Red Tent is for women who seek women’s wisdom and connection. A safe and nurturing space to share what’s in your heart. You are not expected to do anything – rest and retreat! The Red Tent is facilitated by Hollie B., with over 16+ years experience in women’s sacred spaces and health education, you will […]
READ MOREThe Truffle Festival – Canberra Region | Introduction to Truffle Growing
A comprehensive introduction to two vibrant and emerging agricultural industries – Truffle Growing and Commercial Hazelnut production. This seminar is designed to assist attendees to carry out their due diligence when considering entering either industry. Presented by Noel Fitzpatrick, a grower, truffle farming consultant and principal of TruffleGrowing and Colin Carter, proprietor of Trufficulture and […]
READ MORENeedle felt your own Llama or Alpaca
Needle felting is a dry felting method. It is quick and easy, and inexpensive, requiring very few tools and taking up very little space. You can needle felt when you have just a few spare minutes or for hours on end. At this hands-on workshop you will meet the llamas and alpacas that are providing […]
READ MOREConversations with Cows
Have you ever tried to have a conversation with a cow? You might think they just say moo, but they say much more than that with their body language. At Alpaca Magic, meet a herd of Galloways. Originally from Scotland, they are a great breed for this climate. However these aren’t normal Galloways, they are […]
READ MOREBreakfast with the Alpacas and Llamas
Have you ever wanted a close up and personal experience with a llama? Have you ever wondered what alpacas do first thing in the morning? What does an alpaca eat for breakfast? What’s the difference between an alpaca and a llama? Why is their fleece considered as the “fibre of the Gods”? These questions and […]
READ MOREContentious Chef’s Weekend Truffle Selection
A three course selection of the best of the day from their Every Day All Day Menu and from their Daily Specials that have been truffled across all dishes, available every weekend without wines or with paired wines. Or simply opt for the special weekend truffle dish. Combine with a Full or Half Monty Tasting […]
READ MOREHoly Trinity of Truffle Worship – Cooking, Pairing and Preserving
Tom’s Holy Trinity of Truffle Worship – Cook, Pair and Preserve your way through a two course lunch with wines, out on their sunny deck, led by Tom the Contentious Chef . Numbers strictly limited.
READ MORETruffling at Contentious Character Dinner
Contentious Character and Blue Frog Truffles will again work together on delivering an amazing five course truffle dinner, with an option for paired wines throughout the night. An evening of entertaining delights has been planned, starting in the barrel room to set the scene with a special tasting by our winemaker, and including talks by […]
READ MOREKeeping Healthy Backyard Chickens
Anyone who keeps chickens or other poultry has experienced the issue of an injured bird or sick bird. Taking your bird to the vet is not always an option. This can be due to financial constraints or because not many vets are ready or trained to treat birds. So what do you do if you […]
READ MOREAll Season Cool/Cold Climate Organic Vegetable Growing
Australia’s cooler and cold climate zones can make growing vegetables all year around a real challenge. In this workshop you will learn the strategies and tactics that make for successful vegetable production in areas where overnight winter temperatures are often below zero, with regular frosts. The workshop covers: understanding your climate zone, particularly a cool […]
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