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Stroll the gardens on SOMERSBY GARDENS’ open day

Discover the picture-perfect wedding and function centre set amid 20 hectares of spectacular native bushlands and gardens.

380 Somersby Falls Rd, Somersby. Open Saturday, June 12 and Sunday, June 13, 9.30am–3pm. No bookings required. Gold coin donation, with all proceeds to Somersby Rural Fire Service. somersbygardens.com.au

Take inspiration from the mountains to find your inner creative at ART IN THE GARDENS

Express yourself in a painting and drawing experience in a country garden in groups of six to 10, while you also enjoy a light lunch, tea and coffee.

1628 Wisemans Ferry Rd, Central Mangrove. Open Saturday, June 12 and Sunday, June 13, 10am–1pm. Cost: $65 each (all materials included).

Bookings essential: foodandfunoutdoors.com »

Buy fresh local produce at the MOUNTAIN GROWERS MARKET

Grab yourself the freshest local produce on the Saturday and Sunday Mountain Growers Market. While you’re there, wander through The Barn to delight in its vintage wares and collectables. Rest a while on the veranda to enjoy a coffee in the cafe.

1109 Peats Ridge Rd, Peats Ridge. Open Saturday, June 12 and Sunday, June 13, 8am–2pm. No bookings required.

See how Australia’s best fruit juices are grown, squeezed and bottled at EASTCOAST BEVERAGES

Ramble around the orchard and enjoy the live music, local food and market stalls, and plenty of entertainment for the kids. It’s a third-generation, family-owned affair.

993 George Downes Drive, Kulnura. eastcoastbeverages.com.au

Wander through a garden of Eden in the Central Coast’s unique PARADISE BOTANICAL GARDENS

Stroll the 20 hectares of gardens, woodlands, streams, waterlily ponds, quaint bridges and eccentric sculptures. Bring your own picnic hamper or try some of their farmhouse baked scones, local jams, tea or barista coffee. Check out the Springfield skin and hair care products sourced and inspired by the property, and see the beautiful wedding grounds.

147 Cherry Lane, Kulnura. Open Saturday, June 12 and Sunday, June 13 only; noon–2pm. No bookings required. paradisebotanicalgardens.com.au

Enjoy an intimate farm experience for adults and kids at FANELLI ORGANICS farm tour.

Get your hands dirty harvesting some fresh veggies, pick oranges from the orchard, help feed the farm animals, explore the tractor display and learn about organic farming practices from the farmer himself. Produce is available to purchase.

10 Pembertons Hill Rd, Mangrove Mountain. Hour-long tours at 10am, noon, 2pm and 4pm on Sunday, June 13 only. Bookings essential: fanelliorganics.com.au

For the complete list of participating venues, events, and for detailed information visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/harvestfestival