28 May 2012

a hidden slice of paradise























A couple of weekends ago we went down to Woodford Island to visit the hubby's cousin and her lovely little family. Wow what a beautiful weekend we had. I've been to Yamba twice before, but Woodford island is just a pleasure to wander around. So many hidden treasures and the little town Maclean is a delight. My hubby's cousin and her family built their house with their bare hands. Incredible. The details, the thought and the hard work that has gone into their little castle on the hill is so heartfelt. Their style is eclectic, warm and charming. A real home, a home you don't want to leave and if you do you always want to come back to.

I have to say I spent the weekend being very envious of their lifestyle, the wholeness, the simplicity, the plan to be self sufficient and live off the land. Maclean is this sweet town, just a couple of km from their house and full of Scottish heritage. I had no idea how charming it was. The street names are in scottish gaelic and the power poles are painted in scottish family name tartan patterns. I bet you're itching to get there as you read.

And Yamba, certainly a more well known seaside town, is just 40km or so away. More to come.




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