Daylesford Macedon Life - Winter 2019

DAYLESFORD

Life

WINTER 2019

MACEDON

WELL STYLED WEEKENDS AWAY Be assured it’s somewhere divine

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN WINTER Sublime concerts, festivals and art exhibitions

FASHION AS ART Be brave and express yourself

NORMAN LINDSAY Provocative paintings, puddings and prudes

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CONTENTS

The Art of Documentary Film Making

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Welcome 5 Ominous Beauty

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The Art of Writing

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Fashion as Art

12-13

Provocative Paintings, Puddings and Prudes

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The Artful Winter Garden

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Follow the Winter Art Trail

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Men Have Skin in this Game

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Brined and Roasted Local Lamb Shoulder with Salmoriglio

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A Total Immersion this Winter

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The Art of Lost Trades

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The Art of Movement

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Snapshot of an Artist - Carly Williams

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The Art of Bathing

30-31

Well Styled Weekends Away

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A Feast of Music Festival

35

Classes & Workshops

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What’s On in the Region in Winter

38-39

Region Wide Accommodation

40-41

What to Do

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Fabulous Food & Wine

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THE ART OF DOCUMENTARY FILM MAKING

by De nis e B utto n In an increasingly virtual world lived online, more and more people are craving

the way things happen. We are taken on a journey into fascinating and diverse

the authenticity that comes from documentary films. Whether it be in the

places. In most instances, we will never be in that situation, but we care about

real-life characters, the real-life stories or the real-world problems dealt with in

other people when their lives intersect with ours, and we feel the same types of

documentary, audiences are connecting with these films like never before.

emotional and moral challenges.

In the lead up to the Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival, being held at

Documentary filmmakers have a moral contract with the audience, who wants

the iconic Theatre Royal Castlemaine from 19-21 July, we caught up with dual

to believe in what is being shown. We spend years of our life crafting something

Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker and Artistic Director of the

because we feel strongly about it. The people who do it are doing it for genuine

festival, Geoffrey Smith, to learn more about the art of documentary film

reasons rather than for commercial gain or fame.’

making.

Smith continues ‘The Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival, now in its

‘A good documentary allows the audience to engage with the subject in their

fifth year, is not just about screening great films, but also about giving those

own way – it’s not about what the filmmaker or contributors want to say. It’s

screenings something extra and turning them into memorable events. We

about putting something out there and allowing people to have their own

are passionate about connecting our audience with as many filmmakers and

thoughts and feelings, which is in utter contrast to mainstream media, which

contributors (people in the films) as possible, and the festival includes live

tells you what to think and feel’ explains Smith.

Q&As, some on Skype, but the majority live on stage in the venue.’

‘First, you need to find a story that is morally and emotionally universal. The

Smith leaves us with the thought ‘Reality is stranger than fiction, and far more

best films are often simple - something audiences can understand from the

entertaining.’

outset. There is a high degree of observational footage - more or less showing

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WELCOME

by Steve Wroe, C EO Daylesford Macedon Tourism As you wander around the Daylesford Macedon region over the winter months, flame-red trees are shrouded in mist, and the smell of open fires lends the air an evocative taint. As temperatures cool, Melburnians are drawn to our beautiful part of the world and winter is, for us, peak season for visitors. With countless cosy cottages, B&Bs, hotels and grand houses there are loads of opportunities to create your perfect weekend escape.

Our wineries have finished their ‘vintages’ and you can chat with the winemaker before stocking up on some of our elegant, cool climate wines, lighting the open fire and settling in for the evening. Some very cool things are happening in the local food scene too and Daylesford Macedon punches well above its weight in ‘hats’ and awards.

For us, winter is the ideal time to immerse yourself in the world of art, and that is the theme of this season’s issue. We are lucky to have a thriving and progressive art scene and this transcends the traditional view of ‘art’. We celebrate local artisans who keep ‘lost trades’ alive, the art of writing is part of our fabric as well; Clunes Booktown has just wrapped up and Woodend Winter Festival is not far away. In this edition of Daylesford Macedon Life we also feature the art of traditional Japanese bathing, the art of film making, tips to make your garden a work of art in winter, and many other art-themed articles.

Enjoy the read; we hope to see you in one of our wonderful villages over winter.

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While away winter in the Macedon Ranges Plan a day or a getaway. Learn a lost trade.

Escape to the forest. Discover outstanding cool climate wines. Cuddle in front of a fire.

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OMINOUS BEAUTY

by Na t a l ie Dow l i n g

WINTER HAMPER The deer skulls were gathering cobwebs and cluttering a German lounge room. Via eBay they

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arrived at the Glenlyon studio of artist Sam Bloomfield, who bestows dark beauty and mythic glory on departed creatures.

In his workshop Sam brings fantasy to life, adorning relics like boar and deer with handmade armoury and detailed metalwork. Inspired by Norse mythology, he conjures up nobility through beautiful aesthetics of spiky steel.

After sketches and paper patterning, Sam dresses the animal in the steel and copper he forges, embellished by brass and antique finishes. The challenge for the artist is knowing when finished is ‘finished’. Even his tools possess decorative flourishes that display a perpetual quest for splendour.

Sam went to art school in New Zealand but got his real education when apprenticed to Stu Johnson, who made armoury costumes for the Lord of the Rings films.

It is the Tolkienesque and Viking worlds from which Sam draws his ideas. Swords and armoury feature and commissioned pieces like Thor’s hammer have been so alluring as to be stolen by patrons at Mjølner’s dining hall.

Sam also makes re-enactment armoury but prefers crafting his own art than replicating past artisans. His distinctive restoration of animals is his legacy and as long as his work remains, something of him will live on. His work asks us to consider that whatever his curious creatures might be, they too prevail; strong, empowered and enduring.

Sam relishes winter in this region; the mists soften the edges, and he’s romanced by the unknown that rolls in. It’s this sense of ominous possibility that permeates his art.

One day Sam Bloomfield will “march the creations into battle” at his own exhibition. In the meantime, you can be introduced to his skills or legally get your hands on a piece at The Lost Trades Artisan Store.

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FINDING THE BEST VICTORIAN PUB We are all searching for a good Victorian country pub, but we also want to have the Melbourne foodie scene and quality. Country meets city; it’s hard to find. So often it’s pre-frozen food, basic décor, and disappointing service.

Where are those little gems that are so difficult to find, but so worth it when you do? Sometimes it’s just easier to be told by the people who have done all the hard work for you.

Located north of Ballarat and just over an hour or so out of Melbourne is the township of Creswick, where you will find the Farmers Arms Hotel. It is a foodie pub with country glamour. This historical building, recently transformed into a design masterpiece, serves great food. It has won plenty of awards, including ‘Best Victorian Pub’ and it’s easy to see why.

They have a real focus on local farms and in-house butchery. They buy whole animals directly from the farmers and do everything themselves – aging, curing and butchery. They believe that by controlling the entire process, the quality is far better, and we cannot argue with that. The steak served was magnificent – melt in your mouth beef full of flavour. It was the best steak we have ever eaten, and we mean EVER! We chatted with the owner, Christine Molloy. “We are extremely lucky being out in the country,” she said. “We have a lot of choices; we can visit the farms and choose ‘happy’ animals.”

But it’s not all about the meat at the Farmers Arms. Christine previously owned a fine dining restaurant in Daylesford, so the menu is a scrumptious combination of foodie delights and great pub food. Country meets city.

Once a sleepy gold-mining town, Creswick has become a weekend retreat for Melbournians and is now brimming with B&Bs, bike trails and cafés. If you are planning a weekend away, we recommend the Eastern Hill retreat in Creswick, where you find six stylishlyappointed, adults-only, villas in a unique forest setting.

To book accommodation at Eastern Hill or dinner at the award-winning pub, call The Farmers Arms Hotel on 03 53452221. Located at 31 Albert St Creswick.

THE ART OF WRITING

by Kirst y Ma n n i n g HOTEL FRANGOS

Mount Macedon made sense as a base

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for our family as it was close enough to Melbourne and the airport to enable my husband and I to carry on our careers. There is no more magical time to fall in love with the district than in winter—we bought a 2 hectare property on the northern side of Mount Macedon almost immediately after visiting the area on a Sunday drive nearly 14 years ago.

As well as nurturing my family, this district has nurtured my creativity. My first novel, The Midsummer Garden, was set partly in the Macedon Ranges. My main character, Pip, goes mushrooming on Mount Macedon in winter—just like our family does every year and her mother’s herb walk brimming with rosemary, sage and catmint are based on the very garden we built.

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Gardening has been a great teacher. I love being in my garden, doing hard physical work. It forces me to slow down. Gardening is a little like writing in some ways—the results are not immediate. You have to have an idea and break it down, to plant or prune section by section.

It’s easy to be overwhelmed if you try and do it all at once.

In my novels, I try to capture that old-school idea of how plants can uplift us and create something special. I’m interested in the history of herbs and the herb lore of different cultures, also how plants can be used to heal. And of course, the symbolism and metaphors around gardening are endless.

I adore being in different landscapes, and I’m always peeking at gardens down laneways and over fences all over the Macedon Ranges. I can’t help myself! I also love to go for long walks up Mount Macedon to McGregor’s Picnic Ground and Camels Hump. Walking grounds me, and gives me time to nut out problems and plot twists. I’ll never tire of the forest on my doorstep, thick with towering mountain gums, then thinning to alpine gums and ferns the higher up the mountain. Sometimes I run my hands over the trunks and feel the blackened

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FASHION AS ART

by Ka te Th o r n e l l , Ga rço n n e Art is often defined as self-expression through creativity. Not everyone can be a famed artist or designer, but all of us can, and do, choose to express ourselves creatively each day in what we wear.

I believe fashion is one of the purest expressions of self, and therefore art.

My label isn’t ‘haute couture’; often the only form of fashion considered

What we are feeling, what we want to reveal to the world or what we want

art. But I see how my customers wear my pieces, how they put them

to hide from the world can be expressed creatively through what we choose

together and how they express themselves through their choices. I would

to wear each day. Fashion can reflect who we are and sometimes, who we

argue that this is art; everyday art, not some bourgeois version. Moreover,

want to be.

one’s own sense of fashion doesn’t need to be on-trend. By wearing clothes

I love fashion, I always have. Throughout my life, I have pursued a creative outlet, and fashion has now fulfilled that need with my label Garçonne.

that you love, that speaks to you and reflect how you feel about both who you are and want to be - this is art.

Garçonne is teaching me about marketing, and producing quality

So go out and express yourself. Be brave, be bold, be yourself and create

garments, but it is the design process where I’m finding my joy and

everyday art in what you choose to wear…

creative fulfilment. Working with beautiful fabrics and yarns. The colours and textures inspire my designs; coming together to create a story, an expression of what I want Garçonne to convey.

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BIG CITY JOB WITH A COUNTRY LIFESTYLE Are you daydreaming of the fresh country air and an expansive backyard for your kids to explore?

Moving to Central Victoria has been life-changing for Matt, an IT specialist at DON KRC, now based in Castlemaine. Growing up in Melbourne and establishing his IT career at a law firm, Matt and his young family yearned for a better quality of life. The only problem: how do you continue an IT career in a quaint country setting?

Enticed by the prospect of clean air and being part of a real community to raise their kids, Matt and his family decided to relocate.

Life in the region has been everything they’d hoped for and more. They are now a part of a great community, with a great job and career prospects both locally and around the world.

As Victoria’s largest regional employer, with a history dating back to 1911, DON employs 1200 members of the community in a purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility in Castlemaine. With Finance, Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain, Technical, Marketing, Engineering, and Human Resources departments, the opportunity of your life, could exist in this picturesque setting.

“I never even thought that a major international business would be based in Castlemaine. Everyone thought I’d be trading a career for lifestyle, and five years down the track, they’re a bit jealous.” Matt told us.

For more information about life in Castlemaine or to enquire about careers at DON, please visit us at isdonisgood.com.au/our-story/careers or call on 03 9392 4799.

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PROVOCATIVE PAINTINGS, PUDDINGS AND PRUDES

by Ka t hy Do u g l a s

Norman Lindsay was famed for his portraits of voluptuous sirens and insatiable satyrs, the Magic Pudding and political cartoons. And whilst the Lindsay name is familiar Australiawide, it’s less widely known that the Lindsay family were born and raised in Creswick – just a short drive from Daylesford.

The Lindsays were a large family of ten kids; with Percy, Lionel, Norman, Ruby and Reg becoming artists, three of whom were knighted for services to the Arts.

Creswick was an interesting place in the late 1800s; the gold rush was winding up, and although the town was bustling with miners from around the world, it was still a very conservative small country town. The Lindsays were a bohemian bunch, the house was full of art, books, music and people, and the townsfolk were not amused.

Lionel Lindsay Self Portrait Collection: Creswick Museum © Estate of Lionel Lindsay/National Library of Australia.

The Lindsays left an astounding legacy of much-loved artwork, and some wild stories of life, as it was, for a creative family in quiet country Victoria. A great way to learn the stories of the Lindsays is to walk the Creswick of the Lindsay’s Art Trail. This informative and well-signed trail takes you around the town, and relays fascinating tales of their notoriety and fame; the parties, the models, the time Norman wagged school for nine months, and the inspiration and setting for so much of their art. Walk the same streets as they did over a century ago, and learn how the Lindsays became one of the most significant names in Australian cultural history.

Pick up a trail map from the Creswick Visitor Information Centre or visit the Creswick Museum and discover more about the Lindsays - one of Australia’s great creative families.

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Percival Lindsey The Gardener Collection: Creswick Museum © Estate of Lionel Lindsay/National Library of Australia.

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THE ARTFUL WINTER GARDEN

by Michael McCoy Winter - the very word induces a long sigh and slows the breathing. As a gardener in a cool climate, it’s a season of reprieve. Open fires fill long evenings.

Garden demands are low. What you can’t get done today can be put off until next week, or even next month.

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But it’s also a season of peculiar, pared-back beauty. The garden

Winter is a season of profound quiet, particularly in those rare

retreats to its bare bones, and bones can be very beautiful indeed.

occasions when there’s a dusting of snow, so that you feel like you

Hedges, in particular, come into their own in winter, with their rich,

want to tip-toe around to sustain the silence. It’s the perfectly timed

green architecture taking centre stage as deciduous trees shed their

and welcome counterpoint to summer’s colourful craziness. And the

leaves.

garden calls us, gently, to savour every silent moment.

Those same trees acquire a skeletal, sculptural charm in winter, their long limbs stretching up into cold blue skies. Diverse trunk and bark colours emerge, with stark white birches sitting alongside the scarlet branches of red-stemmed dogwoods or ‘Sangokaku’ Japanese maples.

Summer and autumn flowering perennials lose much of their bulk and verdancy, but develop a totally different charm as winter progresses.

Seed heads and stems bleach or fade to gold, black or silver, stripping

Take a look at your winter garden, and: Reassess the balance of evergreen and deciduous plants in your garden. Too much deciduous content leaves it feeling underdressed in winter, while too much evergreen can make it feel stodgy and bloated.

Consider adding elements specifically for their winter appeal, such as

them back to pure texture, which is transformed further when rimed

red or yellow stemmed dogwoods.

with frost, and backlit by low morning sunshine. Then there’s the

Avoid getting too tidy, too soon in the season. Frost or snow-dusted

perennials that really perform now - the hellebores. Their nodding,

perennials are much more appealing than bare soil.

star-like blooms of pink, yellow or apricot, cleanest white or deepest black hover over evergreen, fingered foliage.

FOLLOW THE WINTER ART TRAIL

by Ka t rin a Bu t t i g i e g If the arts are your thing, there is plenty to satisfy you in the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges region this winter. Don’t let the upcoming cold weather stop you; it’s the perfect time to indulge your creative side and tee up a friend for a road trip.

The Woodend Winter Arts Festival kicks off on the 7th of June followed later in the year by the Words in Winter Festival which spans across the shire during the month of August.

Watch as Mount Macedon Gallery’s Artists at Work make you something on the spot or attend their Art to Wear parade.

Contact The Macedon Ranges Arts Trail to organise a tour of a local artist’s studio.

For a unique shopping opportunity, make a pit stop in Kyneton’s Piper Street. Check out Lauriston Press Prints as well as Stockroom, a retail and gallery space with eclectic wares. Head up High Street to see The Golden Dog Gallery by Larissa Gray and to Mollison Street for The Old Auction House art precinct.

Trentham East’s Gold Street Studios offers a photographic art experience. In Daylesford, drop in at the historical Convent Gallery for a browse and a coffee. From there, it’s just a short journey to Blampied where Overwrought Art Gallery sells unique wrought iron metal work. Be sure to leave plenty of room in the boot for the spoils of your trip!

Find out more at these websites: goldstreetstudios.com.au wordsinwinter.com theoldauctionhouse.com.au larissagrayandthegoldendog.com woodendwinterartsfestival.org.au/program visitmacedonranges.com/tourism_listing/macedon-ranges-art-trail stockroomspace.com overwrought.com.au conventgallery.com.au/galleries stonycreekgallery.com.au lauristonpress.com.au castlemainegallery.com

MEN HAVE SKIN IN THIS GAME

by Kev in Ch i l d s

As winter rushes at us, the word is out for men: start looking after your skin.

is nearby, and its message is, “Feel your heart and

The growth in men’s use of skincare products has

Next is the Moonstone Face Scrub. Its crystals have

been remarkable. A British video of a young male

a slightly grainy feel. “Place half a teaspoon into

model rubbing moisturiser between his palms,

your hands before massaging gently” read the

applying it to his face, then patting on a tinted

instructions.

moisturiser, dotting concealer beneath his eyes and

The third step is the application of moisturiser,

then some powder to set everything, went online as a “grooming tutorial,” drew over 750,000 views on Facebook.

Across Europe and the U.S. daily male makeup routines are on the rise, with Aussie men not far behind.

In the forefront locally with men’s skincare is Daylesford Apothecary which, with its jars of lotions and potions has a timeless air and echoes the original role of an apothecary, which evolved into pharmacy.

General manager of Daylesford Apothecary, Samantha Kennett, explains that winter can mean dry, flaky skin. “The coolness of the weather, plus wind changes, dry out your skin, especially when you are going from outside into the warmth of your home.”

She recommends gentle exfoliation, using a scrub to draw out impurities and remove dryness. She shows firstly how Moonstone Cleanser is applied. It uses a rose quartz crystal, a large sample of which

believe.”

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“If you do this each day the result will be a lot better than what men are doing now,” says Samantha. “Face serum is also great before bed.”

In the six years since the Apothecary was founded in Daylesford by Bree Melotte as Iris Practice, it has spread interstate and found a market in the U.S., U.K. and Canada. A naturopath, she began with bath soaks, minerals, herbs and essential oils.

Significantly, no animal testing is involved.

Daylesford-born, Bree keenly remembers the power of herbs when she made special potions under a staircase in the motel where she grew up. “I still have vivid memories of wildcrafting violets and mixing them with water in a bottle.”

From this start arose an intriguing business where men are now gently urged to face the facts of their faces.

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BRINED AND ROASTED LOCAL LAMB SHOULDER WITH SALMORIGLIO

by Ch r i sti an Reu th er, Passi n g Clou ds Sou s Chef

Recipe and images supplied by Passing Clouds Winery

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Serves: 8 to 10 Salmoriglio is a southern Italian oregano lemon sauce, that varies from region to region, but has a sharpness of flavour, suited to the rich taste of the Ryland breed of lamb reared at The Farmer’s Larder farm in Franklinford, just north of Daylesford (@thefarmerslarderdaylesford).

A simple roast lamb can be transformed into something spectacular by taking the extra time to brine and prepare the meat overnight before cooking. It will turn your Sunday roast into a family celebration.

Ingredients -----------

1 boned shoulder or leg of lamb (trussed with butcher’s string optional) 1.8 to 2kgs 4 litres of water 210g kosher salt 120g sugar 2 heads of garlic, peeled and crushed with the side of a knife 1 tablespoon of black peppercorns 3 sprigs of fresh rosemary A small handful of fresh sage 75ml of rice bran oil 75g butter

Method Mix all ingredients together in a large pot and bring to the boil. Stir occasionally. Allow to cool on the stove for an hour, then cover and place in the fridge to completely cool. Once cooled place the lamb in a non-reactive container (glass or stainless steel) and cover completely with the brine, use a plate to hold the meat under the brine if necessary. Allow to brine for at least 12 hours /overnight.

Remove lamb from the brine, pat dry with paper towel and place uncovered in the fridge for an hour to dry out the surface. Preheat oven to 200C. In a hot pan, heat the butter and oil together. Brown the meat and then allow to rest in a baking dish. Add 1½ cups of water to the pan and place into the oven. At Passing Clouds, we then place the lamb on a rotisserie over coals for 3 hours, however at home you can replicate this in a Weber BBQ, or in a convection or fan forced oven. To replicate at home, place the lamb in the oven for 20 minutes at 200C, then turn the oven down to 130C for a further 2 hours. Remove from the oven and allow to rest, covered for half an hour.

SALMORIGLIO Ingredients - ----

A handful of fresh oregano leaves picked, washed, and spun (placing in a clean tea towel and swinging this around your head outside will remove excess water) 1 lemon juiced A pinch of salt flakes ¾ cup of olive oil

Method Place the oregano, salt and lemon juice in a mortar and pestle with a small amount of olive oil. As you work this into a paste, add more oil to get a smooth, velvety consistency.

Salmoriglio can be served smothering the lamb as you’re about to dine or served on the side.

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D e s i g n e d i n M el b o ur ne and drawi ng ins p i ra t i o n f rom thei r l o ng her i tage an d h i s to r y, C re s wi ck Wo o l l en Mi l l s fo c us o n w a r m , b re a t h a bl e f i bres i ncl ud i ng wo o l, a l p a c a , c a s h mere and p o s s um, des i g ni ng c l a s s i c p i e c e s wi th a mo der n t wi s t.

Yo u c a n a l s o exp er i ence a s l i ce of V i c tor i a n h i s to r y a t the Mi l l i n C res wi c k.

T he l a s t of i t s k i nd , yo u can l e ar n ab o ut t h e p ro d u c t i o n of wo o l wi th C res wi ck Wo ol l e n M i l l s ’s f un and i ntera c ti ve exhibit ‘A Ve r y F i n e Yar n’. C res wi ck Wo o l l en Mi lls a l s o h os t s re g ul a r s t y l i ng event s , i nc l uding ma s te rc l a s s e s , al o ng wi th event s d es i gne d to p l e a s e eve n the b i g ges t fo o d i es a t th eir M i l l C a fe .

Br i n g t h e w h o l e fami l y - k i ds wi l l l ove to me e t Fa r m e r Ca m and C res wi c k Wo o l l en M i l l s ’s ve r y f r i end l y a l p a cas !

C re s wi c k Wo o ll en Mi l l s l o o k fo r ward to se e i n g you a t o ne of thei r ni ne s to res in V i c tor i a a n d i nvi te yo u to exp l o re thei r w e b s i te a t w w w.c re sw i c k wo ol .c om.

A TOTAL IMMERSION THIS WINTER

by Ire n e O’ Du ffy

THE OLD AUCTION HOUSE 52-56 Mollison ST, KYNETON

This weekend will be a total immersion experience of artistic endeavours. Sublime concerts are showcasing international guests Piers Lane (London), Concilium Musicum (Vienna) and Davide Monti (Italy) alongside Australian greats Joseph Tawadros, Simon Tedeschi and Marshall McGuire. Political debate with distinguished commentators, award-winning authors, philosophy and poetry, and art exhibitions showcasing hundreds of local artists. All the venues are The Queen’s Birthday long weekend heralds the start of winter. What better way to celebrate the cooler weather than a visit to the Macedon Ranges for the Woodend Winter Arts Festival?

Woodend is nestled beneath the ranges; the mists swirl, and there is that wonderful smell of wood-fired stoves. You could be in Europe.

Indeed, it was the experience of the intimate French village festivals that initially inspired this event, now in its 15th year.

With so many fascinating events on offer, you’ll need to book accommodation. You have many choices, from total luxury, to a cosy B&B.

within walking distance so there won’t be any of those tiresome parking problems.

In between, browse Woodend’s range of boutiques, cafés, restaurants, bookstores, pubs, wine bars and brewery.

There will be some familiar faces, and there will be new friends to make. All engage in discussion and share emotional responses to music and chat about the perfect piece of art. There’s a delicious connection that keeps people coming back, year after year to savour the sights, sounds and tastes of everything Woodend has to offer.

Our recommendations include Braeside Mt Macedon Country Retreat, Macedon Ranges at Bolobek. Wherever you choose, there’ll be

WOODEND WINTER ARTS FESTIVAL

roaring fires, local produce and a full-bodied

7–10 JUNE 2019

Hotel & Spa, Rooks Edge and the Cottage

red or two on offer. The Victoria Hotel, The Cravat Club and Mount Towrong Winery

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(who will also be providing accommodation for

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the festival) will make you feel welcome.

macedonranges.org.au

OPEN 7 DAYS 9AM - 5PM M-F, 10AM - 4PM S-S FREE ENTRY. PRAM / WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE GIFTSHOP INDEPENDENT

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STUDIOS HANDMADE

GALLERY AUSTRALIAN

THE ART OF LOST TRADES

by Lisa Rundell, Rundell & Rundell

To find true art in the simplest of things, for example a perfectly coopered bucket that has carried water for over one hundred years, is a discovery of rare beauty.

To meet the maker whose grandfather carefully handcrafted this bucket early last century is an even more inspiring discovery.

To watch a master at work is at times mesmerising. Watching chairmaker Glen Rundell, using nothing but a drawknife and spokeshave, carve seventeen perfect chair spindles, all by sight and feel to within an eighth-of-an-inch in under an hour brings an appreciation and upmost respect for the skill and precision that goes into practising traditional trades. Our region is the home of many masters. Seeing artisans across our region - ceramicist Emma Jimson (Pastoria) mix fine porcelain, Bellmaker Anton Hasell (Mia Mia) pour molten bronze to cast bells, or Pete Trott (Kyneton) with just an axe and knife carve a spoon - is something that everyone should experience.

We have a generation of people that have never known a world without social media and the immediacy of the internet, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube - it’s all there - or so we are led to believe. We can make the best wine and whisky in the world but cannot produce the oak barrels in which to age it. To think that the next generation may have to read about what a cooper did on the internet, rather than be able to watch a cooper make a barrel is a genuine concern. Like the passing down of Dreamtime stories in indigenous cultures, we should be passing on skills learned, practised and perfected over hundreds of years. Unfortunately, in most cases, we don’t.

For Glen and me, it is all about fanning the flame rather than worshipping the ashes. We started the Lost Trades Fair in 2014 to highlight trades that were rapidly disappearing from the landscape or becoming seldom practised; to promote sharing information, uniting people from all backgrounds, all works of life and all ages. Some things are simply ‘necessary’ to pass on, we think this part of our history and social fabric of how our country was built is worthy of this.

Six years on and the Kyneton Fair attracted international master artisans and an audience of more than 20,000 from across the globe. We showcase the incredible talent, spirit and authenticity of our makers and local food. In addition, we have year-round attendance at our Kyneton Lost Trades workshops.

Fortunately, we are now experiencing a resurgence of craftspeople making the deliberate choice to pursue a career in a traditional discipline; breathing new life into trades once lost and finding out that the pursuit of a passion can bring with it a lifetime of satisfaction, reward and happiness.

For information on the Lost Trades Fair and Artisan Workshops visit: losttradesfair.com.au

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Join us in experiencing the sheer pleasure, warmth and all things cosy of our winter wonderland. The beautiful flavours of our perfectly blended herbs create delight in our award-winning Herbal Liqueurs.

The ultra-smooth, intoxicating flavours of earths rich botanicals warm you from the inside out in our superb award-winning Gins and Vodkas.

Made from Nature for the perfect natural winter experience.

Join us today for tastings, conversation and sales. Purchases are specially designed to take home with you to enjoy even more the pleasures of our winter wonderland.

Visit us at The Old Butter Factory, Lot 2 Railway Crescent, Daylesford 5348 1920 or 0438 069 771 or view our web site herballoreliqueurs.com or terraaustralisdistillery.com

THE ART OF MOVEMENT

by Ad r ia n Th i a , l è.yoga .d ay l esford With the shorter and colder days in winter, here’s a sequence of four asanas (postures). They might light a little ‘fire’ (Agni) in the body during the cold months to encourage mobility in our spine and hips which helps to strengthen and stretch out your muscles.

Downward Facing Dog - Adho Mukha Svanasana Always start your yoga practice by focusing on your breath to allow our body to quiet down, centre and connect. Move into your first position, the Downward Facing Dog, it helps to warm up your upper body, stretch out your legs and energise your ‘outlook’. When we invert ourselves, the blood flows more easily toward our hearts and heads, allowing the heart to take a break.

Revolved Side Angle Pose - Parivrtta Parsvakonasana We will use a chair for our second asana, the Revolved Side Angle. Being supported by a chair, you can focus on the twist in your side which will generate the much-needed heat the body longs for during colder days.

Bound Angle Pose - Baddha Konasana Now come down to the floor for the seated Bound Angle Pose. This hip opening position helps to release tight muscle around the pelvis, which often limits our range of movement. To make this move more accessible for a beginner, elevate your pose on a cushion or folded blanket.

Pigeon Pose - Eka Pada Rajakapotasana And for our final movement, change position into a simplified version of the Pigeon Pose. It will further release the tightness or tension around the hips while gradually guiding the spine into a backbend. Finish the practice by resting down on your back.

If you stay in each posture for 3-4 minutes, your body will thank you for strengthening, twisting, bending, and moving it into good health! leyoga.com.au Daylesford Macedon Life

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SEASONAL KITCHEN GARDEN S a u l t re s ta u ra nt i s s et a mo ngs t o ne of t h e m os t s p e c ta c ul ar p ro p er ti es i n D a y l es ford, w it h s eve ra l a c res of b e a uti f ul l a vender fiel d s a n d o u r ver y o wn l ake.

O u r s e a s o n a l menus are des i g ne d to in c or p ora te t h e b es t q ual i t y pro duce f rom o ur l o c a l a n d re g i o na l far ms wi th a s tron g fo c u s o n p ro d uce f ro m the ex tens i ve S ault kitc h e n g a rd e n.

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SNAPSHOT OF AN ARTIST: CARLY WILLIAMS Carly Williams is a popular abstract artist living in Daylesford. Her continually evolving work reflects the seasonal changes distinct to the region and her obsession with all things raw, bold and beautiful.

Tell me a bit about yourself and how long you’ve lived here?

Before moving to Daylesford from Melbourne almost 10 years ago, I worked in the film industry as a set painter. It was a wonderfully creative job, but when baby number one came along, working such long hours was going to prove to be too much of a juggle for us. We decided it was the perfect time to take the plunge and move to the country. I can happily say; we have never looked back.

Is there anything about living here that inspires your art?

Absolutely! When you live in a place as picturesque as Daylesford you really feel close to the seasons.

The ever-changing colour palette that come with the different seasons is a constant source of inspiration for my art.

Where are the ‘hidden gem’ places that no one knows about that you love?

This is more of a ‘hidden gem’ activity than a place, but on the weekends, as a family, we love to go on walking adventures around some of our local natural landmarks in search for the mysterious ‘Love Rox’...‘What are Love Rox, I hear you ask?!’ They are beautiful rocks with messages of love and encouragement lovingly hand-painted on them. The artist is an absolute mystery, but whoever they are, they take the time to hide these little beauties around some of our most treasured places, like Lake Daylesford. It’s like a treasure hunt every weekend! I can’t disclose any further locations cause my kids will yell at me; you’ll have to hit the tracks yourself!

To view Carly’s work visit Instagram @carlywilliamsart, pop into Fenton and Fenton on High Street Prahran, or Johnston Street Collingwood. Photography: Dave Kulesza.

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THE ART OF BATHING

by Ca t he r i n e Def i n a , Sh i z u ka Ryokan

In the west, a bath is a place we go to cleanse our body. In Japan, one bathes to cleanse the soul.

I have lived my life outside of Japan now for seven years now. Yet wherever I live, elements of the Japanese culture linger. I start the day with a nutritious Japanese breakfast. And I enjoy nothing more than bringing an end to a busy day by slowly sinking into the hot water of a bath. Perhaps I was destined to return to the Hepburn region, renowned for its mineral springs, where people have been coming for decades to take the waters.

In Japan, no stay at a traditional inn is complete without the bathing ritual which holds significant meaning for the Japanese. Stroking the body with soap, removing a day’s dirt and floating in a warm watery buoyant embrace before the evening meal is served.

At Shizuka Ryokan in Hepburn, these are pleasures you can enjoy in your own room overlooking your private courtyard garden.

Before even sinking into the bath, you first wash your body with a hand-held shower or bucket. With your body duly cleansed, it is now the turn of the soul, which is cleansed in a bath. The profound sense of relaxation produced by the hot water, not only soothes the soul but also eases muscular tension. Bathing is also regarded as a pleasant way to spend time with family and friends; to enjoy the beauty of nature; and to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life as you sit awhile in uninterrupted, healing silence and just be.

In Japan, the public bath is not just a place to relax and commune with your inner self, but a social experience that brings people together and dismantles class barriers. No matter what walk of life, the bathers’ blissful smiles all meet in the steam rising from the hot water. There’s a saying “hadaka no tsukiai” which translates as ‘communication without clothes’. There is an unguarded ease of communication in the bath.

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LOOKING TO TREE-CHANGE? A sincere, reliable and methodical agent, Robert Broadhurst has a refreshing approach to his profession. He sees innovation, empathy, unrivalled service and client dedication as the elements which separate top agents from average ones.

With his eye firmly on the big picture, Robert is dedicated to speedy and open communication, and always with a client’s best interests at heart. He understands the Macedon Ranges’ wonderful lifestyle appeal and has his finger firmly on the pulse of local market trends and changes. His 2018 RMIT Honours Thesis is centered on the tree-change phenomenon and its key drivers.

“We are in such an interesting time. We are evolving as a state, as a region, as a landscape and as an industry. We are going through huge change, and that’s exciting.”

Driven by the satisfaction of connecting the right people with the right property, Broadhurst Property thrives on the rewards of helping people achieve their life goals through the sale and purchase of property.

“Things like seven-day-a-week availability, professional auctions, Sunday open homes, weekly vendor reports, objective real-time data and market advice make the difference.

We recognise that listening to our clients, establishing a close rapport, gaining their confidence and developing longstanding relationships is at the heart of every successful transaction.

And, in reality it doesn’t matter when a vendor goes on the market, it is more important to understand where their home sits in the marketplace.”

We look forward to discussing how we can help you make the next move towards living the life you’ve always dreamed about.

Call 1300 380 980 or 0488 300 900.

54 Piper Street, Kyneton

WELL STYLED WEEKENDS AWAY

by Ka t hy Do u g l a s

St Remy - Daylesford

It seems to be the way…you sneak up to Daylesford for a few cheeky weekends away, and before too long you find yourself staying an extra night and driving back to the city on Monday morning. Not long after that, you’re looking at real estate then * boom * you’re moving to town. This region seems to do this to a lot of us, and most of us never look back.

This was also the way Chris Malden and Wayne Cross began their life in the region.

Once they had settled in, they made it their business (literally) to help others enjoy this remarkable place. For 20 years now, their business Dayget Daylesford Getaways has been helping us escape to the country.

Early on, Chris and Wayne struggled to find somewhere to stay without grandma’s doilies and lace adorning every surface, so they created their contemporary weekender.

Other booking agencies turned them away claiming the property was ‘too modern’ to list. Chris and Wayne had unwittingly discovered a critical gap in the accommodation market, and the rest was history. Old style B&Bs gave way to highly styled spaces with modern furnishings. Dayget revolutionised country accommodation.

Chris and Wayne were pioneers of online bookings and hosted their first site in the dark days of dial-up internet, well before the smartphone era. Of course, times have changed, and they are still well ahead of the game – offering a luxury concierge experience to

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their guests, welcoming people from all over the world to over 150+ beautifully styled properties throughout the region.

With over 150 unique holiday rentals region wide, we have something to suit ever y kind of getaway.

So where do they stay when they need a break?

You can be assured it’s somewhere divine - without a doily in sight.

14 VINCENT STREET DAYLESFORD VIC 03 5348 4422 DAYGET.COM.AU

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LOCAL WELCOME The Friday night raffle. You could set your watch by it.

7.30, sharp. Plenty of time to down the tools, jump in the car and leave the big smoke behind.

Forget about digital curation. Daylesford’s Farmers Arms is a face-to-face kind of place. Since 1857 the folks around here have been looking one another in the eye. Food and wine is savoured without pretence.

The weekly raffle is a theatrical tradition. ‘Redraw’ gets shouted out quicker than any gun slinger could fire, as patrons and barflies seek the coveted meat tray and support the charity that gets the gig for the month.

Community is at the heart of this iconic pub.

The local hero dish is a collaboration with a social enterprise that grows oyster mushrooms.

The Farmers Arms showcases regional breweries, cideries and wineries, including the hotel’s Shiraz Refrosco from its very own Daylesford Vineyards. Settle on a bar stool, by the fire in the red room or out back in the cosy wood panelled lounge.

You might not meet a local farmer but chances are you’ll taste their handiwork. Head chef, Chris Timmins, and his team source regional ingredients from local suppliers to produce a seasonal menu (plus a few pub classics).

This is old school charm that’s worth the trip. But now you don’t have to drive home. The Farmers Arms Art Suites offer boutique accommodation in a renovated cottage or swanky new digs that feature stylish décor and original artworks.

So come for the raffle. Stay for the weekend. The Farmers Arms is less visitor experience and more like your own local welcome.

The Farmers Arms Daylesford • 1 East St Daylesford • 03 5348 2091 • Open 7 Days Lunch & Dinner • thefarmersarms.com.au

A FEAST OF MUSIC FESTIVAL The acclaimed Melbourne Chamber Orchestra’s music festival will return to Daylesford for the seventh time. Across five events, the state’s most exciting artists will come together to create music with

FEAST OF MUSIC PROGRAM FRI 6th Sept

uncompromising artistic quality, impressive finesse and extraordinary

6:00pm - “Soaring Spirits” Piano & Violin

passion.

SAT 7th Sept

Artistic Director William Hennessy AM has curated a program of

11:00am - Beethoven Septet

intrigue and delight. Members of the orchestra are joined by acclaimed musicians: pianist Lucinda Collins, flautist Prudence Davis, Australia’s leading harpist Alice Giles AM, and violinist Elizabeth Layton. Chamber Music Dining on Saturday night returns to the iconic Lake House for a gourmet delight with exquisite chamber music.

2:30pm - Bach/Mozart /Haydn including Flute & Harp soloists 6:00pm – Chamber Music Dinner at Lake House SUN 8th Sept 11:30am - “French Fantasies” Ravel & Caplet

For full program information & bookings visit: mco.org.au/feast

Iconic Hotel now has boutique Art Suite accommodation after 50 years!

BOOKINGS ONLY

03 5348 2091

artsuites.com.au

Daylesford’s iconic hotel now has somewhere for you to stay. Settle into one of the Luxe Art Suites across the way of the hotel after a day relaxing at one of Daylesford’s signature spa houses and a delicious meal from their winter menu showcasing regional local produce.

A perfect place for a night or two away. Pay for 2 and stay for 3, Sunday to Friday inclusive. *First 20 bookings will be upgraded to a superior suite and a cocktail on arrival. *Subject to availability

PUB | RESTAURANT | ART SUITES | LOCAL BAR | EAT | DRINK | SLEEP | BE LOCAL

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Home to a broad and rapidly growing range of classes and workshops, the Daylesford Macedon region provides those wanting to explore their creative side with plenty of options to choose from. Whether it’s a cooking class, learning the skills of dry stone walling or making your own chair, there is literally something for everyone!

Keep in mind that many of these classes fill up quickly, so be sure to book well in advance.

Japanese Fermenting with The Fermentary - Daylesford

Bill Webb - Whip Plaiting - Kyneton

Be inspired by the timeless wisdom of Japanese fermentation by spending

Join this leather plaiting workshop and learn the art of plaiting from

an intimate weekend with acclaimed Japanese fermenters, sake experts

master plaiter and whipmaker Bill Webb. Bill was trained by RM Williams

and talented chefs. A unique and very special event held at Daylesford

and was the head plaiter at RMW. Bill will be running this class for three

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days - in one day you can achieve a plaited hat band, or dog lead. A two

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day workshop you will plait a belt and over three days you can learn how

Ho meste a d Hi l l – Ro m s ey

to plait and make a classic whip.

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Educational and fun workshops in cheese making, home preserves, sausage and salami making, along with wood fired smoking. All you need

Glass Arts Courses at Leadlight By Ettore - Kyneton

to bring is your enthusiasm!

Discover the beauty and versatility of glass while learning a new skill

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from our multigenerational studio with 70 years combined experience in

A Taste of Truffles – Wattles Flat Throughout June, July and August, find out more about this earthy,

teaching leadlighting, fused glass, copper foiling and mosaics.

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aromatic delicacy. Talk to the truffle growers, see their truffle dogs in

The Art of Espalier - Blackwood

action, harvest truffles and sample a range of truffle infused treats with

Learn how to train fruit trees to grow and crop in a small space by the

tips on how to get the best from your truffle.

ancient art of espalier with our Diggers expert at Garden of St. Erth in

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Blackwood.

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RedBeard Bakery – Trentham RedBeard’s founder, John Reid, with more than

George Smithwick - Coopered Bucket – Kyneton

two decades of sourdough baking experience,

Spend a day with George Smithwick, a sixth

leads his popular workshops in his historic baking

generation cooper from the renowned Beveridge

room. You’ll have a hands-on opportunity to learn

Coopers and learn the art of making a real

about the science and art of bread making, the

coopered bucket, complete with hand beaten and

difference between sourdough and ‘normal’ bread,

riveted steel hoops and spliced rope handle. At

and more!

the end of the workshop you will take home a

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beautifully hand crafted traditional bucket and

Wildwood Instruments – Mount Franklin Offering a two-day electric guitar or bass guitar making course where you will turn your guitar

have spent eight hours learning a traditional trade practised for thousands of years from one of Australia’s truly talented master craftsman.

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Sky High Mt. Franklin

parts into a fully functioning instrument under the

Hape Kiddle - Netsuke Carving - Kyneton

professional guidance of luthier, Nick Carpenter.

Learn the ancient art Netsuke carving. In this

Select an instrument and Nick will provide you

two day carving workshop with master carver,

with everything you need to build it in his fully

sculptor and instructor Hape Kiddle, you will

equipped workshop.

explore and develop your own understanding

wil d wo o d in str u m e nt s.co m . a u /co u rses

of Netsuke. Netsuke are small objects originally

Jonai Farms & Meatsmiths – Eganstown

dating from Edo-era Japan used to fasten the sash on noblemen’s robes; they have come to be highly personalised statements of great artistic

Jonai Farms’ popular range of workshops teach

and historical merit. You will complete the course

the art and craft of butchery, sausage-making,

with your own carved netsuke and a detailed

air-curing and charcuterie.

knowledge of the tools required to continue

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exploring the craft.

Allegro Daylesford

r u n dell-r u n dell.mysh op i fy.com Words in Winter Masterclass - Daylesford Learn all of those things granny would teach you

For more classes and workshops visit:

in her own kitchen with Rebecca Sullivan. Rebecca

visitvictoria.com/regions/daylesford-and-the-

is a self-taught cook and has worked with some of the world’s best food producers, academics, activists and chefs. She is also a food curator,

macedon-ranges/things-to-do/classes-and-

Bodhi Daylesford

workshops

sustainable living advocate and entrepreneur.

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WHAT’S ON IN THE REGION IN WINTER For more information on events in our region, go to visitvictoria.com/dmr

June 1

Daylesford Farmers’ Market

1

Woodend Farmers’ Market

1

Wesley Hill Market, Castlemaine

1

Dromkeen Storytime for Children, Riddells Ck

1

Silver Streak Food & Wine Train, Daylesford

2

Daylesford Railway Market

2

Castlemaine Farmers’ Market

2

Castlemaine Artists’ Market

2

Gisborne Olde Time Market

2

Clunes Makers’ Market Winter Fair

7-10 49th Bacchus Marsh Rotary Art Show 7-30 Pop Up Hotel, Mount Towrong Vineyard 8

Boogie Nights Dance Party @ The Palais

8

Bullarto Gallery Opening

8

Wesley Hill Market, Castlemaine

8

Kyneton Farmers’ Market

8

Ballan Farmers’ Market

9

Daylesford Railway Market

9

Clunes Farmers’ Market

9

Malmsbury Town Hall Flea Market

7-10 Castlemaine Jazz Festival 7-10 Woodend Winter Arts Festival 15

Wesley Hill Market, Castlemaine

15

Trentham Farmers’ Market

15

Leonards Hill Country Market

15

Riddells Creek Farmers’ Market

15

Glenlyon Village Market

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15

Creswick Market

22

Lancefield Farmers’ Market

15

Jump n Jive Rock and Roll Dance, Malmsbury

23

Daylesford Railway Market

16

Talbot Farmers’ Market

23

Trentham Station Sunday Market

16

Daylesford Railway Market

29

Wesley Hill Market, Castlemaine

16

Woodend Village Market

29

Macedon Village Farmers’ Market

20

Stage Play: Hallow Ground, Kyneton

30

Daylesford Railway Market

22

Wesley Hill Market, Castlemaine

July

August

1-7

Pop Up Hotel, Mount Towrong Vineyard

3

Daylesford Farmers’ Market

3

Daylesford Railway School Holiday Rides

3

Woodend Farmers’ Market

6

Daylesford Farmers’ Market

3

Wesley Hill Market, Castlemaine

6

Woodend Farmers’ Market

3

Dromkeen Storytime for Children, Riddells Ck

6

Wesley Hill Market, Castlemaine

3

Silver Streak Food & Wine Train, Daylesford

6

Dromkeen Storytime for Children, Riddells Ck

3-31 Clunes Comedy Gold Festival

6

Silver Streak Food & Wine Train, Daylesford

4

Daylesford Railway Market

7

Truffle Hunt with Truffle Treasures

4

Castlemaine Farmers’ Market

7

Daylesford Railway Market

4

Castlemaine Artists’ Market

7

Castlemaine Farmers’ Market

4

Gisborne Olde Time Market

7

Castlemaine Artists’ Market

10

Wesley Hill Market, Castlemaine

7

Gisborne Olde Time Market

10

Kyneton Farmers’ Market

10

Daylesford Railway School Holiday Rides

10

Ballan Farmers’ Market

13

Pride Cup Daylesford

11

Daylesford Railway Market

13

Wesley Hill Market, Castlemaine

11

Clunes Farmers’ Market

13

Kyneton Farmers’ Market

16-18 Words In Winter, Daylesford

13

Ballan Farmers’ Market

17

Wesley Hill Market, Castlemaine

14

Daylesford Railway Market

17

Trentham Farmers’ Market

14

Clunes Farmers’ Market

17

Glenlyon Village Market

19-21 Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival

17

Leonards Hill Country Market

20

Wesley Hill Market, Castlemaine

17

Riddells Creek Farmers’ Market

20

Trentham Farmers’ Market

17

Creswick Market

20

Glenlyon Village Market

18

Talbot Farmers’ Market

20

Leonards Hill Country Market

18

Woodend Village Market

20

Riddells Creek Farmers’ Market

18

Daylesford Railway Market

20

Creswick Market

24

Wesley Hill Market, Castlemaine

21

Talbot Farmers’ Market

24

Lancefield Farmers’ Market

21

Woodend Village Market

25

Daylesford Railway Market

21

Daylesford Railway Market

25

Trentham Station Sunday Market

27

Wesley Hill Market, Castlemaine

31

Wesley Hill Market, Castlemaine

27

Lancefield Farmers’ Market

31

Macedon Village Farmers’ Market

27

Laneways of Lancefield Luncheon

28

Daylesford Railway Market

28

Trentham Station Sunday Market

At the time of print, Daylesford Macedon Tourism (DMT) endeavoured to provide the most recent information available. DMT does not take responsibility for any errors, omissions and changes to events or workshops. We recommend before travelling, to make contact with the event holder.

REGIO N-WIDE AC C OMMODAT ION BY DAYGE T

The Clubhouse - Hepburn

Green Retreat Passive House - Hepburn Springs

Hambleden - Daylesford

6  3  2  

4  2  2  

8  4  2  

dayget.com/the-clubhouse

dayget.com/green-retreat-passive-house

dayget.com/hambleden

Stay With Us www.dayget.com.au

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Annecy House - Daylesford

Dayget

Beecroft House - Daylesford

4  2  1  

Over 150 unique holiday rentals region wide.

8  4  2  

dayget.com/annecy-house

03 5348 4422

dayget.com/beecroft-house

Paul Bangay The Farmhouse - Denver

Aysgarth - Daylesford

Gorge Vue on Main - Hepburn

8  4  3  

6  3  2  Pet Friendly 

6  3  2  New

dayget.com/paul-bangay-the-farmhouse

dayget.com/aysgarth

dayget.com/gorge-vue-on-main

Daylesford Macedon Life

ACCO M M ODAT ION

Acre of Roses

Albert Guest House & Mills Spa Suites

Alchemy House - Hepburn Springs

5 Blue Mount Road, Trentham

12 Camp Street, Daylesford

Luxury self-contained accommodation

acreofroses.com.au | 0405 032 566

millsdaylesford.com.au | 5348 4337

alchemyhouse.com.au | 0400 339 995

Carrick @ Kyneton

Castlemaine Boutique Accommodation

The Dudley Boutique Hotel

Private luxury accommodation

Bespoke and beautiful homes

101 Main Road, Hepburn Springs

carrickatkyneton.com | 0410 123 070

castlemaineaccom.com.au | 0427 721 196

thedudley.com.au | 5348 3033

Mount Olive - Daylesford

Musk Studio - Daylesford region

Sky High Mount Franklin

Luxury hideaway in a tranquil setting

Luxury accommodation at Musk Farm

Luxury rural retreat

mountolive.com.au | 5348 4422

muskfarm.com | 0407 264 275

skyhighmtfranklin.com | 0407 810 575 Daylesford Macedon Life

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W HAT TO D O

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Castlemaine Jazz Festival

Castlemaine Vintage Bazaar

Creswick Natural Fibres

A festival to celebrate all that is jazz

9 Walker Street, Castlemaine Vic 3450

castlemainejazzfestival.com.au

castlemainebazaar.com.au | 5470 6555

79 Vincent Street, Daylesford creswickwool.com | 5348 2936

Daylesford Apothecary

Daylesford Museum

The Farmer’s Wife

8 Howe Street, Daylesford

One of the largest regional museums in Victoria

daylesfordapothecary.com | 5348 2325

daylesfordhistory.com.au | 5348 1453

49 Albert Street, Creswick thefarmerswifestore.com.au | 5345 1180

Kryal Castle

Maze House

Shizuka Royokan

121 Forbes Road, Leigh Creek (Ballarat)

Hedge maze, carnival garden, cafe

7 Lakeside Drive, Hepburn Springs

kryalcastle.com.au | 5334 8500

mazehouse.com.au | 0437 842 018

shizuka.com.au | 5348 2030

Daylesford Macedon Life

FABU LOU S FOO D & WIN E

Animus Distillery

Boathouse Restaurant @ Lake Daylesford

Das Kaffeehaus

1/89a Piper Street, Kyneton

2 Leggatt Street, Daylesford

The Mill, 9 Walker Street, Castlemaine

animusdistillery.com | 5403 2431

boathousedaylesford.com.au | 5348 2199

coffeebasics.com | 5470 6270

Lake House

Radio Springs Hotel

Sault

King Street, Daylesford

1 High Street, Lyonville

2349 Ballan Daylesford Road, Daylesford

lakehouse.com.au | 5348 3329

radiospringshotel.com.au | 5348 5562

sault.com.au | 5348 6555

Source Dining

Wombat Hill House Café

Woodberry Café

72 Piper Street Kyneton

Entry Cnr Central Springs Rd & Stanhope St, Daylesford

3B/81 High Street, Woodend

sourcedining.com.au | 5422 2039

wombathillhouse.com.au | 4373 0099

woodberrycafe.com.au | 5427 3399 Daylesford Macedon Life

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