Rich diversity of flowering plants burst onto the scene, the abundant bird and insect life revel in the blooms, the night air is engorged with the scent of sweet jasmine. Our wild spaces host the dance of the majestic fireflies. The mountain offers a reprieve from the soaring summer temperatures. Lose 5 degrees on the way up. The many waterholes become even more inviting for the intrepid, as the rainforest keeps cool under the canopy. Warmer nights stargazing on the deck or around the campfire. The changing of the guards, the heat dies down, a slower pace begins. A time to reset and repose, the towering cedars undress, their leaves catch the breeze and cycle back to the earth. Many people’s favourite mountain season for the opportunity to rug up and enjoy brisk mountain air. Fireside dreaming and soup weather. The wood smoke of fellow mountaineers on the breeze and clear night skies. A chance to have those conversations you've been meaning to have for a while. Sign up to receive updates on the goings on here at Elm House