EVENT: FRIDAY OCT 11 - SUNDAY OCT 13
A distinctive art exhibition hung throughout the iconic Prairie Hotel, Parachilna, includes highly collectable indigenous works from the Eastern & Western deserts of Australia.
In collaboration with Eastern Desert Arts & Tingari Arts, the Prairie presents the ‘Desert Stories’ Art Showcase, over three days in Parachilna, where the desert meets the Flinders Ranges.
More than an exhibition, the ‘Desert Stories Art Showcase’ is about celebration. Celebration of making art accessible in remote locations and bringing people together through story, creativity, food & fun - including an opening event to commemorate 20 years of Flinders Ranges Brush with Art. ​
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Join us for immersive dinner events on Friday or Saturday evening, or opt to stay in the Outback Lodge on an event inclusive package.
Desert Stories: Eastern & Western Art Showcase
A Brush with Art Celebration Event
FRIDAY 11 6:30PM: EXHIBITION OPENING & cocktail style DINNER
Celebrate art in the heart of the outback and connect with a community that values creativity and cultural expression. Join us for the official ‘Desert Stories’ exhibition opening & be part of an unforgettable evening as we celebrate two decades of Flinders Ranges ‘A Brush with Art’.
Glass of bubbles in hand, wonder through the Prairie’s Gallery Restaurant with Eastern Desert Arts & Tingari Arts gallery owners, Sonnie & Linx, to view the exhibition. Flow onto the Prairie’s iconic verandah where festivity & fun await. Dine under the outback sky on a selection of small & large plates and dance the night away to incredible live music.
$95.00 PER PERSON, INCLUDES:
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Welcome drink on arrival
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Delicious roving canapés throughout the night
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Official ‘Desert Stories: Eastern & Western Desert Art Showcase’ opening
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Live music
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Guided tour of the exhibition with Sonnie & Linx, owners of Eastern Desert Arts & Tingari Arts galleries
A FEAST FOR THE SENSES
Join us for a degustation style dinner by Head Chef, Gus Love, with matched wines amongst the 'Desert Stories' art exhibition in the Prairie Gallery Restaurant. Savour a curated, degustation dining experience of 5-flavours celebrating regional & native flare.
Limited seats available.
SATURDAY 12 6PM: DEGUSTATION DINNER
$205.00 per person
The Prairie offers an opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the showcase, & the region, with an outstanding inclusive accommodation packages.
Stay one or two-nights in the Prairie Outback Lodge, discover our Outback Oasis & revel in the convenience & comfort of staying on site throughout the showcase & events.
SATURDAY NIGHT PACKAGE
TWO-NIGHT PACKAGE
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Saturday night accommodation
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'Feast for all the Senses' Degustation Dinner
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Cooked to order breakfast
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Two-nights’ accommodation
A Brush with Art Celebration & Exhibition Opening Event
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'Feast for all the Senses' Degustation Dinner
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Cooked to order breakfast daily
FROM $340 PER PERSON
FROM $570 PER PERSON
FRIDAY NIGHT PACKAGE
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Friday night accommodation
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A Brush with Art Celebration & Exhibition Opening Event
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Cooked to order breakfast
