Tiny House
Our home away from home for the three day trip was the Tiny House – what looks to be a repurposed shipping container, but don't be fooled by its stature, not only is it self sufficient but it has all the things you may need for a comfy stay. The Tiny House is located in O'Connell, about three hours drive outside of Sydney, to get to the house itself you must manoeuvre down a narrow, bumpy (if not in a 4WD) dirt road, but once there you are surrounded by nature; with views to the nearby lake and sunsets over the hills beyond. We had the place to ourselves, secluded, tranquil and surrounded by nature, but best of all to see the sun descend over the hills was truly magical!
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| Sunset at the Tiny House |
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| View from the Tiny House |
To spend time with friends, enjoying simple food under the stars, toasting marshmallows over the bonfire and waking up to the sight of Kangaroos was exactly what I needed, after spending almost eight months working from home. But that wasn't all we did.
Our road trip took us to Orange via Bathurst, where we hopped out for a quick snap of the famous race course, unfortunately the track was closed to the public as it was the weekend before the Bathurst 1000. Once at Orange, we decided the best way to spend the afternoon was to head to Mt Canobolas, the highest mountain in the region and take a leisurely hike up to Pinnacle Lookout for stunning views of the city below. Though we were short on time for some wine tasting, we weren't about to leave Orange without paying a visit to the local bakery Racine Bakery for some goodies and a visit to The Sonic to pick out some gifts.
On our last day, we spent the entire day exploring the vast grounds of Mayfield Garden in Oberon, and this time I got to see the private garden and worked our way through the maze. No matter which season you choose to visit, it is always full of colour, but especially during September-October, the golden canola fields in the distance provide the perfect backdrop for any photo. If you've never been to Mayfield Garden, it is definitely worth a visit!
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| A Sea of Yellow |
Tip:
- If you've got some extra time, pay a visit to Millthorpe, a historic, heritage-listed village with plenty of personality.
This was my ONLY trip for 2020, how have you coped with 2020? I know for some of you, lockdowns and/or tough restrictions are still part of daily life, and who knows how 2021 will unfold, but to be in the company of friends and family, be it physically or via the internet can give us much needed love and support during these trying times. Stay well!
