ALL ABOARD!!
Eberhard and I purchased our property at Glen Aplin in the cool mountain district of southern Queensland known as the Granite Belt in 1992. At the time we established Das Helwig Haus B&B there were only 12 accommodation providers and 12 wineries. Now there are more than 60 wineries and hundreds of accommodation houses – B&Bs, motels, cottages, chalets and cabins. The latest addition to our competition takes the form of the Harrington Glen Rattler, a distinctive, refurbished 75ft Melbourne Train Carriage.
In my book- Wildflowers, wilderness and wine – I recount the arrival in the district of Harry and Glen Ireland and their establishment of the Harrington Glen Wines amongst the vineyards of the Glen Aplin valley.
Glen Aplin valley vineyards
To get your perspective in this photograph, Harrington Glen Wines is situated at the end of the avenue of green poplar trees. Das Helwig Haus B&B is across the valley within the large dark forest of trees.
The statue of the three maidens, supposedly the three virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity, is positioned within the circle at the end of the driveway.
Harrington Glen Wines
Harrington Glen is situated at 88 Townsend Road, GLEN APLIN QLD 4381
Not content with producing award winning wines, Harry and Glen undertook another project last year to provide the Granite Belt with what they have called the most unique style of accommodation available in the district. If you have ever wanted to sleep in comfort in a train that didn’t sway and rattle, now is your chance.
I will let the photos tell the story.
The Rattler
Serene bedroom
The kitchen
Dining Room/Lounge
The covered deck overlooks the vineyards
An autumn view of the winery, vineyards and golden poplar trees
I have taken you on a train journey, or at least a photographic journey through a train that will accommodate 3 couples in Queen sized bedrooms with individual suites.
Wines from Harrington Glen Wines will be offered with hors d’oeuvres from Thunderbolt Farm at the public launch of my book Wildflowers, wilderness and wine on Tuesday 28th July beginning 6.30pm at the Stanthorpe Art Gallery.
My book cover
Das Helwig Haus B&B owned by Eberhard and Fay Helwig is situated at Glen Aplin, near Stanthorpe on the Granite Belt of southern Queensland, Australia.
This is a region noted for summer stone-fruit, autumn apples, winter Christmas in July dinners and a spring Remembrance Field of red Flanders poppies.
Fay has published a book called Wildflowers, wilderness and wine.
It is available on the Amazon.com website. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002ACXQ0M/sr=8-1/qid=1244294755/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&qid=1244294755&sr=8-1&seller=
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