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Autumn Alfresco Lunch – Wine Harvest Feast – Sat 20 March 2021

“Wonderful afternoon in the vines. 2nd year running and we were not disappointed. Fabulous event! Food and Wine is superb as is the location, set up and music. 10 out of 10!”

TripAdvisor Review

“Such a magical long lunch among the vines – the food was spectacular and the service flawless, accompanied by soft acoustic music from incredible musicians. We went for a friend’s 40th birthday and it will truly remain an afternoon to remember. Thanks to Amanda for being the perfect host!”

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Winter Solstice – Feast of the Beast – Sat 19 June 2021

“It was our first time at the Feast of the Beast, and I can’t tell you how impressive the night was. To host 250 people, with food, music, drinks and a range of entertainment, out in the middle of a forest, and in the middle of a Southern Highlands winter….well, it was nothing short of miraculous”

TripAdvisor Review

“Delicious food and plenty of it, and the mulled wine absolutely hit the spot. I can’t wait for next year!”

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Samhain Feast – Hallows’ Eve – Sat 30 Oct 2021

“Assemble your coven for our feasting table, pagan potions and brews, creative installations, fire pits, live music and Día de Muertos alter offerings”

Highland Feasts

“The Harvest Moon glows round and bold, In pumpkin shades outlined in gold, Illuminating eerie forms,Unnatural as a candied corn. Beware what dare crawls up your sleeve, For ’tis the night called Hallows Eve.”

Richelle E. Goodrich

Summer Solstice – Wild Harvest Feast – Sat 18 Dec 2021

“Truly amazing dinner from the Chef of the Year. I can still taste the Pumpkin and Lamb!! And what a location – when is the next adventure?”

TripAdvisor Review

“From the beautifully remote location, to the unforgettable food cooked by Lennox all on an open fire. The night was all tied together with matching local wines and matching top hats and tiara’s. So much thought and effort when into curating the night”

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How are you celebrating the start of the 2021? Di

How are you celebrating the start of the 2021?
Did you know New year celebrations are believed to have started with the ancient Babylonians and the Atiku Festival which was always at the start of the year with the sowing of barley. They called it rêš šattim meaning "beginning of the year".
And it was the Romans that took these celebrations to the next level with plenty of drinking. Similarly the Egyptians to celebrate their Sun god saving humanity from Sekhmet by giving her blood coloured beer, ushered in the new year by getting massively drunk.
The Pagan New Year traditions include manifesting good things with the Law of Attraction, drinking and partying with friends and family, setting goals for the new year, plus Wiccan rituals like cleansing, banishing and divination.
We can trace all New Years Eve modern traditions to activities passed down to us from the ancients.
As we farewell this year lets embrace some modern cocktails with our Celtic Circle blessing, cleanse ourselves of the weight and challenges of 2020 as well as outdated life habits and use herbs to attract positive energy into our homes. If you set goals for 2021 then draw on positive energy to manifest them in the new year and as always, feast.
Counting the days until we feast again together #happynewyear #feast

At the core of our harvest feasts are traditions f

At the core of our harvest feasts are traditions from past Pagan, Celtic and Nordic gatherings. One such tradition is “kissing under the mistletoe” which originated in pre-Christian times as it was believed that mistletoe possessed life bestowing properties and was associated with fertility.
Mistletoes are parasitic plants that live on other flowering plants and in Australia alone we have over 97 species. In the northern hemisphere these hemiparasitic plants can flower in the winter so began the solstice tradition which is now associated with Christmas even though their are no links to Christianity.
The Celtic Druids are among the first people known to ascribe a tradition to mistletoe, using it in ceremonies but they didn't kiss under it. They believed mistletoe, especially a rare species that grew on oak trees, to have sacred powers including the ability to heal illnesses, protect against nightmares, and even predict the future.
The ancient Greeks and Romans in their festival of Saturnalia also used mistletoe. Some believe the Greeks started the kissing tradition at wedding ceremonies whilst the Romans settled their differences with enemies at war under the mistletoe.
In Norse mythology mistletoe can be traced back to the pagan goddess Frigga who is married to Odin, king of all the Norse gods. In one story Frigga and the gods used mistletoe to restore her son to life.
Mistletoe was used as an aphrodisiac, an antidote to poison and to witchcraft. Thus the custom of hanging mistletoe over a doorway to ward off evil spirits from crossing your threshold.
Today it’s simply an excuse to kiss the one you love at Christmas. A tradition that has evolved and one certainly worth protecting.
As 2021 draws near we look forward to celebrating many past traditions together as we weave them into our seasonal events #feast #nature #solstice #yule #tradition #history #community

After such a challenging year and on a such a spec

After such a challenging year and on a such a special occasion in our celebration calendar I thought we would finish the year with some thoughts from Earl W Count who penned 4,000 years of Christmas.
His book is a detailed look at the origins of Christmas time celebrations ranging from before the Christian calendar and all types of traditions from Rome's pagan Saturnalia customs, the Druids burning of Yule logs and their use of mistletoe to appease the gods, Saint Nicholas, and many other myths and that have we draw upon when creating our events.
"Shall we liken Christmas to the web in a loom? There are many weavers, who work into the pattern the experience of their lives. When one generation goes, another comes to take up the weft where it has been dropped. The pattern changes as the mind changes, yet never begins quite anew. At first, we are not sure that we discern the pattern, but at last we see that, unknown to the weavers themselves, something has taken shape before our eyes, and that they have made something very beautiful, something which compels our understanding."
We look forward to weaving some magic together in 2021 and unveiling some wonderful new layers to our loyal Highland Harvest Feasters. Happy Yule, be safe and feast.

Have you heard? Wine Harvest Feast is in Exeter on

Have you heard? Wine Harvest Feast is in Exeter on Sat 20 March 2021. This is real vine to bottle dining and wine tasting #coolclimatewines #feast #season #autumn #vineyard #supportlocal #wine #christmaspresents #giftingexperience @visitsouthernhighlands

From small beginnings, big things grow. We started

From small beginnings, big things grow. We started with 22 guests in the vines at Far Ago Hill in 2018 which grew in just a year to 80 guests and is now shaping up to host over 100 guests in 2021.
Wine Harvest Feast is all about supporting smaller vineyards in the region and brands without cellar doors. Counting the days till the amber leaves signal Autumn is here and the grapes start to be plucked from the vines. For fermentation.
This is true paddock to plate dining #WineHarvestFeast #vine #dine #vineyard #winemaker #nswwine #wineaustralia #shfoodwine @visitsouthernhighlands #exeter

Pinot Noir Rose 2019 @stmaurwines is just one stun

Pinot Noir Rose 2019 @stmaurwines is just one stunning wine to feature in next years Wine Harvest Feast.
Tickets selling fast for our Autumn 🍂 event that is back in 2021 now we can host larger numbers in group outdoor events.
Dine in the vines and enjoy some of the best Lot41 releases as well as uncorking some other local wine treasures from vineyards without cellar doors such as Pinot Meunièr from @wollumbiestate
Personalised gift certificates also available to give the gift of experience this Christmas #wine #dine #feast #lunch #autumn @nswwine @shfoodwine @wineaustralia 🍇🍷🌿

One of the things we are most excited about in 202

One of the things we are most excited about in 2021 is Wine Harvest Feast’s special guest - the wine dog Siena from @stmaurwines #feast #autumn #harvest #season 🍇 #wine @visitnsw @visitsouthernhighlands @nswwine @wineaustralia @wollumbiestate

With glorious Spring days now blessing our weekend

With glorious Spring days now blessing our weekends, we can plan ahead to our harvest table in Autumn at 🍷Wine Harvest Feast 🍷 at the stunning @stmaurwines
Time to choose our local cheeses, discover new produce for our antipasto platter and wait till we can pick some grapes 🍇 for our homemade muscatels. For us, this is where the fun begins, more updates very soon #feast #grapes #wine #harvest #autumn

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“a long winding road we entered via a door to a spectacular spectacle- fires, harps, spit toast, mulled wine. A warm and welcoming night was had- great food, stories, ritual and friendship. Thoroughly recommended!”

Feast of the Beast

Trip Advisor Review

“A Southern Highlands adventure set amongst the vines. A truly unique experience.”

Wine Harvest Feast

The Fold Southern Highlands

“What a fabulous night. From the exciting journey to the hidden pocket in the state forest, to the costumes, food, fairy lights, music and fire pits. It was an exceptional experience.”

Feast of the Beast

Trip Advisor Review

“I just wanted to say thank you so much for giving me the best birthday lunch EVER!

Everyone had an absolute ball. I reckon we’ll be back!

You are a very joyful and welcoming host – I think you’re definitely found your ‘thing'”

Wine Harvest Feast

Guest Birthday Celebration

“thank you and wow – what a wonderful event. We all had an amazing time and really enjoyed the evening. Thank you, thank you, thank you – can’t wait for next year and of course the vineyard one in the summer!!!”

Feast of the Beast

Igloo Guest

“diners stepped through an Alice in Wonderland style door to an irresistible scene; a long row of rustic timber tables shaded by calico umbrellas and surrounded by vines ready for harvest. Platters appeared piled with food as guests sipped Far Ago Hill wines, grown in the earth beneath their feet. The quiet mingling on arrival was soon replaced with laughter and music as guests made new friends and fell further under the magic spell of the Highlands.”

Wine Harvest Feast

Escape Southern Highlands

“Massive thanks for a truly memorable night. I can’t remember the last time I had that much fun.So beautifully organised. Thank you for all the time and effort. You will see us again.”

Feast of the Beast

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