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View to a thrill David and Skye Leckie wanted a weekender to entertain friends and hit gold when they found their Robertson property. It had established gardens, stunning views and a resort-like entertainment area– all it needed was a theme song. Alan Jones: My life in the country There are those who move to the country for a quieter life – and then there’s Alan Jones. The indefatigable broadcaster shows us his Fitzroy Falls garden. Heaven for horses John and Trish Muir have bred thoroughbreds for 42 years, and four years ago decided Wildes Meadow was the ideal location for an elite stud. James Cockington meets the prized foals born into the lap of luxury. From paddock to paint Jenny Bell is an artist and farmer whose works capture her experience of living on the land. In the lead-up to her first solo exhibition in three years, she explains how her sheep property inspires her. Weaving wonders Harriet Goodall’s woven sculptures attract international commissions and Natalie Miller recently ran weaving workshops in Singapore. They explain how working together in Robertson inspires their creations. Butterflies and braces Orthodontist Stephen Brown has travelled the Pacific region collecting and studying butterflies and, over decades, has amassed 20,000 specimens. Stores turn a corner Meet the new owners of two revamped general stores, one in the country and one in town.  The Yin and Yang of gardens John Stowar says the Buddhist philosophy of harmony through opposites has much to recommend it when planning a garden. An orchid obsession Orchid expert David Gynn explains how he turned a childhood hobby into a successful business. Some like it hot Succulents are often grown as ornamental plants and are known for thriving in the heat, although many will be content in a cool-climate garden. Wine brothers branch out Artemis brothers Mark and Anton Balog are producing nationally successful pinot noir, cider and sparkling mead at their Mittagong property. Highlands Drive Here is the perfect drive for showing visitors a snapshot of the Highlands, complete with fabulous lookouts, salubrious streets and picturesque back roads, plus a couple of wineries.

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