We are so lucky to live in this area. There are so many parts of Australia that are 1 trick ponies – beef areas, wine regions, wheat belts. But in the Mary Valley with our fertile soils and climate so many things can be produced here – proteins, vegetables, fruits, nuts. It is entirely feasible [...]
Sourced Dining headed by Chef James Ostridge, in collaboration with Kandanga Farm Store, is opening a limited time pop-up restaurant in January. Join us for a unique, intimate and authentic paddock-to-plate experience. Open from 3pm to 8pm on Friday 12th, 19th & 26th and Saturday 13th, 20th and 27th. Reservations are recommended. Our focus is [...]
We all know on some level that what we eat directly impacts our health and the way we feel. But there is more to it than that. It’s not just what we eat, it’s how what we eat was produced that can impact us so profoundly. Apples are not just apples. There is a world [...]
As the regenerative farming movement gains momentum we are sadly seeing examples of the ‘regenerative’ word being used with no real substance to back it up. This style of marketing even has a name: ‘Greenwashing’ - marketing that misleads consumers into believing that a product is environmentally friendly when it is not. We find this [...]
We've all missed them - our famous New Moon Dinners celebrating local produce and the local farmers behind it. What better time to revisit old favourites than during GourMAY - the Mary Valley's celebration of local food during the month of May 2023. With a fixed menu focused on what is in season and growing [...]
Why is Grassfed Organic Beef considered “Higher Eating”? Isn’t all meat produced the same way? Is eating a “non-meat” diet better for the environment than including animals? First ask yourself, without human interference, how does nature work? Are there any monocultures of just one type of plant or animal anywhere in a healthy natural system? [...]
The New Moon is the start of a new period and what better way to start than with a meal celebrating fresh local produce and the pleasure that comes from coming together to eat. Due to COVID lockdown affecting many of our booked guests we have postponed the dinner to Friday 27th August. Some spots [...]
Do you believe in climate change? No-one cares. Do I believe in climate change? It's irrelevant. Everyone has an opinion on it but while we argue with each about whether its real or not we are very conveniently NOT talking about what we really need to be talking about: how do we live in this [...]
We are so excited to host Kane Dabbouss from Red Soil Organics for a workshop that will show you how to take a patch of grass and turn it into a productive no-till food garden. Learn how to hijack existing soil biology to kick start your healthy bio-dynamic garden without disturbing the soil life. With [...]
Mary Valley Farm Trail Celebration Lunch Sunday 27 October 2019 Venue: Dingo Creek Vineyard Time: 11.30am to 2pm Showcasing produce from the Mary Valley Farm Trail, the Celebration Lunch is a three course paddock to plate dining experience. Set amongst the vines at Dingo Creek Vineyard, this is a great opportunity to meet the producers, [...]
