branchoutretreats

From left to right, an old Homestead in the Golden Triangle District outside of Newstead. My beloved fifteen-year-old Goldfish. An ancient Peppercorn Tree that has told a thousand tales. PASSION I don't recall how old I was when photography became my happy place. Capturing the beguiling, twisted arms of the Ghost Gum in mum's backyard, or the haunting images of the blue-stone stables in Glenormiston South, were amongst my favourite things to shoot. Every family Christmas gathering I'd cherish...

Our specially selected teacups for our tea leaf reading sessions With no expectations other than hoping our guests would have a fabulous time with us at our inaugural Petite Retreat, our excitement levels were through the roof! This was an achievement in itself given that Louise and I had just finished four-day consecutive shifts including sleepovers. Upon leaving work, we headed to Costco for all the fresh produce, a shot of Gin, then home to pack our cars full of Branch Out Retreats...

It all started thirty-two years ago when two young gals met in Oakleigh, Melbourne, as they attended Kenpo Martial Arts. Louise hailed...