Woodlands of Marburg
Glen asked me where I’d like to go for dinner for my birthday (a couple of weeks ago) and I chose Woodlands of Marburg. My parents also came down for my birthday and also Father’s Day, so they came to Woodlands also.
I called Woodlands to book in and asked if we could get there early to have a look around. I also wanted to take some photos for my essay.
When we got there, the sun was setting and there wasn’t enough light to take good photos. So we went for a wander around. Allan (sp?) who is the Curator & F&B Manager came up to us and took us on a tour. They were opening new accommodation and we went through 2 of the rooms – absolutely beautiful. He gave us some background history of Woodlands and he then got another staff member to take us on a tour of the mansion. What a beautiful house and the owners have really embraced the opportunity of bringing Woodlands back to its former glory (and the financial gains too).
I was a bit scared about the 11 ghosts that still reside in the Mansion. I especially liked the story about the maid that was pushed down the main stairs but her body had been dragged out onto the front lawn to make it look as if she jumped. Firstly, she shouldn’t have been on the main stairs (servants have to use their own stairs). The main reason she got bumped off was SHE WAS PREGNANT TO THE MASTER.
Getting back on track now. The food at was also fantastic. Glen had the Beef & Lobster, Mum & Dad had the Fish and I had a Vegetable Wellington. Mum and I shared a bottle of Woodlands own sweet red (you can’t buy from the cellar door yet – bummer).
It was a fantastic night and the highlight of my birthday. Mum and Dad were talking about going back there just for a weekend of relaxation… Have to get in quick though – I think The Great Outdoors are going there so it’s only a matter of time before it’s “the in thing”.