An exhibition of work by Hunter Valley artists and crafts people to be held at Capercaillie over the June Long Weekend - June 11, 12 & 13, 2011.

The theme this year will focus on all the little things in life. They may be small but definitely not uninteresting or insignificant and the prices will be small too, with nothing over $500.

On show will be sculptures, wearable art, fashion, paintings, ceramics, glass, textiles & photography over the 3 days of the long weekend from 10am to 5pm on Saturday & Sunday and 10am to 3pm on Monday. Entry fee will be $2 per person and free for children.

The opening night will be Friday 10th June from 7pm-9pm in the winery. Entry will be $15pp for guests and visitors but free to exhibitors and school children. Wine and canapés will be served.

For further information, contact us at the winery on 02 4990 2904. Bookings for opening night are not essential but preferred.

If you are a budding artist and would like to enter your work(s, send us an email and we will forward an entry form to you.

Saturday May 8, 2010

This year for the first time we will be making a sparkling liqueur- a deliciously decadent wine to be enjoyed either as a pre-dinner aperitif or with fruit based desserts and milder styles of cheese. We have named this new wine Sparkling Rain and with just a little luscious sweetness together with a shimmer of bubble, we are sure it will prove very popular with our female customers.

To launch its arrival we are planning an indulgent afternoon to be held at Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley on Saturday 8th May (Mothers Day weekend) from 2.30pm-4.30pm and we would like to invite you to attend.

This exclusive event will revolve around a high tea to be served in Rock Salt restaurant. Guests will be able to view the latest fashion on parade and be tempted by exquisite handcrafted accessories throughout the afternoon whilst enjoying a fabulous afternoon tea, Capercaillie Sparkling Rain and take home a gift bag full of goodies!

Book your tickets early as our 2008 Sparkling Moscato Indulgent High Tea was a sellout event!

$75.00 per person

Phone: 02 4990 2904

Email: capercaillie@hunterlink.net.au

The Recipe
Take 8 quality Hunter Valley artists and sculpters
Add one oak wine barrel each
Soak in copious amounts of artistic inspiration
Arm with a vast assortment of tools and materials
Put them to work frantically for several weeks
Ensure lots of creative energy
Add a charity of their choice

Where:
By the lake at Capercaillie, Londons Road, Lovedale

What's on Offer:
3 course picnic style lunch under the marquee on the lawns of the winery

Entree
Antipasto platter - salami, olives, pickled vegetables, feta cheese, paté, breadroll

Main Course
Choice of:
Thai Chicken Salad - tender roast chicken pieces shredded through Asian noodles, mixed fresh salad greens, peanuts, capsicum, bean sprouts with a spicy Thai dressing, OR
Mediterannean Beef Salad - medium rare roast Scotch fillet sliced and tossed through a mix of roasted vegetables including carrots, sweet potato, eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, parsnip, pumpkin, potato and fresh herbs
(Please note that main course choices will be dependant upon popularity on the day of the event and menu selections may alter due to produce availability).
Vegetarian option (must be pre-ordered) - Pumpkin and Feta Fritarta with char grilled Mediterannean vegetables

Dessert
Mixed berry parfait - layers of juicy berries, creamy marscapone, light vanilla sponge topped with crunchy toasted oats and coconut
Coffee and Tea - self serve
STRICTLY NO BYO ALCOHOL OR FOOD

Be Entertained
Live music to accompany an assortment of relaxing and competitive optional activities, suitable for all ages and abilities

The Highlight
The 8 pieces of barrel art will be auctioned at around 3pm to raise money for each artist's chosen charity

If you are unable to join us on the day but would like to view the barrels for the purpose of making a bid, simply send us an email with View Barrels in the subject line and we will send you a reply back with pictures and further information on each artist.

The Charities and the Artists
Gary & Stephen Luke for Starlight Children's Foundation
Howard Archbold for Kids with Cancer Foundation
Carl Filby for The Spastic Centre
Michael Garth for Youth Off The Streets
Megan Barrass for Cure for Life Foundation
Col Henry for The Children's Hospital at Westmead
Trish Sutherland for Hunter Medical Research Institute
Chris Fussell for Cancer Council NSW - Hunter Region

Something for Everyone
Every guest will receive a gift bag to the value of $40

Price
$80 per person includes lunch, entertainment, fun and games and gift bag

$25 per person under 18 years (when accompanied by an adult) includes lunch, entertainment, fun and games

Free of Charge - if you just want to come along to view the wonderful barrel art and participate in the auction!

Bookings
Phone Capercaillie on 02 4990 2904 before 13th March