Hepburn Springs Swiss & Italian Festa Program 2009

9 - 18 October 2009

www.swissitalianfesta.com.au

Contents

welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 tutti - for everyone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 heritage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 sport and walks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 open garden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 food & wine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 convivio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 & 28 program - at a glance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 maps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 music & performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 open studios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 access & festa info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 patrons, sponsors & amici . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 booking form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Program correct at time of printing.

Check www.swissitalianfesta.com for updates.

The Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa has been relaxing guests since 1895. Bathe in soothing mineral waters in the Bathhouse & The Sanctuary, or indulge yourself in the Spa. Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa Mineral Springs Reserve Hepburn Springs Ph 5321 6000 reservations@hepburnbathhouse.com www.hepburnbathhouse.com The Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa is proud to be the major sponsor of the 2009 Swiss Italian Festa

2009 Committee President: Rob McDonald, Secretary: Donna O’Mara, Treasurer: Hal Swerissen, Public Officer: Eddie Beacham, Committee: Jenny Beacham, Kristeena Saville, Adrian Tinetti, Maria Viola, Beverly Risstrom, Victor Szwed, Manuela Felicetti, Peter Fox, Emma Ireland, Georgiana Archer

Amici (Friend of the Festa) You too can become an Amico (a friend) of the Festa. Join at the Daylesford Visitor Information Centre or online and receive a regular newsletter.

Program design + layout : designscope.com.au Cover art : Kristeena Saville Photography : victor szwed | tim burder | lidia merzel printed on recycled paper

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Swiss Italian Festa 2009

Welcome Presidents Message Hepburn Springs and its twin town Daylesford, plus surrounding villages, once again present for your pleasure the award winning Swiss Italian Festa. The Festa began in 1992 as a small community event and has developed into a fabulous ten days of festivity around our heritage, culture and lifestyle, with a cavalcade of high quality events.

Festa 2009 will be the 17th Swiss/Italian festival that will also mark the 145th anniversary of the Mineral Water Committee that saved the original mineral springs from destruction and significantly the 150th anniversary of the Old Macaroni Factory.

Our theme for 2009 is “Tutto il Mondo e’ Paese” – The whole world is one big town. To celebrate our heritage we present a diverse array of events including arts, music, wine, food, heritage displays, sports, youth bands, street parade, fireworks and more. Please use this Program of Events booklet and our website for more detail.

A committee of volunteers presents for you a unique event that celebrates the culture and diversity of our community. Come and join in and enjoy our beautiful rural environment and friendly people. In conclusion, I wish to thank our sponsors, donors and loyal volunteers for their generous support.

See you there!!.

Rob McDonald

Message from Franca Smarrelli My love affair with the Hepburn Springs area began 20 years ago via a close relationship with the Old Macaroni Factory. In 2009 the Old Macaroni Factory turns 150 making it the oldest Italian building in Australia. This iconic institution underpins the contribution of the Italian community to the development of the Australian nation.

During 2009 in consultation with the President of the Hepburn Springs Swiss Italian Festa, I am pleased to say that the Melbourne Italian Festival has formalised a Memorandum of Understanding for the next three years. This important agreement will ensure further promotion of the enormous contribution of Italian culture to Victoria and Australia.........socially, politically....and through the visual, performing and culinary arts.

I invite you to join the Hepburn Springs Swiss Italian Committee and myself to celebrate and promote the heritage and culture of the descendants and pioneers of the area and the current diversity and lifestyle of the local area.

Buon Compleanno e arrivederci a Hepburn Springs in 2009.

Franca Smarrelli Director, Melbourne Italian Festival

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Swiss Italian Festa 2009 Tutti - For Everyone Festa Parade Saturday 10 Oct, 10:30am (assemble 10am in Church Ave, Hepburn Springs, near The Grande Hotel.)

Parade starts from Savoia Hotel then down Main Rd and finishes at the Mineral Springs Reserve.

The Official Opening & Schools in Concert follows.

Enquiries: 5348 6626 Free Event This colourful carnevale walking parade features local school children and families, community and visiting musicians including Swiss Matterhorn Yodellers, Alpenrose dancers and Swiss Companion Singers, the Victorian State Youth Brass Band, circus performers, folkloric groups, and members of the Swiss and Italian communities in a lively parade of masks, costumes, puppets and flags celebrating our Swiss and Italian heritage.

Tutti Festa per La Famiglia - Kids and Family Festa Saturday 10 Oct, 12:30-3pm Soundshell, Mineral Springs Reserve, Hepburn Springs Enquiries: 5348 6626 Free entertainment An exciting festival for all the family and friends with entertainment including music, the Festa Jesta, dancing, amusements & loads of fun.

Food & drink stalls featuring Italian food and other tasty delights.

Entertainment by the Swiss Matterhorn Yodellers, the Alpenrose Dancers & Swiss Companion Singers, Daylesford Brass Band, Victorian State Youth Brass Band and The Daylesford Highland Pipes & Drums Band.

Proudly sponsored by Hepburn Wind & Farmers Arms Hotel

London Double Decker Courtesy Bus Saturday 10 Oct, 11am-3pm A free bus between Daylesford and Hepburn Springs.

Enquiries: 5348 6626 and Daylesford Information Centre 5321 6123 Free Entry Climb aboard a real London Double Decker bus to visit the Family Festa at the Mineral Springs Reserve, Hepburn Springs. The bus stops at community bus-stops in Daylesford & Hepburn Springs.

Proudly sponsored by Daylesford Cider Company

Proudly sponsored by

Official Opening of the 2009 Festa Saturday 10 Oct, 11am Soundshell, Mineral Springs Reserve, Hepburn Springs Enquiries: 5348 6626 JOIN our special guest Franca Smarrelli, Director, Melbourne Italian Festival to officially open the Festa.

Schools in Concert Saturday 10 Oct, 11:15am-12:30pm Soundshell, Mineral Springs Reserve, Hepburn Springs Enquiries: 5348 6626 Free Event The district’s Primary Schools (Hepburn, Daylesford, St. Michaels, Yandoit, Drummond & Bullarto) present songs and musical items in Italian.

Proudly sponsored by Double Nut Chalet & Linga Longa

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Lantern Parade and Grand Fireworks Finale Sunday 18 Oct, 7:30pm Assemble in 10th St near Red Star and walk to Mineral Springs Reserve for fireworks display Enquiries: 5348 6626 Free Event Coloured lanterns and lampions signal the end of another Festa, as young and old alike join the Festa Jesta’s twilight parade winding through the bush to the site of the spectacular fireworks display in the Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve. BYO lanterns or buy one locally made by the Daylesford Men’s Shed and friends of the Festa..

Proudly sponsored by

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Swiss Italian Festa 2009 Heritage The Old Macaroni Factory 150th Anniversary Photographic Exhibition Saturday 10 Oct & Sunday 11 Oct, 11am-4:30pm Saturday 17 Oct & Sunday 18 Oct, 11am-4:30pm Daylesford Museum, Vincent St Daylesford Enquiries: 5348 4345 Cost: Adults $3, Children $1 Family $8 (incl Museum entry) Australia’s oldest Italian building turns 150 this year and celebrates with a photographic exhibition. The photos recently featured in the 2009 Melbourne Italian Festival. Photography by Chelsea Sipthorp.

Proudly sponsored by the Melbourne Italian Festival and The Daylesford & District Historical Society

The Old Macaroni Factory Historic Fresco Tour Celebrating its 150th Anniversary Saturday 10 Oct & Sunday 11 Oct, 11am Saturday 17 Oct & Sunday 18 Oct, 11am Old Macaroni Factory, Main Rd, Hepburn Springs Enquiries: 5348 4345 Cost: Adults $10 Children U12 free - 1 hour tour This historic, heritage listed building is open for fascinating tours conducted by descendants of the founding Lucini family. Take a peek at the history, frescoes and amazing ambience of this great building. The fresco paintings were done between 1862 and 1864 by Giacomo Lucini and some are easily identified as scenes from Lucini’s home town on Lake Maggiore in Northern Italy. Take a tour or enjoy the delights of the coffee and meals from the Factory’s atmospheric and award winning cafe.

Heritage Centre Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 Oct, Noon – 4pm Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 Oct, Noon – 4pm Cricket Willow, Shepherds Flat Enquiries: 5476 4277 or info@cricketwillow.com.au Free Entry The Heritage Centre at Cricket Willow will feature family history displays and genealogical information. Also on display are the panels depicting the early history of the local Swiss and Italian settlers from the 1850s. Refreshments available. A free shuttle bus to/from Cricket Willow will stop at community bus stops in Hepburn Springs.

Heritage Swiss Italian Themed Mass Sunday 11 Oct, 10:30am St Peter’s Catholic Church, Duke St, Daylesford Enquiries: 5476 4277 or info@cricketwillow.com.au Join Swiss and Italian descendants to celebrate Mass at St Peter’s Catholic Church, Daylesford. Music provided by Swiss Matterhorn Yodellers and Swiss Alpenrose dancers.

Pedretti Family Gathering Sunday 11 Oct, Noon – 4pm Cricket Willow, Shepherds Flat Enquiries: 5476 4277 or info@cricketwillow.com.au Free Entry Join descendants of the Pedretti family as they reminisce and celebrate their Swiss and Italian heritage.

Lafranchi Family Gathering Sunday 18 Oct, 1pm – 4pm Cricket Willow, Shepherds Flat Enquiries: 5476 4277 or info@cricketwillow.com.au Free Entry Come and share your Lafranchi family history and photos or just come along for afternoon tea and meet distant relatives.

Lavandula’s La Primavera: a tribute to Ticino Sunday 18 Oct, 10.30am - 5pm 350 Hepburn-Newstead Rd, Shepherds Flat (5 kms north of Daylesford) Enquiries: 5476 4393 or www.lavandula.com.au Cost: Adults $3.50 Children $1 Lavandula salutes its Swiss Italian heritage: local foods, Italianmade wines olives and olive oil, Red Beard sourdough bread and sfinci, Italian music dancing and singing, demonstrations of Italian sausage- and gnocchi-making. Wander back in time, the golden stone farmhouse was built in 1860s - tours conducted by descendants and in the cellar, illustrated travel tales of Ticino.

Family Reunion Space Saturday 10 Oct & Sunday 11 Oct - All Day Saturday 17 Oct & Sunday 18 Oct - All Day Mooltan Guest House, 129 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs Enquiries: 5348 3555 If you are meeting family and friends use Mooltan as a meeting point.

Tea & coffee, come & go, warm lounge.

Proudly sponsored by Mooltan Guest House

Proudly sponsored by Cricket Willow 8

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Swiss Italian Festa 2009 Sport and Walks Heritage Bush Walk – Mineral Springs & Gold Diggings Saturday 10 Oct, 11:30am – 1:30pm Assemble outside Hepburn Springs Bathhouse & Spa at 11:15am Enquiries: Adrian 0405 834 960 or info@cricketwillow.com.au Adults $5, Children free Walk in the steps of the Swiss and Italian pioneers who toiled in the diggings and preserved the mineral water. Wear appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water.

Proudly sponsored by Sailors Falls Estate

Heritage Bush Walk – Lafranchi’s Hut Saturday 17 Oct, 10am – 1pm Assemble outside Daylesford Bowling Club, Camp St, Daylesford at 9.45am Enquiries: Adrian 0405 834 960 or info@cricketwillow.com.au Adults $5, Children free

Sports & Walks is played indoors with small leather balls. The Daylesford Town Hall will resound to the noise of teams competing with plenty of enthusiasm.

Proudly sponsored by Mooltan Guest House & Hepburn Shire

Family Boccé Tournament Sunday 18 Oct, 12:30pm – 5pm Cricket Willow, Shepherds Flat Enquiries: Adrian 0405 834 960 or info@cricketwillow.com.au Free Entry Try your luck at the traditional game of boccé as played in the village squares of northern Italy. Teams of four players.

Register in advance or on the day.

Refreshments available. A free shuttle bus to/from Cricket Willow will stop at community bus stops in Hepburn Springs.

Follow a maze of dirt tracks to the ruins of the original Lafranchi Homestead, which was built in the mid 1870s. To the front of the homestead is the hut, which has been repaired over the years by descendants of the Lafranchi family and used as a hunting cabin on weekends and holidays. Each spring an explosion of daffodils and hyacinths surround the site. A car pool will be arranged to get to the start of the walk. Wear appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes and bring a bottle of water.

Proudly sponsored by Comelli Wines

Proudly sponsored by Sailors Falls Estate

Junior soccer tournament played on the lush green grass at Cricket Willow under the guidance of the Daylesford & Hepburn United Soccer Club. 7-a-side teams in 3 divisions (Prep-Gr3, Gr4-Gr6, Yr7Yr9). Team registrations to Cricket Willow by Wednesday 7 October.

Refreshments available. A free shuttle bus to/from Cricket Willow will stop at community bus stops in Hepburn Springs.

Heritage Village Walk – Hepburn Springs Sunday 18 Oct, 11am – 12:30pm Assemble at Savoia Hotel, Main Rd, Hepburn Springs at 10:45am Enquiries: Adrian 0405 834 960 or info@cricketwillow.com.au Adults $5, Children free Stroll along Main Road to the Mineral Springs Reserve passing historical features. Then wander past natural features to the Hepburn Pool as an optional extra. You’ll be amazed at what you miss when driving in your car. Wear appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water.

Proudly sponsored by Sailors Falls Estate

Boccia

Giovani Calcisti in Torneo Junior Soccer Tournament

Saturday 17 Oct, 12:30pm – 5pm Cricket Willow, Shepherds Flat Enquiries: Adrian 0405 834 960 or info@cricketwillow.com.au Entry by gold coin donation

Proudly sponsored by Daylesford Chemmart Pharmacy

Ciclismo: Giro Del Distretto Cycle Road Race

Sunday 18 Oct, 10am Starts and finishes outside Old Hepburn Hotel Enquiries: Adrian 0405 834 960 or info@cricketwillow.com.au Entry $10

Friday 16 Oct, 10am – 1pm Daylesford Town Hall, Vincent St, Daylesford Enquiries: Adrian 0405 834 960 or info@cricketwillow.com.au Free Entry

Open to registered riders, the race is a handicap event co-ordinated by the Ballarat/Sebastopol Cycling Club and takes in 60km of undulating countryside providing participants with a small taste of European riding. Prizes for top ten finishers. Entries to Ballarat/ Sebastopol Cycling Club by Thursday 15 October.

Boccia is a Paralympic sport developed from the game of bocce and

Proudly sponsored by Daylesford Mill Markets

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Swiss Italian Festa 2009 Open Gardens

Open Gardens continue to flourish - providing an enchanting reminder of its bygone glory. Alternative water sources are in use.

See entry for Lunch at Villa Parma in food and wine section.

Proudly sponsored by Peppers Springs Retreat & Spa

Old Church Garden – Glenlyon Enquiries: Festa Hotline - 0429 084 013 or www.swissitalianfesta.com Cost: $15 for all gardens or $5 each garden Proudly sponsored by Hepburn Spa & Daylesford Rotary

Forget Me Not Cottages - Daylesford Saturday 17 Oct & Sunday 18 Oct, 11am–3pm 7 Stanhope St, Daylesford A never-ending story with successive owners putting their mark on the gardens of a former herb and cottage garden nursery. We tried to maintain the garden as it was before water restrictions but realise that changes must continue; ideas and advice from others are more than welcome. – Maggie Nightingale

Sunday 18 Oct, 12–4pm cnr Molesworth & Church Sts, Glenlyon A garden set on 1¾ acres surrounding a converted 1860s bluestone church. The Mel Ogden designed garden relies on pattern, rhythm and movement, utilising crab apple trees and tinus viburnum hedges, to create a modern landscape punctuated by immense basalt boulders, blades of rusted steel and towering vertical shards of Avoca quarried quartzite, set amongst ancient cedars. Mt Fuji Cherries sit atop grass mounds to the west of the old church and a cloister gardenis defined by chards of stone and viburnums. Featured in the 2009 Australian Landscape Conference. Slow-cooked Italian food by Nino from Servidio is Serving will be available for sale.

Coming Open Garden Events

Saturday 17 Oct & Sunday 18 Oct, 11am-4pm 47 Frazer St, Daylesford

Musk Farm Garden Saturday 24 Oct & Sunday 25 Oct, 10am–4pm 11 School Rd, Musk Proceeds to Daylesford Primary School – Kitchen Garden Project Enquiries: 5348 3329

Leading horticulturist Lisa Stafford designed this garden with the brief to create a low maintenance and water wise environment, with year round colour. The basis of the design is a silver birch grove, underplanted with bulbs and perennials for a succession of colour displays. Over 130 roses are included in a scheme which includes mass plantings of hellebores, sedum and veronica, plus may rare and unusual trees and shrubs. the front garden with its formal design provides an elegant approach to the entrance and side gardens.

Stuart Rattle, one of Australia’s leading interior designers, is opening his beautifully detailed and appointed English Arts and Crafts inspired 3.5 acre country garden. Lake House will be providing light lunches, gourmet barbeque, wine, tea, coffee and other refreshments.

Minerne - Australia’s Open Garden Scheme Saturday 28 Nov & Sunday 29 Nov, 10am–4:30pm 32 Thomas Rd, Eganstown, Melway ref: Map 609 - C9 Entry: $6 - Proceeds to “Save a Dog Scheme” in memory of Blake

Villa Parma – Hepburn Springs

Minerne is a rambling country garden on over 2 acres set around a Federation farmhouse and developed around mature gums, with over 250 roses in beds that also include a wide variety of perennials, bulbs, irises, and succulents and divided by hedges and arbours. A Manchurian Pear walk leads to a secret garden and there is also a large area of native plantings, an orchard and vegetable garden

Stafford Garden – Daylesford

Saturday 17 Oct & Sunday 18 Oct, 11am–4pm 128 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs The Villa Parma garden, based on the Italian gardens of the 17th, 18th, 19th centuries is a series of interconnected rooms offering different areas to seek solitude and clear one’s mind, whilst wandering through controlled spaces dominated by shades of green.

When the original owner and founder of Villa Parma, Mr. Fabrizzio Crippa constructed his imposing home in 1864, he also established an equally striking garden. Crippa masterfully interspersed the 20 acres of grapevines with fruit, vegetable and tobacco and a vine walk. Although the vines are no longer present, today the aromatic bay trees, lilacs, rose and herb gardens, topiaries, fig and olive trees 12

Trewhella House - Australia’s Open Garden Scheme Saturday 28 Nov & Sunday 29 Nov, 10am–4:30pm 33 Raglan St, Daylesford Entry: $6 - Proceeds to Daylesford RDA & Daylesford Men’s Shed This historic garden was first established about 150 years ago and includes magnificent redwoods, dogwoods, maples and rhododendrons and other cool climate plantings.

Currently being restored.

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Swiss Italian Festa 2009 Food and Wine Festa Fun Passport Friday 9 Oct - Sunday 18 Oct Enquiries: Festa Hotline - 0429 084 013 Cost: $10 Get yourself a Festa Fun Passport and souvenir Festa wine glass from the Daylesford Visitor Information Centre. Special Discounts on Food, Wine, Events (including Venetian Ball), Massages - only available with your passport!

Cucina Nostrana – The Grotto

Food & Wine Festa Pasta Lunch & Dinner The Palais and the Hepburn Pavilion Cafe join with the Festa in support of this year’s festivities to feed our locals fine food and fine wine at affordable prices. Feast upon your choice of pasta dishes accompanied by local fine wine for only $17! Enjoy music to match our cuisine as they create a festival environment for all.

A Community Feast & Festa Fundraiser Saturday 17 Oct, 7pm Daylesford Town Hall, Vincent St, Daylesford Bookings: Festa Hotline - 0429 084 013 Cost: $65 includes complimentary souvenir glass and glass of local wine on arrival, drinks at bar prices

Lunch - Hepburn Pavilion Cafe

In Ticino, the Italian speaking part of Switzerland, you will find this unique type of restaurant. The grotto is a rustic eatery, fashioned from old wine caves. Due to their nature, grottoes are often built in or around forests carved out of the granite rocks that form the surrounding hills and valleys. The same granite rock is used to make outside benches creating a very special ambience. Add to this a feast of entertainment, eclectic as the surroundings, and you will be transported to that magic part of Ticino.

Dinner - The Palais

Three-course meal with fabulous entertainment featuring local band Ricketty Bridge. Local chef Gary Thomas will cook a seasonal and regional risotto and the feast includes produce by local producer Istra Smallgoods and fabulous desserts.

Friday 9 Oct - Sunday 18 Oct The Grande Boutique Hotel, 1-3 Church Ave, Hepburn Springs Bookings: 5348 8500 or stay@thegrande.com.au

Ricketty Bridge - Folk music brought them together but they soon found lots of other flavours, spices and stories bubbling underneath.

They let their voices and fingers follow their hearts and now they are world travellers.

A collaboration of local producers, chefs and entertainers delivering a fantastic fun event co-ordinated by Beverly Risstrom.

Proudly sponsored by Istra Smallgoods, Cliffy’s Emporium, Janey Bee Food Products & Lake House

Romantic Settings at The Cosy Corner Cafe Friday 9 Oct - Sunday 18 Oct (exc Wednesday 14 Oct) 3 Tenth St, Hepburn Springs Bookings: 5348 2576 Shane Trask will be putting on some fine Italian food with local’s deal on Tuesday, great lunch and dinners all week (closed Wednesday) and breakfast on the weekend. With live Swiss Italian music.

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Wednesday 14 Oct & Thursday 15 Oct Mineral Springs Reserve, Hepburn Springs Enquiries: 5348 1900 or info@hepburnpavilion.com.au Cost: $17 Friday 9 Oct - Monday 12 Oct & Thursday 15 Oct - Sunday 18 Oct The Palais, Main Rd, Hepburn Springs Enquiries: 5348 4849 or emma@thepalais.com.au Cost: $17

Grande Italian Menu

At The Grande we will celebrate the Swiss Italian Festa with TEN glorious days of Italian inspired dishes. Our chef has created a special Festa menu that offers something for everyone. See our website for details, www.thegrande.com.au.

Dinner Under the Frescoes Friday 9 Oct & Friday 16 Oct, 6:30pm The Old Macaroni Factory- 150th Anniversary year 64 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs Bookings: 5348 4345 Cost: $40 per head Join Maria and her family for a good old-fashioned three-course meal, a complimentary glass of wine and entertainment. 2006 Country Champ & consistent 3 Star winner in The Age Cheap Eats Guide. Open for lunch & dinner every Fri, Sat & Sun. 15

Swiss Italian Festa 2009

Food & Wine

The Cinematic Italian Kitchen

I Forni Di Tutto Il Mondo – Ovens of the World

Saturday 10 Oct, 6:45 for 7pm-late Barcaldine House, 238 Dairy Flat Rd, Musk Enquiries: 5348 2741 Cost: $65 per head - book and pay by 2nd Oct

Sunday 11 Oct, 6:30-10:30pm Ellender Estate Winery, 260 Green Gully Rd, Glenlyon Bookings: 5348 7785 or jenny@ellenderwines.com.au Cost: $45 per head - bookings essential Experience the history, foods and village atmosphere of the artisan wood-fired oven throughout the world with a communal feast.

An evening that brings to life, and to your table, some classic Italian food moments from the world of Cinema. 4-course dinner plus a complimentary glass of wine on arrival. A great piece of live theatre where everyone are players.

With a Splash of Local Wine, We Have a Touch of Italy Saturday 10 Oct, Friday 16 Oct & Saturday 17 Oct Rubens@Hepburn, 70 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs Bookings: 5348 2843 Cost: $27 and normal menu also available Rubens will be offering a selection of main meals and glass of local Mt Franklin wine in Italian styles of Dolcetto and Pinot Grigio at a special Festa price. Normal great menu will also be available throughout the Festa.

Special local wine tasting with Mt Franklin wines will commence from 7pm

Dolcetto Dinner Saturday 10 Oct, from 6pm The Grande Boutique Hotel, 1-3 Church Ave, Hepburn Springs Bookings: 5348 8500 or stay@thegrande.com.au Cost: $70 per head - Dinner and matched Wines Come along and enjoy a 5 course Italian themed dinner matched with locally grown Italian varietal wines, Dolcetto and Pinot Grigio, from Mt Franklin Winery – it’ll be a meeting of passions! Chef Damien Scott has a passion for food, feasting and of course, sharing his favourite Italian dishes. Join us for dinner at The Grande where “Everyone is Welcome” - “Tutti sono benvenuti”. A la carte “Italian Festa” menu also available

Pasta & Risotto Organic Feast Sunday 11 Oct, 12-4pm Korweinguboora Hall, Main Rd, Korweinguboora Bookings: 5348 6401 Cost: $40 per head plus drinks Join organic chef Richard Dobson and Daylesford Secondary College students at this 4-course lunch. A taste of the delights of various pasta and risotto dishes from Northern Italy. All products used are from organic farms. The lunch is a fundraiser for the students study tour of Italy in November.

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WINE is a 4 Letter Word Wine Store - Winebar – Cellar Door Friday 9 Oct & 16 Oct, 8-11pm - Live classical piano Saturday 10 Oct, 6-8pm - Damon Millichamp - classical guitar, 9pmmidnight “The Family Farm” - bossa nova and blues Saturday 18 Oct, 9-midnight Damon Millichamp - classical guitar Shop 6, Howe Street, Daylesford Bookings: 5348 2333 Wine store and wine bar that boasts a great selection of boutique wines sourced from within Western Victoria, including many local Italian varietals. Also tastings and cellar door sales of Gabriel Horvat Wines.

Winery Wanderer Bus Tour Saturday 17 Oct, 11am-4pm Various local wineries (incl Captains Creek & Sailors Falls Estate) Enquiries: Lyn Strates 5348 4275 Cost: $35 (bus, wine & food tasting) + about $15 for lunch Bus leaves Daylesford 11am & returns 4pm. Visit the wine makers of the area who have followed the traditions of the Swiss or Italian settlers who planted the first vineyards in the 1860’s. Enjoy the diversity and distinctive pleasures of our local wines. Join the “fun bus” and explore wine and food grazing along the way.

Proudly sponsored by Daylesford Escapes

Lunch at Villa Parma Sunday 11 Oct & Sunday 18 Oct, 12:30-2:30pm Villa Parma @ Peppers Springs Retreat & Spa 128 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs Bookings: 5321 6200 or springs@peppers.com.au Enjoy the heritage surrounds of Villa Parma whilst eating lunch in the 1864 cellar and gardens. This iconic landmark is a must for all to visit during the Festa, with regular Sunday lunches coming soon.

Perfect Drop Fine & Food Lounge Friday 9 Oct – 18 Oct 5 Howe St, Daylesford Enquiries: 5348 3373 or relax@aperfectdrop.com Cost: $30 Shared braised local baby goat dish with matched Italian wine or beer.

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Swiss Italian Festa 2009 Sault Restaurant Friday - Sunday, Brunch/Lunch 11am-3pm & dinner 6pm ‘til late Wednesday, Dinner from 6pm ‘til late (locals night) 2349 Ballan - Daylesford Rd, Daylesford Enquiries: 5348 6555 Free tea and coffee with a meal during Festa Sault is set against the backdrop of Wombat State Forest, overlooking our own lake amidst fields of lavender. Indulge yourself with exquisite modern cuisine prepared with the freshest of regional produce and washed down with the finest of local and international wines.

Lake House

Convivio Grand Finale Pasta Dinner Sunday 18 Oct, 5-7pm The Palais, Main Rd, Hepburn Springs Enquiries: 5348 4849 or emma@thepalais.com.au Cost: $17 adults and $7 children Celebrate with the winners of the pasta sauce competition. Enjoy and relax over dinner then we can walk down the hill for the lantern parade and the closing of the Festa with the fireworks finale.

Convivio

Open for lunch & dinner daily King Street, Daylesford Enquiries: 5348 3329 Reservations are recommended

A number of wineries will again be providing good wine, conviviality and good food. These are tasting places for local produce prepared and provided for sociability in the Italian way.

Seasonal produce driven menus are strong on underlying technique and pay homage to the efforts of regional suppliers. A team of talented dedicated cooks under the direction of Executive Chef Alla Wolf Tasker work from the ground up producing virtually everything, from house baked breads to an extensive charcuterie range, on the premises.

Saturday 10 Oct & Sunday 11 Oct, 11am-5pm Saturday 17 Oct & Sunday 18 Oct, 11am-5pm 70 Butlers Ln, Glenlyon (10 minutes from Daylesford via Glenlyon, turn at Back Glenlyon Rd and follow Winery signs just past Ellender Estate.)

Enquiries: 5348 7525

The Farmers Arms Open daily from midday 1 East St, Daylesford Enquiries: 5348 2091 Dinner every night, Lunch served Saturday & Sunday only.

Restaurant & bar meals available.

Festa Pasta Sauce Competition Sunday 18 Oct, 4:30pm The Palais, Main Rd, Hepburn Springs Enquiries: 5348 4849 or emma@ thepalais.com.au Cost: $10 professional & $5 amateur Download entry from www. swissitalianfesta.com.

The Palais is proud to be hosting the long-running pasta sauce competition.

Come down at 4:30pm whilst our local chefs work through to announce our 2009 winners! Then stay for the Grand Finale Pasta Dinner before the lantern parade and fireworks.

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Butlers Lane Winery

Tastings, Cheese Platters and special mulled wines.

Captains Creek Organic Wines Saturday 10 Oct & Sunday 11 Oct, 11am-5pm Kangaroo Hills Rd, Blampied Enquiries: 5345 7408 or enquiries@captainscreek.com Pasta Primavera lunch served from 12 til 3pm “Pasta Primavera” - Bio-dynamic Spelt Pasta tossed with Captains Creek Olives and the best of our farm vegetables of the season or Minestrone soup and sourdough bread, accompanied by a glass of organic Pinot Noir or Chardonnay, regional beer or cider. Espresso coffee and cakes.

Visitors not coming for lunch are welcome to taste or enjoy a glass of our range of wines including the Sparkling “Hepburn” and “Bullarook” and a local Goldfields Farmhouse Cheese platter.

Ellender Estate Winery - Il Grotto Ticinese Saturday 17 Oct & Sunday 18 Oct, 12–3pm 260 Green Gully Road, Glenlyon Enquiries: 5348 7785 “Il Grotto Ticinese” – hidden away in the hills of Glenlyon – drink and enjoy the products of the local cuisine reminiscent of Ticino – Charcuterie, Bread, Olive Oil, Cheese, Honey and Estate grown and produced wines.

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10th Street to Mineral Springs Reserve Between Daylesford and Hepburn Springs Soundshell Soundshell

Lantern Parade & Grand Fireworks Finale

London Double Decker courtesy bus

Official Opening of Festa 2009

Schools In Concert

Lavandula Cricket Willow Cricket Willow St Peters Church Daylesford Museum Old Macaroni Factory

La Primavera: a tribute to Ticino

Lafranchi Family Gathering

Pedretti Family Gathering

Swiss-Italian Themed Mass

The Old Macaroni Factory 150th Anniversary Photographic Exhibition

The Old Macaroni Factory Tours

Glenlyon Daylesford Hepburn Springs

Old Church Garden

Stafford Garden

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Forget Me Not Cottages

Open Gardens

Savoia Hotel Hepburn Springs

Heritage Village Walk Hepburn Springs

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Ciclismo: Giro Del Distretto Cycle Road Race

Sport & Walks

Mooltan Guest House Cricket Willow

Family Reunion Space

Heritage Centre

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Festa per La Famiglia Kids and family festa

Tutti - For Everyone

What

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12-4pm 11am-4pm 11am-4pm

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The Cinematic Italian Kitchen

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Tastings and seasonal platter

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Pizzas, Pinots and Paintings

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Ellender Estate Winery Captains Creek Organic Wines

Il Grotto Ticinese

Organic food and wine from the farm

Convivio

With A Splash Of Local Wine We Rubens@Hepburn Have A Touch Of Italy

Cosy Corner Cafe

Daylesford

Lake House

Romantic Settings at the Cosy Corner Cafe

Ellender Estate Winery

I Forni Di Tutto Il Mondo

Perfect Drop

The Palais

Grand Finale Pasta Dinner

Korweinguboora Hall

The Grande

Grande Italian Menu

Pasta & Risotto Organic Feast

The Palais

Festa Pasta Sauce Competition

Perfect Drop Wine & Food Lounge

Hepburn Pavilion Cafe

Festa Pasta Lunch

Villa Parma

The Palais

Festa Pasta Dinner

Daylesford

The Grande

Dolcetto Dinner

Lunch at Villa Parma

Old Macaroni Factory

Dinner Under the Frescoes

Sault Restaurant

Daylesford Town Hall

Venue

Cucina Nostrana A Community Feast

Food & Wine

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11am-3pm

11am-5pm

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11am-4pm

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Masked Venetian Ball

Maurice Gervasoni

Trick Circus presents Operation

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Stony Creek Gallery

The Convent Gallery

Wolf at the Door

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Zoe Bradshaw Purl’s Palace

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Stefan Nechwatal Paradiso Arts

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Lynn Buddenbaum

Pete Goodlet Studio

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John & Kim Barter

Kristeena Saville

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Jackie Gorring

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Gerard Bugden The Woodshed Gallery

Jeff Moorfoot Studio

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$1,000 Landscape Art Prize & Exhibition – Prize Opening and announced Hepburn Pavilion Cafe

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Live Music

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Loves Brother

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Feast of Choirs

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Cosy Corner Cafe Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa Hepburn Pavilion Cafe Hepburn Primary School Mineral Springs Reserve Mooltan Guest House Old Hepburn Hotel Old Macaroni Factory Peppers Springs Retreat & Spa Rubens@Hepburn The Grande Boutique Hotel The Palais Villa Parma Wolf at the Door

Jackie Gorring Kristeena Saville Lake House Purl’s Palace St Peters Church Stafford Garden Stony Creek Gallery The Woodshed Gallery WINE is a 4 Letter Word

A Perfect Drop Convent Gallery David Dawson Daylesford Bowling Club Daylesford Museum Daylesford Town Hall Daylesford Visitor Information Centre Farmers Arms Forget Me Not Cottages

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Barcaldine House, Musk Butler’s Lane Winery, Glenlyon Captain’s Creek Winery, Blampied Cricket Willow, Shepherds Flat Eastern Peake, Coghills Creek Ellender Estate Winery, Glenlyon Glenlyon Shire Hall, Glenlyon John & Kim Barter, Musk Jeff Moorfoot, Lyonville Korweinguboora Hall Lavandula, Shepherds Flat Old Church Garden, Glenlyon Paradiso Arts, Sailors Falls Pete Goodlet, Muskvale Sailors Falls Estate Sault Restaurant

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Swiss Italian Festa 2009 Eastern Peake Vineyard

Music & Performance Convivio continued from page19

Saturday 10 Oct & Sunday 11 Oct, 10am-5pm Saturday 17 Oct & Sunday 18 Oct, 10am-5pm Clunes Rd, Coghills Creek Enquiries: 5343 4245 Enjoy a seasonal platter and discover our Secret at Eastern Peake Vineyard! When you visit us at Eastern Peake you will find that we are serious about Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and our visitors.

Our traditional methods and hands on approach using solely estate grown fruit provide you with unique wines of high flavour profiles and complexity.

the Pollyphonics and the Brimbank Multicultural Choir, with the Finale by THECHO!R led by Jonathan Welch. We are very excited by their participation in our Feast, and Jonathan has agreed to lead a workshop as well.

Sunday October 18 This is the time for our local Daylesford Primary School Choirs to shine along side such great choirs as Gorani, Willin Wimmen, Singularity, Western Region Concert Choir, Gruppo Culturale Italiano and the Trade Union Choir.

Proudly sponsored by Regional Development Victoria

Sailors Falls Estate - “Villas and Vines” Saturday 17 Oct & Sunday 18 Oct, 11am–3pm 1073 Telegraph Rd, Sailors Falls Enquiries: 5348 6626 or sailorsfallestate@westnet.com.au Cost: $15 for pizza & glass of wine Enjoy pizzas and fine handcrafted wines just 5 minutes from Daylesford in a vineyard and bushland setting. Classic Italian pizzas cooked in a wood fire oven combined with award winning cool climate wines and an exhibition of paintings by acclaimed local artist Mary Gambin, provides a feast of experiences on one site. Local bullboar sausages also available on the menu.

Music & Performance Feast Of Choirs Sunday 11 Oct, 11:30am-4pm Sunday 18 Oct, 12-4pm Daylesford Town Hall, Daylesford Enquiries: Festa Hotline - 0429 084 013 Cost: Day Ticket - $10 Student/*Conc $5 Some of Victoria’s finest community choirs will perform alongside our own Daylesford Primary School Choir, with the special drawcard of THECHO!R directed by Jonathan Welch (formerly of the Choir of Hard Knocks.) All choirs will entertain with 20 minute brackets which include at least one song by an Italian composer Sunday October 11 The program includes well known Italian choral groups Cora Furlan, Le Canterine Del Fogalar and Gruppo Culturale Italiano, an outstanding regional choir - the Sweet Mona’s and the return of 3 outstanding performers from last year - The Keytones, 28

Masked Venetian Ball Saturday 10 Oct, 8pm-midnight The Palais, Main Rd, Hepburn Springs Bookings: 5348 4849 or www.moshtix.com.au Cost: $20 The Palais is proud to announce the long awaited return of one of the Festa’s biggest events.

Come dressed for historical hysteria as we commit our town’s willingness to frock up and make for one big decadent party night!!! With music by The Brat Pack and Big Swing Band with Dean Martin hits starring Brian Mannix, Eve Von Bibra and Scott Carne.

Lets bring back the true spirit of romance and celebration, with cocktails and there will be prizes for best dressed!! $5 off entry with Festa Fun Passport.

Movie Matinee – Loves Brother Sunday 11 Oct, 1pm The Grande Boutique Hotel, 1-3 Church Ave, Hepburn Springs Enquiries: 5348 8500 or stay@thegrande.com.au Cost: Gold coin donation, proceeds to Swiss Italian Festa Looking for a quiet romantic comedy and a cosy afternoon indoors?

Book yourself in at the Flicker Bar at The Grande to see Loves Brother (2004) shot on location in Hepburn Springs ( and Tuscany). Written and directed by Jan Sardi.

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Music & Performance

Maurice Gervasoni

Trick Circus presents “Operation”

Saturday 17 Oct, 1pm Cosy Corner Cafe, 3 Tenth Street, Hepburn Springs Enquiries: 5348 2576 Cost: Gold coin donation

Sunday 18 Oct, 3-4pm Hepburn Primary School, Main Rd, Hepburn Enquiries: Festa Hotline - 0429 084 013 Cost: Adult + One Child $15.00 extra child $2 Conc/ Students over 15 $5.00

Maurie Gervasoni plays songs from the early days of the settlers- a show Maurie has presented at the Immigration Museum and at Beechworth with accordion and mandolin. A rare opportunity to hear living history.

Proudly sponsored by Daylesford Royal Hotel

Convent Gallery Concert – Ensemble Gombert Sunday 18 Oct, 11am Convent Gallery Chapel, cnr Hill & Daly Sts, Daylesford Enquiries: Festa Hotline - 0429 084 013 Cost: Adults $25, Student/Conc $15 Walk over hot coals for this concert Ensemble Gombert is Melbourne’s outstanding chamber choir.

Following the Festa’s 2009 theme of “Tutto il Mondo e’ Paese - the whole world is one big town”, the Ensemble has recently returned from a concert tour of North America to make its second appearance at the Swiss Italian Festa. The recital will showcase works spanning five centuries.

Noted for its pure intonation and historical approach to choral sound and style, and named after the composer Nicolas Gombert (c.14951560), Ensemble Gombert specialises in a cappella performance of Franco-Flemish music of the High Renaissance. The ensemble has an annual subscription series, broadcasts extensively, and has also appeared in many festivals across Australia and toured internationally three times. Two CDs have been released, “Josquin to Martin” on the Move label and “Christmas to Candlemas” on the Tall Poppies label.

Open wide and say ‘Aaaah!’ Join the multi-Fringe Award winning Trick Circus on a raucous, absurd, and hilariously contagious hospital adventure. With something for everyone, this highly skilled mix of tumbling, juggling, pyramids and more will leave you with a serious case of circus fever!

Trick Circus is a unique youth-run circus with a strong focus on group communication, initiative, community involvement and performance. Based in the Abbotsford Convent, Melbourne, and incorporated as a not-for-profit association in 2005, Trick Circus provides a means for young people who are passionate about circus to come together, train, create, and perform on a professional level.

Fresh from the Melbourne Fringe Festival, the ‘Tricksters’ are back and better than ever! More information about Trick Circus can be found at www.trickcircus.net Proudly sponsored by Health Sciences Latrobe University, Bendigo Campus

Pickles Friday 16 Oct, 9pm-Late The Old Hepburn Hotel, 236 Main Rd, Hepburn Enquiries: 5348 2207 Free Event Classic covers and live karaoke with Dave “Pickles” Picone.

Remedy

Ensemble Gombert is directed by its founder, John O’Donnell, who enjoys an international reputation as keyboard artist, choral director and musicologist

Saturday 17 Oct, 9pm-Late The Old Hepburn Hotel, 236 Main Rd, Hepburn Enquiries: 5348 2207 Free Event

Proudly sponsored by The Convent Gallery -check www.conventgallery.com.au for Classical Guitar concert as well.

Acoustic duo Mary-Anne & Darren belt out covers from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and 00’s.

Rosie Burgess Trio Sunday 18 Oct, 3-6pm The Old Hepburn Hotel, 236 Main Rd, Hepburn Bookings: 5348 2207 Cost: $10 The Rosie Burgess Trio is an all female band featuring instruments such as mandolin, harmonica, electric violin as well as guitar and stompbox drums.

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Art / Open Studios Wolf at the Door specialises in showcasing contemporary makers, artists and designers. There is a particular emphasis on Victorian based artists producing jewellery, fashion, homeware, print, painting and sculpture.

Glenlyon Annual Sculpture Show

Swiss Italian Festa $1000 Landscape Art Prize and Exhibition Friday 9 Oct, 6.30pm (Opening) Saturday 10 Oct - Sunday 18 Oct, 11am-4pm Hepburn Pavilion Cafe, Mineral Springs Reserve, Hepburn Springs Enquiries: Festa Hotline - 0429 084 013 Entry: Free. Exhibition opening night - Souvenir Festa glass & glass of local wine $7.50, then $5 per glass.

This popular event, which is offered to foster and promote regional artists, is in its 12th year. The Exhibition features contemporary and traditional images of landscape within 25km of Hepburn Post Office.

Friday 9 Oct - Sunday 18 Oct, 10am-4pm Glenlyon Shire Hall, Glenlyon Enquiries: www.glenlyonart.com Free Entry The second Glenlyon Annual Sculpture Show is an indoor/outdoor exhibition. The exhibition is a showcase of the rich talent of local hobby, emerging and established sculptors in our district. Entry forms on website www.glenlyonart.com

Open Studios After a very successful start last year, this event is continuing with some new studios as well as many of last year’s.

Entry forms on www.swissitalianfesta.com

Proudly sponsored by Daylesford Getaways

Proudly Sponsored by Catherine King MHR, Ex Libris & Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa

David Dawson - Overwrought

The Convent Gallery Daily 10am - 5pm Enquiries: 5348 3211 Cost: Admission fee $5.00 A feast for the senses, nestled on the crest of Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens, the gallery is more than a three level haven of fine art in an historic 19th century mansion. With its retail areas, Mediterranean restaurant, relaxing Altar bar and lounge, restored chapel & nuns museum, this multi-award winning gallery offers endless possibilities for a unique and satisfying experience.

The Stony Creek Gallery Friday 9 Oct - Sunday 18 Oct (excl Mon-Wed), 10am-5pm 10 Stony Creek Rd, Daylesford Enquiries: 5348 1884 Free Event

For dates and times see Program - At a Glance 3c 39 East Street, Daylesford Enquiries: 0403 675 170 or 5476 4495 David uses a combination of traditional blacksmithing techniques and contemporary metal working, specialising in handcrafted unique metalwork, including gates, firescreens, signs and garden sculpture.

Gerard Bugden - The Woodshed Gallery For dates and times see Program - At a Glance 21a Raglan Street, Daylesford Enquiries: 5348 4050 Fine handcrafted furniture made from local timbers by a mastercraftsman. Trade qualified and with over 25 years of experience Gerard has created a fine gallery and workshop in this space. Member of The Guild of Master Craftsmen (UK).

Jackie Gorring

Gallery displaying original works - paintings, sculptures, ceramics, glass & jewellery, which are all for sale in a warm friendly atmosphere.

By Appointment 7 Stanbridge Street, Daylesford Enquiries: 5348 2596 or 0401 257 909

Wolf at the Door

“Within the ordinariness of life there’s humour. I focus on the ordinary because the ordinary is pretty extraordinary sometiimes.

My work makes me feel incredibly strong and excited about life.”

Friday 9 Oct - Sunday 18 Oct (excl Mon & Tues), 10:30am-5:30pm 113 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs Enquiries: 5348 3158 & www.wolfatthedoor.com.au Free Entry 32

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Open Studios / Info

Jeff Moorfoot

Stefan Nechwatal - Paradiso Arts

For dates and times see Program - At a Glance 37 Coliban Drive, Lyonville Enquiries: 5348 5703

Sunday 11 Oct & Sunday 18 Oct, 11am-5pm Monday 12 Oct, Wednesday 14 Oct & Friday 16 Oct, 2-5pm 1089 Telegraph Road, Sailors Falls, 6 km south of Daylesford Enquiries: 5348 6600

Jeff is a photographic artist with an extensive exhibition history whose work features a diverse range of subject matter, concepts and technique. He is a former advertising photographer and RMIT lecturer and is current Festival Director of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale.

John and Kim Barter For dates and times see Program - At a Glance 2 Appletree Lane, Musk Enquiries: 5348 4663 John Barter painter, printmaker, sculptor and winner of the 2008 Frankston Art Prize. Kim Barter sculptor, printmaker and finalist in the Toorak Sculpture Exhibition 2009.

Kristeena Saville For dates and times see Program - At a Glance 5 Stanley St, Daylesford Enquiries: 0417 022 381 Designer of this year’s Festa poster, Kristeena is completing her Art Studies at Ballarat University.

“From a very young age I knew my life would take an artistic direction and here I am, with no formal training, just incorporating my deep appreciation for visual aesthetics into my life and of course... my ART.”

Lynn Buddenbaum By appointment Enquiries: 0408 301 338 Lynn paints from her local environs in the Spa Country of Central Victoria – and from her travels abroad. Her body of work ranges from emotive watercolour landscapes and figurative pieces to colourful abstracted scenes in oil and acrylic. Work on show at Hepburn Pavilion Cafe.

Watercolour Painting Workshops by appointment during Festa.

Bookings required and cost for 2 hour session - $35 with own material, pay extra for kit. Materials list is available by email.

Exhibition “il viaggio del pellegrino” - “a pilgrim’s travels” - is presented within the studio/gallery and adjoining Mediterranean courtyard of artist Stefan Nechwatal. In the 1860s, farmers from the Apine regions made a pilgrimage across the world to seek gold in the Australian diggings, especially Hepburn Springs. This exhibition celebrates the visions of architecture they experienced on their journey. Stefan’s artworks are created in steel, timber and mosaics and are for sale. A unique display of functional art for the home interior, patio and garden. Free entry.

Zoe Bradshaw - Purl’s Palace Friday 9 Oct - Sunday 18 Oct, 10am – 5pm 39a Albert St, Daylesford Enquiries: 5348 2020 or www.purlspalace.com Workshops - Saturday Oct 17 - Freeform Knit/Crochet Bag or Wax Cast Silver Jewellery (part 1 of 2) - bookings necessary.

Purl’s Palace provides an inspiring oriental influenced art’s and crafts retail environment displaying the work of textile and jewellery artists.

This local business established and run by knitwear designer - Zoe Bradshaw offers a variety of workshops throughout the year.

Access An access audit of most venues has been undertaken to provide clear information to all visitors and Festa participants. If anyone wants assistance relating to access or audio loop venue availability please phone the Festa Hotline - 0429 084 013

Festa Information

Pete Goodlet - Pete Goodlet Art

Daylesford Visitor Centre - Vincent St Daylesford -5321 6123

By appointment or by chance Studio - 2588 Ballan Rd., Muskvale Enquiries: 0408 400 773

Hepburn General Store - Main Rd, Hepburn Springs

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For updates check the web or phone: www.swissitalianfesta.com | Festa Hotline 0429 084 013

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Swiss Italian Festa 2009 Our Patrons

Sponsors Red Sponsors ($500+)

Senator Nino Randazzo, member of the Italian Senate and Marco Fedi, member of the Italian Chamber of Deputies

Sponsors 2009

Designscope

University - Bendigo Campus

Hepburn Regional Tourism Association

Lavandula

Hepburn Spa

The Palais

Health Sciences Latrobe

Major Sponsor

The Convent Gallery Tinetti Family at Cricket Willow

White Sponsors ($250+)

Gold Sponsor ($5,000+)

Silver Sponsor ($2,000+)

65 Main

Hepburn Wind

Catherine King MHR

Hocking Stuart

Cliffy’s Emporium

Istra Smallgoods

Daylesford Escapes

Janey Bee Food Products

Daylesford Getaways

Jenkin & Thomas

Daylesford Chemmart Pharmacy

Lake House

Daylesford Cider Company

Linga Longa

Daylesford Mill Markets

Lost

Daylesford Rotary

Mooltan Guest House

Daylesford Royal Hotel

Old Hepburn Hotel

Double Nut Chalet

Peppers Springs Retreat & Spa

Eddy Comelli

Sault Restaurant

Ex-Libris

The Grande

Farmers Arms Hotel

The Old Macaroni Factory

Graeme Wallis

Wine is a Four Letter Word

Green Sponsors ($100+) Barcaldine House

Daylesford Hardware - Timber

Baird & McGregor

Daylesford Icecream Parlour

Benjamin Bandicoot

Daylesford Men’s Shed

Big Shed Winery

Daylesford Newsagency

Boomerang Holiday Ranch

Daylesford Real Estate

Budburst Wine & Food Festival

Daylesford Tarot Readers

Bullarto Glade Cottages

Ellender Estate Winery

Butlers Lane Winery

Fell’s Electrical

AROUND AND ABOUT

Captain’s Creek Organic Winery

Illoura Accommodation

SPA COUNTRY

Coronet Laundry

Cr Jon Barrell

Cosy Corner Café

Geoff Howard MLA

Darryl Wilson & Associates

Gerard Ingham & Vicki Horrigan

Bronze Sponsors ($1,000+)

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Swiss Italian Festa 2009 Harvest Café

Petaglen Promotions

Hepburn Chalet

Perfect Drop

Hepburn Jasmine Thai

Portal 108

Hepburn Springs General Store

Priceline Pharmacy Ballarat

Hepburn Veterinary Clinic

Red Star Café

Martin Brennan & Maggie McCormack

Rubens@Hepburn

Mercato @ Daylesford

Spa Centre Meats

Montage Cottage Moongate Oriental Antiques & Gallery Montimedia Internet Services Omada Day Spa

Savoia Hotel Sailors Falls Estate Station Guest House Tonna’s Fruit & Vegetable Supplies

Amici - Joint ($75)

Booking Form Booking Form To pre-purchase tickets please enter number of tickets required in boxes and send form to PO Box 58, Hepburn Springs, 3461 or ring Festa Hotline 0429 084 013 Event

Adult

Student/Conc

Feast of Choirs Day Ticket – Sun 11 Oct

$10

$5

Feast of Choirs Day Ticket – Sun 18 Oct

$10

$5

Cucina Nostrana Festa Feast

$65

Open Gardens – All

Anonymous, Adrian & Robyn Holmes, Arcturus at Hepburn Springs, Barb & Peter Fox, Daylesford Engineering, Gary & Robyn Lawrence, Graham Hudson & Lindsay Woods, John & Ros Roberts, John Evans Real Estate, Lindsay & Nicole Olver, Sue & Dieter Mücke, Tony Di Camello, The Lakes Motel, Warren & Karen Maloney

Winery Wanderer Bus Tour

Amici - Individual ($50)

Trick Circus - Operation

n/a

$15 $35

Ensemble Gombert

n/a

$25

$15

$15 (1 adult + 1 child)

$2 extra child

Ambleside, Anonymous, Barbara Simpson, Barbara Webb, Candy Broad MLC, Cynthia Heider, David Dawson, Graeme Stuart, Hal Swerisson, Jackie Gorring, Jeff Moorfoot, John Barter, John Turnbull, Judy Houston, Kristeena Saville, Lynn Buddenbaum, Neil Goodwin Consulting, Pauline Humphreys, Paradiso Arts, Peter Goodlet, Purl’s Palace, Stony Creek Gallery, Town Hall Café, The Woodshed Gallery, Wolf At The Door

Contact Information

Thanks

Email Address _ _______________________________________

The Festa only happens with the generous support of long-standing sponsors and volunteers and the active participation of many individuals, community organisations and local schools.

Name _ ______________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ Postcode ____________ Ph ______________________________ Payment for Pre Purchase tickets Cheque

Credit Card

Ticket Total ________________

Cardholders Name _____________________________________ Type of Card Visa

Mastercard

Bankcard

Card Number _________________________________________ Expiry Date _ _________ Signature ________________________ *Concession: Health Care Card, Seniors Card, Student Card *Child: 6-15 years

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