THE OLD DAME’ IS GETTING SET TO "NURTURE YOUR SOUL" FROM 12TH JULY 2014

Peppers Convent Hunter Valley will be adding a new feather to its cap with the opening of restaurant Eighty Eight, their second on the Estate. Like all venues in the Hunter Valley, Peppers is a 2-night weekend stay - so guests will now be delighted by two unique dining experiences on the Estate.

As with Roberts Circa 1876, restaurant Eighty Eight will be under the direction of highly esteemed Executive Chef George Francisco. With an emphasis on integrity of ingredient and nourishment, Francisco states "All items on this menu are ethically sourced. They are organically grown on the property, gathered or acquired locally or sustainably farmed. These ingredients have been nurtured by nature, prepared with respect and cooked with love. The meal that you eat is the culmination of every step in this important process, imbued with
goodness".

There will also be a heavy focus on being able to cater to all dietary preferences: once guests book and advise their allergies, intolerances, dislikes, and dietary preferences they will not have to worry about them again throughout their meal. There will be no judgment, nor intolerant wait staff – just attentiveness and a unique sensory experience. It is expected that restaurant Eighty Eight will be a popular destination for private functions – weddings, corporate events and parties.

Situated only two hours from Sydney, Peppers Convent is beautifully located in the Hunter Valley amidst lush gardens and vineyards. Built in 1909 as home to the Brigidine Order of nuns, it was transported to Pokolbin in 1990, and extensively restored in 2014. It is the combination of location, architecture and ambience that makes The Convent the most magical venue in the Hunter - earning her a nomination in the 2014 World Luxury Hotel Awards. Peppers Convent, along with Roberts Circa 1876, is owned and managed by the Cowley family.