Fresh Fruit from the Farm Gate
Deumers Harcourt Valley Orchards
Buy your fresh fruit and juice from one of Harcourt's original roadside fruit shops. - Deumers Harcourt Valley Orchards. Alan and Pam Deumer's friendly service can even come to your home with regular deliveries of fresh apples, pears and their own famous apple and pear juices made at their premises. Phone orders also welcomed.
Location: 3389 Calder Highway, Harcourt (1.5km south of the general store)
Phone: (03) 5474 2181
Email: adeumer@bigpond.net.au
Open: Seasonally from late February to late November, 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays) 9-5.30pm Peelers Apple Shop
For the freshest fruit. Growers of quality farm produce such as apples, pears, cherries and stone fruit and other local produce. Proprietors T & K Peeler.
Location: Calder Highway, Harcourt (opp 123km post)
Phone (03) 5474 3043 Phone orders welcome
Open 7 days, 8.30-6pm The Little Red Apple
Specialising in selling a huge range of fruit and vegetables using local suppliers wherever possible. We make and sell 'Harcourt Apple Juice', a pure fresh juice from Harcourt apples, as well as our famous apple cider vinegar. Herbs, bread and a range of other produce make every visit worthwhile.
Location: 8795 Midland Highway, Barkers Creek
Web Site: http://www.whitegumapples.com.au
Phone: (03) 5474 2483
Open: Every day Mt Alexander Fruit Gardens
Pick your own & farm door sales of fruit in season, grown on healthy soil, without chemicals. More than 80 varieties of Cherries, raspberries, apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums and apples are all sun ripened for maximum sweetness and flavour.
Location: 69 Danns Road, Harcourt
Phone: (03) 5474 2808 or Mob. 0409 706 784
Email: info@mafg.com.au
Website: www.mafg.com.au
Open Fri-Sun 10-5pm , Early November to Easter
We also sell at Farmers Markets - see details on our web site
Maldon Cherry Farm
Maldon’s own cherry orchard grows a dozen varieties of organically certified cherries and apricots of impeccable quality. Drive-in for the most wonderfully tasty fruit, picked fresh on the day.
Location: Cnr Bridgewater & Waterson’s Road, Maldon
Phone: (03) 5475 2178
Open: 8am - 6pm daily, mid Nov until Jan. The Food Garden
Local seasonal organic and biodynamic produce, sourced from local growers, delivered in food boxes throughout central Victoria and through our store in Campbells Creek, just 2km from Castlemaine. Eat with the seasons and taste produce at its prime.
Location: 61 Main Road, Campbells Creek
Phone/Fax: (03) 5472 2605/(03) 5470 5434
Web: www.foodgarden.com.au
Open: Thurs & Fri 9.30am-5.30pm, Sat. 9.30am-1.30pm
Proprietors Graham Cullen & Bree Rowe. Castlemaine Fruit Supply
Apples, pears and stonefruit from our own orchard. Specialists also in juices, dips, fruit, vegetables, herbs & spices.
Location: 73 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine
Phone: 03 5472 2793
Open: Mon-Fri 8-6.30pm, Sat 8-2pm Zen Eden Produce
Organic and biodynamic fruit, vegetables and grocery items from chocolate coated strawberries to non-alcoholic wine. Try our vegetarian food prepared fresh daily, organic fair trade coffee, handmade cakes - come and experience the difference.
Location: 6 Main Street Maldon
Phone: 0408 319 188 - contact Monique Yoshitake
Open: Tuesday-Sunday 9am-5pm and public holidays
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Bress -Cider Wine & Produce
Mt Alexander Vineyard & Orchard for Cider, Wine and Produce.
Location: 3894 Calder Highway, Harcourt
Phone/Fax (03) 5474 2262
Email: bress@bress.com.au
Web: www.bress.com.au
Open Weekends/Public Holidays, 11-5pm or take a chance
Doctor Apple
100 years ago the people of Harcourt enjoyed Doctor Apple Fruit, and now Doctor Apple lives on in the pure apple and pear juices made as a boutique hand pressed and blended product of Harcourt. Your won't find us everywhere but contact us and we will get the Doctor to you.
Phone/Fax: (03) 5474 3054/(03) 5474 3254
Email: Dr_apple@harcourt.vicmail.net
Available: Apple of the Valley, Calder Highway Harcourt; Castlemaine Fruit Supply and IGA Daylesford (Nicko's) Henry of Harcourt - Cidermakers
The Henry Family make Cider and Perry from fruit grown in Harcourt, plus a range of fortified apple and pear wines and vinegars. Enjoy the farm experience, take a tour of the cidery, meet the people that make the cider and discover the pleasure of drinking 'REAL' cider.
Location: 219 Reservoir Road, Harcourt
Phone: (03) 5474 2177
Fax: (03) 5474 3018
Email: ddhenry@bigpond.net.au
Web: www.henrycider.com
Open: Mon-Sat 9-5pm, Sun 10-5pm
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Colliers Handmade Chocolates
Trained in Australia and at the Max Felchin Company in Switzerland, chocolatiers Ray and Jill Collier welcome visitors to their unique hand crafted chocolate enterprise situated on farmland in scenic Sutton Grange. Drink and eat chocolates made from the finest Swiss couverture.
Location: 1221 Sutton Grange-Elphinstone Road, Sutton Grange 3448
Phone: (03) 5474 8232
Email: collier@gcom.net.au
Web: www.collierschocolate.com.au
Open: Fri 2-6pm , Weekends 10-5pm Pud For All Seasons
Makers of traditional and contemporary puddings for you to enjoy all year round. Our extensive range of puddings and sauces are a complete dessert package.
Location: 1 Halford Street, Castlemaine
Castlemaine Enterprise Centre
Phone/Fax: 03 5473 3363
Email: pudforallseasons@netcon.net.au
Website: www.pudforallseasons.com.au
Open: Mon & Tues 9.15am-1.45pm or by appointment, Bus Tours welcome Holy Goat Organic Cheese
The team of goats and people at Holy Goat make certified organic goats cheese daily on the farm from 100% goats milk. The artesian French style cheeses are hand made using traditional methods. The goats range free on organically grown feed and treated with love and respect. Available at regional fine food outlets: Mulberry's in Castlemaine, Kyneton Gourmet, The Providore Malmsbury. Farm gate not open to public.
Distributor: Central Victorian Providores-Phone: 03 5472 5200
Phone/Fax: (03) 5474 8289/(03) 5474 8252
Email: wooroomook@impulse.net.au
Chocolade
Describing our range of the finest chocolates made in Australia, Belgium, France and Germany is as easy as describing our Ricketts Point Handmade Ice-cream ... Beautiful... every time.
Also try out our warming fraus hot chocolate.
Location: 39 Main Street, Maldon
Phone: (03) 5475 1150
Fax: (03) 5476 2645 Cliffords Quality Meats
We use hand selected beef from paddock to plate. All chicken is chemical free. A large range of sausages and home made small-goods is available, including bull boars made from a local recipe handed down through generations.
Location: 79 Johnstone Street, Castlemaine
Phone: 03 5472 1551
Fax: 03 5472 3058
Open: Mon-Fri 7-6pm, Sat 7-2.30pm Coffee Basics Pty Ltd
Central European coffee culture in the heartland of Central Victoria. Boutique coffee roastery and coffee shop, ‘Kaffee-Kultur’. The home of Castlemaine Gold, 100% Arabica beans, freshly roasted in Castlemaine!
Location: 1 Halford Street, Castlemaine,
Castlemaine Enterprise Centre
Phone/Fax: 03 5470 6270
Email: info@coffeebasics.com
Open: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Goldfields Honey
Producers of quality varietal honey handled with the greatest of care from the hive to you the customer. Pure natural beeswax candles also available.
Location: 106 Diamond Gully Road, Castlemaine
Phone: 03 5472 3988
Email: goldfieldshoney@castlemaine.net
Open: Mon-Fri 10-5pm or by appointment Olive Branch Preserves
Extensive selection of delicious jams, relishes and sauces prepared in Castlemaine from mainly locally grown produce. Our range includes traditional and not so traditional varieties. Secluded cottage B&B in Taradale also available.
Location: 1 Halford Street, Castlemaine
Castlemaine Enterprise Centre
Phone: 03 5423 2350
Email: painerl@bigpond.com
Web: http://www.olivebranch.com.au
Open: Mon & Tues 9.15 am-5pm or by appointment Top Meats Castlemaine
One of country Victoria’s prize winning butchers. Regional winner of Best Ham, Bacon and Continental Sausages. We see this as being recognition of our passionate commitment to quality.
Location: 65 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine
Phone: 03 5472 1006
Fax: 03 5470 6699
Open: Mon to Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 7am-2pm ______________________________________________
Oil Products
Barfold Olives
A family owned olive grove at Barfold, growing and processing award winning extra virgin olive oils, a range of infused oils and pickled olives. Visit and taste our delicious products!
Location: 2163 Kyneton-Heathcote Road, Barfold 3444
Phone: (03) 5423 4231 BH, (03) 5422 6665 AH
Fax: (03) 5422 6665
Email: info@olives.com.au
Web: www.olives.com.au
Open: When grove gate open - open for tasting and sales, or visit website for more details. Kyneton Olive Oil
Kyneton Olive Oil produces multi-award winning olive oils, infused olive oils, table olives and tapanade. Use of traditional methods and the finest ingredients ensure products are of the highest quality.
Location: 2090 Kyneton-Heathcote Road, Barfold 3444
Phone: (03) 5423 4240
Fax: (03) 9350 5866
Email: info@kynetonoliveoil.com.au
Web: www.kynetonoliveoil.com.au
Open: 10-4pm most days, phoning Sam on 0419 191 192 prior to visit is advisable. Granite Springs Olives
Situated on the slopes of Mt. Alexander, Granite Springs Olives produces a cold-pressed, fruity flavoured, extra virgin olive oil. Olives are hand picked and watered from the property's spring fed reservoir. No pesticides are used on the trees.
Phone/Fax: (03) 5474 2601
Email anthea_matley@bigpond.com
Available: Henry of Harcourt, Castlemaine Information Centre, Bold Garden and Panini Cafe Castlemaine. The Orchard Of St Francis
Established in 1990, Producers of fine extra virgin varietal olive oils to be appreciated. Available at selected outlets. For information on olives and related matters please call us.
Location: Molloy’s Lane (PO Box 469), Guildford
Phone: (03) 5476 4367
Open: Visit by appointment
Hosts: Peter Sargeant & Libby Jackson Stoney Creek Oil Products P/L
Stoney Creek Oil Products is the home of Australia's finest oilseed products, specialising in GMO-free, certified organic Flaxseed Oil, the richest natural source of the essential fatty acid Omega 3.
Location: 145 Davies Road, Talbot 3371
Phone: (03) 5463 2340
Email: admin@stoneycreekoil.com.au
Web: www.stoneycreekoil.com.au
Open: Mon - Fri 8am to 4.30pm; Weekends by appointment
Hosts: Fred and Coral Davies
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Provenders, Delicatessens, Grocers, Bakeries, Crafts & Markets
Mulberrys Delicatessan
Locally owned and operated deli with than extensive range of Australian and European cheeses, handmade small goods and antipasto, complemented by a great selection of take home meals for that cosy night in. Olive Oils, fresh pasta, chutneys, chocolates, hard to find cooking ingredients, Phillipa’s bread and more.
Location: 60 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine
Phone/Fax: 03 5472 1651
Open: Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm, Sat mornings 9-1pm Kyneton Farmers’ Market
Featuring fresh in-season produce, fine local wines, the best olives and olive oils, plants and more. Contact Canon Graham Snell for more information.
Location St Paul's Park, Piper's Street, Kyneton
Phone (03) 5422 1025
Open Second Saturday every month, 9-1pm Maxi IGA Supermarket
A wide range of local specialty products including Coffee Basics, Castlemaine Dips, Harcourt Apple Juice, KR Castlemaine Smallgoods, Lets Get Pickled and Saucy Girls.
Location: 11 Hargreaves Street, Castlemaine
Phone: 03 5472 2477
Fax: 03 5472 4637
Open: Mon to Fri 7am-10pm, Sat 7am-9pm, Sun 8-8pm KR Castlemaine Smallgoods
Legendary Australian Quality Ham, Bacon and Smallgoods locally made since 1905. Available at all goods supermarkets, delicatessens and butcher shops.
Website: www.krcastlemaine.com.au Barnes’ Castlemaine Rock
Barnes’ Castlemaine Rock has been handmade to the original recipe by five generations of the Barnes Family for over 150 years. The famous lolly can be purchased throughout the town and district. Goldfields Provender
Goldfields Provender showcases some of the regions best wine and produce together with local art and handcrafts.
Location: 12 Main Street Maldon
Phone/Fax: 03 5475 2444
Email: provender@goldfieldsprovender.com.au
Web site: www.goldfieldsprovender.com.au
Open: 7 days, contact Dianne or Frank
Maryborough IGA Supermarket
Supporter of the local community, IGA Maryborough promotes local wines, beers, cheeses and produce for your total catering needs. See our friendly staff for picnic, BBQ or entertaining dinner items. "Proudly supporting local wineries - Come in and see our local wine range."
Location: Nolan/Napier Streets, Maryborough
Phone/Fax: (03) 5461 1700
Email: jefferson@igahotmail.com
Manager: Jefferson Hoober Newstead Bakery
The Newstead Bakery features freshly made breads, wholemeal fruit loaves, pastries, pies and coffee - for takeaway or comfortable eat in next to the fire.
Location: 11-13 Lyons St Newstead
Phone/Fax: 03 5476 2400
Email: dgervasoni@hotmail.com
Open: 7 days, Mon-Fri 8am to 6pm, Sat 8am to 4pm & Sun 8.30am to 4pm Talbot Farmers Market
Held on the third Sunday of every month from 9am to 1pm, Talbot Farmers Market embraces 70 stalls with seasonal harvest foods, regional wines and ales, small livestock, condiments, bakery items, cheeses, plants, heirloom seeds and much, much more.
Location: Scandinavian Crescent Talbot 3371
Phone: (03) 5463 2001
Email: talbotfarmersmarket@bigpond.com
Wesley Hill Bakehouse
Quality Cakes & Pies made using butter and real vanilla extract and with quality beef and fresh vegetables in our savouries.
Location: 97 Duke Street Castlemaine
Phone: (03) 5472 3785
Mobile: 0407 455 198
Email: smithandfreeman@bigpond.com
Open: Mon-Sat 7am-4pm, Sun & Public Holidays 9am-4pm Wright on Broadway
Enjoy the best of the Goldfields: Loddon region wines, produce, coffee and boutique beers. Hampers a specialty. Meals from local produce. Changing exhibitions by regional artists and artisans. Occasional concerts.
Location: 127 Broadway Dunolly
Phone: (03) 5468 1245
Email: fiona@wrightonbroadway.com.au
Open: Fri 10am- 5pm, Sat & Sun 8.30am-5.30pm
Proprietor: Fiona Lindsay Yengari Wine & Produce Store
Handcrafted wines made by Winemaker/Vigneron Tony Lacy. Experience wine from other wine making areas and produce like fresh breads, olive oils, coffee and jams from the Taste of Gold Trails.
Location: 117 High Street (Calder Highway) Taradale 3447
Phone (03) 5423 2828
Email: tonylacy@yengari.com.au
Website: www.yengari.com.au
Open: Thurs to Sunday, 10am - 6pm | 
