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Prince Departs

Posted Mon, 01/03/2010 - 4:41pm by kerry schneider

On February 23, last Tuesday, we lost our beautiful 17 hand, 25 year old Quarter Horse, "Prince"

Prince - Our Gentle Quarter HorsePrince - Our Gentle Quarter Horse

Prince came to us when he was 19 and was Greg's "learn to ride" horse. I remember one day out on a ride, Prince accidentally kicked an empty coke can. As it clamoured its way down the hill in front of us I waited for the reaction...it never came...he just kept his head low and kept on walking.

Kookaburras

Posted Sun, 21/02/2010 - 3:55pm by kerry schneider

At MONA we have a wonderful and healthy population of Kookaburras. In the late Spring and early Summer they can be seen spending the day feeding. Unlike Magpies who stay on the ground to feed, the Kookas sit up in a tree and watch for their food. When they leave their place in the tree they go straight for their target and then promptly return to their watch spot.

Kookaburra: sitting in an old Birch tree

Scrub Wren Visit

Posted Sun, 21/02/2010 - 10:31am by kerry schneider

I watched this dear little Scrub Wren build its nest in the roof of the office over the Christmas break. It spent hours each day coming and going with all sorts of nest materials including horse tail hair from the Stables, over 50 meters away. She was very busy.

Scrub Wren: A Summer SurpriseScrub Wren: A Summer Surprise

What's on at the Old Cheese Factory

Posted Fri, 29/01/2010 - 10:36am by kerry schneider

The Old Cheese Factory at Reidsdale just ten minutes from MONA Country Manor House has a few places left for their Indian vegetarian cooking workshop on Sunday 7th February, and we have a few beds left. So why not consider a combining a stay at MONA with the fabulous opportunity to learn how to make Southern Indian Festive Food.

On Friday 19th February The Phoenix Film Club will present an outdoor screening of the movie 'Julie & Julia'.

On Sunday 28th February is the second annual St. David's Concert.

NGA - Materpieces from Paris

Posted Sun, 10/01/2010 - 3:57pm by kerry schneider

Over the Christmas break many of our guests have visited this wonderful exhibition at the National Art Gallery of Australia. Some of our guests have decided on a spontaneous visit, others have planned the whole trip and timing, using MONA Country Manor House as a luxury accommodation alternative to accommodation in Canberra.

Word has it that mornings are very busy. The afternoons are less so. The Premium Tickets give you an early start but help reduce the waiting time for those of you keen to get back to the real life art of MONA's gardens.

Book Club Weekend

Posted Sun, 10/01/2010 - 3:50pm by kerry schneider

Over the Christmas break I finished the third of the Millenium Triology by Stig Larsson. Poor Salander she really did have her share of troubles.

I have discovered that lots of people love discussing the books they have read, and many don't have time or the contacts to belong to a book group.

Saddle Camp for Girls

Posted Sun, 10/01/2010 - 3:39pm by kerry schneider

Helen and Rob Faulkner run the Saddle Camp for girls just ten minutes from Braidwood. They offer horse (or pony) riding lessons, mini gymkanas, horse grooming, bushrides and lots of other fun "horsey" activities for girls.
Watch this blog for Helen's comments on up and coming activities.

And while your girls are riding, why not think about a calm "adult" horse ride around MONA's 120 acres, or indulge in a massage in the comfort of your Villa at MONA Country Manor house.

Braidwood Events 2010

Posted Sun, 10/01/2010 - 3:16pm by kerry schneider

Wow did christmas go qucikly, and now another year begins.

In Braidwood that means all those annual events that are so popular are about to start rolling around all over again:

Women's Workshops

Posted Fri, 02/10/2009 - 5:53pm by kerry schneider

I am really excited about this one.

On 25th - 27th September 2009 we held a pilot Women's Workshop at MONA.
A mix of personal development, style and image, and relaxation and pampering, for women only.

The participants were so involved I had to "drag them away" for dinner.
The feedback was very positive, with all participants wanting more of everything!

For more details see Women's Workshops...

Country Fair & Feast

Posted Thu, 01/10/2009 - 8:27am by kerry schneider

The Old Cheese Factory at Reidsdale, just 10 minutes from Braidwood, is holding a Country Fair & Feast on Sunday 18th October 2009 starting at 4pm.

The Fair is organised by Transition Initiative Braidwood (TIB), part of a world wide movement to prepare for the challenges of Peak Oil and Climate Change. TIB is a not for profit organisation and funds raised will be used to support community projects and activities and encourage local food production.

Don't count on the Braidwood Spring weather. Bring hats, coats and gloves with you.

The Fair will included: