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Home-Grown Gourmets Bloom at Halcyon

28 September 2018 | by Halcyon

Celebrity chef Matt Golinski took centre stage at Halcyon Glades in August to show home owners how to transform home-grown fresh produce into simply delicious meals.

Matt was joined by gardener Gary Hands, of Kookaburra Organics, in presenting Halcyon’s first ever Paddock to Plate event during Queensland Seniors Week.

It attracted more than 150 home owners and visitors who gathered in The Long House to see and hear how they could become more self-sufficient and creative with food.

Proving that you don’t need a lot of space or money to be a home-grown gourmet, Gary discussed ...

Halcyon helps others to build a new life

28 September 2018 | by Halcyon

In a first for Halcyon, we will deliver a new, purpose-built domestic violence shelter for women and their children on the Gold Coast next year.

The shelter will be owned by DVConnect, Queensland’s only state-wide telephone service offering a free crisis hotline for anyone affected by domestic or family violence.

Joint managing director Dr Bevan Geissmann said the project is something that is close to the hearts of everyone here at Halcyon.

“For me, having worked as a general practitioner for many years, I regularly saw people affected by domestic violence,” Bevan said.

“And as a lawyer practising in the Beenleigh area, my fellow ...

Lola follows in her granddaughter's footsteps

28 September 2018 | by Halcyon

Lola Davison has her granddaughter Sharni Hardcastle to thank for her new life at Halcyon Greens.

Last year, Lola was inspecting her granddaughter’s new block of land at Gainsborough Greens when she glanced over and saw Halcyon Greens taking shape nearby.

“I only came across it because we were looking a Sharni’s land and I looked around and saw Halcyon Greens being built in the distance,” Lola said.

With Sharni moving to Pimpama and other family living at Helensvale, Lola saw Halcyon Greens as the perfect lifestyle solution; offering security, a strong sense of community, and better proximity to her loved ones.

Fast-forward several ...

Home owners dig deep for farmers

21 September 2018 | by Halcyon

Hundreds of Halcyon home owners have pitched in to raise almost $20,000 for Australia’s drought-affected farmers. Moved by the plight of those on the land, home owners from our Gold Coast, Caboolture north and Sunshine Coast communities have opened their hearts and wallets to give generously.

Halcyon’s fundraising efforts were initiated and driven by home owners at Halcyon Landing, Halcyon Lakeside, Halcyon Glades, Halcyon Greens, Vision by Halcyon and Halcyon Waters through events such as concerts, dinners and simply ‘passing the hat around’. Money raised will be distributed to the Queensland Drought Appeal, Buy a Bale of Hay, Aussie Helpers and ...

My Halcyon Days: A life changing move

21 September 2018 | by Halcyon

FORMER Brisbanites Lyn and Peter Brennan are busy spreading their wings at Halcyon Greens at Pimpama after emerging from the comfortable cocoon of their long-time family home.

The couple’s momentous move to Australia’s first over 50s golf and residential community after more than 40 years in their MacGregor home is also a major milestone for Halcyon with their new home the 1000th the company has built.

My Halcyon Days: What the heck is pickleball?

21 September 2018 | by Halcyon

The game with the funny name is catching on at Halcyon. Home owners have jumped on the community’s purpose-built courts to play pickleball, which blends elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis.

Community Manager Donna talks about adapting to community living

17 August 2018 | by Halcyon

“Community living has a special feel to it. You have many opportunities to keep active and to try something new – perhaps join a pottery class, learn a new skill or get fitter.
The great part about my role as a community manager is seeing how much fun our home owners are having and seeing new friendships forming. Many have spent most of their lives working hard and now have the time to relax, go on holidays with new friends, and have the life they’ve dreamed of.  Halcyon certainly delivers that and more.
I can’t wait to live ...