A short walk around the corner from its two big siblings, Adeline occupies a history-filled former butcher’s shop with an open fire inside and seating on the front veranda that catches the afternoon sun.

As for what the food future holds at Piper Street Wine Company, it’s a case of watch this space. 

“In spring we might decide to channel some British comfort food – a real St John vibe. If Fergus Henderson is free, we’d love to host him.” 

Courtyard Kyneton is suitably named. Situated just off Piper Street, Kyneton’s thrumming hospitality business epicentre, it’s an idyllic, silver birch-shaded outdoor space with two rustic corrugated iron sheds. 

There is no hard and fast rule in place, other than a “belief in the product” and a desire to introduce customers to varieties of wine they may not have tried before. 

We only prune at times when the water is lower in the vine, which makes it stronger and means deeper roots, less spraying and the wine more fully expressing the flavours and characteristics of the terroir. 

The idea for Little Hampton Spring Water was born after the three families which make up the business’s second generation purchased a spring on pristine farmland in the tiny town of Little Hampton, near Trentham.

“I immersed myself in anything creative - photography, pottery, painting, interior design, travel - but it was the caramel apples that first sparked something in me”

But this is no gentle stroll in the garden. “In peak season, days blur into nights,” Lindsay says. “We chase the honey flows – a mix of risk, instinct, and adventure.

For Nicole, baking is about connection. "Food brings people together. It’s a shared story, a memory. There can be tears when you eat something your Nan used to make and realise how much you miss her." 

“There is so much healing to be found in craft,” Leanne says. “It can be symbolic and significant in our daily lives… and enhance our wellbeing.”

“My style has become a lot more eclectic and layered throughout the years and with a change in location,” she explains. “I have also become braver with my choices, especially with colour. 

In a world where design can sometimes feel like a fleeting trend, Jenden’s work is a celebration of timeless beauty. He’s not just designing for the present; he’s designing for the future, creating spaces that will continue to tell their stories for generations to come. 

Spring has officially arrived and I have a sudden urge to throw open the windows and start a garden project or two. It’s a season full of potential, and in this issue, we celebrate that spirit. 

What will winter bring? It never arrives politely, it pushes in with purpose and reminds us it’s time to look inward, recalibrate, and seek warmth and connection. 

With cooler air, vibrant leaves, and a sense of transition, Autumn is the perfect backdrop for the stories we've gathered this issue. Colourful characters and celebrations fill our community and we delight in chatting to some fascinating people, whose passions and pursuits add their own special hue to the mix.