From The Oaks Ranch

Spring is here, the lambs have arrived and the blossom is out on the trees. The weather has been perfect with warmer days (even a guest in the pool this week!) and the nights still cool enough for that gorgeous open fire.We've had the open log fire burning in the lounge and have been busy collecting wood so that we can have the gorgeous fire burning every night - it's just so relaxing whether it's cold enough or not! You just can't beat a glass of red or a whiskey in front of the fire with a few board games to pass the evening.

How time has flown and we've now been at The Oaks 9 months. We would like to thank all our guests, many of them returning guests, even in this short period who have made being here such fun. Our regular golfers are a joy to have coming through each week and we have had some great feedback on the improvements we have made on the golf course. We've really enjoyed exploring the Ranch on horseback with our trail riders too and it's been great seeing the smiles on the faces of some beginners riding for the first time as well as a range of experienced riders.

We have a smart new company vehicle and are happy to offer courtesy airport pick-ups for any guests choosing to fly to Moruya from Sydney or Melbourne with Rex. Having done the flight to Sydney ourselves, it's just so easy and you get great views over the Ranch too. However you get here everyone seems to agree that this is a great  place to relax, unwind and escape; going home just doesn't seem as easy.

Spring special - Save $$ when staying 2 nights or more. Click on Check rates for the best deals.

Yoga Retreat being held at The Oaks Ranch and Country Club in October. See www.healthkick.net.au

We've recently updated our Games room with the addition of Wii sports and so can now offer indoor (as well as the outdoor) tennis, 10 pin bowling, baseball and a whole lot of other fun! If you don't fly here then perhaps take in the views with a scenic flight or skydive, based at Moruya airport just 10 mins away you will find www.moruyaaeroclub.com.au . If you would like to Kayak up the river or even out to sea, RegionX Kayaks do some great tours www.seakayakingnsw.com.au

Finally we've helped a number of people celebrate special events over the past few months by hosting a range of group bookings and birthdays at The Oaks Ranch and Country Club. We've had 40ths, 50ths, 21sts and anniversaries to mention a few, so if you have a family celebration on the horizon, consider coming here and having the opportunity for everyone to stay and celebrate in style.

Don't forget you can also catch up on all the Ranch news on our facebook page and thank you to all the guests who have contributed their photos and memories. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mossy-Point/The-Oaks-Ranch-and-Country-Club/275198082675?ref=mf, Please use this as a way to keep in touch.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Oaks Ranch soon

Karen & Andrew

From the Green Keeper

The Oaks gets its name from the many 'She Oaks', lining each fairway.

The greens are small and with undulating surrounds, provide a real test of your shot-making abilities and water hazards affect at least three holes, snapping up the errant shot!

The 9th hole from the back tees, requires a long carry over the water just to reach the fairway. Once you are over the water you also need to avoid the huge fairway bunker that hugs the entire left side of the fairway. It is definitely the toughest hole on the course, especially when there is an easterly blowing! There are also plenty of very well placed bunkers around the course to catch you out.

The course has undergone numerous improvements recently including new tees and bunker additions. This, along with major greens renovations, has the course in excellent condition!

The scenery around the course, with its many species of wildlife and the resort facilities available within our Country Club provide for a great day out, even for the non-golfers in your group.

We welcome you to come and inspect our unique and 'challenging' facility – one of the best-kept secrets on the South Coast that is fast making a place for itself on the 'golfing' map!

From the Stables

At the stables we have welcomed the arrival of "Jet" our latest addition to the team. Jet is a black, 6 year old gelding and has fitted in really well with the herd. He is lovely to ride, fun and confident and loves his cuddles. The horses are slowly growing their winter coats and are looking fit and well and are really enjoying taking people on trail rides.  The riders are enjoying the opportunity to see lots of wildlife and getting wet hoofs riding along the banks of the river.  The horses are responsive and have lots of energy, but are still very well behaved.

In the front paddock you will still find our two retirees, Keating the donkey and Monty a newly retired Cyldesdale who loves to be patted, if you can reach! They are both now wearing their rugs overnight to help them through the cooler months.

The kangaroos and their joeys are all around, the Lama has not yet had her baby but she has hopped over the fence and now thinks she is one of the horses! She comes back in very easily which is good and as for the baby.... well watch this space!