by Roz Presho | Feb 16, 2023
We began as a small idea, but with a big promise; to improve the long-term sustainability of our amazing little town, Cumnock. We want to see our community thrive, to support new generations coming through and those that have been there to support us through all. We...
by Roz Presho | Sep 11, 2020
Once upon a time there was an Aussie girl named Angela, and a Kiwi boy named Brendon, and their two little girls, Poppy and Saffron (yes, they love Saffron that much!!). With a lifelong ambition to get back to their country roots, and a passion for amazing produce, in...
by Anthony Robinson | Nov 28, 2018
Angullong is a family owned wine company from the premium high altitude cool climate wine region of Orange in the Central West of New South Wales located about 350km west of Sydney. The Angullong vineyards are located on the southern lower slopes of the Orange region...
by Roz Presho | Jan 7, 2020
Wine practices handed down over centuries of family tradition. The D’Onise family are proud southern Italians who value natural wine making processes that capture the essence of the land in each glass. Growing up in a vineyard on the River Murray to Italian migrant...
by Anthony Robinson | Nov 28, 2018
Our home is to the west of The Great Dividing Range, in the foothills of Mt Canobolas, in Orange, NSW, Australia. Our region is known for its rich food and wine culture, and is rapidly becoming a mecca for craft beer lovers. Badlands Brewery was established in 2010 by...
by Roz Presho | Jan 7, 2020
From humble origins in 2007 Bills Beans has grown from a shop front roastery to one of the largest regionally based coffee roasters in Australia. We roast in Orange NSW and are damn proud to be here. We arrived in Orange, June 2007. Lisa from owning and running her...
by Anthony Robinson | Nov 28, 2018
No one on the land ever really owns anything. At the very best we are granted, via the cultural norms of society through the cautious largesse of nature, the responsibility and privilege to be a short term custodians of land. It is our duty to future generations,...
by Anthony Robinson | Nov 28, 2018
At Bodhi Garden Vegetarian Restaurant, exceptional vegetarian Chinese cuisine is our specialty. We are conveniently located in Orange and offer a selection of dishes that will certainly please your palate. From tasty entrees like Crispy Mushroom Strips with Sesame to...
by Anthony Robinson | Nov 28, 2018
As a young man Borry purchased the property in 1965. The 135 acre property was at the time in a state of disrepair. The indigenous people must have looked on in horror as the once fertile the land had been cleared and ploughed exuberantly in the best European...
by Anthony Robinson | Nov 28, 2018
Located at Springside just outside of Orange, Dougal combines many different methods to grow food, including conventional, organic, biodynamic, holistic and scientific. He mainly grows garlic, up to ten acres each year, including the NZ Purple, Dunganski, Monaro,...
by Anthony Robinson | Nov 28, 2018
The “Brangayne” and “Ynys Witrin” vineyards lie on the north eastern slopes of the extinct volcano Mount Canobolas, near Orange in New South Wales, one of the highest and coldest grape districts in Australia. Often under snow in winter and mild...
by Anthony Robinson | Nov 28, 2018
Brittle Jacks Chestnut Farm is owned by David and Margaret Ogilvy and was established in 1973, initially growing berries and stone fruit with chestnuts being their long-term plan. Our first chestnut trees were planted in 1976 and gradually increased to about 500. In...
by Roz Presho | Oct 20, 2019
At Burtons Lane Curry Paste we love to bring families together around the dinner table. For time poor busy parent’s like us, our Indian Style Curry Paste is versatile and can be used as a base in a wide variety of dishes the whole family can enjoy. Every jar is...
by Roz Presho | Feb 6, 2020
The Byng Street Boutique Hotel is a unique accommodation experience located in the heart of Orange’s heritage precinct, the perfect location to enjoy everything Orange has to offer. A beautiful juxtaposition of the significant historical homestead and contemporary...
by Anthony Robinson | Nov 28, 2018
James Sweetapple is a winemaker from Cargo Road Wines, the President of F.O.O.D Week Inc., and the brains behind the widely successful FORAGE event that is held during F.O.O.D Week each year. Originally a city boy, James mother was a caterer from her domestic...
by Anthony Robinson | Nov 28, 2018
Chocolate on Purpose® is a proud Australian owned business creating handmade chocolate out of Millthorpe, a heritage listed town in the Central West of NSW. This area of NSW has developed a reputation as a premier gourmet food district and the Chocolate on Purpose®...
by Anthony Robinson | Nov 28, 2018
A very determined block of land – no one was ever going to tell our special block of land what grape varieties would produce great wines from its ancient soils. In typical Australian fashion many grape varieties were trialled, including Cabernet Sauvignon,...
by Roz Presho | Jul 8, 2021
Step off the well-worn tourist track with Country Food Trails and enjoy private and exclusive experiences that reveal some of the district’s best-kept secrets. Discover deliciousness at every turn on our fun-filled and relaxed tours. In a world of social media,...
by Roz Presho | Jul 12, 2019
At Cumulus Vineyards we embody the spirit of our home in Orange, Australia’s premier cool climate, high elevation wine region. Our goal is to continue creating premium, high-altitude wines that are synonymous with the Orange wine region. The key to our success...
by Roz Presho | Jan 18, 2021
Located just off Orange’s central business district, de Russie Boutique Hotel is the perfect destination for the corporate or leisure traveller. de Russie offers 25 luxurious self-contained rooms catering to every desire for accommodation when visiting this amazing...
by Anthony Robinson | Nov 28, 2018
De Salis is a Winery and Cellar Door located at an altitude of 1050m on the northern slope of Mt Canobolas on our, Lofty Vineyard in the cool climate region of Orange. Our minimalist winemaking philosophy is borne from a desire to capture the seasonal ebb and flow,...
by Roz Presho | Jan 25, 2021
Duntryleague is an iconic Orange landmark. Comprising of a quality championship golf course, regularly voted in the top 100 public access courses in Australia, a modern club and restaurant with alfresco dining options, and an historic mansion built in 1876 by James...
by Anthony Robinson | Nov 28, 2018
With nearly 30 years of experience there is no job too big or too odd for Edwena Mitchell and her team, off-site catering is her specialty! Edwena has been involved in F.O.O.D Week since it began, and her panna cottas at the Night Markets are legendary. As is her...
by Anthony Robinson | Nov 28, 2018
Fourjay Farms is a two generation family business that grows, harvests, processes and produces a range of hazelnut products. Our emphasis is on the production of high quality, healthy kernels that are freshly cracked for our customers. Our goal is to provide a...
by Anthony Robinson | Nov 28, 2018
Having made pickles for our family and friends for several years, they encouraged us to sell the pickles rather than give them away, thus Franklin Road Preserves was launched in 2013. We are fortunate to have a larger than average back yard with excellent soils which...
by Roz Presho | Oct 2, 2019
Boutique wine label Gilbert was established in 2004 by fifth generation winemaker Simon Gilbert with the simple ethos of wise winemaking with fresh appeal. Sixth generation winemaker and Simon’s son Will became winemaker in 2016 and has since become a driving...
by Anthony Robinson | Nov 28, 2018
Greentrees Gourmet Preserves has been operating since January, 1994. They started due to the faith the local Visitors Centre had in their products. Greentrees began as a 2 room bed and breakfast – the first in the City of Orange area – some eight months...
by Anthony Robinson | Nov 28, 2018
Nestled in the Orange Regional Museum Precinct, Groundstone is the central hub for fresh, seasonal, local meals. Including coffee, breakfast and lunch daily as well as stocking local shelf staples.
by Anthony Robinson | Nov 28, 2018
Phillip and I both grew up in the country, on the land. Before purchasing Heifer Station in 2009 we both spent in excess of 25 years in the corporate world. With five adult children who had left the nest we decided we would like to retire to the land and grow fat...
by Anthony Robinson | Nov 28, 2018
Highland Heritage Cellar Door is a 6 minute drive from town. At the vineyard, stroll through the vines, visit the Cellar Door for a tasting of our many award winning cool climate wines and largest range of ports and dessert styles. Enjoy the panoramic vista of Summer...
by Roz Presho | Jan 7, 2020
Hillside has a long history of producing quality fruit in the Orange region. Our 75 acre property proudly yields many varieties of cherries, apples, pears, stone fruit and berries. The farm stall was established in the early 90’s and continues to be a popular...
by Roz Presho | May 4, 2022
Nestled in a quiet valley 40 minutes north of Orange, Kabadah is a multi-generation family farm raising grass fed beef and lamb and growing spelt, wheat and canola. Roz and Charles work on the farm with the family and live in the ‘Kabadah Cottage’. In 2021 they...
by Anthony Robinson | Nov 28, 2018
Former Orange Farmers Markets manager, Cath Thompson decided to hang up the apron and pursue her own cooking, catering and concept business, Me’N’Us. Cooking has been a lifelong interest. I enjoy food, cooking and sharing the experience with others, you...
by Anthony Robinson | Nov 28, 2018
When you have five sons under 10 years old, you move to a “country space” and make then plant a vineyard! Keep them busy and tired – the best advice we have ever received. 25 years on, we have created a beautiful place for our family (currently numbering 19 with...
by Roz Presho | Nov 15, 2020
MSM Milling is a 100% Australian family owned and operated company based in Manildra in the heart of the beautiful NSW canola growing region. MSM Milling is a vertically integrated state of the art operation that transforms Non-GM canola seed bought directly from more...
by Anthony Robinson | Nov 28, 2018
Nashdale Lane Wines was a dream that started in 1994 in Tuscany, Italy. Sitting in a vineyard in Radda in Chianti having helped with completing their vintage we decided that our own vineyard and winery had to be in our future. We spent many years touring the world...
by Roz Presho | May 11, 2022
Apple and cherry grower. Premium produce, grown with love. Shed door cherry sales when in season. David & Robin West are growers of premium quality cherries and apples in the Orange region of NSW. David and Robin are 5th generation growers from orcharding...
by Anthony Robinson | Nov 28, 2018
Orange Mountain Wines is a family owned and operated vineyard, winery and cellar door. Out of all the Orange wineries, Orange Mountain Wines is considered to be one of the most innovative. The flagship wines of Viognier, Mountain Ice Viognier and Shiraz/ Viognier have...
by Anthony Robinson | Nov 28, 2018
Paling Yards Olive Grove began when Ross and Trish Bragg planted 2,000 young olive trees in 1999. There are now 3,000 trees on the family run property located 35 kilometres west of Orange in NSW. It is a complete family effort with Ross and Trishs son and daughter...
by Anthony Robinson | Nov 28, 2018
The dream started long before the acquisition of Koomooloo (vineyard site) in 1988. Philip spent years investigating and exploring many regions within Australia until by accident Philip noticed the undulating roll of the countryside when flying over the Orange region....
by Roz Presho | Jul 13, 2019
Sisters Shannon and Karly Weathered started Pickle&Fig in 2015. With a focus on fresh, flavour driven food the sisters have both a cafe and catering business in Orange. From a young age, Shannon and Karly were in the kitchen cooking everything from tomato relish...
by Anthony Robinson | Nov 28, 2018
A farming lifestyle, a career in mechanical engineering, and a longing for home and his young family – combined with a life-long obsession with beer is probably the perfect recipe for heading up an award-winning, self-sufficient, and 100% independently...
by Anthony Robinson | Nov 28, 2018
In 1994, when Peter and Terri Robson purchased a property on Griffin Road in Orange, the Ross Hill Wines story began. At that time there were only a few other vineyards in Orange, and it didn’t take long for another one to be planted! Twelve years later, their...
by Anthony Robinson | Nov 28, 2018
Rowlee is situated at the foot of Mount Canobolas in Orange NSW, in basalt soils with the highest point at 920 metres located at the Southern end, gradually falling to the North at 900 metres. This fall is of benefit in protection from spring frosts in assisting with...
by Anthony Robinson | Nov 28, 2018
‘more reason to season’. Saltbird gourmet flavoured salts made locally in Orange. The use of these flavoured salts is only limited by your imagination. Use in your everyday cooking in place of regular salt to add a depth of flavour. Saltbird was started by...
by Anthony Robinson | Nov 28, 2018
See Saw wines are all about balance. From our cool climate vineyards, through to our sustainable practices and balanced approach to wine making we aim to achieve the perfect balance. Nurturing this land to bring out our grapes finest qualities requires one thing...
by Anthony Robinson | Nov 28, 2018
International and national award winning local cider producer Small Acres Cyder is known for its unique and refreshing style of traditional ciders. Since opening its doors ten years ago Small Acres has won the trifecta in the Australian Cider Awards – Best...
by Anthony Robinson | Nov 28, 2018
Straniero olive grove was established in 1998 in the central west of NSW, 10km north of Canowindra in the Cabonne Shire. The grove of 4ha is planted in a rich alluvial soil type. The area enjoys a mediterranean climate ideal for growing olives. The oil is pressed...
by Anthony Robinson | Nov 28, 2018
Justin Byrne & Meg Simpson own and operate Strawhouse Wines in the cool climate, high-altitude Orange Wine Region. We planted our dryland vineyard in 1997 and, whilst it took a few years to establish, we now have a mature vineyard that is naturally low cropping....
by Roz Presho | Jul 14, 2019
Quality ingredients, made with love! Sweet Treats Connection is the heart and soul of Kerrie Ford. Combining the finest ingredients and the nostalgia of yesteryear, Kerrie’s High Tea Sweet Boxes and Lamington Cupcakes are lovingly made and packaged by hand. Sweet...
