Castle on the Hill
Host: Mike Whitney
Mike’s travelling back in time to ye olde Italia...well, sort of. To a castle on a hill in Uki, up the north end of the state, to some unusual accommodation, an art class, cooking class and a medieval banquet – all at the same place!
Uki
Uki, is a beautiful and peaceful village and located almost at the foot of Mount Warning (less than 20 minutes drive). The town was founded on timber and dairying.
Today Uki is a community based on dairying, with a developing base of tourist accommodation. The village is a heritage conservation area with heritage buildings including the Mt Warning Hotel, the old Bank Building and the old Butter Factory, now converted to art and craft galleries and artisans work areas.
Castle On The Hill
Castle on the Hill is a Bed & Breakfast near Mt Warning in the beautiful Tweed region of Northern NSW.
Enjoy a renaissance experience in Uki, located in the Tweed Valley fifteen minutes from Murwillumbah, with artists Robert Pope, Robert Todonai and Irene Brown surrounded by beautiful artwork, magnificent castle architecture, sculptured gardens and glorious views of Mount Warning.
Tuck into local fresh produce, award-winning coffee and bush tucker jams with a full scrumptious breakfast.
You can choose to participate in one of the residential art or cookery classes or just come for a relaxing weekend in the bed and breakfast.
Step into a different world and enjoy the experience…
The Castle has been built over a period of fourteen years by artists, Robert Pope, Robert Todonai and Irene Brown. The Bed and Breakfast has magnificent gardens and a sub tropical rainforest on the southern slope of the three acre rural property. Nature lovers will enjoy this ecotourism destination.
Artwork And Art Classes
The internationally renowned Australian artists Robert Pope and Robert Todonai reside in the Castle where they exhibit their art.
Robert Todonai conducts art classes on the last Saturday of each month. Classes are small, so you can learn in an environment that is fun, sociable and supportive. Participants can expect to complete their painting on the day.
Art Indulgence Weekend
Three days of personalised art classes with Robert Todonai. Take home your artwork that you will be proud to show off. Certificate of attendance issued on completion. All meals and accommodation provided.
Incidentally, you can buy work from the artists themselves.
Meals
The chefs at the castle provide Chinese meals, nouvo-cuisine, medieval banquets or simple healthy meals to your satisfaction all served in a Renaissance setting.
- Dinner under the stars in the Italian Renaissance Courtyard (weather permitting).
- Medieval banquet at the Grand Hall in the Castle (Min booking of 6 people)
- Candlelit dinner in the indoor Renaissance garden
Bookings have to be made ahead of time to ensure fresh ingredients are available.
Cooking Classes
Chinese, Vietnamese & Bush Tucker cooking classes are available on request.
Accommodation
This is unique accommodation including breakfast in a magnificent castle overlooking the Tweed Valley.
Their unique accommodation features 2 rooms (the Earl's Chamber & the Lady's Chamber) with ensuites. They both feature period decor reflecting the Renaissance. They offer complimentary coffee/tea making facilities, fruit basket, television, and CD music sound system. Each room at the Castle has beautiful views of the rolling hills and Mt Warning.
This is the ideal place for holiday makers to step out of the modern plastic world and into a world of charming old craftsmanship and style nestled in a naturally peaceful setting.
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More Information
Castle on the Hill 90 Bonny Doon Road, Uki Telephone: (02) 6679 5442 Rooms start from $150 per night including breakfast and art classes held on the last Saturday of each month are $50 per lesson. The Art Weekend starts from $1375 per couple including 3 nights accommodation and all meals. |
Prices correct as at 15/03/08