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Love is in the fresh air of The Byron at Byron

Love is in the fresh air of The Byron at Byron

Cupid’s Retreat

To celebrate this February 14th, The Byron at Byron Resort and Spa is playing host to a special Valentine’s Day romantic weekend retreat.  The Byron at Byron offers the perfect escape for couples to relax, be pampered and spend quality time together.

Cupid’s Retreat will include two night’s accommodation in a Superior Suite along with a Feast of Saint Valentine dinner by romantic Head Chef Gavin Hughes with music by celebrated cellist Louise King.

Complimentary daily yoga, a 25 metre heated infinity pool, tennis court, fully equipped gymnasium and sauna are all on hand to help keep couples feeling pampered, alive and relaxed.

Cupid’s Retreat – Two night Valentines package for two at The Byron at Byron:

  • Two nights’ accommodation in a One Bedroom Suite
  • Valentine’s Day dinner at The Restaurant including three courses, entertainment and a glass of sparkling wine upon arrival
  • 10% off spa treatments
  • Complimentary yoga class daily

$970 for two people for two nights. Valid February 13 – 16 2014.

Bookings essential. 02 6639 2105 or reservations@thebyronatbyron.com.au

Background Notes:

Set within a 45 acre subtropical rainforest, The Byron at Byron offers a tranquil hideaway for those in love. Surrounded by nature the Resort offers wide timber verandahs which step down to an expansive lawn, long walks on endless beaches, swimming in the ocean and walkways leading to the Lotus Garden, lily ponds, meditation walk and Tallow Lake, all with the magnificent rainforest as a backdrop. The resort is also a short cycle or drive to Byron Bay.

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Celebrate 1920s style and swing into 2014

Celebrate 1920s style and swing into 2014

Celebrate New Years’ Eve in style at The Byron at Byron Resort and Spa. Party like Jay Gatsby and be transported to the outrageous and spectacular 1920s.

The Byron at Byron is getting into the swing by theming the resort. “Expect decadence and extravagance 1920’s style” said Marcus Corcoran, the resort’s Food and Beverage Manager.  Guests are requested to dress to impress (think bowler hats, sparkles and pearls).

“This will be the premier gig for the year” said Steve Sax, saxophonist with the WellSwung Daddies, who will be providing the tunes for grooving on the evening. “The Byron at Byron is such an institution, it’s where anybody who’s anybody wants to stay. We’re going to raise the roof”.

The ten piece outfit will play a mixture of arrangements from the modern swing masters like The Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Royal Crown Revue and Brian Setzer to past masters like Louis Jordan, Buddy Rich, Count Basie and Ray Charles. “Our music is  transcribed and arranged from original recordings and represents a modern interpretation of swing, jive, rock n roll and lindy hop” outlined Steve Sax.

With a male vocalist, two trumpets, two saxes, trombone, guitar, bass, drums and piano, the Daddies are in demand up and down the east coast and have a large following of swing and rock n roll dancers.

31st December 2013, 8:00pm  $199 per person which includes a drink on arrival, a four course celebratory dinner and live entertainment from The WellSwung Daddies.

Bookings 66392105 or reservations@thebyronatbyron.com.au

New Years’ Eve menu

Crusty ciabatta with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar

Prawn Asian salad with bean sprouts, radish, mint, cucumber red chilli ginger and lime dressing

Smoked duck breast with baby beetroots, ruby chard and caramelised vinaigrette

New England grass fed beef fillet with potato galette, red wine, onions and black cabbage

Buttermilk panna cotta with poached peaches, raspberries, white peach granita and tuile biscuit

Downloadable high resolution images:

Photo 1 – The WellSwung Daddies

Photo 2 – The WellSwung Daddies

 

 

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Byron at Byron awarded

Byron at Byron awarded

Last week over 600 hoteliers, industry leaders and suppliers gathered at the Sydney Town Hall for the hotel industry’s night of nights, the Hotel and Accommodation Management Awards.

Now in their 11th year, the Awards recognise the Australasian accommodation industry’s brightest stars, from hotels to leaders, staff and programs. Over 2,500 entries were submitted this year and our very own Byron at Byron Resort and Spa took out one of the top awards.

The Byron at Byron shared first place in the “Upper Upscale Hotel” category with Pullman Sydney Olympic Park, winning over established icons such as Grand Hyatt Melbourne. Other first place winners were Park Hyatt Sydney (Luxury Property) and Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa (Australian Lodge).

“It’s always a thrill to win an award from one’s own industry” said Byron at Byron General Manager Lyn Parché. “This award belongs firmly with our hard working team. These days instead of being judged annually we are judged every day online. It’s a confronting process, however we come through it and I am thrilled that The Byron at Byron has been consistently voted #1 on TripAdvisor for Byron Bay for the past few years”.

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For further information including interviews and images please contact Caroline Desmond 

02 66875674  0415 499429  caroline@carolinedesmond.com.au

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Ryan Squires for Byron at Byron Vogue Living Champagne Dinner

Ryan Squires for Byron at Byron Vogue Living Champagne Dinner

The Byron at Byron Resort and Spa is thrilled to announce Ryan Squires, Head Chef and owner of Brisbane’s esquire as Chef for their annual Vogue Living Champagne Dinner, to be held Friday October 11.

Ryan Squires gained experience in some of the world’s best restaurants across Spain, New York and the Napa Valley before settling back in Queensland in 2008. His spirited approach to food results in a playful love affair between diner, Chef and plate.

In Australia he made his name at Urbane, achieved ‘Chef of the Year’ and ‘Restaurant of the Year’ for The Buffalo Club and was named ‘Australia’s Best New Talent’ by Australian Gourmet Traveller in 2010. Oh, and he was a Guest Chef on MasterChef. In 2011 he opened esquire, which has achieved three Chefs Hats for the past two years. Further accolades include Queensland’s ‘Restaurant of the Year’ for the past two years from the Brisbane Times Good Food Guide and ‘Queensland’s Top Restaurant 2012’ from Gourmet Traveller.

“I try to get down to The Byron at Byron at least twice a year” said Ryan. “It’s always one of those places where I feel liberated, where I leave feeling more wholesome. There’s a real connection with Byron for me. To cook for Lyn and John and the team for their Champagne Dinner will be a joy”.

Ryan has crafted an innovative menu to match five of the world’s finest Champagnes. The dinner is supported by the Champagne Bureau as a way of sharing with Australians the versatility of Champagne.

“This will be our sixth Champagne Dinner and it is always a special night” said The Byron at Byron’s General Manager Lyn Parché. “Domain’s Chief Stylist Sue Kropp reinvents our Restaurant for the evening… it is a celebration among friends”. Previous Chefs for the salubrious dinner include Mark Best, Justin North, Warren Turnbull and Philip Johnson.

Vogue Living Champagne Dinner two night package for two:

2 night’s Accommodation in a Deluxe Spa Suite

Full buffet breakfast daily for two adults

Two tickets to the Vogue Living Champagne Dinner

Complimentary daily yoga class

– $1295.00

For bookings and enquiries 02 66392105 or reservations@thebyronatbyron.com.au

Vogue Living Champagne Dinner menu:

Canapés

Puffed beef tendon, lime and peanut

Beef & kimchi

Mushroom kettles

Agrapart and Fils Terroirs Blanc De Blancs Brut Grand Cru NV

1st

Ike jime trevally and  green mustard

Champagne Ayala Brut Nature NV

2nd

Raw smoked scallop, cucumber and dill buttermilk

Bollinger Special Cuvée NV

3rd

Calotte, bonito ketchup, horseradish and onion

Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru Brut Tradition NV

4th

Campari, curds and whey

Bollinger Rosé

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For interviews and images please contact Caroline Desmond 02 6687 5674 / 0415 499 429 / caroline@carolinedesmond.com.au