Life's musings

The magic of shared moments: why some days are hard to replace

Nov 30
2 min

The magic of shared moments: why some days are hard to replace

Our classes and events at Fifth Ave have shown me there's something magical that happens when people prepare and eat food together.

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Silvana Franze

Jul 3
3 min

We made the papers :)

It doesn't take an award to tell us we've done a good job. But what a lovely "reward" it is when received.

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Silvana Franze

Jun 25
3 min

We Won !!!

LOCAL BUSINESS SUCCESS: Fifth Ave Katoomba Retreat announced as the WINNER of the Rural Hospitality Excellence Award in the 2023...

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Silvana Franze

Jun 15
3 min

We are Finalists!

Fifth Ave Katoomba Retreat has been announced as a finalist for Small Business Excellence Award 2023 at the Australian Rural Business Awards

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We are a finalist in the 2023 Australian Rural Business Awards!

Silvana Franze

Jun 9
4 min

We are a finalist in the 2023 Australian Rural Business Awards!

We are finalists in the Small Business Excellence 2023 awards!

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Silvana Franze

Jan 25
3 min

What's New in 2023

A new year always brings new hopes and dreams. It's a chance to pause, reflect and plan – and perhaps change the way we do things.

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Join our Italian cooking classes in the Blue Mtns

Silvana Franze

Nov 5, 2022
3 min

Join our Italian cooking classes in the Blue Mtns

If you are looking for something to do and long for interacting with people again, our Italian cooking classes will lift your spirit ...

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Silvana Franze

Jul 28, 2022
6 min

Reconnecting face to face

The growing backlash against social media is interesting to watch. For all its great intentions when it first started (and who knows when...

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

Silvana Franze

May 3, 2022
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, 2022
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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Silvana Franze

Jan 15, 2022
3 min

Many hands, light work, win win.

Okay, so I'm over the rain – are you?? Sure it's a great backdrop for sleeping peacefully through the night, especially when it's soft...

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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?

When it comes to seeing dirt and dust, I have 20-20 vision. It's a curse and a blessing all at the same time!

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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

Sitting at my computer desk, I see a lot of neat little piles of paperwork that have patiently been waiting for me to attend to them....

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Silvana Franze

Mar 8, 2021
2 min

How women are portrayed in media

What does IWD mean to you? This year’s theme is #choosetochallenge I’d like to challenge the media to give it some attention. How many...

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Silvana Franze

Feb 7, 2021
1 min

Celebrate your Singledom this February

Between lockdowns, restricted numbers and social distancing, how’s a girl supposed to meet the Love of her Life?!

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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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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

After the rain we’ve had, it's THE time to escape the office and get outdoors. Wait, what am I saying? We've been stuck at home so long ...

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