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A lovely little town just perfect for relaxing. Sometimes known as 'spa country' Daylesford has many little cottages to rent where you can order spa and massage packages. There is a convent gallery and a Sunday market that are worth checking out.
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050232Daylesford is clearly a city that was built on gold, and the convent gallery is a true expression of how industrious the citizens of a gold town could be once a building was erected. Still today, this pioneer spirit shows through in the building's third incarnation. As a prime piece of realty in the 1860's, this land was built as the private house for the gold commissioner. Twenty years later, it was sold to the Catholic Church as a boarding school for girls, where it was operational for almost 100 years. Then in 1973, the church left it and the property spent the next 25 years falling into disrepair. That was when an industrious Daylesford woman named Tina purchased the land, and began a renovation. The renovation did not necessarily change the history, but rather accentuated it. Now in the halls where people worshipped, weddings are held. Where there was an infirmary is now a gallery for art. Where the masses met for a meal, the masses... well, meet for a meal. This is definitely worth a pass through when you visit Daylesford.
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0143Go in Autumn or Winter to enjoy the crisp, cold weather. Watch fog and steam surround the lake in the early morning. You'll see trees that have red, orange and yellow leaves. It's amazing visually. Hanging Rock is only about a 40 minute drive east of Daylesford and is a must see!
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004Every Sunday, head to the Daylesford Market for some crafts, some junk, some cheap clothes, and fresh organic vegies.
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