Mt Rael

Artist Escape Dinners – A series of four special dinners in June

liz — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:38:32 +0000

Spend a perfect winter’s evening in the Yarra Valley with people you know

Mt Rael Artist Escape – A series of four special dinners in June & July

Friday the 15th, 22nd, 29th of June and Friday the 6th of July 2012

Friday 15^th June – Tim McMonagle

Friday 22^nd June – Raelene Sharp

Friday 29^th June – Vincent Fantauzzo

Friday 6^th July – Juan Ford

Join one of the 2012 Archibald Prize Artist finalists for 24 hours that any true art lover will never forget!

Set high on 11.5 extraordinary acres less than two kilometres from TarraWarra Museum of Art, Mt Rael Restaurant offers unprecedented 180º valley views, contemporary food sourced largely from local produce, fine Yarra Valley wines and five stunning accommodation suites all in an intimate and relaxed setting.

This series of dinners is called “Artist Escape” because we invite four of the 2012 Archibald finalists to escape from their everyday, bring a loved one and enjoy everything the Yarra Valley has to offer – unique food and wine experiences, a restful and calming place to stay and be surrounded by a small, intimate group of art lovers.

These four very special artists and their partners will each host an exclusive and intimate dining experience at Mt Rael in Healesville with a table of 12 art lovers.

This once in a life time experience allows you the opportunity of sharing a meal with an Archibald Finalist, local Yarra Valley sparkling wines and canapés on arrival, a very special three course dinner all perfectly matched with TarraWarra Estate wines at one of the Yarra Valley’s acclaimed locations. All this whilst enjoying the company of like mined individuals who want to share in the creative minds of today’s most exciting Australian artists.

Dinner guests have the choice of staying overnight in one of Mt Rael’s five luxurious and contemporary designed suites surrounded by one of the Yarra Valley’s best views.

The next morning after your in-room continental breakfast make your way to TarraWarra Museum of Art (TWMA) arriving just before at 9am. Once there you will meet up with your dinner party guests and Archibald Artist and have the unique opportunity of a private guided tour of the 2012 Archibald Prize Exhibition.

Dinner, wines, next day entry and exclusive tour of the Archibald 2012 exhibition with the artist

$150 per person inclusive

Accommodation and breakfast – rates as per our website www.mtrael.com.au

Bookings will be extremely limited so please ring Mt Rael on 5962 1977 to secure your place at this extraordinary art, food and wine event

Review: The Age, Saturday 8th Sept. 2011

sean — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 02:22:43 +0000

“Wending our way through velvet-like hills towards Healesville, we pass some striking black cows with big white cummerbunds then take a swift left turn up a steep gravel road to Mount Rael. Upstairs in the lounge we spy a huddle of local brewers and cider-makers chatting by the fire. A stash of artisan ales, lagers and ciders sit on ice in silver buckets nearby. It’s a nice space – modern with lots of natural light. I grab a shot glass and taste my way through tipples and tapas distracted by the panorama of Healesville, Mount Riddell and the ranges beyond… hours later, and after a quick tour of Mount Rael’s smartly designed contemporary suites we head off”

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Review: Herald Sun

admin — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 08:03:55 +0000

HIGH on a hill in Healesville is a little bit of heaven called Mt Rael. There, comfy rooms to rest your head after a busy week at work are a mere hop and skip away from its fine-dining restaurant. The valley views are pretty damn amazing and it’s all an hour from the big smoke. It provides a mini-break that’s stress-free and makes you think: ‘‘Life ain’t that bad’’. Mt Rael was built as a private homestead in the late ’60s and is named after original owners, Ray and Laurel (Ra-El) Kennedy. Current helmsmen Sean Lee and John Knoll have been putting their stamp on the place for the past nine years.

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Review: The Age

sean — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 05:39:02 +0000

Sunday lunch: Mount Rael, Healesville
April 16, 2011

ENJOYING one of the best views in the Yarra Valley, this dining room is one of the region’s hidden delights. Unless you know its location, you could easily over-shoot the turnoff. And don’t let the steep, unsealed, entrance road put you off, for once in this appealing, light-filled 120-seat restaurant with expansive balcony overlooking Healesville racecourse and village, you won’t want to leave. Some book for lunch and stay the night in one of the five on-site suites.

Former executive chef John Knoll has returned to the kitchen ably assisted by head chef Jason Loeschenkohl (formerly of the Healesville Hotel). The menu salutes much local produce from regional stalwarts such as Yarra Valley Game, Yarra Valley Pasta and the Yarra Valley Dairy in dishes such as chevre ravioli served with local pickled green walnuts and golden beets ($17.90) and braised goat pithivier served with tangy candied orange, Swiss chard and pomegranate dressing ($18.90). They call for Little Yering chardonnay ($8.50 a glass, $35 a bottle).

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Healesville Contemporary Art Space

admin — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 22:03:10 +0000

Located at the start of Healesville’s bustling village, Healesville Contemporary Art Space is proud to be currently exhibiting an exhibition of “In my Beginning Is My End” with Kerryl Shirley and 6 year old Harry.

The next exhibition is due for changeover on Friday the 20th of April running until Sunday 3rd of June and is from local photographers Mike Emmett with “32 x 32″ and Bec Jones with “Black and White”.

Mt Rael News

admin — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 23:31:18 +0000

Autumn has arrived at Mt Rael! With the warm, dry days and cooler nights that we are known for in the Yarra Valley, Mt Rael has embraced the season and Chef John is excited to be working with the seasonal produce that is allowing us to make us of the gorgeous autumnal produce like Heirloom pumkins and wild mushrooms.

We are delighted to annouce the successful launch of Palate Modern, Fresh Healthy Food inside the Healesville Contemporary Art Space, where the very creative John Knoll oversees the gallery as well as producing amazing salads and cakes daily.

John Knoll, Anna Gear and Liz Matthews