Floristry Class at Villa Floretti in Boneo

Intoxicate the senses with seas of lavender and the smell of freshly baked pastries billowing in the breeze at Red Hill Farm. As well as the lavender infused apothecary selling estate made household... and self-care products, there are some seriously delicious culinary goodies to be found, all entirely made with local garden and organic ingredients. At Johnny Ripe Bakery, perched at the top of the lavender fields, you’ll find artisan bread, pies, pastry items and cakes to enjoy in the garden or to take home with you. On 27 acres of hand-cultivated fields, and a using traditional distillery process, Red Hill Lavender Farm produces the highest standard of oil. Truly a beautiful spot to spend the day as native birds delight in a chorus and oceans of soft purple flowers bring your mind to ease.

Take a Gin Masterclass at Bass & Flinders Distillery where a range of high quality, artisanal gins, brandies and liqueurs are created, all with a loving nod to the local area and heritage. Bass and... Flinders Distillery pioneered the gin masterclass in Australia and continue to provide unique and evolving classes. As you sip on Bass and Flinders’ gin, graze a cheese platter and learn the fascinating history of the spirit, you’ll blend your own flavour of botanicals and aromas into a 500ml bottle of gin to take home. Your creation will be kept on file so you can order a bottle of your custom gin from the distillery whenever you please!

Learn to make sausages and fresh pasta at Green Olive or simply wine, dine and shop local produce. A family-operated farm and business, Green Olive grows olives, grapes, veggies and herbs. They create... bath and body products, wines, cordials, condiments, olive oils and more fresh produce. Offering experiences like tapas & wine and cooking classes, the O’Donoghue family provides fresh eats and drinks amongst beautiful landscapes. Stop in for brunch or a private picnic and enjoy some local specialt

The curved halls of the RACV resort lead to the entrance of a world where troubles melt away and serenity takes shape. Cleansing treatments and therapies, body wraps, beauty treatments, massages – you... name it, they got it. The star of the show is the Hammam, a contemporary take on the traditional Turkish bath house. The walls glisten with teal tiling and the wide window looking onto the hills makes you feel you’ve entered a secret haven in the wilderness. The salted relaxation pool, the thermal stone steam room, and the vitality pool will soak away any tension and have you feeling deeply rejuvenated.

If you’re planning an event it is well worth checking out All Smiles in Sorrento – a beautiful, contemporary venue perched within the dunes of the Back Beach with ocean views near impossible to beat.

Venture into the cute and quaint backstreets of Rye to explore the hidden gem that is Store 360. With shelves lined with locally made ceramics, jams & relishes, books, artisan soaps and wildflowers,... this is a great way to pick up that gift or souvenir while supporting local business. The front cabinet is stocked daily with freshly baked bread, pies, pastries, croissants and New-York style cookies. The back fridge is bursting with gourmet food to take home, from specialty meats to pre-prepared meals. Enjoy artisanal products and fresh food in every direction at Store 360.