{"id":7478,"date":"2012-12-12T08:37:00","date_gmt":"2012-12-12T08:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/savour-a-weekend-of-fine-food-and-wine-at-peppers-mineral-springs-retreat\/"},"modified":"2012-12-12T08:37:00","modified_gmt":"2012-12-12T08:37:00","slug":"savour-a-weekend-of-fine-food-and-wine-at-peppers-mineral-springs-retreat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2012\/12\/savour-a-weekend-of-fine-food-and-wine-at-peppers-mineral-springs-retreat\/","title":{"rendered":"Savour a Weekend of Fine Food and Wine at Peppers Mineral Springs Retreat"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Peppers Mineral Springs Retreat in the heart of Victoria’s spa country at Hepburn Springs is holding an intimate ‘In Season at Peppers’ gourmet affair on 1 and 2 February to entice food lovers to experience their Gourmet Food Trail with a banquet of local food and wine experiences.<\/p>\n

The weekend event is part of the Peppers Gourmet Food Trail \u2013 a program of events, packages and offerings at their collection of stylish resorts and elegant retreats, celebrating the finest food and wine producing regions in Australia and New Zealand.<\/p>\n

Peppers Mineral Springs Retreat’s ‘In Season at Peppers’ event will allow guests to explore this gourmet region, which is blessed with a diverse range of local produce, and will give guests the opportunity to taste and experience the journey of produce, from paddock to the plate. <\/p>\n

Priced from $620* per person twin share, the ‘In Season at Peppers’ package includes two nights accommodation, breakfast daily at The Conservatory, a gourmet hamper of regional produce, and an assortment of dining experiences and events.<\/p>\n

On Friday evening, food fans will be welcomed with drinks and canap\u00e9s at the retreat’s Tipperary Bar and Lounge.<\/p>\n

The following morning, guests are invited to join Peppers Mineral Springs Retreat Executive Chef David Willcocks on an exploration of the Daylesford Farmers Market and a tour of the retreat owner’s Birch Estate Farm in nearby Smeaton.<\/p>\n

As the sun begins to set on Saturday evening, guests will savour a five-course degustation dinner at The Argus Dining Room designed by Chef Willcocks. The menu will feature a selection of regional produce and wines paired by renowned wine critic and special guest host Nick Stock.<\/p>\n

As he does with his lunch and dinner menus at The Argus Dining Room, Chef Willcocks will be incorporating a philosophy of accessible food throughout the degustation dinner. <\/p>\n

“Using regional produce in a modern way with a focus on flavour and simplicity is what we’re all about,” he said.<\/p>\n

For those who can’t make the weekend event, Peppers Mineral Springs Retreat also has specially crafted ‘Summer Gourmet Food Trail Package’ which allows guests to embark on a culinary journey at their leisure. Priced from $355* per couple per night (Sunday to Thursday nights), the package includes accommodation in a Traditional Hotel Room, a three-course dinner at The Argus Dining Room on one evening for two people, breakfast daily for two people at The Conservatory and a take home hamper of gourmet delights. Valid until 31 March, 2013. <\/p>\n

Call 03 5348 2202 or email springsretreat@peppers.com.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For more information on Peppers Gourmet Food Trail events and packages visit www.peppers.com.au\/food<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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