VECCI defines sustainability as:

“meeting the needs of today without compromising the needs of generations to come. For business this means managing and improving your environmental, community, workplace and economic practices.”

We built our cottages with sustainability in mind, so its no surprise that the feedback we received was positive, but comparing the statistics is a tricky issue – there doesn’t seem to be much hard data on what good / bad / average levels of carbon emissions are for business.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be doing a whole lot of reading to understand what the figures mean, and how we can continue to improve.

You can have your business’ carbon footprint assessed by contacting VECCI at the link above.  The evaluations are valued at $249, but they’re being offered free at the moment.

The new, luxury, self-contained accommodation at Limosa Rise has already won regional and state awards. Not surprising, given the contemporary design of the three tastefully-appointed cottages with their full-length glass windows taking full advantage of sweeping views across Corner Inlet.

You can read the review, and the chapter on Wilson’s Promontory at Scribd, on page 113.

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Head over to http://www.101victoria.com.au/must-stay/limosa-rise/ to vote us into the top ten, and go into the draw for a $1000 travel voucher from RACV by leaving a comment!

We’re currently ranked #24… help us represent Gippsland by voting now!

This is Pigface, a native succulent, flowering on the beach at Corner Inlet, Wilsons Prom.

If taking long walks on the beach is your thing, then nature will always put on a show for you!

We came across these emus by the side of the road, and they seemed completely unconcerned about our presence!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=me-ExvqkV2U

You can read the review in high resolution by clicking the image below. (2.5mb download)

The review by Simon St John reads:

The view across Corner Inlet to Wilsons Promontory is a kaleidoscope of colour, and few places offer a better vantage point than one of Limosa Rise’s contemporary villas. Think of a hexagon with glass walls looking seaward and you have the studio in a nutshell; add two bedrooms to the hexagon and it describes the larger villas. In any case, the views, light, space and colours are mesmerising.

The property sits about five minutes from the Prom National Park and there are nearby beaches, wineries and all sorts of touring opportunities. But once you enter the living area clad in cool blues, light tans and polished timber boards and relax on the wide deck (with its seats and barbecue), there’s a good chance you’ll want to stay put. And don’t worry if the weather is cool – the wood heater will keep you toasty warm.

Limosa Rise is also fantastic for cooks – the kitchen is fully equipped, nearby Foster has all the stores you need and has excellent country providores including a seafood supplier. Walk it all off at the Prom, or just sit back and enjoy the view.

Enjoy a weekend in one of our luxury cottages by buying a raffle ticket in support of the Foster PS Kitchen Garden.

Directions for buying tickets will appear here shortly, or you can contact the school on 0356822370.

Your prize also includes:

• a voucher from Ahern’s  Fruit Market
• a voucher from Foster Butchery
• a basket of produce from the school kitchen garden

Redeem the vouchers for local meat and fresh fruit & vegetables in Foster, then  return to Limosa Rise and prepare a meal in the fully equipped kitchen or on the barbecue.

The raffle will be drawn at Tastes of Prom Country on Sunday 18 January 2009.

About the Kitchen Garden Program

This fantastic scheme was commenced with assistance from the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation and to date is the only operating Kitchen Garden in Gippsland.  Having used the initial grant from the Foundation to establish their Kitchen Garden,   the children sow, grow and harvest vegetables and herbs.  Each week this produce is used by the children in their commercial kitchen to prepare meals for themselves and staff.

Recently a small group of children with their supervisor, undertook a cooking demonstration at the Foster Farmers’ Market.  It was wonderful to observe the confidence these children showed as they wandered the crowd offering ‘tasters’ of the dips and breads which they had made.  This is a great development tool for children.

All proceeds of this fundraiser will help Foster Primary School to achieve financial sustainability for this highly successfully module.  Limosa Rise is proud to be able to assist the Foster Primary School Kitchen Garden.

Please download the Kitchen Garden Flyer for more details (Terms and Conditions can be found on the flyer).

The Festival coincides with the Prom Country Farmers Market on Saturday, at which point the Foster Primary School Kitchen Gardens Raffle will be drawn.  First prize is a weekend with us – get a ticket for the Kitchen Gardens Raffle!

When and Where

• Saturday and Sunday January 17 & 18, 2009
• War Memorial Arts Centre, Foster
• 10am to 3pm
• Entry is $2 for adults, free for kids!

Local producers featured at Tastes of Prom Country may include boutique wineries featuring red, white and sparkling wines, prize winning preserves, award winning beers, Gippsland soft and hard cheeses, Gippsland extra virgin olive oil, fresh Corner Inlet seafood, Prom Country bush-food, local breads and pastries, Gippsland grown beef, locally grown berries, Gippsland honey, olives, gourmet pies, edible plants, handmade soaps, chocolates and fresh dips, local musicians and artists.

Read more at the Tastes of Prom Country website.

Once again we were up against the Crown Promenade Hotel, who was the winner in our category: Deluxe Accommodation for the third time running.

Destination Gippsland covered the successes for Gippsland, saying:

Limosa Rise, Lakes Entrance Waverley House Cottages and Stringybark Cottages Bed & Breakfast also demonstrate the excellent accommodation available throughout the region”.
Terry Robinson, CEO of Destination Gippsland

You can read the press release here: Gippslands Inspired Effort at the Victorian Tourism Awards

This is a banksia flower opening on the slopes of the Mount Vereker walk.  You might like to check out a gallery showing the flower as it grows to full spendour..