The faces behind the vines
The Ridge North Lilydale produces premium wines. But what about the faces behind the vines? Have you met Harry and Susan? Owners and operators of The Ridge North Lilydale.
Susan
Captures beautiful views on canvas…
The finer pursuits of art and wine go together, so they say… and never better when your life allows both!
Something to aspire to, but chances to mix up the oil paints with full-time viticulture are few and far between.
In our case there are 6,000+ vines (all with names) that demand constant attention, leaving little for the same, standing in front of an easel.
Signed
Sealed and delivered artworks are available from Susan’s online gallery.
But the onset of winter does give a little leeway, as the vines shut down and the pruning programme is put on hold. A small corridor and it’s a green light to go! Where?
No better place for a “chomping on the bit” artist than the MacDonnell Ranges in the Red Centre.
Finally a chance for an 8-day sojourn in the heart of “Albert Namatjira country”, what a treat and a first for me. The landscape and its colours were everything I imagined, and then some.
So brushes in one hand & swatting flies with the other, I frenetically painted in chosen spots that caught my eye, throughout West and East Ranges.
It was such a special time to soak up the magic of the region – a wonderful break. Can’t wait to go back and explore further afield.
You can see more art works in the online gallery.
Harry
loves his beans and Paul McCartney replica-bass….
The Has Beans… a band of sorts…. I play a Paul McCartney replica-bass in company with Trevor, Brian, Pete, Steve, David and Neil, and we “interpret” songs from the 60’s – 70’s made popular by The Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Who, The Kinks, Cream, The Doors etc.
The Beans
Will be playing live on Sunday 24th November
We’re gearing up for a big session Sunday afternoon, 24th November, at Hobart’s Sandy Bay Bowls Club. $10 a ticket – proceeds go to Rotary’s Youth Leadership Program on STV Windeward Bound. A great cause, and a great reason for getting together to relive the sounds of the ‘60s!