Live Music @ Taltarni Vineyards
Soak up the stunning beauty of the Pyrenees wine region every Sunday at Taltarni Vineyards, where live music meets award-winning wine. Nestled in the western reach of the Great Dividing Range, Taltarni's picturesque setting offers the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of relaxation and entertainment.
Discover the talent of local artists while enjoying the rich history of a region once dubbed “the natural garden of Victoria.” From gold mining in the 19th century to pioneering viticulture in the 1960s, Taltarni has been at the heart of the Pyrenees’ transformation into one of Australia’s most enchanting wine destinations.
Bring your friends, sip on exceptional wines, and let the music transport you in this unique blend of culture, history, and natural beauty.
No booking required, just come to cellar door
Featuring Central Highlands Growers & Producers…
Moonambel Gap Olives
Sommerfields
Picnic on Nimmons Bridge
Presented by Woady Yaloak Historical Society
$110per person
Experience a unique culinary adventure as we take you on a journey along the stunning Ballarat to Skipton Rail Trail, including a picnic on the historic Nimmons Bridge.
Itinerary:
10am: Meet at the Courthouse Hotel, Smythesdale, to begin your journey.
11am: Enjoy complimentary canapés and a drink at the Scarsdale Hotel.
12pm: Arrive at Nimons Bridge for a picturesque picnic featuring a picnic lunch with locally sourced food, paired with two complimentary drinks.
3pm: Return to the Courthouse Hotel, Smythesdale, for live music, drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere to cap off your day.
Immerse yourself in the flavours of the region and the beauty of this iconic landmark. Perfect for foodies and nature enthusiasts alike, this event promises to be a delightful celebration of local produce, stunning landscapes, and great company.
Featuring Central Highlands Growers & Producers…
Black & Ginger Wines: Cheers to Ten Years!
2025 marks 10 years since high school mates Hadyn Black and Darcy Naunton (aka the Ginger) took the leap and purchased one tonne of Shiraz grapes producing their first vintage under the wine label Black & Ginger.
They're teaming up with Barney's Bar and Bistro, the home of their new cellar door (opening 2025) for a relaxed and fun evening as they celebrate 10 years of winemaking. This special event is part of the 2025 Forage & Feast Festival in partnership with the Central Highlands Growers and Producers Hub.
Dinner will feature matched wines, including back vintages, paired with a delicious menu crafted by guest chef, Fushy from Hamilton. The menu will highlight fresh lamb from Greenacres Biodynamics, bread by Blue Wren Bakery, eggs from Green Eggs, as well as produce from several other local growers and members of the Central Highlands Growers & Producers Hub. It’s a great chance to enjoy delicious food, great wine, and toast to a decade of Black & Ginger Wines.
Come along, share a meal, and raise a glass to the next 10 years!
Full Degustation + Matched Wines: $130
Full Dinner Only (for non-wine drinkers and designated drivers): $100
Other drink options available, wines by the glass, beer and non-alcoholic.
Places are super limited so get in quick!
Featuring Central Highlands Growers & Producers…
Mount Langi Ghiran: Premium Tasting Tour
Every Saturday during Forage & Feast.
Enjoy a guided VIP wine tasting with local produce and a behind-the-scenes look at how the famed 'Langi Shiraz' is produced.
Minimum 6 persons $50pp includes current and back vintage icon wine tasting with paired lunch.
Featuring Central Highlands Growers & Producers…
Eastern Peake: Taste 41 years of winemaking craft
Every Thursday - Saturday during Forage & Feast
Cost: $110pp, bookings essential
Join us for an afternoon celebrating four decades of winemaking at Eastern Peake.
Guests will be treated to a curated flight of six wines, four from our current range and two rare cellar drops.
Served alongside a regional produce board highlighting local artisan producers.
Cheeses, charcuterie, marinated olives, condiments, pickles and sourdough baguette.
Booking links for each day as follows -
Thursday 13th February | Friday 14th February | Saturday 14th February
Featuring Central Highlands Growers & Producers…
Summerfield Wines & Wood-Fired Pizza
Every Wednesday to Sunday throughout the Forage & Feast Festival
Lunch: Wed – Sun, 12 – 3pm
Dinner: Friday & Saturday nights, 6-8pm
Mark Summerfield’s dream of bringing guests a quality menu of locally grown produce has been realised. The extensively renovated and extended café and cellar door now includes an indoor/outdoor dining space for up to 80 guests, which overlooks the beautiful winery gardens. With an emphasis on locally sourced and homegrown products, Summerfield Winery & Accommodation offers guests the best of the Pyrenees region. Summerfield specializes in wood-fired pizzas, stone baked artisan poolish sour dough breads and has a delicious gourmet deli. The perfect accompaniment to the bold, award-winning red wines the vineyard is renowned for.
Lake House Daylesford: Summer Table Long Lunch
Every Monday Lunch throughout Forage & Feast Festival.
Indulge in a long lunch on Mondays at Alla Wolf-Tasker’s 2 Chef Hat Lake House Restaurant throughout the Forage & Feast Festival.
A multi course a la carte menu allows you to explore various dishes, most inspired by the Lake House’s own regenerative farm, Dairy Flat ( just minutes from the flagship restaurant).
Make it a real farm to table experience with a complimentary guided tour of the beautiful Dairy Flat Farm prior to lunch.
We now produce wine, cider, honey, olive oil , pesticide free vegetables, fruit, herbs and of course all our sourdough and baked goods from our beautiful farm.
Your 45 minute tour, commencing at 11.30am comprehensively covers all our regenerative practices and offers insights into our learnings.
You may meet our bakers and probably run into our guinea fowl, geese, peacocks, alpacas and British White cows from our friends at Brooklands Regenerative Farm.
Please select “farm tour” when making your Lunch Reservation, and please note: Your selected restaurant reservation time will still apply.
Live Music @ Taltarni Vineyards
Soak up the stunning beauty of the Pyrenees wine region every Sunday at Taltarni Vineyards, where live music meets award-winning wine. Nestled in the western reach of the Great Dividing Range, Taltarni's picturesque setting offers the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of relaxation and entertainment.
Discover the talent of local artists while enjoying the rich history of a region once dubbed “the natural garden of Victoria.” From gold mining in the 19th century to pioneering viticulture in the 1960s, Taltarni has been at the heart of the Pyrenees’ transformation into one of Australia’s most enchanting wine destinations.
Bring your friends, sip on exceptional wines, and let the music transport you in this unique blend of culture, history, and natural beauty.
No booking required, just come to cellar door
Featuring Central Highlands Growers & Producers…
Moonambel Gap Olives
Sommerfields
Odessa At Leavers: Dinner and Show with Charles Maimarosia
Dinner and Show - $70pp
+Booking fees
Odessa at Leavers Hotel is excited to be part of The Forage and Feast Festival, A taste of summer in the Central Highlands.
We will be adding the sounds and tastes of the Solomon Island to the night with a feast fusing local produce from our region with our neighbours twist.
plus the Incredibly talented Charles Maimarosia will launch his album Hote' Hote'
Charles Maimarosia is an extraordinary singer, guitarist, panpipe player and storyteller, originally from the Solomon Islands and now based in Melbourne. He is renowned for being a musician of important custom knowledge, drawing equally on traditional and contemporary musical styles.
The award-winning artist has come a long way since growing up in the remote Pipisu village of Malaita. He went on a world tour for over a decade with globally recognised panpipe orchestra Narasirato, acting as their frontman, choreographer, and songwriter. Since launching his solo career, his music is making a buzz on international stages, including performances representing Australia and Solomon Islands at the G20 Summit in India and performing at WOMADelaide. He has toured widely in Australia as well, including shows at the National Folk Festival 2024 and the Blue Mountains Music Festival.
Charles will perform his new album Hote’ Hote’. The album features songs inspired by Are’ Are poems and stories, with a focus on preserving ancient cultural heritage. Be ready to be taken on a journey that shares the wisdom of his ancestors and the culture and spiritual essence of Charles’s homeland.
Featuring Central Highlands Growers & Producers…
Mount Langi Ghiran: Premium Tasting Tour
Every Saturday during Forage & Feast.
Enjoy a guided VIP wine tasting with local produce and a behind-the-scenes look at how the famed 'Langi Shiraz' is produced.
Minimum 6 persons $50pp includes current and back vintage icon wine tasting with paired lunch.
Featuring Central Highlands Growers & Producers…
Eastern Peake: Taste 41 years of winemaking craft
Every Thursday - Saturday during Forage & Feast
Cost: $110pp, bookings essential
Join us for an afternoon celebrating four decades of winemaking at Eastern Peake.
Guests will be treated to a curated flight of six wines, from our current range and two rare cellar drops.
Served alongside a regional produce board highlighting local artisan producers.
Cheeses, charcuterie, marinated olives, condiments, pickles and sourdough baguette
Booking links for each day as follows -
Thursday 6th February | Friday 7th February | Saturday 8th February | Thursday 13th February | Friday 14th February | Saturday 14th February
Featuring Central Highlands Growers & Producers…
Summerfield Wines & Wood-Fired Pizza
Every Wednesday to Sunday throughout the Forage & Feast Festival
Lunch: Wed – Sun, 12 – 3pm
Dinner: Friday & Saturday nights, 6-8pm
Mark Summerfield’s dream of bringing guests a quality menu of locally grown produce has been realised. The extensively renovated and extended café and cellar door now includes an indoor/outdoor dining space for up to 80 guests, which overlooks the beautiful winery gardens. With an emphasis on locally sourced and homegrown products, Summerfield Winery & Accommodation offers guests the best of the Pyrenees region. Summerfield specializes in wood-fired pizzas, stone baked artisan poolish sour dough breads and has a delicious gourmet deli. The perfect accompaniment to the bold, award-winning red wines the vineyard is renowned for.
Lake House Daylesford: Summer Table Long Lunch
Every Monday Lunch throughout Forage & Feast Festival.
Indulge in a long lunch on Mondays at Alla Wolf-Tasker’s 2 Chef Hat Lake House Restaurant throughout the Forage & Feast Festival.
A multi course a la carte menu allows you to explore various dishes, most inspired by the Lake House’s own regenerative farm, Dairy Flat ( just minutes from the flagship restaurant).
Make it a real farm to table experience with a complimentary guided tour of the beautiful Dairy Flat Farm prior to lunch.
We now produce wine, cider, honey, olive oil , pesticide free vegetables, fruit, herbs and of course all our sourdough and baked goods from our beautiful farm.
Your 45 minute tour, commencing at 11.30am comprehensively covers all our regenerative practices and offers insights into our learnings.
You may meet our bakers and probably run into our guinea fowl, geese, peacocks, alpacas and British White cows from our friends at Brooklands Regenerative Farm.
Please select “farm tour” when making your Lunch Reservation, and please note: Your selected restaurant reservation time will still apply.
Live Music @ Taltarni Vineyards
Soak up the stunning beauty of the Pyrenees wine region every Sunday at Taltarni Vineyards, where live music meets award-winning wine. Nestled in the western reach of the Great Dividing Range, Taltarni's picturesque setting offers the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of relaxation and entertainment.
Discover the talent of local artists while enjoying the rich history of a region once dubbed “the natural garden of Victoria.” From gold mining in the 19th century to pioneering viticulture in the 1960s, Taltarni has been at the heart of the Pyrenees’ transformation into one of Australia’s most enchanting wine destinations.
Bring your friends, sip on exceptional wines, and let the music transport you in this unique blend of culture, history, and natural beauty.
No booking required, just come to cellar door
Featuring Central Highlands Growers & Producers…
Moonambel Gap Olives
Sommerfields
Sault Farm Experience
A private group tour with Sault's chef and owners, starting with a walk and talk through the kitchen gardens and a Q&A with the garden team. Followed by a tasting menu highlighting the seasonal garden produce and our regional heroes.
First course served in the garden with a glass of bubbles.
$200.00pp
Bookings / Enquiries via
jodi@sault.com.au
Or Call Sault (03)53486555
Featuring Central Highlands Growers & Producers…
Mount Langi Ghiran: Premium Tasting Tour
Every Saturday during Forage & Feast.
Enjoy a guided VIP wine tasting with local produce and a behind-the-scenes look at how the famed 'Langi Shiraz' is produced.
Minimum 6 persons $50pp includes current and back vintage icon wine tasting with paired lunch.
Featuring Central Highlands Growers & Producers…
Eastern Peake: Taste 41 years of winemaking craft
Every Thursday - Saturday during Forage & Feast
Cost: $110pp, bookings essential
Join us for an afternoon celebrating four decades of winemaking at Eastern Peake.
Guests will be treated to a curated flight of six wines, from our current range and two rare cellar drops.
Served alongside a regional produce board highlighting local artisan producers.
Cheeses, charcuterie, marinated olives, condiments, pickles and sourdough baguette
Booking links for each day as follows -
Thursday 30th January | Friday 31st January | Saturday 1st February | Thursday 6th February | Friday 7th February | Saturday 8th February | Thursday 13th February | Friday 14th February | Saturday 14th February
Featuring Central Highlands Growers & Producers…
Summerfield Wines & Wood-Fired Pizza
Every Wednesday to Sunday throughout the Forage & Feast Festival
Lunch: Wed – Sun, 12 – 3pm
Dinner: Friday & Saturday nights, 6-8pm
Mark Summerfield’s dream of bringing guests a quality menu of locally grown produce has been realised. The extensively renovated and extended café and cellar door now includes an indoor/outdoor dining space for up to 80 guests, which overlooks the beautiful winery gardens. With an emphasis on locally sourced and homegrown products, Summerfield Winery & Accommodation offers guests the best of the Pyrenees region. Summerfield specializes in wood-fired pizzas, stone baked artisan poolish sour dough breads and has a delicious gourmet deli. The perfect accompaniment to the bold, award-winning red wines the vineyard is renowned for.
Lake House Daylesford: Summer Table Long Lunch
Every Monday Lunch throughout Forage & Feast Festival.
Indulge in a long lunch on Mondays at Alla Wolf-Tasker’s 2 Chef Hat Lake House Restaurant throughout the Forage & Feast Festival.
A multi course a la carte menu allows you to explore various dishes, most inspired by the Lake House’s own regenerative farm, Dairy Flat ( just minutes from the flagship restaurant).
Make it a real farm to table experience with a complimentary guided tour of the beautiful Dairy Flat Farm prior to lunch.
We now produce wine, cider, honey, olive oil , pesticide free vegetables, fruit, herbs and of course all our sourdough and baked goods from our beautiful farm.
Your 45 minute tour, commencing at 11.30am comprehensively covers all our regenerative practices and offers insights into our learnings.
You may meet our bakers and probably run into our guinea fowl, geese, peacocks, alpacas and British White cows from our friends at Brooklands Regenerative Farm.
Please select “farm tour” when making your Lunch Reservation, and please note: Your selected restaurant reservation time will still apply.
Live Music @ Taltarni Vineyards
Soak up the stunning beauty of the Pyrenees wine region every Sunday at Taltarni Vineyards, where live music meets award-winning wine. Nestled in the western reach of the Great Dividing Range, Taltarni's picturesque setting offers the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of relaxation and entertainment.
Discover the talent of local artists while enjoying the rich history of a region once dubbed “the natural garden of Victoria.” From gold mining in the 19th century to pioneering viticulture in the 1960s, Taltarni has been at the heart of the Pyrenees’ transformation into one of Australia’s most enchanting wine destinations.
Bring your friends, sip on exceptional wines, and let the music transport you in this unique blend of culture, history, and natural beauty.
No booking required, just come to cellar door
Featuring Central Highlands Growers & Producers…
Moonambel Gap Olives
Sommerfields
Mount Langi Ghiran: Premium Tasting Tour
Every Saturday during Forage & Feast.
Enjoy a guided VIP wine tasting with local produce and a behind-the-scenes look at how the famed 'Langi Shiraz' is produced.
Minimum 6 persons $50pp includes current and back vintage icon wine tasting with paired lunch.
Featuring Central Highlands Growers & Producers…
Sault Farm Experience
A private group tour with Sault's chef and owners, starting with a walk and talk through the kitchen gardens and a Q&A with the garden team. Followed by a tasting menu highlighting the seasonal garden produce and our regional heroes.
First course served in the garden with a glass of bubbles.
$200.00pp
Bookings / Enquiries via
jodi@sault.com.au
Or Call Sault (03)53486555
Featuring Central Highlands Growers & Producers…
Eastern Peake: Taste 41 years of winemaking craft
Every Thursday - Saturday during Forage & Feast
Cost: $110pp, bookings essential
Join us for an afternoon celebrating four decades of winemaking at Eastern Peake.
Guests will be treated to a curated flight of six wines, from our current range and two rare cellar drops.
Served alongside a regional produce board highlighting local artisan producers.
Cheeses, charcuterie, marinated olives, condiments, pickles and sourdough baguette
Booking links for each day as follows -
Thursday 23rd January | Friday 24th January | Saturday 25th January | Thursday 30th January | Friday 31st January | Saturday 1st February | Thursday 6th February | Friday 7th February | Saturday 8th February | Thursday 13th February | Friday 14th February | Saturday 14th February
Featuring Central Highlands Growers & Producers…
Summerfield Wines & Wood-Fired Pizza
Every Wednesday to Sunday throughout the Forage & Feast Festival
Lunch: Wed – Sun, 12 – 3pm
Dinner: Friday & Saturday nights, 6-8pm
Mark Summerfield’s dream of bringing guests a quality menu of locally grown produce has been realised. The extensively renovated and extended café and cellar door now includes an indoor/outdoor dining space for up to 80 guests, which overlooks the beautiful winery gardens. With an emphasis on locally sourced and homegrown products, Summerfield Winery & Accommodation offers guests the best of the Pyrenees region. Summerfield specializes in wood-fired pizzas, stone baked artisan poolish sour dough breads and has a delicious gourmet deli. The perfect accompaniment to the bold, award-winning red wines the vineyard is renowned for.
Lake House Daylesford: Summer Table Long Lunch
Every Monday Lunch throughout Forage & Feast Festival.
Indulge in a long lunch on Mondays at Alla Wolf-Tasker’s 2 Chef Hat Lake House Restaurant throughout the Forage & Feast Festival.
A multi course a la carte menu allows you to explore various dishes, most inspired by the Lake House’s own regenerative farm, Dairy Flat ( just minutes from the flagship restaurant).
Make it a real farm to table experience with a complimentary guided tour of the beautiful Dairy Flat Farm prior to lunch.
We now produce wine, cider, honey, olive oil , pesticide free vegetables, fruit, herbs and of course all our sourdough and baked goods from our beautiful farm.
Your 45 minute tour, commencing at 11.30am comprehensively covers all our regenerative practices and offers insights into our learnings.
You may meet our bakers and probably run into our guinea fowl, geese, peacocks, alpacas and British White cows from our friends at Brooklands Regenerative Farm.
Please select “farm tour” when making your Lunch Reservation, and please note: Your selected restaurant reservation time will still apply.
Live Music @ Taltarni Vineyards
Soak up the stunning beauty of the Pyrenees wine region every Sunday at Taltarni Vineyards, where live music meets award-winning wine. Nestled in the western reach of the Great Dividing Range, Taltarni's picturesque setting offers the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of relaxation and entertainment.
Discover the talent of local artists while enjoying the rich history of a region once dubbed “the natural garden of Victoria.” From gold mining in the 19th century to pioneering viticulture in the 1960s, Taltarni has been at the heart of the Pyrenees’ transformation into one of Australia’s most enchanting wine destinations.
Bring your friends, sip on exceptional wines, and let the music transport you in this unique blend of culture, history, and natural beauty.
No booking required, just come to cellar door
Featuring Central Highlands Growers & Producers…
Moonambel Gap Olives
Sommerfields