Winter is coming... or maybe it isn’t this year? Seasonal living keeps us guessing. Winter to me means comfort, and this edition is subconsciously focused on just that! Daylesford in Winter is akin to a warm hug, with the blanket of leaves lying until the shake-up wind of spring rolls in. It's a time to reflect and indulge. Boy, do we have some winter treats for you this edition!

My longtime happy place is finally published in the pages of LOST Magazine. Julian Blackhirst's legacy, The Garden of St Erth, is a truly special place. If you haven't already, sign up for the Diggers Club! We live in the best region and climate for growing heirloom varieties, both vegetables and flowers.

From the garden, we retreat to the inside of one of Daylesford's most beautiful homes, The Vintage House Daylesford, the creation of interior designer Kali Cavanagh. Mahmood discovers where her passion started and how it translates into her stunning designs.

Mahmood also speaks with Gaëtan of the Long Paddock Cheese School. Hear about the fusion of cultures and the poetic nature of the cheeses they produce with absolute passion. Here you can not only purchase cheese but learn how to make it yourself.
Up to the Mountain is our next stop, where Larissa discovers the hidden gem and heart of the Mount Macedon community - The Mount Macedon Trading Post. So much more than a post office, and with inspiring new owners, a humble story is told.

We head off the beaten track to visit 'Jobbo' the builder-barber for a cut and a yarn. Jobbo has gone from creatively 'adding' to creatively 'removing.' A refreshing look into the world of barbering in his hand-built studio. You can feel the creativity in the walls.

Our last stop involves not just one, but many stops, on board the Daylesford Wine Tours bus. It is no secret that our climate boasts some of the best wines in Australia. Pinot's to rival France and the crispest sparklings. Jump on board the red bus, recently taken on by friends, Chris and Ange, and you have the key to the best vineyards and wines in the region.

Now it's time to light the fire and get LOST in the pages to follow. We hope this edition warms your soul like a hug from an old friend. Till the flowers are in bloom,