Tranquil Hills

	WINTER TIME AT TRANQUIL HILLS Rain glorious rain has fallen in abundance and the orchard is green and lush.The pigs have got lots of mud to play in and they snuggle into their straw together at night with only their ears and noses out in the cold. A group of birdwatchers joined us recently to study the habits of the Flame Robin. The group have been visiting Cobram for 35 years. The Flame Robins are similar to Robin Red Breasts but they are a different branch of the family. They are believed to migrate from Tasmania to the Victorian High Country where they breed and then to the Riverland during the winter and then back to Tasmania. The tiny birds have been seen landing on Oil Rigs in the Bass Straight for a rest during their journey but with all the study done over the years they are yet to find a banded bird that proves the story. We also participated in Farm Day this year and had two delightful families join us for the day. They enjoyed walking around the orchard and watching Kangaroos. The kids played under the sprinklers and everyone helped to pick the last of the quince crop. Bev gave them her famous scone recipe and let them watch her cook them and later she cooked damper on the campfire and Noel made Billy Tea with the traditional swinging of the billy to settle the tea leaves. A good day was had by all.
	EXCITING NEW FOOD & WINE TOURS AVAILABLE! Why not try a progressive dinner tour? This tour is tailored to your needs and can include a starter or soup and damper at Tranquil Hills with kangaroos as your audience and two other farms for the main meal and sweets or cheese platter. Cost depends on what you choose to do. Contact Bev to make the arrangements 0429 179 639. Contact the Cobram Visitor Centre to book Sun Country Tours on 03 58722132 or Yarrawonga Mulwala Visitor Centre to book Woods Buslines on 03 57441989. Cost per person is between $35 - $50 depending on which tour you choose. Groups of over 8 people any day, or Wednesday and Saturdays by appointment. Booking essential. Click here for more information>>
	The Buddha's Hands have all been sold to Country Cakes in Bendigo where they make them into the most delicious cakes on the planet.
	The House of Marmalade & Memories Using the first class fruits from Tranquil Hills Orchards we have cooked up a fantastic range of marmalades, jams and other very tasty but unusual delights. All available at our on farm store - "The House of Marmalade and Memories". Also now available DIABETIC MARMALADES. *The article from The Age - Epicure says is all!* "Intensely flavoured each jar of Tranquil Hills Marmalade captures the essence of the fruit - and will have you craving a thick piece of crunchy toast, smothered with butter on which to spread it." Tuesday 22nd January 2008 - Justine Costigan Click here for more information>>
	Precious the Pig Precious and Harry are getting along famously. Read all about it in Precious' Diary. Click here for more information>>
	Treat Yourself!

The Buddha's Hands have all been sold to Country Cakes in Bendigo where they make them into the most delicious cakes on the planet.