Central Coast Home & Lifestyle Spring 2023

New Vision, Same Charm: Saddles Mount White Welcomes New Management V oted one of the Most Beautiful Restaurants in the World by Conde Nast 2023, Saddles Mount White has announced that new management will take the reins from 14th October. Patrons can expect the same iconic charm, while embracing exciting changes. Nestled on 25-acres of land, this quintessential Australian dining destination boasts a charming homestead building and wrap-around deck, overlooking the restaurant’s signature dam. This idyllic setting that has attracted people from all over the world will remain unchanged. Complementing the essence of Saddles, the new management team will be expanding the restaurant’s offering with a reinvigorated menu, alongside site enhancements that will be revealed soon. Owner of Saddles, John Singleton, previously described the venue as an “accidental success” but says the new improvements they’re bringing to the venue are far from an accident. Singleton has been unusually tight lipped in sparing more details, leaving regulars sitting on the edge of their seats, or should we say saddles, in anticipation. “It will all be the same, just even more bloody beautiful”, he said. Designed by the acclaimed White + Dickson Architects and Interior Designer, Michelle Leslie, Saddles has become renowned for its signature architectural

and interior style. Five years on, Michelle has been welcomed back by the new management to refresh the venue. The team at Saddles can’t wait to welcome locals and newcomers alike to their new and improved restaurant. Opening doors under new management on 14th October, saddle up and book your spot for a dining experience like no other.

24 Home & Lifestyle Magazine | Spring 2023 Coastal Twist Festival is cooking up its own brand of Quirky, Coastie, Kitsch, this year we have Multiple Central Coast hubs come alive with free and ticketed events to suit all ages and abilities across Woy Woy, Ettalong Beach, Gosford & Umina Beach with Cabaret, Live Music, Film, Dance Parties, Youth & Senior Activations, Art Exhibition, Workshops, Wellbeing Hub and even Bingo. The shining jewel of the Festival, the Coastie Carnie Fair Day on Sunday 1st Oct featuring headliner live music and performance artists alongside locals with all day Entertainment, a Market with makers, local businesses, orgs, Food C oastal Twist LGBTIQ Arts & Culture Festival exploded onto the Central Coast scene in 2019 as a locally made, vibrant and original, festival which was unique to the Coast and Fun for all. In 2019 with an expected audience of 800 and over 7,000 showed up, making it the largest pilot festival Central Coast had ever hosted. Last year’s 35% growth with over 9,500 people and completely sold out across 7 days and 12 events, highlighting the Central Coast wanting positive change, community connection and a region which respects, loves, and supports all its residents and visitors. This September 26 – October 2nd welcomes the festival back for its 3rd incarnation in what has become the Coast’s sparkiest week of the year with 7 days of jam-packed surprises, playful and profound fun and learnings with LGBTIQ Arts & Culture for everyone from across our region, our state and our country as Artists, Thinkers and Innovators all come together to present work that simultaneously entertains and expands our worlds and our understanding of resilient communities as well as our possibilities as a region as one which is equitable and welcoming.

Experience” in your venue. Makers & Foodies register to have your stall at the massive Fair Day & Community join the party by submitting your artwork into the Community Art Exhibition, sign up your supermodel Canine into the Puparazzi Pooch Parade or become part of the cogs of the festival & volunteer, meet new mates & participate. All these opportunities can be found on our Coastal Twist website “Participate” Tab. We always say it takes a village to make a village & we couldn’t have done it without the support from across the board from local community, corporate, health & Government with support this year by NSW Government through Create NSW, Central Coast Council, ING, Woolworths, ACON, Diggers plus many more, all invested in creating a happier, healthier Central Coast. “Please join us with respect, love, and possibilities for being better as we spotlight and celebrate the massive creativity of the Coast and indeed the nations LGBTQIA+ communities in all their glitter, gorgeousness, and glory." Events on sale now, see what’s on as well as RSVP for free events and ticket purchases, giveaways, prizes, and opportunities. www.coastaltwist.org.au

& beverage, peaking with the now iconic Puparazzi Pooch Parade across the free outdoor family friendly event. There are activities and entertainment for everyone, regardless of how you identify and this festival is about promoting and celebrating the beauty of diversity across the natural world. “The 2023 year’s Festival theme “Inclusion means you” is a call for everyone across the Coast and beyond to join us in nurturing a culture of respect for a happier, healthier, and more welcoming Central Coast.” Festival Director Glitta Supernova states. “In times as polarising as these, Inclusion Means You encapsulates the ethos that everyone deserves to be heard, valued, and welcomed with respect.” Calling all businesses, makers, foodies & community there are so many ways to get involved! Businesses can contribute to the change across our region by becoming a festival partner, partake in the window display competition for a chance to win great promo prizes to uplift your business from Hit101.3, Central Coast Newspapers & Signarama or have one of our festival performers perform at your business by hosting a “Twisted