Sophie Montmillon, a daughter of another leading Neuchatel family wrote home of the then Colony's potential and progress in glowing terms.
The added encouragement resulted in substantial numbers of Neuchatel residents migrating, many choosing to settle in the Yarra Valley.
De Castella arrived in Melbourne in November, 1849. In July of the following year he purchased Yering Station from William Ryrie. Eleonore was a sophisticated hostess, who entertained in the grand manner.
She instilled in her son Paul an appreciation of gracious living, refined cuisine and quality wines. Eleonore's Restaurant has been named in her honour.
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