Chatting with Armando
Chatting with Armando about the changes in Australian food was fascinating. He arrived in 1972 when tomatoes were hard and pink, zucchini flowers were discarded, and olive oil was sold at pharmacies. He taught us to eat mascarpone, pasta al dente, squid ink risotto and so much more. I’m sure you’ll enjoy his recollections as […]
The Italians feature Armando
Introducing “The Italians”, a series of short videos that capture the success stories of Italian Australians in NSW. The series features Italian Australians who have reached the top of their field and their journey along the way. In episode one we feature renowned chef and restaurateur, Armando Percuoco.
Sculpture in the Vineyards
Sculpture in the Vineyards, The Wollombi Valley Sculpture Festival is in its 18th year. This is the one of the oldest and largest sculpture festivals in rural NSW. Held over 16 days, including 3 weekends in the middle of spring, this not-for-profit Sculpture Exhibition has attracted sculptors from all over Australia as well as a […]
Country Style Magazine
A wrong turn in the hunter region of NSW led chef Armando Percuoco and his wife, Gemma, to the valley of their dreams. Read Full Story
Disobedient Gardens
Disobedient Gardens by Michael Cooke and Brigid Arnott is a book about Landscapes of contrast and contradiction. The beautiful gardens of Valleyfield Escape are featured in this book.
Night Sky
If you have an ipad, a magical free app which will identify the stars , constellations and planets is ‘starwalk for ipad’. Without the distracting lights of the city, it is a stunning experience to look upwards.
Articles from Australian House & Garden Winter
Winter is a perfect time to escape to Wollombi, enjoy the misty morning, and snuggle up in front of the fire. “Salt of the Earth” – Read Article “Days of Plenty” – Read Article
Newspaper Article
A terrific article Susan K did on Valleyfield Escape in the Australian today – it reads so invitingly! It could be somewhere deep in Italy were it not for liquid ambers yellowing to autumn and the far prospect of rangy gum trees. Rather than Tuscany or Umbria, this is Wollombi Valley, with its pioneer history […]