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The paper mills at fyansford | The Door Gallery Cafe

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Paper  Mill The Mill started operations on 9 August 1878, 140 years ago. The rags (old clothing, tents, sails, etc) were delivered to the rag storage building (today referred to as the old WWII bomb (testing building) and from there were taken into the rag sorting room (now Russell Fibreglass Industries site 16). It was here that staff cut off all clasps, buttons, etc. Source The chopped up rags were then dropped down into a revolving boiler and boiled to remove any remaining dirt or contamination. This also softened the clothes for the papermaking process. The product was then removed to the Breaker House where the rags were then bleached and pulped.into a consistency of the right requirement. When necessary some coloring was added. Art, Craft & Cultural Precinct The precinct consists of several art/craft/ cafe/ winery/businesses each operating independently within the buildings of the precinct.  Site numbers at Fyansford Paper Mills ...

Accommodation geelong | Prayag-A Unique B&B experience in Fyansford

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Prayag is a fully self-contained one bedroom unit offering a comfortable lounge with open fire and a cozy bedroom. This unit comfortably accommodates two people in its antique double bed. We also have a porta cot for guests to use. Source This unit is arranged within the 10.5 acres Fyansford Papermill property which sits on the bend of the Barwon River overlooking Buckley Falls. This national heritage site is far becoming a thriving arts precinct with studios and galleries for visitors to wander through. A Hidden Gem Fully self-contained unit The kitchen is equipped with all the amenities except a stove; a BBQ is provided.  Private Courtyard Prayag has its private courtyard with a BBQ. You are welcome to roam freely on the 10.5-acre property which is shared with resident artists and galleries.  Learn more here..

Cafe & Wine At Indian Doors – Cafe Bar Fyansford

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The Door Gallery, Cafe/wine bar is situated in the old “Engine house” of the historic Fyansford Papermill. Nestled in the heart of the Arts Precinct The Engine House with its 7mt massive bluestone walls lined with antique Indian doors creates a live and reflective Acoustic venue for local and visiting musos to perform. Source We have a variety of instruments, pa, mixer and mics set up at all times and encourage musos to drop by and plugin. “Jam and Cream Sundays” are particularly useful for this as we have a variety of musos drop by throughout the day and join in. It starts at 10.30am with Sandy on Handpans. A real chilled session then Flows on into the afternoon with a great mix of music. Curries of The World Recreating traditional curries from various cultures in the warm, cozy surrounds of The Engine House by the fire with live music. Latte blends Red velvet latte, Golden latte, Blue Pea Latte & Matcha latte. The Door Gallery Café is tur...