Diana Krall and Perth Symphony Orchestra to play at Leeuwin Estate 15, 16 Feb.

Looking forward to the: THE LEEUWIN CONCERT SERIES 2014 DIANA KRALL  and PERTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA With Special Guest JAMES MORRISON Saturday February 15 & Sunday February 16   Leeuwin Estate Winery is delighted to present renowned Canadian Jazz pianist and songstress, Diana Krall, to perform the 30th Leeuwin Concert Series accompanied by Perth Symphony Orchestra on the weekend of February 15 and 16. Australian trumpeter and Jazz virtuoso, James Morrison, will perform as a special guest and his post concert "Motown Revisited" show promises to keep guests in the main arena dancing until late.   The recipient of two Grammy Awards and eight Juno Awards, Diana Krall has sold more than 15 million albums worldwide. She has also earned nine gold, three platinum, and seven multi-platinum albums. Billboard magazine named her the second Jazz artist of the 2000-09 decade and she is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debuting at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. Acclaimed for her contralto vocals and remarkable piano playing, Diana Krall's concert performances receive outstanding reviews. We look forward to welcoming you to the 2014 Leeuwin Concert for what promises to be a very special evening.

Cowslip Orchids

Lots of Cowslip orchid are up. Very few donkey orchids compared to last year. Several giant spider orchids that are flowering for the first time in at least 3 years

Kangaroo Paws

It is a great year for kangaroo paws with lots of them up around the B&B. Sean Blocksidge of Margaret River Discovery Tours took this lovely picture of a field of kangaroo paws. The rain that we have had has meant it is going to be (is now) a magnificent 2013 wildflower season.

Treats for our guests

Muffin with lemon and coconut icing

Alfresco Wine

Enjoying a glass of Firetail 2005 in the alfresco area

Broom Tree

Our white Broom Tree in front or our kitchen is a delight. This morning after some rain it was drooping with all the weight of its flowers, It soon shook off the rain and was standing proud again.

Rails for Trails walk, southern end

Took Bella for a walk along the southern end of the old railway track that has been converted to a cycling/walking trail. This section starts at Gnarawary Rd and goes through magnificent forest including this stretch of karri trees. 

Yesterday I took Bella to the rapids in the Margaret River. It is less than 2 km away and if the wind is in the right direction, you can here the roar of the rapids from our house.