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WITH STUNNING HERITAGE STREETSCAPES AND Potter around and find your favourite gallery or studio;
MUSEUMS RUN BY PASSIONATE PEOPLE, TO BOUTIQUE you may like to purchase a piece or two from local
+ CHIC SHOPPING PRECINCTS AND GALLERIES + artisans and artists to add to your collection. You’ll also
STUDIOS. YOU’LL FIND YOURSELF WISHING YOU’D find many local wineries and eateries embracing local
STAYED ANOTHER DAY. AND IF YOU REALLY JUST art with pieces on display on walls or in their gardens.
WANT TO SIT BACK AND HAVE SOMEONE ELSE DO ALL It’s worth checking out our Town Walk Maps (you’ll find
THE HARD WORK, WE CAN ORGANISE THAT TOO. them in the town’s section in this guide) to absorb the
OH, AND WE HAVE MARKETS (REALLY GOOD ONES). heritage of our region. Don’t forget to take your camera,
a selfie or two may well be in order (#mudgeeregion).
The Mudgee Region is home to talented artists of all hues. And why When on holidays it’s comforting to know you can
wouldn’t it be, it truly is an inspiring setting. From felt to photography, indulge without guilt, right? That’s why we know you
paintings, sculpture, jewellery, textiles, metal work and woodwork, the won’t want to miss out on our fabulous boutique + chic
variety and quality is quite astounding. shopping precinct. Perfect for the indulgent traveller,
grab a coffee and go for a wander, you’ll be pleasantly
why visit meet margot palk surprised with what you’ll find.
mudgee region? But sometimes you just want to kick back and have
THECONVENT+CHAPELWOOLSHOP { PG 33 } someone else do the work, or be your designated driver
MARGOT (it is a wine region after all). It’s a good thing we have
To explore and learn – After 30 years of corporate life in Sydney, I made a a bunch of really talented and informative people on
whether it be food, wine major tree change and moved to Kandos. I purchased standby to do just that.
or arts and crafts related. And a country town just isn’t a country town without
It’s more than just seeing, and restored the old St markets to explore. Why not time your visit to coincide
tasting and experiencing. Dominic’s Convent and opened with one of our regular monthly markets and discover
It’s expanding, learning and a boutique yarn business - the a range of stall holders to grab some locally grown
participating in your passion Convent + Chapel Wool Shop in produce, freshly made breads and cheeses, olive oil,
(or finding a new one to Rylstone. handmade textiles, arts and crafts, jewellery, pre-loved
I absolutely relish my new books, clothes, knick-knacks and more.
enjoy). lifestyle, getting to combine
my passion for gardening
and knitting, and continue to
expand my business - creating
a produce garden, collecting eggs, learning to bake
breads and cheeses and increasing an ever growing
menagerie of pets!
My favourite thing about Mudgee Region
is discovering new interests.

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