Ironfest is an annual event we always enjoy attending. This year’s event, ‘Fusion’, the 9th annual Lithgow District Ironfest 2008, will be held at the Lithgow Showground over the weekend of April 25, 26 & 27, 2008.
Ironfest is a very popular event with lots of interesting and exciting activities such as the Australasian World Jousting Tournament, art exhibitions, market stalls, blacksmithing demonstrations, music, and many other fun happenings.
There’s some more information about Ironfest at their official site, http://www.ironfest.com.au/
Lithgow is just a 20 minute drive from Cedar Lodge Cabins and now would be a good time to book if you are interested in attending Ironfest.
John has finished another portrait that was commissioned by our friends Jenny & Colin and here they are taking delivery of their painting.
Many of our guests visit the Jenolan Caves, and those staying with us in mid-December should definitely take a trip to the Caves on the 15th December to enjoy the Christmas Festival.
There will be two Christmas Carol Concerts under the Spectacular Grand Arch from 2pm until 3.30pm and again from 8pm until 9.30pm. There will be buskers, markets, raffles, Santa Claus, choirs, & the compere will be Benita Collings from Play School.
Take a chair and a warm jacket.
All funds raised will go to the Childrens Hospital at Westmead’s Oncology Research Unit for research into the causes and cures of childhood cancer.
For Ticket Information go to www.jenolancaves.org.au
It seems that magic does happen at the Talisman Gallery & Pizza Café with the major transformation of the woodfired oven. In just over a week it was out with the old and in with the new as our pictures show. We had one of the last pizzas from the old oven (top) and we just had one of the first from the new oven (bottom) and can happily say they are just the same if not better!
When you are coming up to the mountains you need to put this on your list of must do visits. Not only can you enjoy the fabulous woodfired pizza, coffee and homemade desserts, you can actually do all your gift shopping as well. The café is attached to the Talisman Gallery which specialises in inspired metal creations including, candelabras, mystical mirrors, handcrafted unique furniture and sculptures. A great place to do all your Christmas Shopping the stress free way.
Our mate Charles, who is a guide at Jenolan Caves, has organised an astounding new sound event at the Caves on November 3rd. It really sounds like a fabulous concert with 8 Taiko drummers, Asian gongs, Sumatran flutes, vocals and fast paced island log drumming. As we are just a short 45min drive from the Caves we are hoping to attend this spectacular event. If anyone is interested in attending, all the details are located at http://www.jenolancaves.org.au/
John Keily (above, right), one of the owner/managers of Cedar Lodge Cabins, is also an artist. After working on landscapes for some years, he has now branched out into portraiture. Here is our friend, Mark, with the portrait he commissioned from John.
If you are interested in commissioning a portrait, please contact us.
Spring has well and truly arrived, making the Blue Mountains more beautiful than ever. The apple tree at the back of our house provides a lovely backdrop for one of the many King Parrots that visit us daily. Alas, we seldom get any of the apples as the birds beat us to them!
Being keen ice skaters, we attended the exciting Australian Ice Hockey League Grand Final at Penrith Ice Palace on Sunday afternoon. The Grand Final was between Sydney Bears & Newcastle Northstars. The Bears won 3>2 with a golden goal after a 2-2 draw at full time.
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We took a break from cleaning cabins on Sunday to visit the Mount Victoria Markets which are held on the second Sunday of the month, on the corner of Station Street & Harley Avenue.
They had a bit of everything. Antiques, produce, plants, jams, jewellery & lots of other mostly locally made stuff. You could even have your face painted while being entertained. It’s really a good morning or afternoon out.
Here are a few snapshots we took on Sunday. Click on each one to see a bigger picture.
We are often visited by a family of Eastern Grey Kangaroos, but they have only been visiting during the night recently. However, yesterday the “phantom” kangaroos appeared in the morning, and stayed around for most of the day, instead of just leaving their traces during the night.
Our guests enjoy their visits, especially welcoming the appearances of the joey!
