A picture-postcard farm in the NSW southern highlands provides sanctuary for a herd of Angus cattle, some exceptionally pampered chooks, all manner of visiting wildlife and an extremely hospitable couple and their lucky guests.

Australia’s first and only commercial silk farm in Western Australia’s Margaret River, is an object lesson in mutually beneficial community aid.

A red to remember, a warming brew and a bargain Bordeaux.

When John and Joss Chandler arrived at Kyneton, the garden was bare except for two trees and a paddock full of burrs and buffel grass. These days, it’s a verdant delight — a tribute to more than three decades of hard work.

Whether you’re a social event queen or simply dressing to impress, we have your polo looks sorted.

Victorian farmers Dave and Connie Northey emerged from devastating bushfires with a new direction for their farm.

Recently Australia’s family of big things welcomed a new addition, the Big Bogan in Nyngan.

A red to quaff, a cider to sip and Western Australian wines on a budget.

After tiring of the long hours running bars and restaurants, this Dutch couple decided it was time for a sea change.

Enticing ways to savour the fragrant juiciness of nature’s gift to summer.

Kim Wallace has emerged as an Australian artist with a talent for creating beautiful ceramics.

Picturesque Wellington Point has oodles of charm and a relaxed seaside village appeal. Long-time residents Margaret and Kim Harwood bought a former B&B and turned it into a large and welcoming family home.

Chris and Mary Woodward’s home in the Perth Hills is a colourful celebration of the arts, music, good food and sustainable living. It’s also HQ for Mary’s number one cause, the Pobblebonk frog.

This issue we catch up with soft furnishings and accessories importer Kirsty Turnbull,we take a detour to a home at Berry and a retreat at Montville. Plus we return to Mica Grange at Castlemaine in Vic before joining southern Riverina sheep farmer Anna Kelly for a weekend lunch. We’re wanderlust in Central Otago in New Zealand’s South Island for a secluded break. Click to find out more.

A white to remember, a beer for thirst and Shiraz that’s the same, but different.