ABOUT
Coomalie House was designed and built over a twenty year period by Ursula and Brian Blake, bringing together Ursula's love for the beautiful natural Australian environment and Brian's passions for the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright. The stonework alone took years to carefully place so that the repetitive patterning was consistent throughout the house, this is a feature that is rarely found in buildings in Australia. The other consistent material in Coomalie House is the substantial Jarrah timbers used throughout. There are photos in the house of the original use of these timbers in a wool shed in WA which was home to them before they were transported to Coomalie.
Due to the Blake family's history of violin and cello playing and teaching, Coomalie has recently been a venue for small music concerts and is now available for holiday accommodation and as a wedding venue.
We hope that you enjoy all Coomalie has to offer.
SEE + DO
Coomalie is situated in Badger Creek, a stone's throw from bustling Healesville in the heart of the Yarra Valley's wine country. From exploring the Cathedral Ranges and wandering through surrounding parkland, to sipping on award winning wine and enjoying fine cuisine, Coomalie is the perfect place to indulge and adventure to your heart's delight.
HEALESVILLE SANCTUARY
Healesville Sanctuary is only a few minutes' drive from Coomalie and is the perfect place to visit with family, friends, or that special someone. 'The Sanctuary', as the locals call it, specialise in native Australian animals and have many exciting activities such as Spirits of the Sky, Wildlife Encounters, Dingo Country and many more. Experience the Sanctuary here.
STATE PARKS + WALKS
Marysville and the Cathedral Ranges State Park are home to some of Victoria's most spectacular waterfalls and inland walking trails. Ranging from an easy stroll to more challenging hikes, there's something for every adventurer. Explore waterfalls and trails at Marysville here, or experience breathtaking mountain vistas at the Cathedral Ranges.
WINE COUNTRY
Healesville is the cultural hub of the Yarra Valley and boasts some of the country's best vineyards. Chandon, Rochfords, Stones, Dominique Portet, Giant Steps, St Huberts and Innocent Bystander are just some of the wineries that call Healesville and its surrounds home. If you care to venture a little farther, you can even indulge at the 2019 Halliday Winery of the Year, Seville Estate. Explore the finest vineyards Australia has to offer here.
DINING
Enjoy fine dining and boutique cuisine at local wineries and restaurants; Healesville itself houses Herd (serving exotic tapas and local alcohol), Giant Steps, well known for its fine dining and wood fired pizza, and many more. Explore the surrounds for exquisite food at Stones of the Yarra Valley, handcrafted cheese at Yarra Valley Dairy, and the many more wineries and restaurants that call the Yarra Valley home.
ART + MUSIC
Enjoy local galleries and entertainment, ranging from glassblowing studios and local live music, to theatre productions and the Tarrawarra art museum. All this and more can be found in the township of Healesville and its surrounds; experience vibrancy and culture from the calm of the Valley, and take a visit to Tarrawarra Museum of Art and sip on Tarrawarra Estate wine here.
CONTACT US
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