news and events end 2009 and 2010

read our last newsletter — September 2009

Intimate Cooking Schools

We are happy to offer a range of cooking schools at Thorn Park by the vines. They are available for groups of two to four house guests staying for two nights. The classes are a combination of hands on and demonstration and are held in the stunning new kitchen with views over the gum studded property. David devises programs based on his love of fresh ingredients and quality produce. The classes are done over several days and include both formal and casual menus. He draws on his and Michael’s travels to Europe, Turkey and Asia and the influence that these countries have had on his cooking style. The cost of these classes will be an additional $150.00 per person to the two day accommodation package. Wines will also be included with some meals during the cooking schools. Phone David, on 8843 4304, to discuss your own private cooking school.

A larger group of friends?

Too many friends and not enough rooms at the inn? With only two guests rooms, it is a case of first in best dressed, but if you have a larger group of travelling companions and all want to visit the Clare Valley together we are able to make suggestions of other accommodation close by, and then have all of the group dine at Thorn Park. With an upper limit of eight to ten guests in total, we are happy have everyone together for dinner.

A New Year’s Eve to remember
December 31 2009

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style, the perfect venue for a group of four friends to have a night of fine food, fun and frivolity. Party hats and glamour clothes! Our New Year package includes one nights’ accommodation, sensational New Year’s Eve Dinner; followed by brunch on New Year’s morning.
Cost: $325.00 per person, double/twin share

Summer holidays on the Island
Late January 2010

We have several vacancies at the end of January for Thorn Park on the island starting Sunday January 17. The house is available for a one or two week booking. Unlike most sea side resorts the island is never really crowded, and with its pristine beaches and abundant wild life, it’s the perfect destination to get away from it all.
Cost $ 1550.00 per week [all up] for up to six guests

Tour Down Under in Clare
Tuesday 19th January
The Clare Valley will be the place to get up close and personal for the start of 2010 Tour Down Under. First held in 1999 the Tour Down Under has grown each year to become the biggest cycling race in the southern hemisphere. The weeklong event brings the top ProTour professional cycling teams to race on the streets of Adelaide and regional South Australia. The race kicks off in Clare at 11am on Tuesday 19th January.
Cost: $295.00 per person, per night for dinner, bed & breakfast (double/twin share).

Shakespeare on the lawns
February 18 — 22 (two packages)
The Lawns at Sevenhill Cellars
Join us for the Essential Theatre Company’s sunset performance of Shakespeare’s A Comedy of Errors on the lawns at Sevenhill Cellars. We have arranged for our guests to join in the fun, with tickets to the performance, followed by refreshments and supper back at Thorn Park after the performance. The package includes two nights’ accommodation, dinner both nights & breakfast both mornings. Please note that the first package is Thursday & Friday nights, and the second is Saturday and Sunday nights.
Cost $595.00 per person, double/twin share

Tom Jones — Day on the Green
By the vines
March 5 — 7
Annies Lane (Quelltaler) vineyards at Watervale
Following on the sell out successes of previous years, ’A Day on the Green’ returns to Annie’s Lane at Quelltaler for another Saturday afternoon and evening of music. The legendary Tom Jones heads the list of entertainers and is joined by David Campbell & the Wolfgramm sisters.
Package includes two night’s accommodation, dinner on Friday night & breakfast both mornings (ticket for the show not included but are available from venuetix.com.au or phone Annies Lane on 08 8843 2204venu
etix.com.au Two nights’ accommodation package, including breakfast and dinner Friday night
Cost $550.00 per person (double/twin share)

March Long weekend
on the island
March 5 — 8
The ideal chance for some ’time out’, and do your own thing on Kangaroo Island (you can enjoy Sue Pearson’s extravagant fish and chips at her little shop called Fish!)
Cost $595.00 [all up] for self–contained accommodation at Thorn Park on the island

Hunt for the Bilbies amongst the gum trees!
April 1 — 5 Easter Weekend
The perfect autumnal weather makes Easter a special time to enjoy the Clare Valley. Relax and be pampered with good food and wine. For the sports–minded there is the Clare Race Carnival. Four night’s accommodation, breakfasts and dinners.
Cost $ 1150.00 per person, double/twin share

Clare Valley Gourmet Weekend
May 14 — 16
The Clare Valley Gourmet Weekend is an institution in the calendar of the wine industry. The two day program brings great food and the world–renowned Clare Valley wines together. Meet the wine makers and try the latest vintages. Special tastings and tutorials are available to the truly serious connoisseurs.
Two nights’ accommodation package, including breakfast and dinners.
Cost from $650.00 per person

June long weekend
on the island or by the vines
June 4 — 7
Choose either a three night break in the Clare Valley or on Kangaroo Island. The days will be crisp in the Clare Valley, and the last of the autumn leaves will be dropping from the grape vines, but Thorn Park by the vine’s huge central fire place will ensure that you are snug and warm. Winter on the island is mild and Thorn Park on the island has been designed to catch all the winter sun.
Three night packages at both properties:
Cost from $850.00 per person for Thorn Park by the vines, including dinners.
or
Cost $595.00 [all up] for self–contained accommodation at Thorn Park on the island.

School holidays on Kangaroo Island
Thorn Park on the island offers the perfect destination for families to spend time together. The house is available for a minimum one week booking (Friday to Friday) during the school holiday seasons. With the safe swimming beach below the house, local restaurants, hotel, shops, and even a wine cellar door in the village of Penneshaw, Thorn Park on the island makes for a relaxing holiday.

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