Five unique locations at Mt Barney open their doors and gardens to entice you to discover
the diverse variety of delightful regional food and wine experiences on offer.
There are FREE tastings and tours at each venue, as well as unique gardens.
Barney Creek Vineyard Cottages wine tasting is free, plus wines and vineyard platters available for
purchase. Stroll around the rambling country garden and experience the autumn colours.
Classi di Cucina Italiana has free gelato tasting, and a unique sculpture garden. Wood-fired gourmet pizzas
and minestrone will also be on sale.
Mt Barney Lodge leisurely explore the sustainable gardens – or join the free bushtucker tour and tastings.
Gourmet BBQ bushtucker, bush-lemon meringue pie and tearoom drinks are available for purchase – laze
by the creek, or claim a rustic table.
Rathdowney Alpacas at “Triple Peaks” welcomes you with old-fashioned country courtesy.
Learn about “all things alpaca” on a free farm tour, stroll around the neat cottage garden, and browse in “The Alpaca Shack” for alpaca fleece garments, accessories and giftware.
Thistledown Country Retreat has a series of federation themed closed gardens for you to explore as well
as fun outdoor games. You can then relax and enjoy a Scottish morning or afternoon High Tea which will be
on sale in the Homestead.
Tickets are FREE, and can be collected on the day from any of the participating businesses. The ticket has a
local map, full details of the event, and doubles as your prize draw entry for over $600 worth of prizes.
(the cost is $26.00 per person for luncheon at the Olive Grove
+ $6.00 per person for visit and tour of Alpaca Farm)
We offer "All Things Alpaca" at Rathdowney Alpaca Farm, including:
Quality animals for sale at "Farm Gate" prices
Alpaca stud services by quality males
Advice and ongoing support for new alpaca breeders
Visit the "Alpaca Shack" to purchase a wide range of quality merchandise made from Alpaca products
Garments made to order from
Rathdowney Alpaca fleece - the "Fibre of the Gods"
Feel free to browse, visit our online store, or contact us if you have any queries regarding our products or services, or if you wish to have beautiful alpaca garments custom made.
