My father was one of these workers, and in the 1950's and 60's our family lived in Tarraleah village, my first five years were spent there! I haven't been back to Tarraleah since childhood and this invitation came out of the blue, and of course I was intrigued. The development of Tarraleah as a resort saved the village from becoming a victim of time and derelection. The workers cottages have been restored as accommodation, though my sister tells me that "our" house no longer exists. There is a range of different accomodations to suit all budgets from luxury through to a caravan park. If you would like to learn more about Tarraleah here is the link.
The workshop will be a basic bear for beginners, this entailed me making a sample "teddy" suitable for teaching novice bear makers. It is quite some time since I've made a teddy bear, and it was rather lovely to return to my bear making roots (though embroidering that nose was a challenge!) I'm rather excited about these weekend retreats, there is one next month (17th and 18th) and another in January (21st and 22nd), I really am looking forward to seeing "what they've done with the place"! Take a look at the website and check out the events callendar, there is a range of different weekends on offer over the Summer.Perhaps some of my Tasmanian readers might be interested in a beary nice weekend retreat?
That Teddy does not look like you Linda. It will be lovely to re visit you childhood memories.
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i' ve stopped by the site, there are plenty events hoisted, the beer making sounds interesting and it seems very family friendly for people with different personalities. It would be a great news for people living at your place. As they say, relax and have fun, wish you can trace back childhood memories and new experience there.
ReplyDeleteOhm he's adorable!
ReplyDeleteQuite a hansom chap Linda !!! even though he's not the Linda we know these days you can still see your look in his face.:0)
ReplyDeleteThe retreat sounds wonderful might have to check it out when I visit Tassie to see my sister.
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Beer - making Oh no! Linda.........They think you are going to teach them how to make beer! Not a bear! (.........just joking). Hope you have fun in the old stamping ground. I must remember more of it than you because I was 11 when we left. I spent my childhood in that amazing bush. It was very formative!
ReplyDeleteA bear weekend at Tarraleah, sounds great! Wish I was a beginner again :)
ReplyDeleteYour bear is gorgeous....
ReplyDeleteSounds like fun and an interesting place! Love to visit Tassie one day:)
It really does sound like fun. I look forward to pictures. Your little bear is gorgeous. I bet you get lots of interest.
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