Upcoming Events

Winter 2008

There's so much happening this winter at Schonegg - we're very excited that our restaurant, Cafe Schonegg, will be celebrating its 5th birthday, there's also Christmas in July and the Fireside Festival throughout August.

Cafe Schonegg's 5th Birthday - Sunday 6th July 2008 3.30 - 5.30 PM

Everyone's invited to join us for a free sausage sizzle and karaoke, please give us a call on 02 6227 0344 if you'd like to be part of the fun.

Christmas In July 2008

The tradition continues. Since 2003 we have celebrated Christmas In July with a European flavours - mulled wine, a warm glowing fire, hand-crafted decorations and delicious food. View our set menu here, menus from $ 34 per person.

Group bookings

Book your Christmas In July function any day of the week except Tuesdays, please note we can only accept group bookings for 8 - 36 people. See our Half Year Planner for available dates.

Weekend lunches

We will be offering our Christmas In July menu in addition to our normal luncheon menu throughout July.

Fireside Festival 2008

Make your winter escape and escape to winter. This year's festival will be the best yet, with more than 20 of the region's top tourism businesses hosting a range of activities.

Schonegg's Fireside Degustation Dinners - Thursday's in August

We will be hosting a 5 Course degustation dinner each Thursday in August, each course will be matched with a glass of premium local wine. Places are limited, so book early. $ 95 per person.

Schonegg's Fireside Accommodation Packages - Throughout August

Our most indulgent packages ever! We have teamed with our friends at Geranium House Sustainable Day Spa and Poacher's Pantry to create 2 and 3 days packages filled with sheer indulgence. Click here for details.

Fireside Festival Web site

Click here to visit the Festival's web site, it's packed with information and opportunities.

Oktoberfest Long Table Feasts - Thursday's in September & October 2008

As the original Oktoberfest gets underway in Munich, Evelyn draws on her German heritage to create a traditional German feast, served at the long table. This hearty menu will include succulent roast pork, dumplings and traditional apple strudel.

Thursday 18 Sept - seats available

Thursday 25 Sept - seats available

Thursday 2 Oct - seats available

Thursday 9 Oct - seats available

Three course menu $ 48.50 per person.

Murrumbateman Moving Feast - Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th October 2008

Held over the October Long Weekend, the Moving Feast showcases the creative talents of the Murrumbateman region.

Schonegg's Producers Fair - Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th October 11 AM - 4 PM

Join us to sample the diversity of Murrumbateman's passionate and creative producers. Sample Galloway beef, handmade chocolates, lavender products, honey, art and crafts.

Murrumbateman Wineries - Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th October

A dozen of Murrumbateman's wineries will be offering gourmet tasting plates matched with premium wines, you even get to keep the glass!

Plan your weekend now by visiting www.murrumbateman.org.au

Murrumbateman Field Days - Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th October 2008

One of the largest 'small farm' field days in Australia, the Murrumbateman Field Days showcases the 'tree-change' lifestyle with exhibits of farm machinery, animals and equipment. there's also a Sideshow Alley, rides and plenty of great food and wine available - in other words, there's something for everyone. Find out more here.

Festival of Wine, Roses and All That Jazz - 1st & 2nd November 2008

The whole Canberra district wine region joins in for this annual celebration of wine and music. See www.canberrawines.com.au for a list of events.

Christmas Lunch at Schonegg - Thursday 25th December 2008

Last year was the first time we offered a Christmas Lunch and it was a great success - many who joined us last year have already booked for this year's event!

Enjoy a sumptuous 5 course degustation menu. Start with canapes to awaken your palette, followed by fresh seafood as an entree and a traditional roast for main, finishing with cheese and hot and cold puddings for dessert. Naturally everyone takes home a gift from us. Cost is $ 125 per person, places strictly limited.

New Year's Eve Dinner

Looking for a wild party, drunken crowds, loud music.... you won't find it here. Instead, we'll be doing what we do best - fine food in an elegant ambiance. This year we'll be offering a 5 course degustation dinner with a festive feel. $ 75 per person, includes a glass of sparkling on arrival.

Half Year Planner - July to December 2008

We have developed a planner to help you organize the important dates in your life. Download your copy here.

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Recent Events & News

Zoe's A Winner!

We are very pleased to announce that our wonderfully talented apprentice, Zoe, has just won her first competition, taking out first place in the 2008 Apprentice Chef's Culinary Competition Canberra heat. Join us in wishing her well at the finals in Sydney in September.

Peta Joins The Team

We were very pleased when Peta joined our team as Hospitality Operations Trainee. With considerable hospitality experience already, Peta is a great asset, on top of that, she's also a great singer!

Champ Magazine Review

In February we had a visit from the Editor of Champ Magazine - an excellent online lifestyle publication. Click here for David's article and some excellent photography.

Canberra Wine Region Harvest Festival - Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 April 2008

An event created to celebrate the magic as humble grapes are transformed into premium quality cool-climate wines. Here at Schonegg we offered a free tasting table with visitors enjoying a sample of the fine produce available in our region - including Galloway beef, olive and mustard seed oils, jams and preserves and much more.

The event was a great success with Cafe Schonegg recording a record number of visitors on the Saturday and then exceeding that number on the Sunday.

Vroom Vroom Vroom

We recently discovered this great web site - its primary purpose is to offer you the best deal when hiring a car, but the site is also rich in travel information - there's even a piece about us! Check it out here.

World Vision Sponsorship

When we discussed our plan to sponsor a World Vision Child, we were very pleased when our staff agreed to forgo their usual Christmas presents to support our plan. Helen, one of our team, chose Eveline for sponsorship. She is 8 years old and lives in Malawi. In addition to monthly sponsorship, Eveline has been receiving mail and small gifts. We encourage you to consider making a similar contribution to our global society. Find our more here.

Sunday Telegraph Review

In early December last year we were featured in the travel section of the Sunday Telegraph. Click here to read the article.

A Phantom Visits!

Recently we were the very proud hosts of a rare and immaculate Rolls Royce Phantom II, vintage 1929. Those with a passion for facts and figures will appreciate her 8 lt 6 cylinder engine, equally impressive was the inlaid timber interior, leather traveling trunk and of course the silver angel. Her owners were also wonderful! Thanks for the opportunity to take these photos.

Galeria3 - Pure Silk

One of our wonderfully loyal guests has introduced us to a new product - the Galeria3 silk duvet. We love the fact that they are both warm and feather light. A queen-sized duvet weighs less than 1000g. Visit their site here.

Canberra & Capital Region Tourism Awards 2007

The Canberra & Capital Region tourism awards were held on the 9th of November 2007.  We were again excited and humbled to receive awards for Best Hosted Accommodation and Best Visitor Experience. We were also thrilled to be named as on of the region's 'Best of the Best', a new award recognizing the top 5 tourism businesses.

Thanks go to all of the staff, our suppliers and other local businesses who contributed to make Schönegg as great as it is and a big thank you to all of our guests who continually encourage us in our business through their patronage and support.

We were only one of many winners on the night.  To see the full list visit the Australian Capital Tourism web site.

Schonegg In Print

We have been enjoying some great media coverage. In February 2007 we were the first B & B Alice Ghent featured in her regular Sunday Canberra Times 'Relax' feature 'Break Away'. In March 2007 we received a great review from Wendy Johnson in City News. Click on the links to view these articles.

Schonegg On The Rocks

In early March 2007 Australian Capital Tourism invited us to showcase the Canberra region's fantastic produce at their Food and Wine Expo held at The Rocks, Sydney. We were joined by 11 Canberra Cool Climate wineries and distributed over 1000 free samples during the day.

Opening Ceremony & Party - Wednesday 24 January 2007

The Official Opening of our new building took place on Wednesday, 24 January 2007. This event marked the completion of more than 12 months of intensive planning and building and includes the addition of 4 new guest rooms and a dedicated guest lounge. This project has been partially funded by an Australian Tourism Development Program (ATDP) grant.

For more on the ATDP, please visit www.ausindustry.gov.au