About Us

Hummocks Station Team

Your hosts are the husband and wife team of Merry Canavan and Roger Duance. Both have travelled many parts of the world for both business and pleasure, giving them a true understanding of the importance of customer service.  They have recently retired so they can spend more time at Hummocks Station and enjoy the lifestyle country living offers

Merry, a former Health Informatics Consultant & critical care registered nurse has held a variety of senior management roles in healthcare. For relaxation Merry is a student viticulturist, food and wine enthusiast, and is taking flying lessons.

Roger, an engineer and collector of “just about anything”, has been flying aircraft for 40 years. Something of a “Jack of all trades”, and given time, Roger can repair almost anything. For relaxation Roger is an avid reader and a lover of classical music.

 Bella is a Tri Colour Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who is seen throughout the day either following Merry in the vines, or asleep in Roger’s Ute.  Although she will seem to tell you otherwise, she is fed twice each day!

Spice Girl, a Blenheim Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, has an adorable personality and will certainly warm your heart when you visit us.

Awards
SA Great Regional Awards 2008, Winner Business Award - Yorke Peninsula

Hummocks Station won the EMU award in February 2008 “for sticking their neck out and having a go”, awarded by the Adelaide Plains Cup Festival. The Jim Barry Clare Valley Regional Tourism award followed in June 2008. Hummocks Station strives to provide guests with the best country getaway experience in the Clare Valley Region.

"Photo of Merry & Roger courtesy of the Plains Producer Newspaper"

The Vineyard
The vineyard was established in 2004 and we are waiting for our first Shiraz vintage. There are also plantings of Petit Verdot and Chenin Blanc. Merry and Roger, together with Bella and Spice Girl, look forward to meeting you and making your stay at Hummocks Station a memorable one.

"Booked for 2 nights, stayed for 4….THAT should say it all." Margaret, Mt Isa, Nov 2006