South East Queensland is becoming an exciting area for new events and festivals. With gourmet food events such as Summer Chefs and Spicers Peak Food Weekend, there is always something exciting to keep you occupied.

Spicers Peak Lodge is the ideal accommodation base from which to enjoy these widely acclaimed regional events, and the perfect retreat following a busy, event-focused day.

For specific and timely event information, visit the Events Calendar on the South East Queensland tourism website.

Spicers Peak Lodge also holds regular events, many of which have become so popular they book out well in advance. Our upcoming events include:

Thai Cooking Retreat (9-10 April 2010) - enquire now

Indulge your hidden passion for Thai cooking and learn alongside a highly talented and experienced chef, Paul Blain. Originally hailing from ‘Darley St Thai’ in Sydney, before moving on to establish his own ‘Chilli Jam Café’ in Noosa and then the couples retreat ‘Tamarind’ on the Sunshine Coast, Paul has also travelled, experienced, absorbed and lived the Thai lifestyle and wants to share his knowledge with you, within the luxurious surroundings of Spicers Peak Lodge.

Enquire now for the 2010 Thai Cooking Retreat (dates yet to be confirmed).

Your journey into Thai cooking will commence at 10.30am on a Saturday morning with Paul Blain. Learn how to use unique ingredients and techniques to create exciting food flavours and textures within your own home. You will also be treated by the attendance of the sommelier to present a variety of wines to complement your newfound cooking skills. To round off the experience, you will enjoy coffee and luscious chocolates after dessert – that’s if you can possibly fit any more in! You will also receive a collection of recipes to take home as a memento of your day, and to make sure you remain inspired even after you have driven away from the lodge.

All standard Spicers Peak Lodge inclusions apply: accommodation in a luxury Lodge Suite or Spa Suite and all meals (including morning and afternoon teas, alfresco lunch or deluxe picnic hamper and 7 course degustation dinner) and all beverages throughout your stay. You will also receive a welcome gift on arrival, pre-dinner drinks and canapés on dusk, petit fours, ports and liqueurs to follow dinner, 24 hour beverage service and complimentary in-room mini bar, L’Occitane amenities, nightly turndown service and personal farewell gift on departure – not to mention the intimate cooking class with Paul Blain on Saturday.

Download the Thai Cooking Retreat fact sheet.

Thai Cooking Retreat (9-10 April 2010) - enquire now	Lodge Suite	Spa Suite
One night package	$1,390	$1,590
Two night package	$2,380	$2,780

Conditions: Rates quoted are per couple per suite.

Mood Swing in May for Mother’s Day (7-9 May 2010)

Spicers Peak Lodge is jazzing up your Mother's Day weekend with a retreat offering the best of everything: the best accommodation, the best views and the best hospitality - not to mention the best music, wines and food you could ask for... What an amazing treat for the richly deserving mum!

Enquire now about the Mood Swing in May

Treat yourself (and your mum!) to a mid-year getaway with this two night food, wine and music package.

Tickets are expected to sell fast for this event after 2009's successful 'Jazz in June' weekend so it is recommended you book early to secure your place. Then, once you've made the booking, you can slow the pace a little...

Friday evening, 7 May:

Arrive at your leisure on Friday afternoon in time for an evening end-of-week drink and canapés, followed by evening tapas. This evening has been specially designed to cater for later arrivals so you don't have to start the weekend by madly rushing to get out of work, get home, get ready and then get to the lodge. Take your time. Relaxation will be waiting for you.

Saturday, 8 May:

Explore the vast property and enjoy some of the activities on offer. Savour a divine lunch and at the end of the day enjoy a sumptuous 7 course degustation dinner with matching Symphony Hill Wines. Symphony Hill Wines were awarded 4.5 stars in the respected James Halliday's Wine Companion for 2009 after having won numerous awards for their wines. Meet with the man behind the wines, Ewen Macpherson, and perhaps discover a new favourite in one of his bottles. The Spicers Peak Lodge kitchen team have also been well recognised with a number of awards and you will have the ultimate opportunity to understand why when you experience the degustation dinner. Renowned band 'Mood Swing'will have your toes tapping from 6.30pm until midnight with the delightful sounds of jazz music, covering all eras and styles.

Sunday, 9 May:

Today is all about lingering and mellowing. Enjoy a gourmet breakfast or leisurely brunch and linger on for a long lunch on the deck where you will be entertained once again by 'Mood Swing' and their accompanying, talented saxophonist. Slow down and enjoy the moment, so take advantage of the extended late checkout which mean you won’t have to leave until 3pm.

Mood Swing in May– 7-9 May	Lodge Suite	Spa Suite	Private Lodges
Two night package	$2,380	$2,580	$1,590 (1 brm)	$1,890 (2 brm)
Three night package	$3,170	$3,470	-	-