NJ Lim of Me and Pantry catering brings her love, kindness and passion for wonderful food to the retreat table. NJ Lim has been a part of the Curraweena House family for many years, we love her and we know you'll love her too. She is a professional chef and a yogi too!

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Heather used to run a popular cafe in Kurrajong Village, loved by locals and visitors. A few years ago, she started a catering business that provides meals to families across the Hawkesbury District. Heather will collaborate with you to create delicious meals for your retreat, ensuring a memorable experience.

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Tenille Evans of Vegan Weddings and Events Catering is a big hearted, professional vegan caterr who enjoys sharing her catering for retreats and weddings. We love it when our retreat leaders book Tenille because we know that your retreat will be expertly managed with care and the food will be amazing.

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Ana is from Brazil and has bought joy though her catering at many retreats.

Her mission is to show everyone how tempting, flavoursome and delicious a plant based meal can be. Her retreat menu is designed to combine healthy nutrients and luscious/yummy flavours, with elements that bring smiles to your retreat guests.

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Dora’s catering company Taste to Table was established in Bondi in 2018. She has recently catered retreats at Curraweena House and would love to do more of this style of catering - she enjoys the connection of the retreat group and bringing the retreat experience to life with her food.

Growing up in an ethnically diverse home, food played a pivotal role in creating cherished memories. The blend of cultures and bonding over delicious food is unparalleled and a wonderful part of any retreat.

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Vale of Avoca Lookout offers glorious views across the deep gorges and wilderness of the Lower Grose Valley, in World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park. Just 5 minutes drive from Curraweena House, this is the perfect place to watch the sunset with your retreat group. Image: Destination NSW

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Itchenstoke, Mt Tootie Road, Bilpin. This is an easy 7km walk and perfect for a large group because people can easily walk side by side and chat. Enjoy the mountain fresh air, with a gentle wide roadway with wide vistas of the mountains. This feels like you are walking through a private estate but it is actually a public access through beautiful mountainside property. Image: Destination NSW

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Wollemi National Park features a number of beautiful locations, including the beautiful Mountain Lagoon. Walks vary in length and difficulty and there is something here for everyone to enjoy mountain fresh air, wild flowers and wide vistas. Image: Destination NSW

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Karu Distillery offers tasting experiences of their gins. A lovely local experience and worth popping in, perhaps after you have visited the picturesque Vale of Avoca lookout. Both are located at the end of Cabbage Tree Road. Image: Karu Distillery

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Hill Billy Cider is a great spot to taste ciders showcasing our local mountain produce of apples. To cap it off, their wood fired pizzas are delicious too. Image: Destination NSW

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Bilpin Cider have a wide range of ciders to experience as well as an outdoor picnic area where you can order a cheeseboard and other nibbles. A truly local mountain experience. Image: Bilpin Cider

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The Bilpin Farmers Market is a tiny community market in a quaint community hall it features fresh produce, home made cakes, jams and slices and sour dough bread.

Tip: Bring cash as some of the stalls are cash only

Tip: Best to be there early as it is small and fresh produce and bread sells out quickly.

When: Saturday 10am - noon

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