A four course tasting dinner led by the Contentious Characters with Jeremy their Chief Winemaker, taking you through the latest releases from Contentious Character. Commencing on the deck to watch the sun set with a glass of something special in hand, before moving downstairs to the barrel room for the talk and tour of the […]
READ MORECanberra Wine Week Holy Trinity of Cheesemaking, Cooking and Pairing
Their farm to plate philosophy means bringing together the wines grown on the property, with the local produce grown and made in the region. Bridgette, their Wee Jasper Cheese Maker, will take you through making your own Mozarella and Ricotta. Contentious Character chef Tom will prepare a marinated and cooked Haloumi dish, with a tasting […]
READ MORECanberra Wine Week – Winemaker’s New Release Talk and Dinner
A four course tasting dinner led by the Contentious Four with Jeremy their Chief Winemaker, taking you through the latest releases from Contentious Character. Commencing on the deck to watch the sun set with a glass of something special in hand, before moving downstairs to the barrel room for the talk and tour of the […]
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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 MOREDonkey Delights
What would 1.5 hours with a herd of regular sized donkeys, miniature donkeys, and some Very little foals be like? Just like oversized dogs, these animals love to follow you around, give you a gentle nudge, or tug on your clothing, to remind you that All your attention should be on petting them. And, they […]
READ MOREBreakfast with the Alpacas
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 MORELlama experience: take a llama for a walk
Come along for a Llama Stroll through sprawling, picturesque countryside with these incredibly rare and exotic animals. This is a unique opportunity to learn about and experience these very rare and exotic animals up close and personal, in a small group with an experienced guide. Please see the web site for further information.
READ MOREBio intensive poly culture: Growing more while using less
This is an on-farm workshop focusing on a cool climate adapted regenerative market gardening approach which allows growers to produce more vegetables using less space while conserving resources such as water, and building healthy soils. Species select intensive poly culture, as specifically developed by Bronwyn Richards of Wynlen House Urban Micro Farm, makes use of […]
READ MOREBio intensive poly culture (Repeat Workshop): Growing more while using less
This is an on-farm workshop focusing on a cool climate adapted regenerative market gardening approach which allows growers to produce more vegetables using less space while conserving resources such as water, and building healthy soils. Species select intensive poly culture, as specifically developed by Bronwyn Richards of Wynlen House Urban Micro Farm, makes use of […]
READ MOREAnimal Husbandry for Small Farm Animals
The day focuses on how to care for and manage poultry, sheep, pigs and other small livestock organically so that they provide you and your family with the most delicious meat, eggs, milk and fibre. The workshop is designed to introduce you to basic animal husbandry practices particularly humane handling, animal welfare and feeding practices. […]
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