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Issue Twelve | August 2018

Woodend GemTHE

Introducing: Your Country Club

Construction milestone:

First slabs poured

108 High Street, Woodend2 The Woodend Gem

Welcome to the last month of winter – it’s hard to believe it’s August already!

Excitement levels are high at GemLife Woodend: the first stages of construction are underway. Congratulations to the latest deposit holders who have secured a spot at our resort-style, over 50’s precinct here in the stunning Macedon Ranges region.

Be sure to get in contact with our fabulous Sales Manager, Julie Cahill, to secure your spot at more of our upcoming social events.

Adrian Puljich Director & CEO of GemLife

We are so excited to see the first stages of construction commence here at GemLife Woodend.

Slabs have been poured in Stage One, which means everyone can share in the thrill of seeing this all come together. Last months also saw eight deposits secured, along with lots of appointments to discuss the enticing GemLife lifestyle.

We also enjoyed a thoroughly entertaining Christmas in July luncheon with our GemLife community indulging in a festive lunch at Cleveland Winery. Thank you to all who attended this perfect opportunity to meet your new neighbours.

50% of Stage One is sold, so please act now to avoid disappointment. Call today to arrange a time to visit our sales office at GemLife Woodend.

Julie CahillSales Manager

Sales Manager’s Message

Director’s Message

This luxuriously spacious home is zoned with indoor and outdoor entertaining in mind. The gourmet kitchen, complete with Smeg appliances and a large island bench, and dining and lounge areas are all within easy access to each other and

open up to the alfesco to bring in the fresh country air and sunshine. With three bedrooms and two bathrooms you will have plenty of room for visiting guests. A two-car garage and bonus extra-large courtyard make this home the right size.

Lindsey $519,000

To view our stunning range of homes, call 1800 931 188 or email: [email protected] for more information.

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First slabs poured

Construction milestone:

The first slab is down! Villa 101–103 has been poured – stirring plenty of excitement from the team and residents alike. This marks the official start of building at GemLife Woodend.

Construction will escalate rapidly from this point onwards. By the time this newsletter reaches you several slabs will be down and we’ll be well on our way with constructing chassis, trusses, and frames.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE


Country ClubIntroducing your

GemLife offers residents a complete living experience with impressive facilities for the discerning homeowner.

One of the most fantastic benefits you can have when purchasing a home at GemLife Woodend is the pleasure of your very own five star Country Club – just metres from your home. You don’t have to pay for any more expensive membership fees or travel further afield to be able to enjoy your downtime. Simply stroll on over to the beating heart of our luxury resort – any time you want.

At the licensed bar and coffee lounge you can enjoy a casual beverage with friends or family, and then move on to the hive of activity in the ballroom where you can get up to all manner of fun and mischief!

If you’re looking for a more laidback outing, the Country Club houses its very own two lane, ten pin bowling alley. You’ll never have to think about what to do with the grandkids again!

For the film buffs amongst us, our cinema allows you to watch all the latest movies and TV shows. Complete with all the top technology in on-demand streaming such as Netflix and Stan, you can watch old favourites or brand new films and shows whenever you want. Perhaps you’d like to put together a movie club, or you want to get a group together to bulk-view your favourite television show – all this is made easy with our GemLife cinema.

We have all the mod cons that you would come to expect from a luxury resort, including a games room, library, music room, pool and spa, gymnasium, arts and crafts studio, and even a commercial kitchen to supplement your inner-MasterChef. We even have an indoor golf simulator that will allow you to practice your swing – whatever the weather! At GemLife, we bring the latest technology to give you the lifestyle you deserve.

You’ll be spoilt for choice at your GemLife Woodend! If you’d like more information on our stunning country club, contact Julie on: 1800 931 188 or email at: [email protected].

1 Entrance to our five star Country Club 2 The back deck

of our Country Club 3 The resort entry 4 Undercover lawn

bowling green 5 A view of our Country club from the

main Boulevard

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Bread and butter pudding

Just what you need on a cold winter’s night, a bowl of delicious bread and butter pudding. Make sure to leave room for seconds!

METHOD:1. Combine sultanas and brandy

in a small bowl and set aside to cool.

2. Combine eggs, cream, milk, caster sugar, orange rind, vanilla seeds and cinnamon in a jug. Whisk vigorously to combine and set aside.

3. Spread both sides of bread slices with butter and halve lengthways. Scatter one third

of the brandied sultanas into a lightly greased 1-litre capacity ovenproof dish. Trim bread slices to fit dish and layer, scattering remaining brandied sultanas between each layer. Pour cream mixture evenly over bread slices and stand until bread has completely absorbed cream mixture (about 1 hour).

4. Preheat oven to 180C. Scatter demerara sugar over pudding and bake until golden and custard is firm (30-40 minutes). Serve immediately or at room temperature, lightly dusted with icing sugar, and with scoops of vanilla ice-cream or cream to the side, if desired.

INGREDIENTS:

· 85 gm (½ cup) sultanas

· 2 tbsp brandy, warmed

· 5 eggs

· 300 ml pouring cream

· 300 ml milk

· 55 gm (¼ cup) caster sugar

· 1 orange, finely grated rind only

· 1 vanilla bean, seeds only

· ½ tsp ground cinnamon

· 8 1.5cm-thick slices of day-old white bread

· 60 gm soft butter, plus extra for greasing

· 1 tbsp demerara sugar

· To serve: icing sugar and vanilla ice-cream or cream

FOODIE FUN

If you have a recipe you’d love to share with us, email it to [email protected] so we can spread the foodie love!


GEMLIFE LISTS

SOCIAL UPDATE

It’s a truth universally acknowledged that moving house is one of the most stressful events you can experience in life. It stands to reason then that a good dose of relaxation will be in order after you’ve relocated to your new home at GemLife. We’ve sourced five amazing apps for you to download, designed to infuse a feeling of peace back into your everyday life.

AURA

Every day you will receive a new, personalised, three-minute meditation via Aura. In order to offer this bespoke service, it initially asks about your age and how stressed, optimistic, and interested in mindfulness you are. The daily meditation that appears also depends on your mood and has been designed to target stress, anxiety, and depression, or you can try their Mindful Breather feature, where you synchronise your breath

to an animated circle that gently expands and contracts, which is excellent for relaxation.

Available: iPhone and Android

CALM

A wide range of guided meditations are offered in this well-known relaxation app. Select from 3-minute to 25-minute sessions or opt to use the 10-minute program, Daily Calm, which you can practice before the beginning or end of your day. It also includes breathing exercises, unguided meditations, sleep stories plus over 25 soothing sounds to help improve slumber.


INSIGHT TIMER

Renowned as one of the most popular relaxation apps, this boasts over 4,500 free guided meditations from more than 1,000 meditation practitioners, along with 750 meditation music tracks. Best of all, customise your meditation using the background sounds and meditation

tool intervals to create a unique experience.


SMILING MIND

Created by an Australian not-for-profit organisation, and headed by psychologists and educators, Smiling Mind was designed with the premise of making mindfulness “an accessible tool for all”. You can choose from programmes tailored to specific age groups or activities, for example, “mindful eating.”


STOP, BREATHE & THINK

Featuring more than 55 options for guided meditation selections, you’ll never get bored with your relaxation practice. It also segments exercises according to topics such as sleep, compassion, depression, and anxiety. Why not also tailor chimes and sounds to suit your preferences, and record your daily meditation practice to track progress throughout the year?


Five amazingapps to aid relaxation

(and free!)

Cleveland Winery luncheon

What’s On August

Mt Macedon Road, Woodend | SALES OFFICE 108 High Street, Woodend

1800 931 188 | www.gemlife.com.au

Pavarotti–The King of the High C’sFriday 24 August at 11.30am 29 Mollison Street, Kyneton

This thrilling musical biography focuses on one of the finest classical artists of the 20th century – the late Luciano Pavarotti. Catch opera star David Rogers Smith as he performs a suite of exquisite arias and popular songs made great by Pavarotti, as well as sharing anecdotes from the life of this legendary star. Selections include: Nessum Dorma, La Donna Mobile, Vesti La Giubba, Ave Maria, O Sole Mio, My Way and La Vie En Rose. Join us for complimentary morning tea from 10.30am.Tickets: Full $25, Seniors $22.50, Concession $20, Groups of 8+ $17.50

Kyneton Antique & Vintage FairFriday 31 August, 5:00pm–7:00pm Kyneton Town Hall, Mollison Street

Now in its 22nd year, come along and see a range on antiques and vintage ware from beautiful linen to antique jewellery, glassware to oriental china. Opening Night is Friday 31st. August, with the weekend set to continue to showcase the wares of regular dealers, along with new Victorian and interstate dealers.Admission is $7.00 for an adult. Children accompanied by an adult, FREE

From $17.50

From $17.50

Woodend Farmers’ Market Saturday 4 August 2018 9:00am–1:00pm Woodend Community Centre

Operating on the first Saturday of every month. Select from fresh local produce, including fruit and vegetables, honey, eggs, organic breads, preserves, herbs and potted plants, teas, yummy foods, meats, poultry and other small livestock, as well as enjoy free face painting and live music.

Gisborne Olde Time Market Sunday 5 August 2018 9:00am–2:00pm Aitken and Hamilton Streets, Gisborne

Held the first Sunday of every month, and renowned as one of the top five markets in Victoria. Featuring an extensive range of handcrafted gifts, clothing, art, preserves, sweets, plants, plus a selection of food stalls with a variety of international cuisines to suit everyone, this will be a day out to enjoy.

Highland Winter Feast 652 Black Forest Drive, Macedon Saturday 11 August, 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start

This event is a unique opportunity for food and wine lovers. Highland cattle are an ancient breed highly regarded for their healthy meat. The breed will be showcased in a five-course degustation designed by Head Chef Daniel Kennedy with dessert by Executive Pastry Chef and Chocolatier Deniz Karaca. Book early to avoid disappointment!

FREE

FREE

$120

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