Spring is just around the corner and a perfect time to book a weekend escape.  While we are fully booked out in September, there are still plenty of nights available in October & November.  If you would like to experience some of what our previous guests have enjoyed, email us now for a quote.  Please don't forget your dates and number of guests.

Or to read how our guests have enjoyed their stay at Hilgar, jump over to our Guest Book page.

Dear friends of Hilgar

This is a very different post from us today.  It is in the name of Motor Neurone Disease (referred to as ALS in the States) and raising awareness about it through the Ice Bucket Challenge.

You may have seen this trending on world social media platforms of late: everyone is doing it. From Bill Gates to Jimmy Fallon and even Posh & Becks' eldest son Brooklyn. 

Via incredibly lovely friends of ours, through their own journey with MND,  the challenge has come to Australia with an event organised in Melbourne for this Friday afternoon to attempt the world record 'for the largest number of people simultaneously performing the Ice Bucket Challenge'.

So if you are in Melbourne and can spare an hour of your day this coming Friday 22 August 2014 please jump on board. 

All the information you need is via these links:
Laugh To Cure MND Ice Bucket Challenge
Laugh to Cure MND Facebook Event

At this time, there is no cause, no effective treatment nor a cure for MND. 

We thank you in advance for any support you may be able to give. 

Team Hilgar

Only one weekend left to take advantage of our special winter rates, being the last weekend, Friday 29th - Sunday 31st of August 2014. There is still some availability for week nights too.  It may be winter and cold outside, but Hilgar is cosy and there is still so much to do in Ballarat and the Goldfields region. 

***SALE SALE SALE*** We've just reduced our nightly rates further for the month of August only. For a chance to have a winter weekend away in the Victorian Goldfields at a comfortable self-contained three bedroom house, fully-equipped and well-appointed to suit small groups and/or families, email us now. Three weekends still available as are week nights. [email protected]

Over this last weekend, Ballarat has seen snow, sun and reached (almost) record lows overnight.  With a warm heater, gas log fire and cosy beds, it is a perfect time to book your weekend escape to Hilgar and experience the joys of winter in the goldfields.