AS YOU FOLLOW THE STATELY, MEANDERING TARWIN RIVER SOUTH, YOU EVENTUALLY ARRIVE IN THE PICTURESQUE TOWN OF TARWIN LOWER IN SOUTH GIPPSLAND. IF YOU ALLOW YOURSELF THE TIME TO STROLL ALONG THE DIVERSE SHOPPING STRIP, THE TEASING SCENT OF AWARD WINNING LITTLE REBEL ROASTED COFFEE WILL LEAD YOU DIRECTLY TO THE BIRD & THE WOLF CAFE. WORDS BY CAMILLA HULLICK | PHOTOS BY DOUG PELL Upon entering the tastefully decorated coffee shop, an enticing, delicious waft will animate your taste buds, while the background music offers a pleasing, uplifting ambiance. Friendly, beaming faces will warmly greet you, ready to take your order as you decide to sit inside or outside among the rustic greenery. The licensed Bird & The Wolf Cafe is well known and loved within the area since opening its doors at Easter 2019. The proprietor is the dynamic Ennis family, who utilises it's collective, passionate catering and business flare to manage its meticulous trade.
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Upbeat Sammy Ennis explained, "When the business opportunity arose it just felt so right and Tash and I impulsively each grabbed it with both hands. We wanted to have a crack to infuse our visions and ideas and develop the cafe into our own." Sammy grew up in the stunning, coastal town of Venus Bay and met the endearing Natasha from Drouin in his early twenties. Partnered just under six years and with combined focus, determination and plain old hard work, the two have achieved many and varied, significant goals throughout their young lives. The word 'impossible' is typically nonexistent amongst their vocabulary.