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Gardening in the hills is a BIG job!

Gardening in the hills is a BIG job!

by Carmel | Mar 9, 2021 | Buzz, Carmel's thoughts, Dandenong Ranges, Emerald, Our gardens

I looked at the gum tree in Ferny Hill Retreat’s front garden the other day only to discover that a massive branch was split and very dangerous…

Bottomless High Tea Brunch

Bottomless High Tea Brunch

by Carmel | Feb 6, 2020 | Dandenong Ranges, Events

Every Sat & Sun, Mary Eats Cake offers diners a ‘Bottomless High Tea’. Enjoy a free-flowing, endless supply of delicious food and drink. YUM!

Simon Gaythorpe Open Garden, Olinda

Simon Gaythorpe Open Garden, Olinda

by Carmel | Jan 27, 2020 | Attractions, Dandenong Ranges, Events, Parks & nature

Visit this spectacular hillside garden in the Dandenong Ranges. Simon Gaythorpe has created a stunning garden full of rare and exotic plants…

Ferny Hill Retreat (30-sec video)

Ferny Hill Retreat (30-sec video)

by Carmel | Jan 25, 2020 | Buzz, Dandenong Ranges, Emerald, Interior design, Local attractions, Our gardens, Videos

Ferny Hill Retreat, an art-inspired holiday apartment in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges, has all you need for a relaxing getaway in the hills…

Video | Emerald Lake Park – something for everyone!

Video | Emerald Lake Park – something for everyone!

by Carmel | Dec 5, 2019 | Attractions, Dandenong Ranges, Emerald, Parks & nature, Wildlife

Emerald Lake Park is a great place for nature & fun. There are so many things to see and do – even a Puffing Billy station inside the park!

Cloudehill Garden’s Twilight Series 2020 – Opera in the Garden

Cloudehill Garden’s Twilight Series 2020 – Opera in the Garden

by Carmel | Dec 2, 2019 | Art, Dandenong Ranges, Events, Music, Parks & nature

Jan 2020. Cloudehill hosts artists from the Melba Opera Trust. Listen to popular arias and ensembles in an outdoor twilight setting.

Cloudehill Garden’s Twilight Events – Carols & Beyond

Cloudehill Garden’s Twilight Events – Carols & Beyond

by Carmel | Dec 2, 2019 | Art, Dandenong Ranges, Events, Music, Parks & nature

Dec 2019. Capella group, The Idea of North, is giving a twilight recital at Cloudehill Gardens. Music will feature carols and more.

Cloudehill Garden’s Twilight Series 2020 – Evergreen Ensemble, Tree of Strings

Cloudehill Garden’s Twilight Series 2020 – Evergreen Ensemble, Tree of Strings

by Carmel | Dec 2, 2019 | Art, Dandenong Ranges, Events, Music, Parks & nature

Feb 2020. Cloudehill presents a twilight recital by the Evergreen Ensemble. Enjoy Irish folk music in a beautiful garden setting.

Ferntree Gully Market

Ferntree Gully Market

by Carmel | Aug 8, 2019 | Dandenong Ranges, Events, Markets

Weekly on Saturdays. Ferntree Gully Market is a vibrant craft and plant market promoting hand-made and home-grown products. 

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Hi, I’m Carmel

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  • Proud owner of Ferny Hill Retreat
  • Aspiring children’s author
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Recent posts

  • Fern fronds signaling Spring
  • Gardening in the hills is a BIG job!
  • The rewards of hosting a short term rental (beyond money)
  • Guest’s private fernery & patio
  • New feature wall in the bedroom
  • We’re officially one of Airbnb’s best of the best

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