Posts by: Deb & Brian Vanallen

We received the first of the autumn rain over the last couple of days….there’s a real sense of freshness in the air! And as the season continues to change the images from our hilltop to the valley below are spectacular. There’s no greater contrast than now….when the hills are still brown, albeit with just a [...]

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There is nothing quite like the change of season here in Balingup. And we woke to an amazing reminder of its beauty this morning…the first mist of the year! From the top of our hill you could see nothing but a blanket of white. Spectacular! Check out these pics:

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One of the pleasurable things about running Balingup Heights is the wonderful people that you meet along the way. Sometimes it’s a long chat as they arrive and they are still in awe of the trip up our driveway and the spectacular views, or a quick chat as they pass on a morning walk. Other [...]

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It’s been a steep and fun learning curve over the past 2 1/2 years. One thing that we haven’t tired of, and are still learning about, is our chickens. We started with three and now have around 14…. having lost several along the way. We don’t bred them to eat but they are the best [...]

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Look out for our fantastic Summer Getaway Special! Relax on your balcony taking in the spectcular views whilst enjoying the local produce from you own gourmet breakfast hamper, taste the delights of local wines or visit Greenbushes unique swimming hole on the warmer days. Still so much to do in magical Balingup this summer.

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Despite being neighbours we sometimes overlook some of the magical spots right on our door step! In need of inspiration for some Christmas gifts I visited the Balingup Lavender Farm today. Some 4,000 plants in full bloom . . . including many varieties of lavender, roses, colourful perennials and some unusual deciduous trees. The aroma [...]

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Just as you never know which swim at the beach will be your last for the season, so too are we never sure when we’ll wake up to our last heavy mist for the season! Was today the last or will we get another one tomorrow?

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Saturday October 15th sees the holding of the annual Spring Picnic at the Golden Valley Tree Park. This spectacular community run event features a range of activities throughout the afternoon, culminating in an enormous evening bonfire, complete with exploding bamboo! The evening will also see performances from many local musicians. A highlight of the night [...]

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Another school holidays are just around the corner. If you are looking for a break in the South West then we still have availability. It’s a spectacular time of year in Balingup, with some trees in full blossom and others already sprouting green leaves! Our big oak tree that stands in front of the Farmhouse [...]

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We’ve just launched our new website! With the new site launch we’ve added even more photos, simplified the structure and layout of the site and generally made it easier to get around and find out about the property and magical Balingup. We hope you like it and would love any feedback or suggestions, just pop [...]

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Fly Over Balingup Heights

If you ever wanted to take a look at Balingup Heights from the air then check out this link. The vision has been shot from a remote controlled aeroplane (thanks Larry!) and whilst a little shaky, it does provide a different perspective to the spectacular Balingup Heights views.

Balingup Heights Fly Over

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