Whats in a name?

Valle Laguna (Pronounced Var +Lay Laguna)

What's in a name? A great deal apparently.  When we first purchased our farm we tried to re-name it. We tossed around many ideas but none really felt right. We tried combining our first names, our surnames, even our initials. We then moved onto other things like local flora or fauna, and indigenous words that had historical significance. Nothing seemed to fit. We where also mindful that there would be a business element to our farm, so we didn't want anything too cliché like Kangaroo Crossing or Wombat Hollow. Great names, but they didn't quite fit the vision we had for the far. Friends that stayed with us tried to be helpful, but I have to say the quality of their suggestions decreased as the wine consumption increased!

Anyway, over time we got busy with building and what to name the farm seemed to lose it's importance. We have always just referred to it as "the farm" but at the back of our minds we knew it would eventually need an "official" name. Turns out it already had one and it was brought to our attention quite by accident. We were filling out some paperwork (neither of us can remember exactly what is for) and the property was referred to as Valle Laguna. We did some checking and sure enough it was a "registered" name allocated to our property.

The original owners had Italian heritage so they incorporated the Italian word for valley, Valle. Given that we are located in a valley, in the township of Laguna...in the Hunter Valley .... it's not hard to see where they got their inspiration........

Darn it! It seems so simple. Why couldn't we come up with a name? As I sit here now, a few years down the track I don't think we where ever meant to re-name it. Perhaps it's like the superstition

that sailors have about re-naming boats. It brings bad luck.

I've settled into the name. The only real issue I have with it now is the pronunciation. It's not easy for people. Whenever people call about accommodation there is always that awkward moment when they cant quiet get their mouth around the first word. I always jump in and say the name for them, much to their relief.

So for the record the Italian pronunciation of Valle Laguna is Var +Lay Laguna.

I've also been informed that the Spanish word for valley is also Valle. The Spanish pronunciation is Va+Yay  Laguna.

VarLay, VarYay, whatever..... If you'd like to come and stay with us just call and we'll work it out!!

www.vallelaguna.com.au

Hope you have a great day. Cheers Kylie