Please note as we are a working farm we don't allow guest's and visitor's dogs on the property.
Easter School Holidays
Join us from April 12-26 for our Easter School Holiday Programme! Enjoy a range of craft activities, horse and fishing experiences, and a range of yummy food and handmade gift shopping at the Cafe and Gallery! Whether you stay a few nights or just join us for the day, there will be something to do for everyone!
Please note we are closed Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Accommodation
We have a variety of cabins and chalets available. School holidays are filling up fast, so book your stay soon to secure your spot!
Café and Gallery
Coffee, ice cream, and slices will be available daily, with more options like deluxe waffles, and pizza dinners available Saturdays.
Opening Hours:
Monday-Friday 2-5pm (Closed Good Friday)
Barista Coffee
Real Fruit Ice Cream
Slices and Scones
Hot Chips
Nachos
Saturdays 10am-7pm
Barista Coffee
Real Fruit Ice Cream
Slices and Scones
Deluxe Waffles 10am-4pm, 5pm-7:30pm
Pizza 5:30pm-7pm
What’s on Offer?
These activities will be available daily during the opening hours of the Cafe, unless noted otherwise. No need to pre-book, just show up on the day and let us know what you’re interested in!
Paint Your Own Pottery
$30.00
Choose from our options of plates, bowls, and more, and choose vibrant colours to paint your pot. We will then clear glaze and fire your piece for you, and arrange for you to pick up or have your piece posted (additional cost applies). Any age, parents please supervise young children.
Lead Rein Horse Ride
$30.00
The perfect intro to horse riding for young people. You will be able to ride your horse but have the safety of a staff member walking beside with a lead rein to ensure you have a fun and engaging time. Ages 7+, 80 kg limit. (Available M-F 2-4:30pm, Sat 11am-1pm & 2:30-4:30pm)
Pony Experience
$15.00
Groom one of our miniature horses or ponies and go for a ride around the corral. Ages 2 to 6, 30kg limit. (Available M-F 2-4:30pm, Sat 11am-1pm & 2:30-4:30pm)
Lino Stamping: Notebook
Notebook $15 (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays)
In this class you will choose from a wide range of hand made Lino stamps to design your notebook. Options include flowers, butterflies, homesteading and geometric patterns. Ages 13+
Make a Pottery Magnet
$20.00
Make your own magnet! Cut out your shape and choose from our stamps to decorate your magnet. We will fire and glaze your piece for you and attach a magnet to the back. You can then pick up your finished magnet or we can post for an additional cost. Any age, parents please supervise young children.
Make a Small Tray
$45.00
In this class, we will roll out a slab, cut it to size, and decorate with your choice of stamps, ferns, wheat, lavender or leaves. Kids can even imprint their hand for a special gift! You can choose to make a rectangle, oval or circular tray. We will glaze and fire your piece for you, and arrange for you to pick up or post at an additional cost. Any age, parents please supervise young children.
Make a Leather Wallet
$55.00
Nathan will teach you the steps of making a minimalist leather wallet. You'll learn about the saddle stitch technique, edging and finishing. Ages 10+ Available Saturdays 2-3:30pm
Make a Boat
$35.00
Make a toy sailboat from one of our kits!
Book Ahead Activities
These experiences are a little more in-depth, and can be booked online ahead of time. Limited spaces available.
Horse Treks
$90
Monday-Friday 10:30am-11:30am ($70 for an extra hour)
Saturday 9:30am-10:30am or 2:30pm-3:30pm
Take a horse trek along the river. Our experienced horses and guides will take you for a one-hour trek along the river. Ages 7+, 35kg minimum.
Make a Candle
$15
Wednesdays & Saturdays 2:30pm
Use soy wax to make a votive candle- your choice of colour and scent!
Lino Stamping: Table Runner
Table Runner $50 (Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays)
In this class you will choose from a wide range of hand made Lino stamps to design your table runner. Options include flowers, butterflies, homesteading and geometric patterns.
You will learn how to prepare the paint, print and how to heat set your artwork which you will do at home. Ages 13+
Pottery Wheel Experience
$75, 30 minutes (Monday-Friday 2pm & 4pm, 2 people max)
Get your hands dirty- we'll help you throw a bowl on the wheel, and glaze and fire it for you. Pick up or we can post at an additional cost. Ages 13+
$175, 1.5 hours (Monday-Friday 12pm, 2 people max)
Spend about an hour with your hands in the clay- from clay preparation, centering, and learning to pull even walls, you will learn the basics of throwing pottery on the wheel. Choose up to 3 of your pieces that we will glaze and fire for you. Pick up or we can post at an additional cost. Ages 13+
Fly & Spin Fishing
Learn the basics of fishing from our resident anglers Peter and Nathan. They will teach you about the gear you need, fishing techniques, fly selection, knot tying, casting, retrieving techniques, how to fight and land a fish, show you what the trout eat and how to read the river as well as Q & A.The experience will give you a better chance to catch our resident brown and rainbow trout. Ages 14+
Fly Fishing available Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday mornings 7:00-8:30am, 2 people max
Spin Fishing available Monday and Wednesday mornings 7:00-8:30am, 4 people max

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