It was our great good fortune to arrive during cherry harvest season as Mark had left us a generous bowl of his fine, fine cherries for us upon arrival as well as some of his cherry port wine. This was just a portend of Mark's hospitality as he went way out of his way to make us feel welcome and tend to any needs of ours during our stay there. He also shared the fascinating history of the land and his personal ancestry going back to the mid 1800s. The neighborhood is pure pastoral and quiet as a mouse at night. We slept soundly and deeply, both of us flooded with dreams all night and awaking rested and eager to explore the surrounding countryside. There are vineyards, excellent beaches, abundant wildlife and charming towns all nearby. The birdsong is amazing at the farm!! We saw our first kookaburras with their wild, monkey-like caws. This is a working farm as Mark describes but also a peaceful place of rest and sanctuary. The old family homestead we stayed in still radiates the presence of family life, a happy one as he describes it, that we felt honored to share. The wifi is excellent for those that need to conduct business or stay connected.