Hunter Business Guide

Seaside Homes

Seaside Homes work closely with their clients to compose a design brief to cover existing and future lifestyle requirements. With an architectural focus they always adhere to their general philosophy that “homes should have character and be enduringly beautiful”. When considering a new home or a renovation project, it is important to recognise the value of good design. A home with character and style does not need to cost more than a standard house to construct, but the value of a well designed home will be substantially higher. Sustainable design is a feature in all of Seaside Homes designed projects. Passive solar design principles, such as cross ventilation, cost nothing to incorporate at the design stage but always result in a more comfortable, healthy home and reduced energy costs.
Phone: 02 4976 3413
http://seasidehomesdesign.com.au

Smokin’ Hot ‘N Saucy Barbecue

Owners, Robert and Randi Thraves bring traditional Texas BBQ to Australia. Robert is a bit more than just your backyard BBQ sausage sizzle chef. He loves to cook meat low and slow for hours and hours in his homemade custom built Texas offset smokers. Rob’s wife Randi is a native Texan and has been the driving influence in their BBQ style. They also host BBQ Masterclasses when their schedules allow. Or check them out at their signature event Smoke in Broke BBQ Festival.
https://www.smokinhotnsaucy.com.au/

Stibbard Homes

Designers and builders of excellence in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley Every Stibbard home is unique. All are inspired by our clients’ needs and ideas. The people we build for (mostly referred to us by former clients) appreciate and understand the advantages of having a home individually designed and crafted to suit their needs; a home specially built to match their land, lifestyle and budget. At Stibbard we use our unique BUILD™ system to ensure that your new home is designed and built just as you imagined.
Phone: 02 6572 2590
www.stibbardhomes.com.au

The Farmer’s Wife Distillery

Created on our farm in Allworth NSW, our small batch, hand crafted gin is an homage to the tradition of gin making and the native flavours of Australia. A place to gather and share the passion of craft distilling is as important as the spirit itself and the Farmer’s Wife has now created a distillery door that reflects all of the things that first inspired her craft distilling journey.
Here you can enjoy a seasonal tasting flight and one of our relaxed dining options, all designed to complement your tasting experience.
Finish your visit with a cold beer, glass of wine or one of our perfectly curated cocktails from the bar.
Just 45 minutes north of Newcastle and 30 minutes from Newcastle airport, along the scenic Bucketts Way,
farmerswifedistillery.com.au

Thistle Hill Guest House

Relax with your group in peaceful tranquillity just minutes from award-winning restaurants and some of Pokolbin’s finest wineries and attractions. With 20 hectares of bushland, manicured lawns and gardens, fire pit area, swimming pool and even your own vineyard, Thistle Hill provides the perfect retreat, while being close to the action.
It’s a setup that is great for small corporate events, for health retreats and group getaways. Thistle Hill features a conference pavilion with views, poolside relaxation, boutique hotel rooms, a cottage, luxury 5-bedroom villa and a fully equipped dining room and can comfortably accommodate groups of up to 30 people.
49 6574 7217
Thill.com.au

Thomas Wines

Internationally and nationally acclaimed for exceptional Semillon and Shiraz, Thomas Wines produces parcels of uniquely regional wines from some of the most distinguished sites in the Hunter. The ultimate way to immerse yourself in Thomas Wines is to book a seated tasting experience when next you visit. Their cellar door offers three different tasting experiences, and depending on your level of enthusiasm can have you tasting their best sellers right through to your own curated tasting of more than a dozen wines from the entire range of single vineyard wines.
Open Mon - Sun 10am to 5pm, except Christmas Day, Easter Sunday and New Year's Day
Cnr Hermitage Rd and Mistletoe Lane, Pokolbin
Phone: 02 4998 7134
https://www.thomaswines.com.au/

Total Perfection

Enhance the look and value of your property with Total Perfection. We provide a comprehensive range of services including landscaping design, lawn treatments, irrigation systems, retaining walls and much more. We service residential, commercial and strata management properties throughout the Greater Sydney, Central Coast and Newcastle areas. Whether it’s general maintenance or a complete landscape construction, we are the team for the job. We use only the best materials and our eye for detail is exceptional. Our passion, dedication and reliability enable us to create a beautiful outdoor space that perfectly suits your taste and lifestyle.
Give us a call today and let’s make your dream a reality. Call 0401 004 352

Trading Post, Laguna

The Trading Post dates back to c. 1835 when it provided respite for weary travellers along the Great North Road and the new owners have every intention to keep that long tradition going well in to the future. Take Route 33 to Laguna, a small pioneering town located at the gateway to the Hunter and stop by for food, drink or provisions. 33 Bread + Wine is a bakery, general store and wine shop offering all of your essential provisions 7-days a week. Fresh house made loaves, pastries, cakes and donuts all baked fresh by our on site bakers using our own traditional recipes. Also at the Trading Post, Café Marjorie is a café-restaurant centred around an open kitchen and surrounded by pristine Australian bushland in the historic Wollombi Valley.
Phone: (02) 4998 8244
https://tradingpostlaguna.com/