<p>In this episode, you&#39;ll meet the woman behind the newly opened, architecturally stunning gin distillery that now stands proudly among the vineyards on the edge of Clare.</p><p>The Clare Valley Distillery, along with its beautifully designed tasting room, officially opened its doors in March 2025. Behind this exciting new venture is Katherine Nugent — a lawyer, teacher, and proud Clare Valley local.</p><p>Known affectionately as &quot;Karks&quot; to most, Katherine has been nurturing this dream for the past seven years. She developed the concept alongside Guy Parkinson, former chef of Seed, and her beloved aunt and godmother, Di Mayfield — both now her business partners.</p><p>Karks is passionate about gin and community. Her vision was to create a welcoming space in the Clare Valley — not just for gin lovers, but as a creative hub, especially for writing retreats. That makes sense, because she’s also in the midst of writing a book.</p><p>But there’s far more to Karks than distilling botanicals. Originally from the Adelaide Hills, she takes us on a rich and colorful journey through her life — from the Hills to Denmark, with career chapters in journalism, law, teaching in Galway, and ultimately, finding home in Clare.</p><p>This episode is packed with inspiration, reflection, and storytelling. So whether you&#39;re brewing a cup of tea or heading out for a long walk — settle in. This is Katherine&#39;s story.</p><p><a href="https://www.clarevalleydistillery.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.clarevalleydistillery.com.au/</a></p><p><a href="https://operationflinders.org.au/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://operationflinders.org.au/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.kademacdonaldfoundation.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.kademacdonaldfoundation.org/</a></p><p>Find out more about Annabelle Homer and her communications business Voice it: </p><p><a href="https://voiceit.me/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://voiceit.me/</a></p>

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Annabelle Homer

Voice it - Katherine Nugent: The Clare Valley Distillery

JUL 6, 202549 MIN
Voice it

Voice it - Katherine Nugent: The Clare Valley Distillery

JUL 6, 202549 MIN

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<p>In this episode, you&#39;ll meet the woman behind the newly opened, architecturally stunning gin distillery that now stands proudly among the vineyards on the edge of Clare.</p><p>The Clare Valley Distillery, along with its beautifully designed tasting room, officially opened its doors in March 2025. Behind this exciting new venture is Katherine Nugent — a lawyer, teacher, and proud Clare Valley local.</p><p>Known affectionately as &quot;Karks&quot; to most, Katherine has been nurturing this dream for the past seven years. She developed the concept alongside Guy Parkinson, former chef of Seed, and her beloved aunt and godmother, Di Mayfield — both now her business partners.</p><p>Karks is passionate about gin and community. Her vision was to create a welcoming space in the Clare Valley — not just for gin lovers, but as a creative hub, especially for writing retreats. That makes sense, because she’s also in the midst of writing a book.</p><p>But there’s far more to Karks than distilling botanicals. Originally from the Adelaide Hills, she takes us on a rich and colorful journey through her life — from the Hills to Denmark, with career chapters in journalism, law, teaching in Galway, and ultimately, finding home in Clare.</p><p>This episode is packed with inspiration, reflection, and storytelling. So whether you&#39;re brewing a cup of tea or heading out for a long walk — settle in. This is Katherine&#39;s story.</p><p><a href="https://www.clarevalleydistillery.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.clarevalleydistillery.com.au/</a></p><p><a href="https://operationflinders.org.au/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://operationflinders.org.au/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.kademacdonaldfoundation.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.kademacdonaldfoundation.org/</a></p><p>Find out more about Annabelle Homer and her communications business Voice it: </p><p><a href="https://voiceit.me/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://voiceit.me/</a></p>