Mt Rael

2012 Melbourne Food & Wine Festival “Express Lunch”

liz — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:21:45 +0000

Is on again…

2nd to 21st of MarchTuesday 14^thFebruary

Two Course Set Menu, glass of Yarra Valley wine and tea or coffee to finish.

Cost $35 per person

Lunch 7 days – 12 noon to 3pm

Places are very limited so bookings are essential!

Click here to view menu: Restaurant Express 2012_Menu Mt Rael

Summer Sunday Afternoon Live Music

liz — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 04:25:26 +0000

Join us for a celebration of summer and music at Mt Rael on Sunday afternooons. You are invited to come on up and enjoy the very talented Anthony Mc Cormick who will bring music to our courtyard and restaurant. Our Lounge Summer Grazing Menu will be available for those that something light to go with a quiet glass of wine….

Acoustic│Contemporary │Relax

WHEN: Sunday 22nd and 29th January 3pm to 6pm

HOW: 5962 1977 to reserve a table

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”

Read the full article here

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.

Download the full review as a PDF here

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 showcasing a selection of artist’s from the renowned Yarra Valley Open Studio’s.

Mt Rael News

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

Summer has finally arrived at Mt Rael! With the warm, dry days and cool 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 our own sorbets - full of colour and flavours, the summer menu is simple, fresh and local.

News Flash: Sean Lee has headed over to New York for a couple of months to see how things are done there and will be in February with lots of exciting and innovated concepts for us to consider.

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