Girls’ Weekend Away

You are thinking of catching up for girls’ weekend away. Perhaps an activity packed and exciting weekend in Australia’s most premium wine region has come to mind? At The Vintry, we offer the perfect experience for a girls’ getaway only 2 hours from Sydney in Hunter Valley Wine Country.

Below is a brief itinerary of our popular girls’ getaway package that you may wish to book or a tailored package to suit you and the girls can be organised if you have any specific ideas.

In June 2013, Alexandra Brown from Vogue Australia headed to the Hunter Valley for a girls’ weekend away with accommodation at The Vintry and to catch up on a few of the experiences available for you and your friends on your ultimate weekend away.

You can read about Alexandra’s girls’ weekend away in the Hunter Valley here. Girls’ Weekend – Vogue

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Girls’ Weekend Away

Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Arrive at your beautiful accommodation for the weekend.	Make your way to Cafe Enzo and start your day with a delicious breakfast in the sun.	Start the morning with a Champagne breakfast before being pampered from head to toe.
The Vintry	Cafe Enzo	The Spa at Chateau Elan
The Vintry offers a unique location and an outstanding level of quality in a luxury, self-contained country home for as many as eight guests. In the heart of Pokolbin and set in the foot hills of the magnificent Brokenback Ranges, The Vintry offers you the unique opportunity to experience Hunter Valley Wine Country at its best and be part of this exclusive, luxurious escape. Secluded and private yet just minutes from some of the best wineries and restaurants in the Hunter Valley.	Established in 1996, Enzo is set in a Tuscan-inspired village, among eclectic sandstone buildings in the heart of the Hunter Valley. Praised for its unique ambience and enchanting courtyard, listen to chic tunes while feasting on Italian delicacies with homemade and locally grown produce and Campos coffee. The antique open fireplace, which dates back to the 1700’s, will keep you warm in the winter and you’ll enjoy total air-conditioned comfort on hot summer days.	Relaxation, rejuvenation, recuperation; whatever your reason for visiting The Spa at Chateau Elan, it is dedicated to your peace of mind and physical well being. The spa consists of 17 treatment rooms and a range of therapists that offer care, comfort and discretion. The exclusive spa menu drawers from the distinguished French Terrake philosophy, using internationally acclaimed Thalgo products. The Sante Room: Chateau Elan Hunter Valley has a specially designated spa space called ‘The Sante Room’. It includes a fireplace, a small selection of books and sofa. Ideal for a group of friends – champagne and strawberries recommended.
Make your way to Roberts Restaurant to enjoy a fine dining experience in a beautiful, historic setting.	Make your way to picturesque Lovedale for a morning of horseriding through the Hunter Valley’s beautiful countryside.	Fine tune your skills and have a laugh while you learn how to make potato gnocchi.
Roberts Restaurant	Hunter Valley Horse Riding & Adventures	Il Cacciatore at Hermitage Lodge
The cuisine is European and only the finest, freshest and highest quality produce is served in Roberts Restaurant which is located amongst the vineyards. Filled with rustic antiques it offers charm, elegance and a sense of history.	Explore more than 300 acres of the beautiful Molly Morgan Range with valley views, lookouts and an abundance of wildlife. Enjoy a range of rides for all ability levels on beautiful, well cared for horses. Make your way back to The Vintry to freshen up or change for the rest of the day’s activities.	Voted ‘Best Italian’ restaurant in the Hunter Region, Il Cacciatore offers diners Northern Italian inspired cuisine nightly with friendly, attentive service in a relaxed atmosphere.Dine outside on the deck in summer or enjoy a pre-dinner drink by the fire in the guest lounge in winter.
Relax for the evening and refresh for the upcoming day enjoying the best of food, wine and friends.	Fine tune your tasting skills with your besties with a half day progressive luncheon exploring four of the Hunter Valley’s key wineries. Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Tours Enjoy up to 8 courses throughout the afternoon as well as some special wines of the region. You will be picked up from The Vintry and returned at the end of the tour.	Explore some of the rest of the delights of the Hunter Valley as a group or make your own way back home.
	Cosy up for dinner at The Vintry. Enjoy your beautiful surroundings and have a girls’ night in with a delicious selection of regional produce such as cheeses and olive oils.