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MY COUNTRY LIFE
every November, attracts thousands of visitors and
raises money for community amenities. More recently,
Jane and Michael have decided to share their country
idyll and built a luxury B&B cottage for couples on a hill
behind the homestead.
“This region has so much to off er and we like to share
it,” Jane says. ‘‘To go with our wonderful wines from
venues including Brangayne, Borrodell, Angullong and
Heifer Station, there are restaurants including Tonic
in Millthorpe, Lolli Redini in Orange, and Racine andClockwise
from above:
The farmhouse
has been evolving
since the 1980s; it
sits on 25 rolling
acres (10 hectares)
of farmland;
Jane and Michael
with daughter-in-
law Emma and
granddaughter
Isabella, aged four.Fiorini’s near Mount Canobolas. There are also some
great events throughout the year. It’s a truism that you
don’t know what’s around the corner but, on balance,
I think I’ve been very lucky. Richard left us an amazing
legacy and now I’m fortunate to share my life with
Michael, who is an amazing man. We live in a beautiful
environment and community and try to make the most
of every day. That, to me, is the defi nition of riches.”
For more information ontheMirraweena B&B, visit
mirraweenacottage.com.