In Nonda Katsalidis’ words, it was a regional retreat that “got out of control”. Now it’s one of the Macedon Ranges’ coolest attractions.
Mount Monument exists because of a giant nipple in a newspaper ad. It’s somewhat fitting, really, given the winery/cellar door/restaurant/sculpture park is a mini Mona of sorts – an unintentional spin-off of the famously risqué Museum of Old and New Art in Hobart.
The renowned architect, who has Melbourne’s Eureka Tower in his portfolio and an AM after his name to recognise his contribution to architecture, wasn’t actually in the market for property. But when he chanced upon an ad for a 44-hectare farm in Victoria’s Macedon Ranges, established around a rare white basalt mamelon , he wanted to buy it. So he did.
Ape anchored, Katsalidis was keen to pursue sculpting himself; an interest, he says, that took a back seat due to a busy career. They say to be careful what you wish for because plenty of time readily appeared when the global pandemic ground Melbourne to a halt. Nonda and Jane escaped to the countryside where he brought his passion to life.
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