Reasons to Get Lost in Autumn...

COMPILED BY JESSICA WALSH

Cresfest

Folk & Roots Festival

CresFest is a folk and roots festival in the forested gold rush town of Creswick, nestled among the Seven Hills between Daylesford and Ballarat. Returning for its second year in 2023, this joyous festival invites you to savour two of life’s transformative pleasures, music and dance.

300 plus line-up includes First Nations artists Kutcha Edwards and Pirritu; national headliners Ami Williamson, Fred Smith and Charm of Finches; US stars Natalie and Brittany Haas and Martha Spencer; Scottish legends Christ Stout and Catriona MacKay; local treasures Tenzin Choegyal, Ruth Hazleton and Melbourne Scottish Fiddlers. Plus 'Courthouse Conversations' including Cate Kennedy and Casey Bennetto, 'The World Comes to Creswick' with The Boîte, kids' activities, dance and music workshops, festival market, light displays at night (thanks to Community Bank) and Latin-themed street parade.

31 Mar - 2 April 2023 cresfest.com.au

Clunes Booktown

Running from dawn to dusk in the historic township of Clunes in Regional Victoria. A two day festival full of author and artist talks, workshops and live entertainment for the whole family. Discover the outdoor book bazaar with over a hundred stall holders and immerse yourself in Clunes from cover to cover. It’s well worth the visit.

25 - 26 March 2023 clunesbooktown.com.au

Trentham Spud Festival

More fun than you might expect from the humble potato. Celebrate the local potato growers, cookers and enthusiasts

SPUDTASTIC fun, food, music, games, entertainment and activities galore! You'd never guess potatoes

Saturday 6th May 2023 trenthamspudfest.org.au

Lino Printing Workshop @ Black Gallery

Re-kindle the fun of creating lino prints in our Black Gallery art studio under the guidance of art teacher, artist and gallery owner; Cristina Doyle

Friday March 17 2023 blackgallerydaylesford.com

Autumn Local Market Guide

5348 2008 0436 344 935 found@lostmagazine.com.au

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RESTAURANTS, CAFE'S & FOOD STORES

BAD HABITS CAFE

5348 3211

7 Daly St, Daylesford. Open daily, 10am-4pm. Enjoy a light morning or afternoon tea, or a substantial breakfast or lunch. theconventgallery.com.au

HEPBURN GENERAL STORE 102 Main Rd Hepburn Springs.

Open 7 day from 7am. (Sundays 8am) hepburngeneralstore.com.au

WINERIES, DISTILLERIES & CIDERIES

ANIMUS DISTILLERY

5403 2431

1/89A Piper St, Kyneton. Artisan gin distillery. Open 12-Late Wed to Sun. Mon and Tues open by appointment. animusdistillery.com

BIG TREE DISTILLERY 1300 040 573

Producing Award Winning Farm Crafted Gin Distillery Tasting Room open most weekends and Mondays. bigtreedistillery.com.au

WINE BARS, HOTELS & BOTTLE SHOPS

FARMERS ARMS

DAYLESFORD

5348 2091

1 East Street, Daylesford. Open 7 days lunch & dinner. Hotel and accommodation. thefarmersarms.com.au

FOXXY'S AT CELLARBRATIONS

5348 3577

55 Vincent St Daylesford. Open 7 Days until late. Local and international wines, beers and spirits. cellarbrations.com.au

GALLERIES & STUDIOS

BULLARTO GALLERY 0408 529 725 962 Daylesford

Trentham Rd Bullarto Beautiful space and works Open 10-4pm Sat & Sun or via appointment @phillip.edwards.artist

Venues

PALAIS-HEPBURN

5348 1000

PALAIS-HEPBURN

5348 1000 New chef serving up Modern Australian cuisine in a luxurious setting.

Open Thu 5pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 4pm-12am, Dinner from 5pm-9.30pm palais-hepburn.com

SAULT 5348 6555 2439 Ballan-Daylesford Rd, Sailors Falls. Seasonal Modern Australian dishes in a scenic homestead. Dinner Wed-Sun. Lunch Fri-Sun. sault.com.au

SWISS MOUNTAIN HOTEL 5345 7006

3454 Midland Hwy, Blampied. Pub meals & Functions. Dinner TuesSan. Lunch Wed-Sun. Closed Monday. swissmountainhotel.com.au

THE VIRGIN CAFE 5348 2271

77 Main Road Hepburn Springs. Open 7 days from 8am. Part café, part gallery. Enjoy some of the finest culinary delights in Victoria. bellinzona.com.au

DAYLESFORD CIDER

5348 2275

155 Dairyflat Rd, Musk. Craft Cider, Tastings, Lunch & cellar-door sales. Online reservations, visit website for info on opening hours daylesfordcider.com.au

PASSING CLOUDS

5348 5550

30 Roddas Lane, Musk. Winery open daily 10am5pm. Lunch 12pm Fri-Mon (bookings are essential). passingclouds.com.au

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RED HARE WINERY 0499 607 609

Boutique vineyard & cellar door. 1225 Daylesford Malmsbury Rd, Denver

Open Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon 11.00 - 4.30 redhareestate.com.au

THE LOBBY BAR 5348 2271

77 Main Road Hepburn Springs. Open 7 days from 5pm until late. Swing by and settle in for the evening. bellinzona.com.au

Shop Till You Drop

PORTAL 108 5348 4353 108 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs

Clothing, shoes, handbags, designer pet gear, homewares and jewellery portal108.com.au

Serving up the best cocktails in the shire. Selected French and local wines. Boutique bottle shop. Thu 5pm11pm, Fri-Sat 4pm-12am Dinner from 5pm-9:30pm palais-hepburn.com

THE FARM DAYLESFORD 0406 690 775

Daylesford's newest event space. Built from recycled tin, wood, striking power poles and 160 year old trusses. thefarmdaylesford.com.au

Services

OZ-TRANS 0407 697 877

Professional removals, general, furniture & produce freight. Art, piano's, pallets & parcels. Regular runs to Melbourne, Geelong & west/central Vic oztrans.com.au

SIGNSATION 0427 425 577

We specialise in hand painted signs and murals. We also offer the most up to date methods in digital printing to our customers. signsation.net.au

Accommodation

THE AMALFI 5348 2008

A beautiful self-contained property featuring 20 en-suited guest rooms, commercial kitchen and conference spaces. thehousesdaylesford.com

HOTEL BELLINZONA

5348 2271

77 Main Rd Hepburn Springs. Open 7 days. Bespoke accommodation in the heart of Hepburn Springs. bellinzona.com.au

FARMERS ARMS

ART SUITES

5348 2091

2 East St, Daylesford

Free Wi-Fi, Parking & Inroom mini bar. Across from the iconic Farmers Arms thefarmersarms.com.au

HOLYROOD HOUSE

5348 1063

51 Stanbridge St Daylesford. Unparalleled service in magnificent Victorian Guest House holyrooddaylesford.com.au

PARKSTONE REAL ESTATE

9115 7328

Shop 6/22-24 Howe Street, Daylesford. Real Estate Sales & Property Management. Servicing Daylesford, Castlemaine & the Macedon Ranges. parkstonerealestate.com.au

THE OXFORD

5348 2008

Historical property catering to large groups of up to 24, in the scenic Hepburn Springs area. thehousesdaylesford.com

PEPPERS HOTEL

5348 2202

124 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs. Open 7 days. 1930's Daylesford hotel, transformed into a deluxe retreat. mineralspringshotel.com.au

THE HOUSES DAYLESFORD

5348 2008

Office located at 3 Howe St Daylesford. Full service agency specialising in corporate retreats and both large & small groups. thehousesdaylesford.com

THE TRAIN

5348 2008

Thoughtfully converted train carriage for two guests on a private block, only 5-min walk from Lake Daylesford. Pet friendly. thehousesdaylesford.com

WOMBAT EDGE 5348 2008

A beautiful and modern country home for up to 11 guests. Set on 10 acres with a lake, and only 15 minutes from Daylesford. thehousesdaylesford.com

THE GARDEN HOUSE

5348 2008

You could easily forget that you are so close to Daylesford’s thriving town centre, when inside these remarkable grounds. thehousesdaylesford.com

LEWELLYN HOUSE

5348 2008

Accommodateing 18 guests with 9 bedrooms & 9 ensuites. Positioned opposite The Convent Gallery. thehousesdaylesford.com

Darren Oliver

2. Did you grow up here or move to the region ?

My wife and I shifted up to Daylesford 22 years ago with your to young sons. We wanted a better upbringing for them, and Daylesford seemed the perfect fit for us as well as them, country living with a bit of pizzazz, that’s Daylesford.

1.Tell us a little bit about yourself and what you do?

My background was transport and hydraulics then changed tack about ten years ago to property maintenance.

3. What do you love about Daylesford and surrounds?

I love the feel of the town and surrounds, the bars, cafes, and music venues All an hour or so from Melbourne.

4. How is it, building in this very cold climate that is also very hilly? Any challenges?

It has been a challenge working in this region with the weather doing property maintenance and working outside in winter.

5. If you were to be a tourist in our town, what would your weekend itinerary look like?

If I was a tourist in town, I would start with a good breakfast nice co ee a nice walk around the lake or some of the great bush tracks, visit some out of the way mineral Springs, a stroll up and down our main street and a visit to the botanical Gardens. Love where I live.