 4 nights mid-week and get a full day wine tour for 2 including a scrumptious lunch. http://bit.ly/VX3Po5.

New review in Food Wine Sleep

Discovered someone had left a review for us on Food Wine Sleep http://foodwinesleep.com.au/accommodation/margaret-river/bed-breakfast/loaring_place_bnb.html which was very nice of them:

Lille Hammer, May 29, 2012

Quality (18/20)

Service (18/20)

Atmosphere (20/20)

Value (18/20)

Stayed at that small b&b 2 nights, it actually could not get any better! excellent location, close to many vineyards in Margaret River, yummy homemade breakfast and very friendly hosts. Staying there you feel like home and that's what we really like! Highly recommended!

CinéfestOZ

A four day film treat in Margaret River and Busselton from 23 August to 26 August with .

The main event is in Busselton but there is lots happening here.

CinéfestOZ Margaret River

Thursday23 August	FREE Community ScreeningsMargaret River Cultural Centre	1.05pm	Brain Development in Younger ChildrenRated G	For parents and professionals
		2.00pm	The Smile WithinRated G	An examination of humour
		2.35pm	Life in MovementRated M	Biography and dance
	Premiere Red Carpet eventMargaret River Cultural Centre	6.30pm	Last DanceA MIFF@CinefestOZ film.	Pre-screening drinks and canapés, followed by screening and Q&A with filmmaker.Ticket $40
Friday24 August	FREE Community ScreeningsMargaret River Cultural Centre	12.30pm	I Told Them I Was Ill; Spike MilliganRated PG	Biography with humour
		1.40pm	Joe Camilleri; Australia’s Maltese FalconRated M	The life and tunes of an Australian musician
	Side Bar – Upstairs at the Margaret River Hotel	6.30pm	Sick	Comic fantasy fiction, interaction with filmmakers, and cool tunes from Rainbow and Lancelot who will play downstairs (music free to all patrons)$15
Saturday25 August	FREE Community ScreeningsMargaret River Cultural Centre	10.00am	Skate AustraliaRated G	Sport and fun
		10.35am	I, WombotUnrated	Robot-build competition
		11.30am	Short film selection:The Flying KicksMobileWadembahMy Uncle BlueyAll unrated	Various
		12.20pm	The Grammar of HappinessUnrated	Exploration of Amazon tribes’ happiness
		1.20pm	The Matilda CandidateRated PG	Aussie humour / reality
		2.20pm	Last ParadiseRated PG	Extreme sport and nature
	Side Bar – Upstairs at the Margaret River Hotel	6.30pm	Chateau Chunder	World premiere -Recent history of wine in Australia. $15
Sunday26 August	FREE Community ScreeningsMargaret River Cultural Centre	10.00am	The First InterviewRated G	Historical recreation French Australian
		10.30am	Tea with Madame ClosRated G	Biography with charm – French with subtitles
		12.00	Une Vague AustralienneUnrated	French review of Australian film culture
	General ScreeningMargaret River Cultural Centre	2.00pm	The First Fagin	Charles Dickens’ character of Fagin in Oliver Twist was possibly based on the real life character of Ikey Solomon. A MIFF@CinefestOZ filmTicket $18

For more information about the FREE screenings click here.

Ticketed sessions can be booked online, the Margaret River Visitors’ Centre and at Arts Margaret River. Download our iPhone App. Have you considered a festival Gold Pass or Weekend Gold Pass – it’s the best way to see the festival.

Wanneroo Hash visits Loaring Place B&B

 A group from the Wanneroo Hash House Harriers visited on the weekend. We took them for some walks, tastings and lunches in the region.

 We visited the Ellensbrook Homestead that fortunately was saved by firefighters during the November 2011 fire that devestated Margaret River. The house was built in 1857 and has been restored (http://www.margaretrivervista.com/ellensbrookhomestead.html). 

This is the walk to the Meekadarabie Falls. The fire has killed many trees but they many suckering from the bases and will re-grow. The boardwalk around the falls was burnt but is being rebuilt and will re-open shortly.

Margaret River has lots of walks laid out for visitors. There are thee walks from the Carters Road car park and this walk is called The Pines. It goes through along the Rails to Trails path for a while then through a majestic old pine plantation with magnificent pine trees but also lots of really tall karri and marri.

 

Margaret River in Flow

The river called the Margaret River is flowing beautifully. It is only a 20 minute walk from Loaring Place B&B. Bella loves water and immediately jumps in for a taste and a splash.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Smiths Beach and Canal Rocks

Visited Smiths Beach. Bella loved running through the sand and splashing in the creek. There were about 30 surfers in the water.
On the way we did some tastings at Credaro cellar door. It was Virgin Block but now run by the Credaro family who are largely grape growers in the region. Their wines are very young but pleasant. The building is very good and has a magnificent outlook.
 

Then had lunch at Lamonts at the Smiths Beach Resort. Actually we didn't feel like a large meal so sat in the patio of the deli also run by Lamonts. Pam had a really yummy toasted sandwich with goats milk cheese and spinach. I had a great steak pie.
 

Visited Canal Rocks. This is spectacular coastal scenery and great watching the waves crash onto the rocks