April Managers Blog
The change of season is apon us and what a rare and beautiful sight to see! And with much of Australia in drought it has been a refreshing experience for our guest’s to see Islington’s green grass, prospering herb garden and the ever changing leaves. Tony our gardener has just planted over 250 daffodils bulbs around the property and we wait eagerly for them to flower, the predictions are late June. It will be a burst of colour for garden once the leaves have fallen and winter has set in. Can’t wait! to watch from the comfort of the lounge with the fires roaring and glass of wine in hand.
Easter has been and gone and with Daniel our butler taking a 2 week holiday back to England and Paul, Islingtons newest addition as Chef having a pre planned trekking holiday in India all that was left was Amy, Annie & I. It was hard work but well worth it with lots of new and returning guest’s, plenty of Easter eggs and Annie’s wonderful food to devour it makes it all worth while!
Targa Tasmania car rally is happening as we speak and Islington is featured on a car and has become the preferred place to stay for the event for drivers and sponsors alike. Will post a photo once the car has finished and is safely parked in our driveway.
This month also saw Islington in Marie Claire Magazine when they used our fabulous property for the food location story conducted by Anna Last (food Stylist) and Photographer David Matheson who did an amazing job. Page 228 just in case you were wondering?
Some exciting news… Islington is expanding and we have officially launched our Management Company, “Van Diemen Hotel Group” which includes Our Directors, David Meredith & John Goodyear aswell as Amy & I with the focus to develop additional properties around Tassie to enhance guest’s Tasmanian experiences. The first addition is scheduled to open at Christmas time. I can’t tell you too much yet but it will have something to do with hunting and fishing and total privacy?!?!? Ok no more clues, Amy always say I can’t keep a secret but promise to keep you all posted and don’t worry we’re not leaving Islington!!
We also have a new member to the family, her name is “Poppie” and she is a miniature long haired dachsund red in colour just like her new mum (Amy)! She is 9 weeks today and being incredibly spoilt by all, however lots of training underway and she seems to feel right at home at Islington.
Well I can sit about all day and tell gossip but there is work and lots of it, but one things for sure…. It’s great to have the team back!!! Hope to see you all soon for the bulbs to burst, the wine to be opened and the fires to roar through winter.
