BEDROOMS

With three bedrooms, our fully self contained house is perfect for up to eight people.

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1 Queen bed, 1 Double bed, 2 Singles which may be joined on request (at booking). Plus a gorgeous timber cot for your baby. And a double sofa bed.

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All linen is included and beds are made for you.

Book your stay

BEDROOMS

With three bedrooms, our fully self contained house is perfect for up to eight people.

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1 Queen bed, 1 Double bed, 2 Singles which may be joined on request (at booking). Plus a gorgeous timber cot for your baby. And a double sofa bed.

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All linen is included and beds are made for you.

Book your stay

Gift Vouchers are available for purchase for either our Italian cooking classes or accommodation.  Or for a truly memorable experience, accommodation and class packages are also available.  Just let us know where you'd like it mailed to.

Gift Vouchers are available for purchase for either our Italian cooking classes or accommodation.  Or for a truly memorable experience, accommodation and class packages are also available.  Just let us know where you'd like it mailed to.

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    Silvana Franze
    • May 3
    • 3 min

    If a mushroom grows in the forest, does any one find it?

    You will soon notice how quiet it is inside the forest. Surrounded by tall pine trees, it can feel almost surreal as all colour fades away.
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    What's been happening at Fifth Ave Katoomba Retreat - head above water quite literally.
    Silvana Franze
    • Mar 31
    • 4 min

    What's been happening at Fifth Ave Katoomba Retreat - head above water quite literally.

    If there was ever a time to help small and local businesses, this year would be that time. See you Sat 2nd April at BM Food CoOp.
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    Many hands, light work, win win.
    Silvana Franze
    • Jan 15
    • 3 min

    Many hands, light work, win win.

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    Forget self cleaning ovens. How about self cleaning screen doors?
    Silvana Franze
    • Oct 22, 2021
    • 2 min

    Forget self cleaning ovens. How about self cleaning screen doors?

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    Capturing moments that will last a lifetime
    Silvana Franze
    • Jul 25, 2021
    • 2 min

    Capturing moments that will last a lifetime

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    How women are portrayed in media
    Silvana Franze
    • Mar 7, 2021
    • 2 min

    How women are portrayed in media

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    Celebrate your Singledom this February
    Silvana Franze
    • Feb 7, 2021
    • 1 min

    Celebrate your Singledom this February

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    It all starts with one foot in front of the other
    Silvana Franze
    • Jan 1, 2021
    • 3 min

    It all starts with one foot in front of the other

    I’ve always felt that everything happens for a reason even though it may take years to understand. And that there is no such thing as...
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    How to enjoy wild strawberries and stuff ...
    Silvana Franze
    • Dec 8, 2020
    • 2 min

    How to enjoy wild strawberries and stuff ...

    Watching a cooking show recently, I was surprised to hear the chef comment that strawberries are not usually a sweet fruit. If you're...
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    Who could absolutely do with a little reward right now?
    Silvana Franze
    • Aug 28, 2020
    • 3 min

    Who could absolutely do with a little reward right now?

    Since we reopened in late July (which seems so long ago) we’ve been booked solid.  People are flocking to the Blue Mountains, understandably
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    When things get tough, get tougher
    Silvana Franze
    • Jul 10, 2020
    • 1 min

    When things get tough, get tougher

    Just when we think things are picking up, there is a very real threat of another economic downturn.
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    Finding stillness in monochrome serenity
    Silvana Franze
    • May 23, 2020
    • 2 min

    Finding stillness in monochrome serenity

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    Schooling from home - Day 7:
    Silvana Franze
    • Apr 3, 2020
    • 3 min

    Schooling from home - Day 7:

    Day 7 has come and gone and things are changing - already. Even the cat has noticed something fishy going on.
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    When it all comes crashing down, you can still go out the back and make yourself a meal.
    Silvana Franze
    • Apr 1, 2020
    • 2 min

    When it all comes crashing down, you can still go out the back and make yourself a meal.

    I call on governments to include horticulture on the national curriculum. Now more than ever, there is an urgent need.
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    Schooling from Home - Day 1:
    Silvana Franze
    • Mar 24, 2020
    • 1 min

    Schooling from Home - Day 1:

    An odd day. Being used to having no one around me during the day, I’ve got my daughter who’s in Yr 11, working from the dining room via...
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    We live in dangerous times.
    Silvana Franze
    • Mar 12, 2020
    • 3 min

    We live in dangerous times.

    Watching the news to see an entire country has been shut down, I can’t help but admire the Italians for this level of action. At first,...
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    Rethinking our gardens with bushfires in mind
    Silvana Franze
    • Jan 17, 2020
    • 3 min

    Rethinking our gardens with bushfires in mind

    When the threat of a bushfire is somewhat expected, a city girl like me doesn't give it much thought. Until it impacts the area I've loved.
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    The Blue Mountains NSW needs your help
    Silvana Franze
    • Jan 10, 2020
    • 1 min

    The Blue Mountains NSW needs your help

    The effects of Australia's bushfires are being felt right across the country. The Blue Mountains, famous for its tourist attractions with...
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    Out of the ashes
    Silvana Franze
    • Jan 4, 2020
    • 2 min

    Out of the ashes

    The smell of freshly picked basil wafts through my kitchen, which is great timing considering I haven't done any housekeeping since...
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    Brand new day – for my oven!
    Silvana Franze
    • Jan 1, 2020
    • 1 min

    Brand new day – for my oven!

    It's January 1st, 2020. So I thought I'd clean my oven. After all, it would be unfair to have my oven to go through another year of not...
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