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Summber 2009/2010
New Products = New Stamp
During the past 6 years we have been working hard to refurbish the old Cray Drop Inn and now we think it's time for a new logo to reflect the changes we have made and where we are headed.
Whilst retaining the original business icons of farming, fishing and family holidays we are building our brand by also creating a food and wine destination.
Ironhouse Point has always been synonymous with fresh seafood but in addition to this we want to create the beverages to serve with your catch!
Hence, the installation of the brewery 2 years ago, and now the planting of a vineyard on the western side of the property.
We are so pleased that on the eve of Ironhouse Brewery's 2nd Birthday we are able to report that our beers have been widely accepted (with awards to prove it!) and sales continue to grow.
We hope to replicate the brewery's success with our vineyard and in 6 years time be reporting on medal winning wines!
With our business entities growing in number we are certainly looking forward to the opening of our new multipurpose building.
With building delays due to steel work and weather we hope to be in the new building — next year during low season, which will allow us to settle in before the high season rush.
The new building will incorporate all the existing infrastructure such as reception and brewery. It will also allow us to cater to all tastes, styles and budgets by offering two eateries La Blanc Fine Dining and the Brewhaus Cafe and Bar.
We envisage that La Blanc Fine Dining will replicate our current restaurant structure while the Brewhaus Cafe and Bar will offer lighter meal options all day. It will also have a cosy and relaxed bar area.
The new building also enables us to cater for larger conferences with specialised conference rooms and cinema.
We will also be launching a store called, Providore, which as the name suggests will stock all our own produce plus an array of Tasmanian only goodies. Designed to meet both the locals and tourist needs.
With all that said, we have trusted Walker Designs to design a logo as seen above that reflects the feel and colours of our environment. We hope that you share our delight in the new reflection of our business. To everyone who has supported us in our endeavours so-far we thank you and look forward to working with you or serving you in the future.
Refurbishment = New Opportunities
Whilst the demands for wheelchair accessible accommodation has always been high, we have only had the opportunity in the past 3 months to work towards meeting the demand to the high standards that it requires.
We are in the process of completing the renovations on Unit 19 which has transformed it into a Deluxe wheelchair accessible self-contained villa. Not only is it highly accessible, but it also has the added bonus of the possibility of a king size bed!
While the main bedroom will have a queen size bed, the 2nd bedroom will have two long singles that can be zipped together to make a king size bed, therefore catering for families and 2 couples.
Christmas Cheer
As with every Christmas, although we have in-house accommodation guests staying with us on the Christmas Day, we actually close reception and the restaurant so that our staff are able to spend this special day with their own loved ones.
In lieu of a Christmas Day lunch we will be offering our guests to pre-order one of our delectable seafood or cold meat Christmas platters to be delivered to their units. Plus, on Christmas Eve we will be offering traditional Christmas meals from $35 pp for two courses.
If you would like to place an order or book a table please call 63 722 228 by the 18th of December.
Reception will reopen on Boxing Day at 8.30am and the restaurant from 11.30am.
New Year's Eve Spectacular
New Years will be a fabulous party with a four course dinner and live jazz plus fireworks for only $48 pp. Don't um and aah about what you're doing this NYE, make the decision to join the best party on the coast and book your table at White Sands. Plus, we will also look after your children in our Kids Club for just $20 per child. This includes dinner, supervision, entertainment and most importantly, a children's fireworks display at 9pm – yeah!
We hope that on the lead up to Christmas Day that you are finding that life is not too stressful or busy!
For that hard-to-buy-for person it's always simple at White Sands – buy them a gift certificate that keeps on giving. We can tailor a gift to suit any budget or needs whether it's for accommodation, restaurant or Ironhouse Brewery products.
Don't like gift certificates? Then put it together with a some of our brewery merchandise; glasses, clothing etc.
Even on a budget of $50 you have given someone a gift that will encourage them to stop, relax, and rejuvenate!
Call us today on 63 722 228
We wish you all a safe and merry Christmas and a prosperous new year, we look forward to sharing with you in the future.
Spring 2009
New Spring Menu
Glen has designed new menus for lunch and dinner plus a new children's menu. As always our meals are fresh and fabulous, come and try them and let the flavours speak for themselves.
Our culinary event nights calendar has come to an end and we would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who joined us on those chilly nights to experience the White Sands wow factor.
Our next and final special event for the year is our Ironhouse Beer, Bangers and Blues Day.
Enjoy a banger on the deck at White Sands Restaurant or dine á la carte whilst chilling out to the sounds of Pete Cornelius and the Deville's live from 11am onwards.
Be the first to sample this summers release of Ironhouse Pilsner as we tap the first keg!
Enjoy a relaxed family day out with children’s entertainment or why don’t you stay the whole weekend? Yes all you Hobart folk, by special request it is on a SATURDAY the 17th of October so we hope to see you all there!
To reserve an á la carte table or an oceanview villa call 6372 2228.
Ironhouse Master Class
We will be hosting the Ironhouse Master Class at White Sands Restaurant on Friday the 21st of August 2009. Commencing at 6.30pm with canapés and matching international beers, followed by a four course menu matched with Ironhouse beers.
Experience first hand the joy of beer and food matching!
Learn from Michael and Glen how best to enjoy your beer by what it is accompanied with and how to care for your beer by being aware of its quality, glassware and environmental factors.
Enjoy a fun and informative evening that mixes exceptional food, beer and company!
Why not stay the night and make the most of our 15% discount off deluxe units!
Plus don't miss out because of the kids — bring them along and we will care for them in our Kids Club for only $15 includes dinner and fun activities.
Book your table now by calling 03 6372 2228.
$85 per person includes beers and meal.
Beer alternatives also available on special request.
RSVP by the 17th of August 2009.
Winter 2009
Whether it is for a lingering lunch or a week away, whatever the weather White Sands is the place to stay!
Curl up on the couch with a good book and watch the waves or rug up and enjoy the crisp sunny days with a stroll along the beach, there is so much to do at White Sands during winter.
Simply escape the worlds worry's. No Flu, no quarantine just clean fresh air! No financial pressures, just affordability!
We have created our very own stimulus package* with 2 nights plus a $20 meal voucher and complimentary breakfast basket on arrival from only $240 per couple.
Plus kids stay free in deluxe unit during June and September school holidays!
*Some conditions do apply so call us today on 6372 2228 to discuss which option suit you best.
White Sands Restaurant & Ironhouse Brewery Bar are open from 11.30am until late fore coffee & cake, beer tasting and sales and of course serving lunch from 1.30pm to 2.00pm and dinner from 5pm onwards.
Glen has a new winter warming menu plus a light lunch menu starting at the end of June that will allow people to choose anything from either a snack, to something comforting or an adventurous dish all with the WSR wow factor!
Thank you to everyone who completed our recent survey – we are happy to announce that Jodi Startup of St Helens won the reward!
Call us now on (03) 6372 2228 to discuss your accommodation, conference or simply Sunday lunch time needs. We look forward to looking after you!
December 2008
Improvements
The new building is progressing well, luckily the construction has had no impact on our customers, which has been a relief.
We have also installed a new playground–near the cricket pitch–for the children to enjoy.
New summer menus and opening hours
Glen has designed two new fantastic menus for lunch and dinner that should suit everyone’s taste and budget.
We are continuing to show a children’s movie at 6.30pm to allow parents to relax over dinner.
Ironhouse Brewery’s special summer release, the Pilsener, has proved to be very popular.
During the summer holidays the White Sands Restaurant & IronHouse Brewery Bar will be OPEN from 11.30am until late for coffee & cake, beer tasting and sales and of course serving lunch from 11.30am to 2.30pm and dinner from 5pm onwards.
New Years Eve
New Years Eve will be a grand affair with live music, guests will be greeted promptly at 6.30pm and receive a complimentary drink and canapes followed by a four course dinner.
Tickets are $49 per person, so be quick and get some friends together and book a table as this event is sure to sell out fast.
Accommodation Specials
We still have a scattering of nights available between Christmas and New Years Eve. But for longer stays look at your calender from the 2nd weekof January onwards! Weekly stays start from $720 per double.
September 2008
Beer, Bangers and Blues Day
Featuring Pete Cornelius and the DeVilles
Join us in celebrating the launch of our new summer beer—Ironhouse Pilsener
- Free jumping castle & activities for the kids
- Enjoy a sirloin banger on the deck or dine à la carte
- Listen to some tunes while catching up with friends
Rain, hail or shine this will be a great family fun day on Sunday 19th of October 2008, from 11am onwards.
For accommodation bookings phone 03) 63 722 228 or go to our booking page.
July 2008
The Launch of Paddies Head Stout was a great success, we would like to thank everyone who came along to be the first to sample this great brew. Tastings are now available at White Sands bar. Takeaway sales will be available at the end of August.
Our Annual French Night was another recent event that was full of
good food, wine and company.
If you missed out on these events be sure not to miss out on our
August Event.
The Beef Eaters Dinner: Friday 22nd of August 2008
- 6 courses featuring the best of Tasmanian beef.
- $48 per person for true winter comfort food including a delectable dessert.
- 6.00 for 6.30pm start. Transport available and children are most
welcome.
- RSVP by 18th of August 2008. Get some friends together for the evening and experience something fun.
Past Events
Live Music: Saturday 5th July 2008
Join us for dinner on Saturday night and enjoy some relaxing tunes from Therese and Bruce.
Bastille Day: Friday 11th July 2008
Celebrate at White Sands Resort with our annual French evening.
Enjoy French inspired food by our higly trained head chef, Glen Cordwell and French wines presented by our guest sommelier, Kirk Denne from DWS.
- 5 courses with matching wines only $80
- 6.30 for 7 pm, so that meals and wines can be presented before each course
Beer Launch & Appreciation Night: Friday 18th July 2008
Ironhouse Brewery is launching their 5th style of Beer, called Paddys Head Stout. Join Michael at 6.30pm as he provides you with his brewing knowledge, ample tastings and winter comfort dishes to match.
- $35 includes beer, canapes and main course
- 6.30pm start
June 2008
The New Building is progressing well, with the steel frame being put together. It's a fantastic sight to watch the crane working! We are now
starting the 12 month countdown to opening.
Ironhouse Brewery continues to grow, and by the start of July we will be launching a new beer, Paddy’s Head Stout.
Glen has designed a new warming winter menu that suits a broader spectrum of tastes and budgets, whilst retaining the White Sands 'wow' factor!
Financially, we appreciate that times are getting tougher, so we have come up with some specials to entice you to come for a drive and beat those budget blues!
School Holidays Are Forever
All kids meals are $10, which includes main course, icecream and
a drink. Plus, kids can watch a movie @ 6.30 pm in our cinema opposite the restaurant, so that mum and dad can enjoy a relaxing meal, too!
Thank God Its Friday
Happy 2 hours between 5-7 pm with $5 schooners, spirits
& snacks—plus IHB giveaways! Get some friends together and welcome the weekend!
Midweek Madness
2 course Lunches: $20
2 course Dinners: $35
Live Music
To liven up our lives (on Saturday nights, at least!). Check
our music schedule by phoning us on 6372 2228
Special Mother's Day – May 2008
On mother's day weekend – children may stay free of charge when sharing a deluxe unit with their parents. So go on, treat mum to a weekend away, remember happy wife happy life!
When dining at White Sands Restaurant all mothers will receive a complimentary glass of wine or IronHouse beer. We will be serving our Autumn al la carte lunch and dinner menu, respectively.
Families who dine in our restaurant are also welcome to use the guest recreational facilities during mum's special day. Bookings are essential for both lunch and dinner on 6372 2228
Targa Tasmania – April 2008
On Thursday the 17th of April, Targa Tasmania will be cruising past White Sands Resort on their way to the start of Stage 16 Elephant Saddle.
Due to the increase of visitors in our beautiful area White Sands Restaurant and Ironhouse Brewery Bar will be open all day! Serving lunch, coffee and cake and of course our award winning Ironhouse Brews.
So call in stretch your legs and experience the best of Tasmanian food and beer.
New Multi-purpose Building Development Underway
The new building will house our accommodation reception, and a local produce store. Plus a conference/function facility that can be tailored to cater from 10-300 guests.
It will also incorporate a casual cafe in addition to our current modern Tasmanian cuisine restaurant. Which will allow us to cater for all levels of the Tasmanian food and wine experience.
The centre piece of the new building will be our microbrewery- IronHouse Brewery.
At present we have installed the microbrewery in one of our implement sheds to enable us to begin brewing.
Our products were launched on the 1st of December 07 at the Hobart Beerfest. We then hosted an inaugural tasting event at White Sands Restaurant & Bar on the 8th of December.
Iron House Brewery
Our handcrafted brews are made to traditional recipes from quality ingredients and Tasmanian water, sourced from our own spring.
Our brews are refreshingly unpasteurised and have no preservatives or additives.
Located at White Sands Estate, Ironhouse point; The first house on the east coast with an iron roof was situated on this coastal point on the beautiful east coast. The landmark is synonymous with farming, fishing, beach holidays and surfing.
Water, mountains and forest surround us and together with the locations history they provide us with the inspiration to continue the legacy of endeavour, enhancement and the will to share with you our natural attributes.
IronHouse and White Sands Restaurant at Festivale
On the second weekend in February White Sands restauarnt and Ironhouse brewery attended Festivale in Launceston. The event was a great succes and enabled us to intrduce our beers to the north and tourists alike. The beers were accpeted well and we now have more stockists from where you can purchase our refreshing Beers!
Our chef was able to showcase his skills in food and beer matching, as well as demonstrate what fantastic local produce we have on the east coast. The Freycinet Oysters dressed w/ Rapsberry and Star Anise were superb with the Wheat Beer.
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