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7-8 August 2010 (2 days) - Chocolate Festival

This amazing event will immerse you in a chocolate experience you will never forget while enjoying family fun activities and information inspired by chocolate.

This festival will inspire, inform, surprise, entertain and celebrate chocolate – an indulgent escape we all deserve once in a while.

Master classes – Sunday August 8.

For the first time at the Chocolate Festival we will be offering 2 master classes on Sunday August 8, to be hosted in The Barrel Room at Tempus Two Winery.

Book in quickly to secure your spot, where you will have the opportunity to be trained and educated by the best in the industry.

The master classes will feature Adriano Zumbo and HVG executive Chef Nick Vivian. An fee of $120pp applies for these classes, this includes festival entry, master class and educational materials. Times are 10am and 2pm.

Please contact Vanessa to book and purchase your tickets on 02 4998 4002.

Degustation Dinner – Saturday August 7

Imagine a whole 10 course meal inspired by CHOCOLATE. This is every chocoholics dream. A degustation dinner, prepared by top chefs and pastry cooks, all centred on chocolate. Hosted at The Barrel Room at Tempus Two winery..

Bookings are essential. Cost: $150 pp. Starting at 7pm. Please contact Vanessa to book and purchase your tickets on 02 4998 4002.

Running between 9am – 5pm there will be over 30 display stalls with free entertainment, demonstrations, activities, competitions and prizes for the whole family.

Don’t miss out on this chocolately delight!!

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Rose Spectacular
17/07/2010 Hunter Valley Gardens Villiage Vibes Market

Held on the 3rd Saturday of the month, 10am - 4pm at Hunter Valley Village Gardens, Broke Rd, Pokolbin - 60 acres of spectacular Garden Display.

If you make, bake or grow it then bring it to the HVG Village Vibes Markets

Stall rental $55.
email: kezmaree@bigpond.net.au
Contact Kerrie for further info and bookings on mobile: 0404 409 260.


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Hunter Valley Gardens Presents SOULStice in June
01-Jul-2010 - Winter Rose Pruning

"It's Coming Up Roses" at Hunter Valley Gardens Winter Rose Pruning Event Throughout July.

For those who love all things rosy, Hunter Valley Gardens is proud to announce its inaugural ‘Winter Rose Pruning Event’ to be hosted from July 1st to 31st, 2010. With over 35,000 rose bushes in 186 different varieties to prune, visitors to Hunter Valley Gardens throughout July will learn that anybody can grow roses with the correct knowledge on planting, pruning and striking cuttings.

Sean O’Brien, Horticulturist, Hunter Valley Gardens said, “It's easy to understand why people love roses. Apart from their fragrant blooms, they flower for up to six months of the year, and are among the toughest and most forgiving of all plants. They will continue to flower even if you neglect them, but they do benefit with a good winter prune and our special event will show rose enthusiasts just how.”

The event will feature a program of daily demonstrations and talks with Hunter Valley Gardens’ highly knowledgeable and qualified Horticultural Team. And for visitors keen to put their newly learnt skills to practise, each adult will receive a free rose cutting from rose bushes featured at Hunter Valley Gardens, chosen specifically for their amazing fragrance and form. These will be available in the Garden Shed Shop upon departure.

Each day the Amphitheatre will be abuzz with the following schedule:

10:30 am Rose Pruning Demonstration
Step by step guide on successful pruning of roses with easy to follow steps
11:30 am Grow Your Own Roses from Cuttings Demonstration
Easy to follow demonstration on how to successfully propagate
1:30 pm Rose Planting Demonstration
A basic outline on planting bare root roses
2:30 pm Rose Pruning Demonstration
Step by step guide on successful pruning of roses with easy to follow steps

In between talks, guests will be able to meander through the 10 stunning themed gardens, or enjoy a cup of coffee and a bite to eat at Hunter Valley Gardens Terrace Restaurant, whilst taking in the magnificent views.

Sean’s Pruning Tips for this winter are:
1. Make sure you remove any dead or diseased wood.
2. Don’t be scared of pruning Roses too hard.
3. Cut out any crossing branches.
4. Regularly clean you secateurs during pruning.
5. Don’t put your cuttings in the compost because thiscan transmit diseases such as Black Spot.

Entry to Hunter Valley Gardens is $22.50 per adult, $12 for children between 4 – 15 years of age, with under 3’s for free. For further information regarding the Winter Rose Pruning Event at Hunter Valley Gardens (Broke Rd, Pokolbin), visit www.hvg.com.au or call 02 4998 4000.

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9 & 10th October 2010 - HVG Birthday

It's our birthday so come and celebrate with us!

Have fun for free on the ferris wheel, jumping castle, and other amusement rides.

There will also be free birthday cake, pony rides, face painting, activities and much more.

All rides and activities are free after Garden Admission.

Ph 02 4998 4000 for more information and bookings.


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Festival of Flowers at Hunter Valley Gardens
-30 September - Spring Festival of Flowers

There are over 250,000 annuals planted throughout the Hunter Valley Gardens along with fabulous entertainment, activities, attractions, demonstrations, talks, tours and workshops.

This even provides a stunning viewing and hands on experience for all visitors.

During the Festival we will also be hosting the Pink Tea in aid of Breast Cancer.

Ph 02 4998 4000 for more information and bookings.


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11 November 2010 - 5 January 2011 (30 days) Christmas Lights Spectacular

Open every night with over a million Christmas lights on show throughout designated areas of Hunter Valley Gardens.

Including special guest Santa, entertainment with food and beverages available for purchase on-site.

Also have your photo taken with Santa by a professional photographer.

Special night rates apply.

Ph 02 4998 4000 for more information and bookings.

Closed 25th December

 


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