Business + Pleasure Weekend Itinerary
Cove x Bangalay
Road Trip Itinerary
The low down on our incredible JAM PACKED weekend at Bangalay.
Friday 11am
Head south of Sydney for the ultimate Winter weekend escape. Meandering down the coast, perhaps via Sea Cliff Bridge, Gerringong, Gerroa, shopping for local produce, driving down the tree-lined road to Shoalhaven Heads, and arrive at our stunning destination, Bangalay.
2pm
Meet and greet with the legendary Michelle, tour of Bangalay Villas and grounds. Before afternoon cups of tea/cocktails around the fire pit, as a team, head into the Beach House and help Michelle finish styling the property with Pony Rider cushions and textiles - Zoe at the helm on this one.
4pm
Friday night drinks/happy hour at Bangalay with local businesses from the area - hosted by Cove x Bangalay.
A long table dinner to follow where everyone can chat and get to know each other, sampling head chef Brent’s gourmet delights.
10pm
Back to our room to debrief over wine by the fire.
Saturday 6.45am
Sunrise beach walk.
8am
Breakfast at Bangalay dining.
9am
Cove Creatives AGM for 2019/2020.
Chat about the studio and individual businesses in the meeting room conveniently located next to more coffee.
1pm
Break in Berry! The iconic donut van of course is first stop. Followed by shopping at Amara Home, Few and Far, Queen St Eatery .
3pm
Drop in at Far Meadow Table. Ian is shucking Oysters and Kath gives us a tour of the property and talks through the event they have on that night, Tastes of the South Coast.
4pm
Alanna decides to road test the Banglay push bikes. Back at our room, refreshed from our interval in Berry, we actually continue to pow wow about business and Michele brings in a cheese plate and wine to enjoy.
5pm
We all watch the sunset from the dunes.
The firepit is going and we relax with cocktails and the bistro menu with a warm, cosy and early night planned.
Sunday 6.45am
Sunrise beach walk again, it’s unmissable.
8am
Head Chef Brent meets us in the cafe for a fascinating talk about all the local and wild ingredients used in the Bangalay menu.
9am
Yoga at our villa. Beautiful private session with Lauren to loosen our muscles and minds before horse riding.
11.30am
It’s next do to Regal Horseriding where we embark on a trail ride to the beach that only Dee’s beautiful pics can possibly describe.
2pm
Do we really have to go?
It’s time to head home to the kids. On our way we stop in at the home studio of Kathryn Green to get some beautiful shots of her latest watercolour projects. Stay tuned for a workshop by Kathryn coming soon to Bangalay.
Once again, a very sincere thanks to all who came to the event on the Friday evening, to Michelle and her incredible team for the soft beds, warm fires and incredible food.
