Oh, for a life to be surrounded by nature, bird calls and crisp morning dew, starting the day with a stretch in a sunbeam after a cosy campervan slumber!

The Macedon Ranges Wine Region is well known for its cool climate, so it is not surprising that the dominant varieties are pinot noir and chardonnay.

As one of those vegetarian people who eats seafood and eggs, I'm always pleased to find a new haunt in the region that can offer a menu that shares the spotlight with local producers of fine goods.

In this region, we pride ourselves on our vineyards, forests and rugged landscapes, mineral springs, and our food culture. Our towns and villages are dotted with award-winning restaurants, cooking schools and artisan food stores founded by outstanding chefs.

Daniel Palm is obsessed with beekeeping. The microbiologist runs a research and development laboratory as a day job, but to call beekeeping his hobby is a major understatement.

They say that alchemy is a form of speculative thought, practised to transform precious natural resources into cures and ailments, a universal elixir that can improve life.

Upcoming events in Spring throughout the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges.

From Parisian croissants, local honey slathered on a baguette and a trout farm to catch your dinner — here are the best places to eat and drink in Daylesford and Macedon, according to Daylesford’s Bistro Terroir owner and head chef Matthew Carnell.