Wednesday, August 10, 2011

For the love of Walhalla: the girls' weekend

Following my recent weekend away to Walhalla (read more about the destination here), I've been pondering: what makes for a good girls' weekend away?

I've been on hundreds a few girls' weekends whenever I can on occasion and I find there are some specific ingredients required:

Wine, and a perfect spot in which to drink it. (We gave this a good trial 
run... only so we could recommend it on good authority, of course.)

Chocolate (location theme optional)

Warmth - in this case, hot water bottles on the night train.
They really do think of everything in Walhalla.

A few things to do, but not too much to distract from wine-drinking and sleep-ins.

And of course...

Great company! (Toushka, me, Claire, Louisa)

What do you think are the perfect ingredients to a great girls' weekend?

Enormous thanks to Brand Meets Blog, Destination Gippsland, Walhalla's Star Hotel for hosting and looking after us, and my lovely fellow roadtrippers - LouisaClaire and Toushka - for making the trip so enjoyable. Even bigger thanks to nature for providing the inspiration that is Gippsland.

9 comments:

ClaireyH said...

Yes, warmth via fire, red wine or hot water bottle is essential. Or via the sun if you make it to the beach for a weekend.

Kellie said...

I've been loving the stories coming from your weekend. Can't wait to read more.It sounds like you all had an absolute ball.
I think one of the keys is good company. And you certainly had that! :)

Louisa Claire said...

I'm loving my completely nut job look in that last pic. Hmmm!!! It was a fab weekend and I totally agree with all your ingredients! :)

Toushka Lee said...

the only photo where I don't look like a midget. yay!
perfect ingredients. awesome weekend. I am still thinking about that amazing dinner at the star hotel too.

MaidInAustralia said...

I think the most important ingredient is the girls! We are awesome when we work together for good and not evil! Secret Womens' Business is tops!

Cat said...

Can I stamp my feet and say how much I WOULD WANT TO GO ON A GIRL'S WEEKEND with you? This looks like such fun! xxx

Veggie Mama said...

Wine and fireplace, yes pleeeaaase!

Angela Brown said...

I'm with Veggie Mama...Wine and the fireplace. Anything beyond that is plush.

mamawolfe said...

I was just posting about the same thing! Good friends, munchies, wine, beer, COFFEE, chocolate, good music-that's about all it takes for me!
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