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Celebrating Pieces of Eight at Mount Monument

Mar 5, 20262 min read

Celebrating Pieces of Eight at Mount Monument

Last Friday, the Pieces of Eight team gathered to celebrate our much anticipated, if slightly belated, end of year celebration with a visit to the spectacular Mount Monument winery in the Macedon Ranges.

Owned and developed over the past two decades by Gallery Director Melanie’s father, architect Nonda Katsalidis, the property represents a remarkable convergence of architecture, landscape, wine and contemporary sculpture. Set across rolling hills and expansive bushland, Mount Monument feels less like a traditional winery and more like a carefully composed cultural landscape.

Our afternoon began in the winery restaurant with a beautiful long lunch paired with a selection of Mount Monument’s wines. It was a wonderful culinary experience, giving the team a chance to pause, reflect on the year that has passed, and enjoy time together away from the gallery.

Following lunch, Nonda Katsalidis generously guided our group through the grounds on a tour of the property’s striking sculpture park, where large scale artworks are thoughtfully placed throughout the landscape, inviting visitors to encounter art in dialogue with nature.

Nonda also shared a glimpse of Mount Monument’s exciting new project, showing us through the luxury accommodations currently nearing completion. Designed to sit harmoniously within the surrounding terrain, the buildings will offer guests a deeply considered experience of architecture amongst the natural environment; a respite from the hustle of the nearby city.

The visit offered a rare opportunity to experience the thoughtful interplay of art, architecture and landscape that defines Mount Monument.

A heartfelt thank you to Nonda Katsalidis and the Mount Monument team for their generous hospitality.

For those inspired to experience Mount Monument for themselves, we highly recommend planning a visit to explore the sculpture park, winery and grounds. You can learn more or book your own visit via the Mount Monument website.

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