Alice's Journeys

12/04/2025

Autumn is a magical time to explore Daylesford and Hepburn Springs - soak up the fine weather, absorb the history and culture, and create your own adventure through time.

Fantastic activity for all ages, singles, groups

We have walking tours to suit all - small group, gentle pace and lots of fun and discussion.

For details and bookings, go to www.alicesjourneys.com
Email [email protected]

28/10/2024

What a magnificent weekend it was, celebrating the Swiss Italian Festa and exploring the unique culture and enduring legacy of these settlers in Central Victoria and Melbourne.

We were transported back to 1904 when 14 year old Amelia Musso was sent to Daylesford from Tuscany, Italy to look after her uncle who lived in the goldfields. Maria Triaca Harris and Cathy Samsury took us on an oral and written journey through Amelia’s life and her intergenerational influence which continues today.

Our warmest gratitude to swissitalianfesta Swiss Italian Festa Hepburn and radiusarthepburn for supporting this special event.

25/10/2024

As part of the Swiss Italian Festa 2024, our Cammino di Hepburn guests had the extraordinary opportunity to visit and enter Zelman Cottage in Hepburn Springs.

This is the former country home of Victor Zelman and his wife, Clara Borsa. The Borsa family built the first guesthouse in Hepburn Springs, Borsa House, in the 1880s.

Victor Zelman painted the Australian landscape murals in this unique architecturally designed home.

This home is open for public viewing on Sunday 27 October at 1pm for the Swiss Italian Festa

We will be holding our special In Conversation with Maria Triaca Harris to talk about her grandmother’s story, Amelia on Sunday 27 October at 11am at Radius Art in Hepburn Springs.

For details https://events.humanitix.com/in-conversation-with-maria-harris-nee-triaca

https://swissitalianfesta.com/

22/10/2024

What a fabulous way to start a day! We had an energising time leading this wonderful group attending a conference at the in on a nature walk before their conference work began.

21/10/2024

SWISS ITALIAN FESTA 2024 🇮🇹 🇨🇭

In 1904, at the age of 14, Amelia Musso arrived in Daylesford, with her sister, from Italy

IN CONVERSATION with MARIA HARRIS, Amelia’s granddaughter, we discover what Daylesford and Hepburn Springs was like in 1904 for young Amelia, confronted by a strange landscape, culture and language.

Maria recalls the stories of courage and resilience, loneliness and humiliation, strength and generosity that her grandmother told.

As part of this year’s Festa 2024, join us on Sunday 27 October at 11am at Radius Art Gallery in Hepburn Springs and meet author, Maria Harris (nee Triaca),

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
https://events.humanitix.com/in-conversation-with-maria-harris-nee-triaca

Swiss Italian Festa Hepburn radiusarthepburn

13/10/2024

Daylesford turned on spring sunshine for this fabulous group of women who meet up each year since they were at College at the University of Melbourne a few decades ago - this year they chose to visit our region.
We shared stories and exchanged knowledge and experiences - unforgettable fun 🙏🏼

To book your own small group experience, contact us www.alicesjourneys.com

12/10/2024

Amelia was sent from Italy to Daylesford in 1904 as a 14 year old to care for her uncle. Can you imagine what life was like for her?

“In Conversation” with author, Maria Harris who wrote this special and extraordinary memoir of her grandmother, Amelia.

When: Sun 27 Oct at 11am - 12.30pm
Where: Mineral Springs Hotel Hepburn Springs

As part of the Swiss Italian Festa 2024, join us for morning tea at the stunning Mineral Springs Hotel in Hepburn Springs and meet author, Maria Harris (nee Triaca), in conversation with Cathy Samsury (nee del Negro).

For more details and booking go to
https://events.humanitix.com/in-conversation-with-maria-harris-nee-triaca

Book your tickets ASAP to secure your seat at this one-off event

10/10/2024

We have some stunning new walks and events happening in the weeks ahead...........check out the latest for spring and summer

Swiss Italian Festa Hepburn
Daylesford Macedon Ranges
Daylesford Visitor Information Centre
Daylesford & District Historical Society Inc
Mineral Springs Hotel

Walking Tours of Daylesford

21/08/2024

Walking throughout the seasons takes you to surprising and uplifting spaces in Daylesford and Hepburn Springs.

Join us for your own journey of exploration and enjoyment through the history, culture, architecture, art and multigenerational stories of this region.

For bookings and information go to www.alicesjourneys.com
Contact us on [email protected] or 0455 519 111

27/07/2024

Winter is a wonderful reason to get LOST in and with !
We are thrilled to share our Q&A Local’s story of in this essential compact magazine.
Get your copy and check out the array of winter stories and soak up all the delights of this magnificent region.
To book your own walking tour of history, culture and gastronomy go to www.alicesjourneys.com

19/07/2024

Daylesford winter weather was no deterrent for these formidable and fabulous women from Brisbane - they fuelled up on our ‘welcome’ The Chocolate Mill, Daylesford chocolates and soaked up the history and culture of our beautiful town. It was a superb way to enjoy the day!

21/03/2024

We’re loving the fun we have on walking tours - it’s a great activity for all generations!

Join us for your own walking exploration of the history, culture, architecture and stories of and

Bookings through www.alicesjourneys.com or through the Daylesford Visitor Information Centre