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Although we are really only starting to move from summer to autumn here in Hawke's Bay. Admittedly the nights and mornings are a little chilly, but the days are clear and sunny with dazzling blue skies and temperatures still hovering around 20 degrees. Ask any local and they will invariably tell you that this is their favourite time of year in the Bay - the light is so pure and the hints of autumn colours coming through in the trees and grapevines add such richness to the landscape.

 

One of the highlights of the Wellington social calendar is The Diplomatic Charity Ball, presented by the Diplomatic Heads of Mission Spouses and Partners Group.

 

Due to be held on Friday 14 May at the Wellington Town Hall in aid of The Wellington City Mission, the ball gives guests the opportunity to savour fine food, wonderful wine, marvellous music and bid on breathtaking auction items. Destined to be another huge success, the event is already sold out.

 

For the first time this year, Cape South is pleased to support this event by donating a two night stay in The Homestead as one of the auction items.

 

For more information on the Wellington City Mission, you can visit their website.

For many of us, when the weather cools down and the evenings draw in, we take our pleasures in good company, fine food and wonderful wine! Hawke's Bay satisfies all these appetites, with Cape South as the perfect venue for a warming winter house party for a group of friends or family.

 

And we can even take care of all the food...

Local chef Raymond van Rijk has established himself as New Zealand's Master of the Barbecue. His cooking courses and demonstrations are legendary and he's just returned from a stint in the UK, sharing his secrets on an international level.

 

Raymond's food features in our special two and three night packages, created especially for food and wine lovers. He can provide a hands-on cooking experience where you can learn some of his trademark secrets, or simply indulge yourselves by enjoying a meal catered by Raymond for you in total comfort at Cape South.! 

To help get you into the winter house party mood, we are offering a selection of Hawke's Bay wine to enjoy during your stay. Book your stay for two or more nights between now and the end of September 2010, and we'll have some fine Hawke's Bay wine waiting for you on arrival - a dozen bottles if you are booking The Homestead, two bottles in The Cottage and one bottle in The Hut.

 

Start planning your winter Cape South break now, visit our website for package information or to secure your chosen dates.

Cape South is pleased to announce an alliance with Havelock North's newest paradise for foodies. Bellatino's is a food lovers market, located right in the centre of the Village.

 

They specialise in premuim Hawke's Bay fruit, vegetables and meat, local and Italian wines and beers, artisan pre-prepared foods and the finest epicuran ingredients. There is a huge range of delicious food on offer - simply to heat and eat or to get down to some serious cooking in our kitchen.

 

You can email Emma at Bellatinos or phone them on 06 875 8103 to discuss your needs and place an advance order. It will then be delivered - ready and waiting for you on arrival at Cape South.

 

Finally, don't be mistaken in thinking there is nothing much going on in Hawke's Bay over the winter - it's still a very busy time so check out the Hawke’s Bay events calendar to see what you can do while you are here.