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

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.

All linen is included and beds are made for you.

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BEDROOMS

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

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.

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.

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Tip:
When making up our traditional tomato sauce, we make enough to fill our largest pot which produces three months worth - plenty to keep the average household going. Make sure you’ve got plenty of freezer proof containers ready and some freezer space! I’m using glass containers now in my effort to reduce plastic in my own household.

What do you put into your sauce to give it a rich and full flavour?

I’ve noticed many restaurants are not using salt in their dishes which is a pity because it makes all the difference and it’s not the same when added afterwards. We do need some salt in our food and in our body.

If you’d like to learn how to make our delicious sauces, contact us and book into a class.

#5thaveitaliancookingclasses #italiancookingclass #italiancooking #italianfoodlover #thingstodoinkatoomba #whatsoninkatoomba

No assistant today so minimal photos! Starting from dessert and going backwards 😀. We had a great day learning some key tips for making really good pasta. Plus the rich delicious tomato sauce came out to perfection, having cooked slowly over two hours. An enjoyable day and a relaxed atmosphere. I love what I do!

#5thavestays #5thavepastaclass #italiancookingclass #italianfoodlover #handmadefood #authenticcooking #thingstodointhebluemountains #whatsoninkatoomba #milestonebirthday #giftideas

Ready to indulge in authentic Italian cooking? Our class schedule for the next six months is here. Learn in a relaxed environment and create delicious memories!
https://www.fifthavekatoombaretreat.com/post/italian-cooking-class-dates-events-for-2025-1

#ItalianCooking #FoodLovers #CookingClass

Major yard maintenance this long weekend with many hands on deck.

Digging a trench to lay a border of bricks (which had to be brought down from the front yard!!);

Attempting to level the slope of the path (for the third time!);

Battling the wind to lay cardboard down and newspaper under all the gaps;

Moving gravel onto the cardboard.

I’m sooo grateful to my family for giving up their time to help me get one step closer to a lower maintenance yard. And to my neighbour for saving us back breaking work with his escalator which brought in the majority of the materials to us.

#5thavestays #yardmaintenance #longweekends #thatswhatfamilyisallabout

Today’s Traditional Biscuit Making class was a one on one, with the lovely Jennifer booking to honour her late Nonna’s birthday this week.

Bringing back lots of childhood memories was the highlight of the day. And getting to eat freshly baked biscuits (and one of our cannoli) with an espresso was too!

Book a private class whether you’re solo or in a group, these days make wonderful experiences to remember.

#5thavecookingclass #italianbiscuits🇮🇹 #biscotti #nonnasbiscuits #thingstodoinkatoomba #childhoodmemories♥️

Our latest 5 Star review - this one is about our Italian Night at the Factory Bar in Katoomba. Come see for yourself.
Next one is Thursday 5th June.

A big thank you to Elizabeth for her wonderful review!

www.fifthavekatoombaretreat.com/event-details/italian-night-at-the-factory-bar-6-2025-06-05-18-00

#5thaveevents #italianfoodlover #homecooking #italiancookingclass #italiancooking #thingstodoinkatoomba #goblue @bluemountainsgincompany

Green IS gold.
How many green leafy vegetables can you spot? Not a fair contest as I’ve chopped them up ready to boil. So I’ll tell you!
Rapa; Swiss chard; stinging nettle; dill; sweet potato leaf; dandelion and Greek basil. And all from mum’s garden. I wish you could smell them as I cut them up. A green freshness!!

Once cooked, add them to your soups at the end or sauté with olive oil and garlic as a side. Don’t forget to drink the water from the cooked greens - it’s a super cleanser.

#5thavecookingclass #eatyourgreens🌱 #knowwhatyoueat #pesticidefree #organicfood #organicgardening #realfood #wholefoods #slowfood #eatwellbewell #goodfoodgoodmood❤️

Discover the hidden gems of the Blue Mountains! Join us as we explore amazing small businesses that offer delightful dining experiences. Perfect for food lovers! Link in bio.

@dryridgeestate @bluemountainsgincompany @bowerykatoomba

House, home cooked meals and garden are ready for my Ultratrail guests. What a beautiful time of year to run in this part of the world. Saying extra prayers that the rain holds off for now. Good luck everyone!

#5thavestays #homecookedmeals #italianfood #autumninthebluemountains #seasonschange #ultratrail #ultratrailrunner #whatsoninkatoomba #goblue

More bread making today. I’m loving the twisted rope I made. And how cute are those rolls! Forgot to place the fork but you can see how the inner hole has closed up and the little rolls puffed out as the shaped breads rested. And beautifully cooked at the end.

#5thavecookingclass #italiancookingclass #breadmakingclass #homemadebread🍞 #nosugaradded #knowwhatyoueat #eatwellfeelwell

Bread making day for my upcoming Ultratrail guests. I think they’ll love the bread.

Check out how the bread loaves continue to rise as they rest. Photos are in reverse order. Fork is placed for size comparison.

#5thavecookingclass #italiancookingclass #breadmakingclass #homemadebread🍞 #nosugaradded #knowwhatyoueat #eatwellfeelwell

A day of exhilaration in the forest foraging for mushrooms. Your mind clears, your body performs and your spirit sours.

Our group started the day with a demonstration on how to clean and prepare edible wild mushrooms to preserve and pickle, accompanied by a recipe card to take home.

Once we got to the forest, we showed what is edible and safe to pick and what is poisonous and not to be touched. Then we separated into groups of three and wandered amongst the majestic pines, soaking up the peaceful quietude.

With absolutely perfect weather and conditions leading up to the day including the phase of the moon, we gathered together for lunch once everyone had picked as much as they wanted.

Lunch around the picnic table included everyone swapping stories of what they found, interspersed with “yum” and “ooh” over the homemade bread and wine 😀.

Ending the day with glorious views as we drove homeward was the cherry on top.

Thank you to our beautiful bunch of people who joined us. Can’t wait to see what you cook up!

Our last foraging day will be in June. See our calendar in the bio link for dates.

#5thaveevents #mushroomforaging #welovemushrooms #foragingforfood #ediblewildfood #selfsufficient #abundance #natureprovides #knowwhatyoueat #realfood #foodfromtheearth #natureheals

Plenty of laughs and smiles at our Italian cooking classes! What a great way to spend a rainy day? With friends or family, often making new friends here, it’s the perfect recipe for a good day out.

See our website for the various class options and book in. Either look at our calendar on bio link or send us your preferred date. These classes make an excellent gift and vouchers are available via the website.

#5thaveitaliancookingclasses #italiancookingclass #italianfood #familytime❤️ #makingmemoriestogether #knowwhatyoueat #eatwelllivewell #wholefood #realfood #slowfood #homecooking #thingstodoinkatoomba

Our Italian cooking classes are hands on, in our kitchen so you take part in the whole process. This is real cooking where you learn not only how to make a meal but how to cook it, serve it and how to fix when things don’t always go right. It’s not TV cooking 😀. And we always sit down as a group to share what we’ve made in class. The best way to learn.

#5thaveitaliancookingclasses #italiancookingclass #italianfood #handsonlearning🙌 #thingstodoinkatoomba #familyactivity #rainydayactivities #knowwhatyoueat #eatwellbewell💚 #wholefood #slowfoods

One of traditional Italian Biscuit making class these school holidays was loads of fun! The children showed great creativity and enthusiasm. A perfect rainy day activity which they can replicate at home.

#5thavecookingclass #italianbiscuits🇮🇹 #eastertraditions🐣 #schoolholidayfun #thingstodoinkatoomba #whatsoninthebluemountains #rainydayactivities

What do you have for dinner when you’ve found edible mushrooms in the forest? Mushrooms!

We served this selection of Saffron Caps, Slippery Jack and Grey Knights on our hand cut pappardelle pasta. With a simple olive oil, garlic and herbs as the sauce. 😋.

Do you want to experience the joy of finding these beauties in the forest for yourself? Book in with us for our mushroom foraging day trip. Lunch included. See bio link to book.

#5thaveevents #mushrooms #foragedfood

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Tel: 0414 654 904

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10 Fifth Ave Katoomba NSW 2780

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Contact us

Tel: 0414 654 904

info@FifthAveKatoombaRetreat.com

10 Fifth Ave Katoomba NSW 2780