Summer in the Country Itinerary
23-25 February, 2024 at Brolga Hill Estate
Friday, February 23
4:30pm Your Getaway is Calling: It’s finally time! Guests are welcome to arrive at Brolga Hill Estate, our gorgeous Provincial Villa from 4:30pm. This gives you time to meet your hosts & fellow Mat & Tablers, get settled in your room, perhaps take a dip in the pool & explore the amazing property in which we get to call home for the weekend.
6pm Greetings & Grazings: Like any fabulous dinner-party, grab a glass & head towards the grazing table. No need to be shy with your portions or when introducing yourself to your fellow Mat & Tablers. Can’t escape from the city for a 6pm start? No stress- we’ll have your glass of bubbly waiting for you whenever you arrive!
7:30pm The First Supper: You’ve heard of the last supper… well, this is just as spiritual of an event. Grab a seat at the table & continue your chin wags over handpicked Victorian wines while Melbourne hospitality legend & our private chef for the weekend, Tori Bicknell, serves up our first feast.
Saturday, February 24
Early riser or don’t like to practice on an empty stomach? No worries, we wouldn’t dare leave you hungry. The kitchen will have fruit, granola, yoghurt, fresh bread, jam & coffee/tea by 7am each morning.
8:30am BIGGGGG Stretch: After a sleep in, we’ll start the day with morning meditation & a dynamic 75 minute flow with Sarah designed to kick start your weekend.
10am Scramble & Stack: Take your time refueling your body with an abundant brunch spread full of sweet & savory options, fresh juices & local pastries. Oh, & of course, coffee.
10:30am Daylesford Daytrippin’: The next few hours are completely yours to explore the delightful town of Daylesford. Feeling adventurous? Perhaps check out the lake, Trentham Falls or the Lavandula Lavender Farm (get the scones!). Alternatively, take a stroll through the estate’s gardens, book a treatment with our in-house massage therapist, or lounge poolside with a book. Yum. There’s plenty of time… use it however you fancy.
4pm Nervous System Cool Down Workshop: As we all know, summer can be an exciting, fiery, go-go-go time of year, but it can also feel exhausting and all-consuming. During this two hour workshop, we’ll tap into ancient yogic practices like Pranayama, Yin & Yoga Nidra to reground & balance out the yang energy of summer. Leave feeling empowered with tools and ‘know hows’ for tapping into your parasympathetic nervous system whenever, wherever you need.
7:30pm The Grande Finale Dinner: “One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing & devote our attention to eating.” — Luciano Pavarotti. Wear something that makes you feel extra special! Chef Tori is pulling out all the stops for the special last night dinner. Come hungry, we cannot wait to treat you!
Sunday, February 25
8:30am Easy Like Sunday Morning: Let’s start our last morning bridging the body & mind together with the breath. We’ll drop into a nurturing meditation & Slow Flow with Sarah.
9:45am Welcome to Brunch City: Population you. For the final time, grab a seat around our gorgeous table, pour yourself a cuppa & fill your plate with Tori’s delicious breakfast staples.
10:30am Frolick or Kick Back: Take what you need during this time. Want to adventure about Daylesford or Hepburn Springs? Frolick away! Keen for a slow sunday? There’s plenty of places to kick back & put your feet up.
12pm Bento & Bubbles with Zee Scott: Join professional baker & effervescent human, Zee Scott as she leads us through a cake decorating workshop. We’ll enjoy some snacks & bubbles whilst Zee teaches us different piping techniques. Then we’ll put our learnings to use & decorate our own take-home mini cakes.
2:30pm Love You & Leave You: There is no rush. Take your time gathering your things. We’ll regroup for a proper farewell before we say our ‘see ya laters!”
* Timings & itinerary are subject to change—as life naturally does all the time!
