Fresh Fruit from the Farm Gate Peelers Family Orchard Come and see Trevor Peeler. a sixth generation Harcourt-born and bred fruit grower, for your best quality apples, pears, cherries, stone-fruit and other local produce. Location: Calder Highway, Harcourt (opp 123km post) Phone (03) 5474 4033 Phone orders welcome Email: peelers_orchard@hotmail.com Open 7 days Feb. to Dec., 8.30-6pm Mt Alexander Fruit Gardens Certified organic orchard. Pick your own & farm door sales of cherries from mid-November until end December. Also Farmers Market and internet sales of more than 80 varieties of summer fruit. Apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums, apples and pears 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: Cherry season only Fri-Sun 10-5pm , mid November to end of December. Register for weekly email bulleting during fruit season.
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 through food box schemes throughout Central Victoria including Bendigo and Ballarat. Our Produce Store in Campbells Creek is 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: Store open Thurs & Fri 9.30am-5.30pm, Sat. 9.30am-5.30pm 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 8-7pm, Sat 10-4pm 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 Green Goes The Grocer Supplier of quality certified organic produce - sourced regionally where possible. Fruit and vegetables, drinks, meats, bulk dried fruit and nuts, gluten free products and treats. We cater for a happy and healthy lifestyle. Location: 29a Templeton Street, Castlemaine 3450 Phone: (03) 5470 5511 , Eva Bodno Email: info@greengoesthegrocer.com.au Open: Monday to Saturday ______________________________________________ Ciders and Juices 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 by chance. Buses strictly by appointment. ______________________________________________ Specialty Foods Colliers Handmade Chocolates Ray and Jill Collier welcome visitors to their chocolate facilty situated on farmland in scenic Sutton Grange. Sit back, relax and enjoy a delicious hot chocolate or coffee served with a chocolate of your choice. Check website for more information regarding group bookings. Location: 1221 Bendigo-Sutton Grange Road, Sutton Grange 3448 Phone: (03) 5474 8232 Email: collierschocolates@mmnet.com.au Web: www.collierschocolate.com.au Open Sundays 10am-5pm Pud For All Seasons Handmade traditional and contemporary puddings for you to enjoy all year round. Our extensive range of puddings and sauces are a complete dessert package. We also have an increasing range of chocolate products. Location: 1 Halford Street, Castlemaine Castlemaine Workspace Centre Phone: 03 5470 6128 Email: admin@pudforallseasons.com.au Website: www.pudforallseasons.com.au Open: Mon to Fri 9.30am-3pm or by appointment, Bus Tours welcome Coffee Basics Pty Ltd Castlemaine's own roastery and european style cafe. Location: 1 Halford Street, Castlemaine, Castlemaine Enterprise Centre Phone: 03 5470 6270 Email: info@coffeebasics.com Web: www.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 Web: www.goldfieldshoney.com.au Open: Mon-Fri 10-5pm or by appointment Olive Branch Preserves Olive Branch Preserves is representative of the heart of Central Victoria - wholesome ingredients, old style goodness with eye catching names. Prepared with natural and mainly locally sourced ingredients, these traditional jams, chutneys and sauces have been enhanced for the modern taste. Bed & Breakfast accommodation also available. Location: 1 Halford Street, Castlemaine Castlemaine Workspace Centre Phone: 03 5472 4418 Email: painerl@bigpond.com Web: www.olivebranch.com.au Top Meats Castlemaine Location: 65 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine Phone: 03 5472 1006 Fax: 03 5470 6699 Open: Mon to Fri 7am-6.30pm, Sat 7am-2pm
She Sells Seafood She sells Seafood is an award-winning, specialist retailer of fresh seafood, along with a unique selection of hand-made meals (including gluten-free), fresh seafood sushi and prawn rice paper rolls. Location: 296 Barker Street, Castlemaine Phone: (03) 5472 1752 Email: info@shesellsseafood.com.au Web: www.shesellsseafood.com.au Open: Wed-Fri 10am to 6pm, Sat 9am to 1pm
pure preserves and condiments Producer of fine cabernet grape sauce, traminer grape paste, jellies and condiments. Grapes are grown on our property with the greatest of care and are handpicked. All products are made from estate/locally grown produce and made in small batches using finest ingredients. Location: Malmsbury Phone: 0448 972 060 Email: info@purepreservesandcondiments.com.au Web: www.purepreservesandcondiments.com.au Order by phone or email, see the web site for more details ______________________________________________ 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. 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 Hosts: Peter Sargeant & Libby Jackson ______________________________________________ Provenders, Delicatessens, Grocers, Bakeries, Crafts & Markets Mulberrys Delicatessan An extensive range of cheeses, smallgoods and antipasto, complimented by a great selection of take home meals. Gluten free, chutneys, chocolates, hard to find cooking ingredients. Always supporting local produce. 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 Harcourt General Store Newsagents, books, giftware and groceries. Coffee and light meals. Hot foods, snacks and confectionery. Courtyard garden and gallery, community lounge/meeting room. Family owned and operated. Location: 115 Calder Highway Harcourt Phone: 03 5474 2135 Open: 7 days, operated by Elizabeth Teed and Eddie Holland Maxi IGA Supermarket A wide range of local specialty products including Coffee Basics, Castlemaine Dips, Chaplins Harcourt Apples, Pud for all Seasons puddings, Michels Fine Biscuits, Don KR Smallgoods, Istra Smallgoods, Goldfields Honey, Castlemaine Rock, Lets Get Pickled, White Gum Apples, Harcourt Hydroponic Tomatoes, Melita Eggs and local wines. 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 Maldon Yabby Farm & Gourmet Yabbies Non wholesale event Catering with Yabby Burgers, Pies, Pate & Bisque. Contact Clive on 0418 506 332 or (03) 5475 1086 Email: maldonyabbyfarm@bigpond.com Goldfields Provender Housed in an historic shop within the Main Street shopping precinct in Maldon, Goldfields Provender showcases some of our region's best wine and produce together with the work of local artists and craftspeople. Location: 12 Main Street Maldon Phone/Fax: 03 5475 2444 Email: katrineme@hotmail.com Web: 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 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 Castlemaine Cellars Discuss the wide range of local wines with the friendly staff. Select a bottle or a case guided by their intimate knowledge of the region's specialty wines including local whites and sought after local full bodied reds. Location: 49 Templeton Street Castlemaine Phone (03) 5472 4800 Open: 7 days a week |