SUMMER 2025 | Mid-Western Living | 15 NEW ERA FOR LOCAL FAVOURITE A Mudgee icon has entered a new era, as The Butchershop Café welcomes new owners Genevieve and Shane Purdy - familiar faces with a shared passion for the hospitality industry and a desire to put down deep roots in the community. Set inside a beautifully restored former butcher shop in the heart of town, the café blends old-world charm with a vibrant, modern menu. With original tiled walls, leadlight windows and a vintage meat hook still suspended from the ceiling, the space pays homage to history while serving up breakfast, lunch, and seriously good coffee seven days a week. Genevieve, a long-time barista at the café before taking the reins, brings a passion for regional café culture - the belief that you shouldn’t have to visit Sydney or Melbourne to enjoy top-tier coffee and food. Together with Shane, she’s proudly continuing the café’s story, now fuelled by their own vision and the support of their loyal community. The Butchershop Café serves classic meals using local produce, with all baked goods and sweets crafted in-house by chef Monica Coffee lovers can expect a premium cup every time, with a premium blend from Orange rosters Seven Miles. Now open seven days: Sunday & Monday: 6am - 12pm Tuesday - Saturday: 6am - 2pm 47 Church Street, Mudgee @the_butchershopcafe_mudgee MUDGEE’S FIRST BOUTIQUE MOTEL Following a change of ownership in late 2024, one of Mudgee’s original motels has undergone a full glowup. Reopened in August as The Cudgee at Mudgee, the motel now features beautifully refurbished rooms, landscaped gardens and an upgraded pool area - all designed to deliver a modern take on the classic country motel experience. Set against a peaceful backdrop of paddocks, the property offers a bushland feel just minutes from Mudgee’s centre. The refurbishment focused on natural, chemical-free materials, avoiding single-use plastics, prioritising Australian-made furnishings and blending style with practicality. Rooms feature cork flooring for year-round comfort and sound insulation, Koala furniture, and curated Australian artworks - including pieces by local Mudgee artists. If you’re after a fresh, relaxed place to stay, this might be just what you’re looking for. ____ @thecudgee 212 Market Street, Mudgee thecudgee.com.au| 0480 710 380
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