http://www.schonegg.com.au Guesthouse Accommodation, Restaurant and Events Catering Sun, 18 Dec 2011 05:08:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Many years ago, when Evelyn was just a teenager, she created an entire village out of gingerbread. Word spread about her amazing feat and soon the story featured on the front page of her local newspaper. Now, 33 years later, our talented daughter Katja has recreated the village using the ... http://www.schonegg.com.au/index.php/2011/12/katjas-christmas-marketplace/ http://www.schonegg.com.au/index.php/2011/11/renaissance-packages-now-available/   The clever people at Australian Capital Tourism worked out that winter is a great time to visit our region and created 'Wrapt In Winter' to let everyone know. We've joined in with our own Wrapt In Winter packages. Stay mid-week and enjoy all that's good about winter. Your winter experience begins ... http://www.schonegg.com.au/index.php/2011/08/have-you-been-wrapt-in-winter-yet/ It's cold outside... -4 C tonight! The good news is that the woodheap is stacked high and the fire is glowing in the guest lounge. And your fluffy doona is extra snuggly, bathrobes ultra-fluffy... we're ready to offer you the ultimate winter experience! If that's not enough, we've even arranged a festival ... http://www.schonegg.com.au/index.php/2011/07/fireside-festival-2011/ We always love a celebration, but today we witnessed a tradition that was new to us that we would love to share with you. Last night, as we served canapes in the guest lounge (in front of a lovely glowing fire), Janelle and Jason 'warned us' that they were planning on dressing ... http://www.schonegg.com.au/index.php/2011/05/a-tradition-is-born/ I stumbled across The Dating Diva's Blog (don't ask me how!). Whilst oozing American kitsch on every page, it does send a good message. The diva's motto is 'Strengthening marriages, one date at a time'.  As I understand it, they set aside one night each week as 'date night' and do something ... http://www.schonegg.com.au/index.php/2011/01/the-dating-divas/ Want To Know A Secret? Australia's Hidden Gems We were chuffed to discover that Murrumbateman has been included in The Sunday Telegraph's revelation of Australia's hidden gems. (Sunday Telegraph Escape, Sunday 23 January 2011) As one of a select list of just 8 destinations, we feel justifiably proud. Journalist Angela Saurine says of her ... http://www.schonegg.com.au/index.php/2011/01/australias-hidden-gems/   Our neighbour and friend Fiona Wholohan from Yarrh Wines dropped in with a lovely New Year's Gift (a couple of bottles of award-winning 2009 Riesling - yay!). She reminded us that they will be hosting their annual beach party tomorrow, Sunday 2 Jan 2011. The event, DowntheCoast@Yarrh, is a big ... http://www.schonegg.com.au/index.php/2011/01/beach-party/ We had a lovely night last night and started the New Year feeling great and full of anticipation that it will be our best yet. We hope you feel the same way. I heard a snippet of a speech by a certain politician who suggested we should all make the most ... http://www.schonegg.com.au/index.php/2011/01/happy-new-year/ Evelyn, Katja, Mathias and I wish you and your families all a very Merry Christmas. We hope you are enjoying the festive season and wish you all the best for 2011. We look forward to welcoming you to Schonegg soon. http://www.schonegg.com.au/index.php/2010/12/merry-christmas/