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Budburst into Spring
It is one of the best food and wine festivals in regional Victoria and it’s happening around here
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Worth his Sault
A Knight's Tale
PRODUCE
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Taking Stock
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Searching For Utopia N O V E M B E R R E C I P E
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Summer Asparagus Soup N O V E M B E R C O C K TA I L
Mandarin Mint Julep
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W H AT ' S O N I N N O V E M B E R
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W O R K S H O P S
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WHERE TO FIND IT DIRECTORY
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ome would imagine that living in the country would bring a change of pace. A slowing down. But given the sheer volume of events, new restaurant openings, festivals and exhibitions in our region lately, one would think this is a world-class food, wine and art destination. And that my friends, is what we are. A world-class foodie, arty and drinking utopia. You could argue that Central Victoria has got this deserved reputation by having a great landscape, soil and climate. And whilst they have played a significant role, it's more the hundreds and hundreds of incredibly hard-working farmers, winemakers, chefs, business owners and visionaries that have turned some very deep chocolate brown soil into one of the most productive food and wine growing regions in the country, and a mecca for artists, writers, designers and artisans. All drawn here to live the country life. But far from being a backwater, this is a growing, energetic, and visionary community. And it shows no signs of stalling – just after we went to print last month, State Member for Macedon, Mary Ann Thomas announced a significant grant to fund the development of a business case for an Institute of Gastronomy in Daylesford. The idea, developed by one of our fave locals - Alla Wolf Tasker AM (Lakehouse), is in partnership with William Angliss and aims to be not just a learning centre for the culinary arts but also a collaboration between the local food community of growers and producers and really harness
the enormous interest in, and benefits of sustainable regenerative agricultural practices. Whilst I’m still catching my breath from a month jammed with cultural and music festivals, Artober and an extraordinarily good exhibition at the Convent Gallery, I can’t afford to sit down. Next on the calendar is one of the best events in regional Victoria - Budburst. This is a deliciously decadent festival that celebrates when the first green buds appear on the vines with dozens of wineries throwing open their doors to the public. Many are teaming up with the region's favourite eateries to create what could possibly be described as my kind of utopia. Could there be a more delicious way to spend a weekend? One would think not. But the fact that Lakehouse is also hosting its Spring Masterclass with none other than Andrew McConnell, Victor Liong and Scott Picket has me wishing that weekends could be duplicated and done over on the Monday. The only thing that could possibly top November is if we get the news on the 15th to say that Australia has voted a resounding yes on marriage equality. Not that I have anyone to pop the question to. But if I did, I'd want to make sure that they were legally required to be by my side in my utopia. And by that, I mean be my legal next-ofkin, my main garbage-bin-emptier and chief designated driver. Have a great November. SARAH LANG P UBLI S HER A ND EDITO R- IN- CHIEF
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It is one of the best food and wine festivals in regional Victoria and it’s happening around here, the Daylesford Macedon Ranges region. Over 30 wineries from across the area will be opening their cellar doors, unveiling their new releases, cooking up special dishes and putting on exclusive dinners. It’s called Budburst and it’s on from Saturday November 18 to Sunday November 19 with a few special events thrown into the mix. The festival kicks off with a special Sunbury Wine Club Budburst dinner held at Club Sunbury on November 7 when the respective winemakers of Lyons Will, Midhill Estate, Parkside Estate and Zig Zag Wines get together to riff on why they make the wines they do, where they are. With a two-course meal plus two wines each from each of the wineries, tickets start at just $52.
The Saturday and Sunday winery events are a perfect way to explore the effects different climates and terroir have across this truly diverse wine region. It covers the volcanic soils of the vineyards that grow on the side of extinct volcano cones such as Passing Clouds at Musk to the high altitude, cool climate wines grown in the tough granitic soils at Granite Hills in the Cobaw Ranges (see page 14).
This is a truly beautiful winery found on a ridge at the end of winding dirt road...
Down in Piper St Kyneton, in the newly reopened The Parkland (formerly Mr Carsisi), Matt and Clare Fegan will be showcasing six of the best regional wines on the evening of November 17. Wineries include Mount Towrong, Curly Flat, Hunter-Gatherer and Lanes End. Start with bubbles then move on to a leisurely tasting of various wines from the
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different wineries on the verandah looking out over the park and St Pauls Church. After that it's time to tuck into a spread inside the newly renovated restaurant.
The Macedon Ranges is known for its sparkling wines such as those produced by Hanging Rock Winery. For the Budburst weekend, this award-winning winery will also be showcasing their cool climate red wines such as their superb Pinot Noir as well as the beef from their farm. Another winery making sparkling wine is Rowanston On The Track. ‘The Track’ refers to Burke and Wills Track, the road that follows the way of the ill-fated explorers. Rowanston is best known for their prize winning Riesling, spicy Shiraz and Sparkling Blanc de Noir. continued page 9
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continued from page 7 The cellar door is surrounded by several hectares of shaded gardens and you’re welcome to have lunch under the trees made by local boutique butcher The Meat Room. Another great example of what Budburst has to offer is at Cobaw Ridge. This is a truly beautiful winery found on a ridge at the end of winding dirt road, surrounded on two sides by the Cobaw Forest looking out onto the hills of Central Victoria. During Budburst expect pizza fresh cooked in the wood fired oven by Kyneton eatery Colenso. Playing under the old box gums will be The Yugotone Ensemble with their hypnotic folk rhythms. Bring this all together are separate bus services that depart from Woodend, Kyneton and Mt Macedon in the morning and return at 5pm. The Kyneton bus service on Saturday 18, for example, departs the Kyneton train station at 10.15am then heads to Hanging Rock Winery, Lyons Will Estate then up to Granite Hill before returning to the Kyneton Train Station at 5pm via Kyneton Ridge Estate. But if you prefer to stay put during the day, head toward Spa Country to the historical town of Trentham. The majestic old Cosmopolitan Hotel will be playing host to five local wineries under the shade of the massive trees in the Cosmo gardens: Atheletes of Wine, Passing Clouds, Patrick's Vineyard, Shadowfax and Silent Way. Held on both Saturday and Sunday, with regional food and live music playing from noon. Bookings and reservations for all of these events can be found at the Budburst website at www.budburst.com.
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It’s a long way from Royal Leamington Spa to Daylesford. Award winning chef Peter Knibb, however, has been made our little town on Wombat Hill home for he and his family and finds many similarities between the two distant towns. Now head chef at Sault Restaurant at Sailors Falls just outside of Daylesford he has an interesting story to tell. Peter had the ‘go to place for relaxed fine dining’ in the 18th century spa town surrounded by undulating fields in rural Warwickshire. An upheaval saw him pull up roots, pack his family into a camper van and start travel to Australia.
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It was a long haul from the London kitchens of Claridge’s and Chez Nico where he started his career. Travelling through Central Victoria he and has family really warmed to the Daylesford region. In an era when restaurants now undertake global searches for even a sous chef, Peter, “just saw an ad online and responded to it by chance,” says the affable chef. “I liked the fact that Sault was run by a family team like my wife and I had at (Restaurant) 23,” he says, referring to owners Damian Aylward and Jodi Flockhart. “I loved the countryside and that Daylesford is a spa town just like Leamington,” he adds. It was serendipity at its best. Continued on page 13
Opposite Page: Roast lamb loin with slow cooked lamb shoulder and asparagus Below: Peter Knibb, Head Chef
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Now a local and Head Chef since May he is scouring the countryside finding the best the area has to offer. He works with Florian Hofinger from Mount Franklin Organics who grows the vegetables required by Sault. “The quality of asparagus is so very good here and at this time of the year it makes a perfect companion to spring lamb,” he says. He sources much of his meat from Angus Beaumont at Daylesford Meat Co. (37 Vincent St. Daylesford. Formerly Spa Centre Meats) and does a lot of his other shopping at Tonna’s Fruit and Vegetables. (141 Vincent St, Daylesford). What he can’t get locally he gets the best from the rest of the country. One of the entrees at present are fat, juicy and full flavoured scallops from Kangaroo Island, pan seared and served with sauce Maltaise – think Hollandaise but made with blood oranges. His pastry work is
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superb with crisp, brittle macarons sitting on a finger of chocolate delice on a praline base served with fresh raspberries. Peter has also built an impressive vegetable garden, with Damien and the Sault gardeners Jon and Rhyce, overlooking the lake, lavender rows and the forest beyond. In it he has planted old-fashioned herbs such as borage and lovage. He plans to add to his repertoire of local produce, taking time to explore the countryside of his new home whilst doing so. Wandering through the garden with its wellkempt lawns, he looks out onto the late Spring sun glittering on the lake. He stops and can't help but smile. It looks like this British chef has taken root downunder. Sault, 2439 Ballan-Daylesford Rd, Sailors Falls. Ph 5348 6555
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shining Audi pulls up outside the cellar door. Two smartly dressed urbanites peel out into the afternoon sun, they stretch and walk into the cellar door. Winemaker and owner of Granite Hills, Llew Knight stands behind the bar. These men are foodies and wine lovers and here to pay homage to the man who helped change the perception of Victorian white wines. Looking out over the rolling hills lined with vines and dotted with rock, Llew explains that, “in the early 1970s the bottom had well and truly fallen out of wool and Dad owned these bald hills strewn with granite and riddled with rabbit warrens.” He’s referring to what is now his vineyard perched up in the peaks of the Cobaw Ranges, an arc of forest, farmland and vineyards, 550m above sea level to the north of Mt Macedon between Woodend and Lancefield. “Dad, a 4th generation local farmer, improved the farm remarkably but either had to get a bigger farm or farm this one more intensively,” says Llew. “He met Tom Lazaar,” he says referring to the colourful hospitality industry character and owner of nearby Virgin Hills Winery. “Tom said to him, ‘If you plant vines, I’ll buy the grapes’. Dad decided to plant vines to supply Tom,” he says. That was the early 1970s.
Circumstances changed and Llew’s dad Gordon, backed into a corner, realised he would have to make wine from his own grapes. He borrowed against the farm to install a winery. “The funny thing is that dad was a tea-totaller. He didn’t touch a drop. He copped a lot of flack from the fellow members of his (Presbyterian) congregation.” In a beautiful twist, a few years later, those same people would help bring in the harvest and use their pay as a fundraiser for the church. With the help of John Brown from Brown Brothers they made wine. In 1977 they took their wines to the Royal Adelaide Show and blew the South Australians out of the water with their refined and finessed cold climate wines. Llew went to Charles Sturt University to finess his own wine-making skills and now is known as one of the region’s most respected winemakers. Knight’s Granite Hills Riesling is synonymous with varietal purity with a clean stony finish that reflects the granitic ground in which was grown. Celebrating the Riesling will be the opening of hundreds of fresh oysters at their winery during Budburst creating the perfect food and wine match. (see page 6) Granite Hills Winery 1481 Burke and Wills Track, Baynton; Open daily 11am-6pm; (03) 5423 7273; granitehills.com.au
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LO S T P RO D U C E This he will used in his Strasbourg sausage, a big fat terrine-like mix of pork and beef that is hot-smoked and incredibly delicious. Angus has a chef’s palate and has worked with some of the best restauranteurs in the state. He first picked up a boning knife when he was still at high school when he started in the shop he now manages. He then went to Queensland to learn more from a family butchery and finished his apprenticeship back in Kyneton. He has been a freelance butcher working with people such as Mick Nunn from Salt Smallgoods, Alla Wolf Tasker at The Lakehouse and Annie Smithers from Du Fermier in Trentham with whom he created her charcuterie range. He slices off a piece of ruby red sausage – it is smoked bull boar, redolent of spice, garlic and red wine – delicious. Angus’s bacon is just as good. He takes free range pork belly and dry rubs it with a blend of salt, sugar, black pepper Continue on page 21
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and coriander seed. “Most bacons are wet cured in brine and then smoked,” says Angus. “They take on a lot of water. Mine is dry cured and hot smoked. It makes really good crisp bacon.” At present Angus is preparing for the Christmas rush on hams. He makes his own salt, sugar and spice brine and hot smokes the hams over red gum – a taste particular to Central Victoria. “If you want a Christmas ham, get your order in fast,” he says as he is only doing 80 this year. At present Angus recommends buying lamb as the new season’s flock have good condition from grazing on the flush of spring grass. “It is frickin’ sensational!” The Daylesford Meat Co. 37 Vincent St, Daylesford 5348 2094 Open Mon-Fri from 7am. Sat until 1pm
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Stockroom is the brainchild of Magali Gentric and her partner sculptor Jason Waterhouse. Together they had a shop / gallery in Hepburn called Wolf at the Door. “Nine years ago we saw this derelict factory,” explains Jason. “We jumped at it. It allowed us to do all the projects we wanted and create this f*ck off space!” he says with a laugh. “We also love a white cube,” adds Magali referring to the dedicated art spaces that dominate the rear of Stockroom. The exhibitions at Stockroom are free to the public and change monthly. The spaces exhibit some of the best contemporary art in Australia and beyond. In November, Gallery 1, the main gallery space, sees works by three artists who are recipients of The Macfarlane Fund - Fairy Turner, Louise Tate and Steven Christie. Gallery 2, a second exhibition space adjacent to the old boiler room, will show The Surinam Toad by ceramicist Andrei Davidoff. Beyond these gallery spaces and outside is one of Jason’s iconic pieces – a twisted Dali-esque red Holden HQ – and in the courtyard is his Alice in Wonderland-like garden shed, all brilliantly executed works with a beautifully loutish sense of humour. Seated behind this creative couple as they speak hangs a stunning framed photograph of a kinetic sculpture in action by Cameron Rollins, and this hangs above ironic retro furniture. “We are passionate about presenting art in a way people can understand,” adds Magali. Again true and as if to prove the point, there is a magnificent marble sculpture worth $4000, depicting a common Australian industrial silo building, next to everyday household objects. Next time the Macquarie Dictionary is updated, next to the word eclectic, there should be a photo of Stockroom. 98 Piper street, Kyneton; Open Thurs-Mon; (03) 5422 3215; www.stockroom.space
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Introductory course to stone lettering and relief carving, font selection, placement and composition, demonstration and hands-on lettering and relief carving of a stone piece to take home with you. $395 incl materials, tools, morning tea and beautiful luncheon with local produce by Natasha Morgan. Oak & Monkey Puzzle Ph 5348 6590 www.natashamorgan.com.au
Demonstrations and foodie discussion with some of Australia’s top chefs including: Andrew McConnell, Victor Liong and Scott Pickett. Hosted by Lake House Culinary Director Alla Wolf-Tasker from 11am-4pm. Day includes all demonstrations, recipes, tastings, tea, coffee, baguette lunch and a glass of wine. $285 pp To book tickets call 03 5348 3329 or visit www.lakehouse.com.au
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OF BIRDS, BEES AND FLOWERS - THE SEX LIFE OF PLANTS
The third workshop in the Casa Allegra Series of Botanical workshops with Trentham garden guru, Simon Rickard. Listen to a presentation on the astonishing sex life of plants, then after lunch take a ramble around the beautiful gardens at Casa Allegra in all their spring glory. $160 pp includes morning and afternoon tea plus lunch with a glass of wine. Casa Allegra Trentham www.ticketebo.com.au/rickardgardenseries
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HO HO OH... DOLLY DIAMOND'S CHRISTMAS CRACKER ‘Tis the season to be jolly and what better way to see if you have been naughty or nice this year than with the Queen of Cabaret and Christmas herself, Dolly Diamond, for an evening of song, laughter, charm and wit in the grand old dame herself, the Daylesford Hotel. Tickets $69.50 incl dinner and show with drinks at bar prices. Daylesford Hotel www.daylesfordhotel.com.au/hohooh
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Events, festivals, concerts and entertainment DAYLESFORD ART SHOW
2-6 NOVEMBER
Now in its 33rd year, the Daylesford Art show brings together works from over 100 local Hepburn Shire artists with over 300 pieces on display. Opening Night 2nd November 6pm-8pm $20 entry, light refreshments. 3rd-5th November 10am-5pm and 6th November 10-1.30pm. Free entry. 72 Vincent St, Daylesford www.daylesfordartshow.com.au CRESWICK GARDEN LOVERS' WEEKEND
11-12 NOVEMBER
Showcasing and celebrating well known private gardens in and around Creswick. Visit seven diverse private gardens and meet their creators, together with six iconic commercial gardens and nurseries and more. Private garden entry: Adults $5 per garden; children free. Creswick Neighbourhood Centre www.trybooking.com/309144 BUNJIL FARM OPEN DAY
12 NOVEMBER
On12th November Bunjil Farm will be opening its doors to the public to celebrate the first day that hemp seeds are legally able to be sold as a food. A licensed hemp farm, Bunjil provides a focal point for the hemp industry in Victoria. Tastings, demonstrations and much more! Adults $8, kids $4 Bunjil Farm 426 Shepherds Hill Road, Spring Hill www.bunjilfarm.com.au DAYLESFORD COMMUNITY FAIR
19 NOVEMBER
A community celebration featuring arts, performers, great food, children’s activities, music, workshops and so much more. Incorporating a Freeza event, a number of youth bands will be performing, as well as an awesome BMX display on the skate park. On from 12-3pm. Daylesford Community Park cnr Stanbridge & Duke Sts MACEDON RANGES WINE AND FOOD BUDBURST FESTIVAL
18-19 NOVEMBER
Discover over 30 wineries in the Macedon Ranges. See Page 6 for more details. MALMSBURY VILLAGE FAYRE
19 NOVEMBER
An annual food & wine event showcasing local makers & artists, food producers and wine makers along with live music and children’s entertainment, in the magnificent Botanic Gardens and Town Hall. This year's theme is Garden Party! Enjoy fun, food, wine, music and other entertainment. 10am-4pm malmsburyvillagefayre.org.au KINGSTON OPEN GARDENS
18 NOVEMBER
Explore three beautiful private gardens this Spring in the idyllic rural town of Kingston, gardens including the 'The Kingston Old School' (the former Kingston Primary School). A photography display, plant sales and entertainment are included. 10am-4pm $10pp, $15 per couple, kids free. Kingston Old School Kingston Road Kingston DAYLESFORD SHOW
25 NOVEMBER
The 145th Daylesford Show features a great horse program, local schools & preschool displays, a great range of craft, cooking & flowers, plenty of animals to see and a CFA display. Adults $10.00 Children (5-15 years) & Aged Pensioners $5.00 Family Admission $25.00 (2 Adults & 3 Children) Children under 5 free. Victoria Park Ballan Daylesford Road, Daylesford www.daylesfordshow.com PATCHWORK TO PICKLES
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Introducing the inaugural Castlemaine Traditional Arts Fair! Showcasing and celebrating traditional arts including weaving and spinning, lacemaking, embroidery, cooking and printmaking demonstrations, with stall holders selling their crafted wares from10am-4pm. Gold coin donation entry. Buda Historic Home & Garden 42 Hunter St Castlemaine TRENTHAM CAROLS IN THE PARK
1 DECEMBER
The Trentham Lions Club will once again host a night of local performers, hot food and bumper Christmas Hamper raffle. The usually quiet Quarry Street Reserve becomes a mass of children playing, eating & waiting to see Santa. A always a terrific night and the local Fire Brigade are on hand to help in the search for Santa if he goes missing!
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Restaurants and Cafés A SECOND ELEMENT 5348 4996 74 Vincent St Daylesford. Open 12noon until late Thurs-Tuesday (closed Wed). Pizza, pasta and kebabs made with fresh local ingredients. Dine in or takeaway. AWKWARD JEFFERY 5348 1798 117 Vincent St Daylesford. Breakfast & Lunch daily. Craft brews, coffee and local produce. www.awkwardjeffery.com BELVEDERE SOCIAL 5348 2088 82B Vincent St Daylesford. Lunch & Dinner Wed-Sun. Cocktail Bar, Tasty Bar Menu and Fine Dining. Beautiful rear courtyard. www.belvederesocial.com.au CLIFFYS EMPORIUM 5348 3279 30 Raglan Street Daylesford Breakfast & Lunch Daily 8am-4pm Iconic historical cafe with great food, coffee, deli and produce. www.cliffysemporium.com.au DAYLESFORD HOTEL 5348 2335 2 Burke Sq Daylesford. Dinner Every Night from 5pm. Lunch Fri-Sun. Seasonal pub food, terrific wine list and speciality beers. Amazing balcony. Huge beer garden. $20 meal deals Mon-Thurs. DOS 5348 3756 2/97 Vincent St Daylesford. Open daily. Mon-Fri 7am-7pm Sat-Sun 8am-6pm. Full range delicatessen, charcuterie and cheeses, toasties, produce and coffee. FARMERS ARMS DAYLESFORD 5348 2091 1 East St Daylesford. Lunch & Dinner Daily. Fantastic seasonal menu in towns oldest character-filled hotel. Huge range beers, wines by glass & spirits. Dog friendly beer garden. FRANK & CONNIE'S KITCHEN 5348 1156 97 Main Rd Hepburn Springs. Dinner Wed-Sun. Lunch Fri-Sun. Whatever comes out of the pot! Blackboard menu, seasonal produce with Spring Sunday sessions wood-fired pizzas & cocktails. LAKE HOUSE 5348 3329 4 King St Daylesford. Lunch & Dinner Daily. One of Australia's most awarded regional restaurants on banks of Lake Daylesford. Bookings essential. www.lakehouse.com.au LAVANDULA SWISS ITALIAN FARM 5348 3329 350 Hepburn-Newstead Rd Shepherds Flat Open 10.30am-5.30pm Thurs-Mon (7 days in school holidays). Mediterranean fare under trees in historical Swiss-Italian gardens. OLD HEPBURN HOTEL 5348 2207 236 Main Rd Hepburn. Lunch Sat-Sun. Dinner Wed-Mon. Frugal food $20 Mon/Wed/Thurs. All Schnitzels Thurs 5-7. Live music every w'end www.oldhepburnhotel.com.au
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THE PARKLAND 5422 3769 37 Piper St Kyneton. Lunch & Dinner FridayTuesday. Stylish dining space with inviting bar. Eat casually and drink seriously or eat seriously and drink casually. theparklandkyneton.com.au PIZZERIA LA LUNA 5348 4123 24 Albert St Daylesford. Fri-Sat 5pm-10pm. Thurs, Sun, Mon 5pm-9pm. Closed Tue & Wed. Takeaway pizza with home delivery Friday to Sunday. www.pizzerialaluna.com.au RED GINGER THAI 5348 1163 31 Albert St Daylesford (opposite Coles) Open 5-9pm Wed-Mon. Closed Tues. Authentic Thai cuisine. Dine in or Takeaway. Licensed & BYO (wine only) Order online redgingerthai.com.au RUBENS @ HEPBURN 5348 2843 70 Main Rd. Hepburn Springs. Lunch Wed-Sun. Dinner 7 Days. Mediterranean cuisine and take-away. www.rubensrestaurant.com SAULT 5348 6555 2439 Ballan-Daylesford Rd, Sailors Falls. Dinner Wed-Sun. Lunch Fri-Sun. Contemporary fine dining in magnificent surroundings. www.sault.com.au SWEET DECADENCE AT LOCANTRO 5348 3202
87 Vincent St Daylesford. Open 7 days 9.30am-5pm. Premium Handmade chocolates, desserts & cakes. Breakfast and Lunch daily. SWISS MOUNTAIN HOTEL 5345 7006 3454 Midland Hwy Blampied. Dinner Tue-Sun. Lunch Wed-Sun. Historical hotel. Modern bistro with the classics, local beers and wine. Great place to relax! WINE & THE COUNTRY 5348 3756 1/97 Vincent St Daylesford. Open 7 days. Mon-Fri 12pm-late. Sat-Sun 10am-late. Wine Shop & Bar. Next to DOS deli. WOMBAT HILL HOUSE CAFÉ 5348 3329 Wombat Hills Botanical Gardens (Off Central Springs Rd) Daylesford Thurs-Mon 9am-4pm. Fresh seasonal menu, beautiful garden setting. www.wombathillhouse.com.au
Wineries and Farmgates DAYLESFORD CIDER 5348 2275 155 Dairyflat Rd Musk | Award Winning Craft Cider | Cellar door opens for drinks 7 days; Weekdays 12-4 Weekends 11-5 | Kitchen open 12-3 Friday-Monday www.daylesfordcider.com.au PASSING CLOUDS 5348 5550 30 Roddas Lane, Musk. Winery open daily 10am-5pm. Lunch 12pm Fri-Mon (bookings are essential). Fresh seasonal produce. Menu changes weekly. www.passingclouds.com.au
Spa, Massage and Beauty ABANDON STRESS MASSAGE Mobile to your doorstep. 7 days. Contact 0401 369 743 abandonstress.com.au DAYLESFORD HEALING MASSAGE 5348 1099 5/11 Howe St Daylesford. Open daily. Bookings essential. More than just a massage - Mind Body and Soul. www.massagehealing.com.au SALUS SPA AT LAKE HOUSE 5348 3329 4 King St Daylesford. Open daily. Bookings essential. Blissful treatments and mineral water spas. www.lakehouse.com.au/spa
Let's shop til we drop... FOUND 0457 234 616 108A Main Road Hepburn Springs. Open ThursSun 11am-5pm. A hand selected collection of unique and eclectic antiques for your world and your home. www.found.style GRZYB 0409 977 231 31 Vincent St Daylesford. Open Thurs-Mon 10am-5pm. Designer clothing made in-store. Zero waste. Zero gender. All ages. All sizes. Total attitude. Curated collection of jewellery & wares. PORTAL 108 5348 4353 108 Main Road Hepburn Springs. Open Wed-Sat 10am-5pm. Sun/Pub Hols 10am-4pm. A lifestyle store for everyone. www.portal108.com.au
Getting hitched? SCRUB HILL 1869 0409 645 237 1713 Daylesford Ballarat Rd, Dean. Magnificent restored bluestone church and hall set under shade of Himalayan Cedar. Available for stylish events. www.scrubhill1869.com.au
Kids Activities DAYLESFORD PLAY CAFE 5348 1537 8/37-39 East St Daylesford. Open 9.30am-5pm Seven Days. Indoor playground and cafe for parents and kids of all ages. Host your childs birthday party here. Bookings essential.
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LIMITED EDITION HAND PAINTED ROLLIE COLLABORATION WITH SOUTH AUSTRALIAN ARTIST, TIFF MANUELL
new Summer 2017 Damselfly CANDLES
OMG. 108 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs Tel: 5348 4353 Wed-Sat 10-5 Sun & Pub Hols 10-4 portal108.com.au
Markets and Fairs
After a first flush of spring greens such as broad beans and asparagus they have been joined by peas (pasta primavera anyone?) and snap peas.
Start looking for the first of the stone fruit such as cherries and early nectarines as well as specialties such as sweet juicy mulberries and even elderberry blooms (dip in tempura, deep fry and sprinkle with icing sugar).
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DAYLESFORD FARMERS MARKET 9am-1pm Daylesford Primary, Vincent St Daylesford
CLUNES FARMERS MARKET 9am-2pm Collins Place Clunes
WOODEND FARMERS MARKET 9am-2pm High Street Woodend
DAYLESFORD SUNDAY MARKET 8am-4pm Daylesford Railway Station, Midland Hwy
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MALDON MARKET 9am-2pm Cnr Church & Edwards St Maldon
CASTLEMAINE FARMERS MARKET 9am-1pm Moyston St, Castlemaine
WOODEND LIONS CLUB MARKET 9am-3pm High St Woodend
DAYLESFORD SUNDAY MARKET 8am-4pm Daylesford Railway Station, Midland Hwy
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GISBORNE ALL SEASONS MARKET 9am-12pm Brantome St Gisborne
CRESWICK MARKET 9am-2pm Napier & Victoria St Creswick
GREAT GISBORNE MARKET 9am-2pm Hamilton & Aitken St Gisborne
RIDDELLS CREEK FARMERS MARKET 9am-1pm Riddells Creek Primary School
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TRENTHAM FARMERS MARKET 9am-1pm Trentham Town Square
BALLAN FARMERS MARKET 9am-1pm Mill Cottage, 96 Inglis St Ballan
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DAYLESFORD CWA REMEMBERANCE DAY MARKET 10am-3pm Daylesford Town Hall Poppies, paintings, tea towels and artisan crafts. KYNETON FARMERS MARKET 8am-1pm St Pauls Park Piper St Kyneton
CALL FOR LOCAL GROWERS & MAKERS The inaugural Guildford Christmas Market will be held on Saturday 16 December from 4-8 pm in the Big Back
DAYLESFORD SUNDAY MARKET 8am-4pm Daylesford Railway Station, Midland Hwy WOODEND LIONS CLUB MARKET 9am-3pm High St Woodend THE ANNUAL MALMSBURY VILLAGE FAYRE 10am-4pm Malmsbury Botanic Gardens Over 70 stallholders for a day of fun, food & live music. www.malmsburyvillagefayre.org.au
Yard at the Guildford Family Hotel, Midland Highway,
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Guildford.
LANCEFIELD & DISTRICT FARMERS MARKET 9am-1pm High St Lancefield
To make this market the best it can be, the organisers are on the hunt for locals who make and sell awesomely
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good quality handmade arts, crafts and food – the kind of things that make great gifts.
DAYLESFORD SUNDAY MARKET 8am-4pm Daylesford Railway Station, Midland Hwy
If that sounds like you, please contact Chris Hain on
TRENTHAM SUNDAY MARKET 9am-2pm Main St Trentham
0429 023 618 to apply for a stall.
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18 wines by the glass. 14 beers & cider on tap. That’s a real pub.
Join us for our famous Friday night meat raffle in the front bar. Or extend your weekend and wander across from the Daylesford Sunday Market to avoid having to head home on a Sunday.
With an extensive beer and wine list, a terrific and diverse menu (without a parma in sight), a pooch-friendly beer garden and friendly welcoming staff, the Farmers Arms is sure to complete your stay here in Spa Country.
Eat. Drink. Be Local. 1 EAST ST DAYLESFORD
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03 5348 2091 • OPEN 7 DAYS LUNCH & DINNER
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