Welcome to the February March edition of the Bugle - the on-line newsletter for Bay Village Resort. Where else can you be just a minutes walk to the placid waters of Geographe Bay and the Dunsborough town centre - Bay Village Resort is the only property in the Cape to Cape Margaret River Wine Region offering this unique location. If you enjoy our news letter and pick up some great wine bargains, or just enjoy reading some local information, please feel free to forward the "BUGLE" to family, friends and business associates.

Our "Win a Holiday Competition" Resort  Winner for February/March is:

Ray Read "Congratulations Ray! You have won a weekend for two in a self-contained Cottage at Bay Village Resort - Dunsborough, In the heart of the Margaret River Wine Region.

Bay Dive Competition Winner is:
Michelle Loftus "Congratulations Michelle! You have won a Free dive for two to the Swan Ship Wreck or  Busselton Jetty, with our on site world class dive shop Bay Dive. (Tour subject to seasons/availability).

WELL DONE Ray & Michelle.  "Click here to claim your prize" You must claim your prize by the 15th March 2005. A voucher will be mailed back once authorized and the prize valid for 6 months, so please supply your mailing address when you claim your prize. Booking instructions will be advised.

In this issue of The Bugle:

• General News
• HOT Wine Deals
• Boating, Fishing, Dive, Charters, Surfing
• What To Do & See
• Featured Winery
• Where To Eat
• Current Specials

RESORT SPECIALS:

Our Summer / Re-Development Specials for 2005 include:

Summer Breaks - 2005 effective now until 30th April -  Buy 3 days in any unit at rack rate and get the next night  FREE; or buy 5 and get the next 2 nights FREE

Weekender - 2 nights- for 2 people twin or double share from $285

Offers are based on rack rate and valid to 30th April 2005 and are not available in conjunction with any other offers. Offers are subject to availability, for credit card or cash only, and are not available public holiday weekends.

Enjoy one of our special offers with one of the many events happening in the region.
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Golfing & Wine Tour Packages

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General News

Its been a very busy summer holiday season, and as expected there has been minimal disruption to guests during this time. Development has started in earnest now that school has returned, and as our existing units are free standing, once again we expect minimal disruption to house guests. The outdoor deck area adjoining the pool has been well received and the heated pool (to Shire regulations), pool spa and saunas remain available and unaffected. A children's playground is conveniently located on the foreshore - just a 200 meter walk down Dunn Bay Road (until the resort's new play area is completed).

Congratulations to Cape Lodge

Cape Lodge, Western Australia's leading luxury hotel, has proven that Margaret River has some of the World's finest food by making the prestigious annual Conde Naste Traveller magazine Gold List Awards. The food at the exclusive property near Yallingup was rated fourth in the "Best for Food" category of the “Best Hotels of the World Gold List 2005”, overcoming competition from many of World's most celebrated hotel restaurants. Cape Lodge's elevation into the culinary stratosphere was very much the work of WA born and raised executive chef Mr. Tony Howell. Mr. Howell joined Cape Lodge in 1999 and has now designed his perfect kitchen in the spectacular new lakeside restaurant that opened in 2004. Mr. Howell believes in absolute freshness and uncompromisingly good ingredients.

IF IT’S HOT, GO UNDERGROUND! With summer well and truly upon us, why not visit one of the coolest places in the region - our amazing caves! Yep, it’s always cooler deep beneath the earth and you'll be blown away by the stunning beauty underground. Undoubtedly the most impressive caves are the stunning Mammoth, Lake and Jewel. Few visitors fail to be impressed by the subterranean world encountered out on the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge. You'll emerge marvelling at having experienced the forces of time, wind, water and stone at work. The clock stands still in the caves and aeons recede before our eyes. For well over a century travellers have come to witness the vast tunnels, fossil remains and brilliant crystalline formations found the length and breadth of the Ridge. Our caves are recognised internationally for their great beauty, pristine condition and extraordinary decorations. Mammoth, Lake and Jewel have recently seen up-grades, further enhancing their wonderful appeal.

IL DUOMO ARRIVES AT THE MELTING POT

Gerry Reilly is celebrating the installation of his brand new furnace, dubbed “Il Duomo”, at the Melting Pot Glass Studio in Margaret River. The Melting Pot invites all locals, collectors and visitors to come and see an exhibition of new glass designs during February.  Reilly is now creating new designs from Il Duomo’s 150kg crucible of molten crystal glass. He will be exhibiting with Austrade at Ambiente, a large exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany from February 11-15 this year. Reilly was invited to participate in Ambiente after successfully exhibiting with Austrade in Singapore last September. This is the last chance to collect designs that have been Gerry Reilly’s signature works for the last ten years. Throughout February, he will be offering 25%-50% discount to locals, visitors and collectors on all designs made from his previous furnace, which has “gone to rest” after 10 years good service to glass art.

HOT Wine Deals

Moss Brothers

“Buy a case of Moss Brothers Wine for the special price of $200.00 per case, and you will receive a $40.00 discount, and Moss Brothers will also donate a further $40.00 to The Red Cross”

Mixed Whites -2004 Semillon x 4; 2004 Sauvignon Blanc x 4; 2004 Unwooded Chardonnay x 4

Mixed Reds - 2003 Moses Rock Shiraz x 6; 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon x 6

Mixed Dozen - 2004 Semillon x 2; 2004 Sauvignon Blanc x 2; 2004 Unwooded Chardonnay x 2; 2003 Moses Rock Shiraz x 3; 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon x 3

*Please include $10.00 for freight for orders of 1 case only – freight is free for orders of 2 or more cases of wine* Order directly through the winery on Caves Road, Wilyabrup, call us on (08) 9755 6270, or email mbv@mossbrothers.com.au

Watershed Premium Wines

Has a Cellar Door only special available, while stocks last. Buy two bottles of 2003 Oaked Chardonnay for $30.00 (normally $22.95 per bottle). Open 10am to 5pm daily, Cnr Bussell Highway & Darch Rd, Margaret River Ph: (08) 9758 8633  cellar@watershedwines.com.au

"Hot" Wine Deals from the Margaret River Regional Wine Centre

Online Catalogue and Online Shop
Our Online Catalogue is constantly updated with the stock in our shop, And it now contains an even greater variety of Margaret River Wines. Try it out for yourself, read the Tasting notes get all the info before you buy. Find the Catalogue here >>

Satisfaction Guarantee
Kay and I guarantee your satisfaction with every order. Our promise to you is to deliver high quality products, reliable shipping and exceptional customer service.
If you are at all unhappy with your order for any reason, please contact either Kay or myself and we promise to do all that is necessary to make it right.

To Order from our normal selection go to our Online Catalogue and select what you require or Just reply to this newsletter with a note on what you would like delivered.

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Boating , Fishing , Dive , Charters , Surfing

Naturaliste Charters:

Now is the time to enjoy some Dolphin watching with Naturaliste Charters out of Bunbury. Cruise the protected waters of Koombana Bay with Naturaliste Charters for 1.5 hours viewing the inquisitive Bottlenose Dolphins in their natural environment. Experience a unique encounter with the dolphins when they surge and soar alongside the boat, welcoming all aboard as they explore the Bay. Tours operate daily at 11.00 am and 2.00 pm  from  the Dolphin Discovery Centre, Koombana Bay, Bunbury. For more information, contact Naturaliste Charters, Tel/Fax: (08) 9755 2276 , Email: info@whales-australia.com , Web: www.whales-australia.com  

SCUBA DIVING with Bay Dive (Swan Ship Wreck & Busselton Jetty)

"Congratulations to all out new divers who have learnt to dive with us during January, it's been a very busy schedule with lots of Open Water, Advanced, Wreck and Nitrox course running all month. We are repeating our special for the combined Wreck & Nitrox specialities with the special price of $650 (normally $720) for the month of February. We have had some very happy students on these course who got the chance to fully explore the Swan Wreck with the added benefits of extended bottom times on Nitrox (Enriched Air).
Our Swan Wreck and Busselton Jetty night dives are still appearing as a regular weekly night out, we've had some great sights down there, best of all being the huge schools (100's) of Samson fish circling the Crows nest. If you haven't experienced the Swan Wreck at night, give us a call to organise this fantastic night dive.
We have some great specials in store at the moment, our Probe Semi Dry suits are down to $450 from  $599 and we still have a couple of Oceanic Titanium Semi Dry's at  $250 (over 40% off).  We are offering diving and accommodation packages and selected  diving equipment on Barter card and as usual all our course are available to Barter card members.
I would also like to congratulate one of our Instructors, Ben, who has got himself a place working at Aqua, leading the shark dives - for more information please visit http://www.aqwa.com.au
 
Come down and join us for some great summer diving!
Dan and all the Bay Dive crew"

Bay Dive, 26 Dunn Bay Rd Dunsborough W.A. 6281, Phone: +61 8 9756 8577, Mobile: 0415 775 325, Fax: +61 8 9756 7466, Email: baydive@westnet.com.au , Website:  www.baydive.com

SURFING
Have a look at these weather links. You'll find them useful before you go surfing, diving or boating.

http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/national/charts/synoptic.shtml

Your Link to Swell & Weather:
www.oceanweather.com/data/
www.bom.gov.au/weather/wa/

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What To Do & See

Voyager Estate - "The Art of Margaret River" -Thursday the 17th of February 6pm

 A number of local identities are bringing their favourite artwork along for this very special private viewing. To add to the fun, we've asked their partners to accompany their choice with a floral arrangement!
Classical guitarists Anthony Garcia and Nathan Sinclair and will delight music lovers with a wonderful performance. The Art of Margaret River is a fundraising event for Arts Margaret River and we thank Voyager Estate for generously hosting the event. Tickets are available through Arts Margaret River at $75 per person and include a three course menu. Voyager Estate wine will be available from cellar door. Please contact Arts Margaret River for further details on 97587 316

Goanna Gallery is now open. Situated 5 minutes from town off Commonage Road in a peaceful bush setting, there is a range of interesting exhibits, some local, some from further afield. It is also a good spot to enjoy a light lunch, or just coffee and cake. Open daily 10am-4pm (closed Wednesdays), Lot 1 Hayes Rd, Dunsborough Phone 9759 1477

Bay Yacht Cruises
Bay Yacht Cruises offer sunset, half and full day skippered cruises on beautiful Geographe Bay. Sit back with a glass of your favourite drink to watch the sun set, snorkel in the clear blue waters, be part of the crew or just relax and enjoy the scenery. The choice is yours!
From $35 per adult for a two and a half hour tour. Full tours are $88 (8 hours) and half day cruises are $55 (4 hours). Family of four discounts apply and cost $380 full day tour and $180 half day tour. Tours are conducted from Monday to Sunday. Sunset Cruises go from 5.30pm to 8pm Monday to Sunday and cost $35 for adults and $25 for children or $110 for a family of four. Group bookings also are accepted.

Email: bayyacht.cruises@bigpond.com  
Phone: (+61 8) 9751 2777
Fax: (+61 8) 9751 2907

Cape Kayaks
***Seasonal Business***
Departing Old Dunsborough Boat Ramp - experience the wilderness of Meelup Regional Park. Paddle the pristine turquoise wayers of Geographe Bay, snorkel & swim in secluded bays and visit the historical whaling station site. Enjoy generous morning tea/snacks/lunch on the beach whilst viewing our local marine & bird life. We offer games & lots of fun activities and our ocean kayaks are easy to paddle and are designed for easy access when out swimming and snorkelling, with loads of other features. Suitable for all ages and all abilities. We provide all safety gear, sunshirts, sunscreen, water food, wetsuits, first-aid kit and experienced, qualified guides.
Groups, schools and custom tours welcome.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
PO Box 93, Yallingup, WA
Ph/Fax: (08) 97552728 Mobile: 0417 961689
Email: capekayaks@hotmail.com

The Busselton Jetty Underwater Observatory - A "must see" eco tourism icon, visitors will be enchanted by an underwater garden teeming with marine life. The eleven windows at various levels within the 9.5mt diameter observation chamber provide a perfect view. Over 300 marine species inhabit the vibrantly coloured corals which smother the Jetty piles. Visit www.busseltonjetty.com for the 'full' story! Reservations can be made by phoning  08 9754 0900.

 

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Featured Winery:

Moss Brothers

The Margaret River region, with its close proximity to the ocean, is blessed with a unique combination of climate and soils. Moss Brothers cultivate these natural gifts to create premium wines of intense flavour and distinctive character.

Moss Brothers' vineyard and winery lie in the heart of the Margaret River wine growing region - the Wilyabrup Valley. This valley is considered by many to be the jewel in the crown of the entire region. Established in 1984, the vineyard and winery continue to be owned and operated by the Moss Family. A commitment to quality and exceptional fruit has earned Moss Brothers a reputation for producing some of Margaret Rivers' premium wines. Moss Brothers combine fruit from the original Moses Rock vineyard, now 20 years old, and named after nearby treacherous surf beach, with fruit from contracted vineyards. All contracted fruit is managed to a greater of lesser extent by Moss Brothers Viticultural Management Services ensuring that fruit quality is at its highest. Moss Brothers have processed 425 tonnes of fruit in 2004.

When the Moss family began their Margaret River vineyard project in 1984 they had a lot of expertise on their side. Senior Moss, Jeff, had been growing grapes his whole life. David Moss had worked at both Houghton and Moss Wood for a number of years in both the vineyards and wineries. Peter Moss made stainless steel tanks and winery equipment including actual wineries and boutique breweries.
Jane Moss studied wine making and grape growing at Roseworthy Agricultural College, Australia's leading wine science university. David Moss had the concepts about wine styles so the vineyard was planted with these in mind. The original line-up was very neat. Cabernet (Bordeaux) blend, pinot noir, chardonnay and semillon sauvignon blanc blend.
When Moss Brothers opened the cellar door to visitors in 1992, in came the wine lovers with their expertise to influence what wines Moss Brothers would make. By responding to public demand Moss Brothers wine styles moved through the stages of the maturing Australian wine palate.

The outcome? Back to where they started. A tight line-up of stylish wines. The range settled with two notable differences from the original. The semillon and the sauvignon blanc became established as straight varietals.
The pinot noir, a flavoursome and delicious wine, is now available under the Jane Moss label as is a semillon sauvignon blend.
A shiraz and verdelho were added to the line-up in more recent vintages, both varieties proving irresistible additions to the range.
Two even more recent additions to the range are Moses Rock Cabernet Rose and Autumn Harvest Cabernet. Two new ways to treat the wonderful flavours found in Margaret River cabernet sauvignon.

For more information visit www.mossbrothers.com.au or Ph: (08) 9755 6270 

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Where To Eat:

The House of Pastries - newly opened), just a 10 minute drive from Bay Village Resort The House of pastries is nestled in 5 acres of native bush on Cape Naturaliste, offers a unique dining experience. It is a licensed A la Carte restaurant specialising in 14 different types of pastries and desserts handcrafted by award winning pastry chef Sean Carley. Opening hours Thursday to Monday lunches 11am-3pm, dinners 6-10pm. Lot 74 Caves Rd, Yallingup. Please call 97 568044 or email sean@thehouseofpastries.com.au

Enjoia Restaurant - (just a 5 minute walk from the resort) BYO Champagne only, otherwise fully licensed. Choose from an exuisite selection of wood fired pizzas, or superb contemporary menu selection with an accompanying 'local' wine list to compliment. 5/54 Dunn Bay Rd, call 97 567997 for reservations.

Wise Winery & Restaurant - (just a 7 minute drive from the resort) combine the best of local and international knowledge with dedicated skilled staff to ensure wines and food are of the highest standard. The unparalleled view over pristine National Park and the turquoise expanse of Geographe Bay make your dining experience extra special. Bookings are advised on 97568098

Harlequin Duck - (new Coles Shopping Centre, just a 5 minute walk from the resort)-sensational breakfasts-all day! Plus a great selection of light snacks, pizza's, past and salad at reasonable prices.

 

 

"NEWSLETTER LINKS"

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www.west-oz.com/newsletter/newsletter.asp

http://www.crewise.com/newsletter/nwslttr.asp

www.southwestecommerce.com/newsletter.htm

www.southwestlife.com.au

WEBSITE LINKS	EMAIL CONTACTS
	Bay Village Resort Dunsborough Margaret River Wine Region info@dunsboroughbayvillageresort.com
	VASSE FELIX info@vassefelix.com.au
	Our Preferred Car Hire Service Packages including car found here carhire@executive.com.au
	Leeuwin Estate info@leeuwinestate.com
	West Oz webmaster@west-oz.com
	Willespie Vineyard willespie@netserv.net.au
	Rockfield Estate mail@rockfield.com.au
	Naturaliste Charters info@whales-australia.com
	Blackwood Wines blwines@compwest.net.au
SWAN SHIP WRECK CHARTERS	BAY DIVE & ADVENTURES baydive@westnet.com.au

Until next time...
"Have fun!"
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