by Rebecca Ritte | Mar 16, 2025 | Guest post, Summer, Things to do
Finding Serenity in the Yarra Valley My Australian Summer Escape By Pearl (Guest Post) At 56, I still buzz with the energy of someone half my age—a trait my friends in Singapore often tease me about. And I am delighted to have been invited to add a post here for...
by Rebecca Ritte | Jan 28, 2025 | Summer, Things to do
Escaping the Beach Crowds Why the Yarra Valley is Summer’s Best Kept Secret Let’s talk about the great Australian summer ritual that’s more competitive than cricket – the infamous beach cabana claim. Picture this: You wake up at dawn, caffeine in...
by Rebecca Ritte | Sep 1, 2024 | Events, Food & Wine, Soundtrack, Spring, Things to do
Spring Has Sprung! Kangaroo Ridge Retreat’s Guide to Yarra Valley’s Most Vibrant Season Hello, you gorgeous lot! Spring has finally decided to make an appearance, and the Yarra Valley is ready to burst into a playground of blooming delights. So, strap in...
by Rebecca Ritte | Nov 26, 2019 | Summer, Things to do
Local tips for Summer 2020 ‘It’s days like these that’ll make us happy. Just kicking back just doing as we do’ – The Cat Empire. We love going to the hidden places – the ones that only the locals know about. Like the insider knowledge of shortcuts, places to avoid...