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Quiessence Dining Room

Quiessence dining room is home to the Art of Nourishment. Quiessence represents the essence of balance and chi in your body and mind by preparing meals lovingly and with your wellbeing in mind. To learn more about the Art of Nourishment ask for a copy of this remarkable book by Adrian Emery.

Holiday breakfasts should be a relaxing & elegant affair; the time-honoured tradition of bed & breakfast has become a hospitality industry norm with sumptuous breakfasts being an integral part of any worthy establishment. 

Weekends enjoy breakfast served on the Quiessence guesthouse verandah while basking in the morning sun with beautiful garden views hedging the distant Wollemi National Park.

Experience the alchemy of the art of nourishment

seasonal menu

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breakfast

breakfast included, unless specified

or $35 per head:

starter

Bilpin apple, beetroot, ginger & pear freshly squeezed juice;

vanilla bean yoghurt cup w home made muesli and fruit garnish;

fig and walnut bread, lightly toasted served w ricotta and honey garnished w banana & blueberry

A la cart

chilli scrambled eggs

sauteed mushroom & persian feta bruschetta;

spinach & feta crepes;

potato roesti w smoked bacon, fried egg and sauteed mushrooms;

smoked salmon, capers, cream cheese, lemon, dill on sourdough

Dinner menu (examples)

Quiessence dining room has a seasonal menu and changes weekly.

Please ask at the time of booking as dinner is by reservation only. $120 per head / wine from $15 per glass or by the bottle

selection of antipasti on arrival:

mediterranean ~ hummus, haloumi cheese, olives, paper thin prosciutto, flat bread $20

+ vegetarian option ~ hummos, olives, dried fruit, almonds, tamari rice crackers. $14

homemade pesto pasta

pan fried organic chicken breast w lemon, garlic, thyme & white wine

zucchini spaghetti w cherry tomatoes, red onion, spinach and goats cheese

spanakopita (spinach pie) w brown rice or roast potatoes

mushroom & persian feta goulash w mashed potato or rice

blpin apple & rhubarb crumble

orange & almond cake w greek yoghurt

pear tarte

naughty affogato w frangelico