Happenings

Hosted by us and our collaborators

JANUARY

25 Rosa Mitchell long lunch with The Surly Goat

FEBRUARY

MARCH 

6 ChillOut Queer Culture & History Walking Tour

JUNE

21 Cancer Council Morning Tea

JULY

AUGUST

29 The Surly Goat Cooks the Books

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

23 2026 Swiss Italian FESTA Walking Tour : Cammino di Hepburn & The Old Macaroni Factory

NOVEMBER

8 & 9 Jenna Abbruzzese, Addington Downs. Hosted by Dani Valent

21 Finding Your Story: A Memoir Writing Day with Michael Veitch & Peter Wilmoth

Upcoming Event

8 & 9 NOV Jenna Abbruzzese, Addington Downs. Hosted by Dani Valent

Chef and farmer Jenna Abbruzzese and food journalist and restaurant critic Dani Valent (Good Food) are launching Dani's Salon Series at heritage wonder, Old Macaroni Factory in Hepburn Springs. Come to eat, drink and merrily chat about food, farming and creating the world we want to live in.

Book now for a special spring collaboration! Join us for dinner on Saturday 7th or lunch on Sunday 8th November.​

What to expect? A beautiful menu with an Italian influence. Subject to minor changes. Focused on the heritage bred lamb, born and raised at Addington Downs. Wines made in Central Victoria will be poured on arrival and matched to the savoury courses. A beautifully curated non-alcoholic beverage match will be provided for those who choose. Tea and stove top coffee service will accompany the dessert course.