Fleurieu Living Magazine

"Fleurieu Living Magazine features the best in food and wine, homes and gardens, growers, producers, accommodation and destinations — as well as artists,writers and designers working and living on South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island. Published quarterly, Fleurieu Living Magazine is available throughout Adelaide and the Fleurieu via newsagents, wineries, restaurants cafés and B&Bs."

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Fleurieu Living Magazine

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Take one • Nick Stock: wine critic and restaurateur

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The thalassophile’s hideaway • ‘Thalassophile: a person who loves the sea and ocean’ is printed on the delicate piece of tissue paper Elizabeth Hill is carefully unwrapping. ‘That’s our family,’ she tells me with a smile as she reads the text. ‘We are people who love the sea.’

A life of colour and form • Inevitably, with the passage of time comes change. Often it’s hard to notice, only revealing itself with distance. For painter and printmaker Margie Sheppard, over 30 years of change is mapped across her canvases and prints.

Elevate your expectations • Looking for a place to eat with views and a seasonal locally sourced menu? Something a bit casual but elevated at the same time? This is just a scratch on the surface of what’s on offer on the growing list of excellent menus across the region.

Luxe accommodation • Indulge in these accommodations and retreats of the Fleurieu Peninsula. Luxe accommodations that blend seamlessly with nature, offering panoramic views of rolling hills and pristine beaches. Experience unparalleled comfort and tranquility.

Navigating our virtual reality • It’s 2024. Every facet of our lives is ensnared by the tendrils of technology, and artificial intelligence is leading the march of the next revolution. Within this modern chaos, a new industry has unfurled its banners – the dawn of the era of health and wellness, rising boldly on the horizon of online platforms.

A creek runs through it • Entering Tony and Andrea List’s home through a large breezeway, we are treated to expansive views through floor-to-ceiling windows to the north. The space is warm and inviting. A natural stone fireplace in the main living room doubles as a feature wall in the alfresco dining area. The lofty ceilings to the right are highlighted by a ‘concrete look’ feature wall. The proportion and scale of everything feels right and in unison with the setting.

Nature, nurture, play • Alongside our exquisitely illustrated map showcasing the diverse natural wonders of the Fleurieu, including its lush national parks, scenic bike trails, and inviting beachfronts, we’ve curated a selection of eat, play and stay options to complement and enhance

What to buy, where to buy it

Kairos Design Studio (KDS) • Based in McLaren Vale, Kairos Design Studio (KDS) is an architectural practice that collaborates with diverse clients across Adelaide and South Australia.

Drinkability • This month I’ve delved into the cellars of three excellent winemakers who are all making very distinctive wines in unique styles. We talk about the characters of place so much in wine, as well as the style of each vintage, but the style and approach of each producer also plays such a big part in how every wine tastes.

Warm winter wineries • Winter in McLaren Vale beckons with serene vineyard scenes set against a verdant green landscape in stylish cellar doors. Indulge in award-winning wines amidst the peaceful ambiance.

Echoes of Tarnanthi SALA exhibition at Tatachilla’s Eco Classroom • Emerging talents from Tatachilla Lutheran College are set to make a remarkable debut at this year’s South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival, showcasing an ambitious collection of over 300...