Visit the Macedon Ranges

If you're looking for something to do on a cold winter's day then look no further! Duneira is running guided Winter House tours showcasing Stuart Stoneman's extensive Art Collection. Stoneman was Duneira's last owner who, upon his death in 2002, bequeathed his estate and his collections to the care of the S.R.Stoneman Foundation. Duneira estate is an historically significant original hill station on the southern slopes of Mount Macedon. The main residence was built between 1874-1875 as a summer residence for pastoralist Suetonius Officer. It was designed by architect Levi Powell and has an Italianate villa style exterior while the internal layout is similar to that of a neo-classical English country house. Duneira is considered to be the 'jewel in the crown' of the few remaining grand hill stations left intact on Mt Macedon after the devasting bushfires of 1983. Along with the Stoneman Art Collection, the house features an extensive library, Persian rugs, grand pianos and interesting period furniture. During this tour our knowledgeable guide will provide fascinating insights into the story of Duneira and it's six owners. This tour includes morning tea in the newly restored Stables. We hope to see you there!

Bookings are open for Wedge Tail Studio's Winter School Holiday Program. The program is packed full of fun and creative activities for ages 6+ MARVELLOUS MUSHROOMS - 14 July, 10am-12pm Kids may not like to eat them but mushrooms are so much fun to draw. Join me to create either a single mushroom for the younger ones or a more elaborate Fungarium inspired by a wonderful book by Katie Scott and Ester Gaya. Artists will use watercolour, pencils, and paint pens on quality watercolour paper to produce their beautiful artwork. CUT PAPER FACES - 14 July, 1pm-3pm This activity is a fun and vibrant way to express a super colourful version of yourself or someone you love. Make magic happen with layers of bright coloured paper, scissors, and glue. Bring a friend and make a portrait of each other. WATERCOLOUR SEA TURTLES - 15 July, 10am-12pm Everybody loves a sea turtle, how could you not, they’re adorable! In this activity young artists will guided through a step-by-step process on how to draw a sea turtle, followed by demonstration of some watercolour techniques and suggestions regarding colour. From there, artists follow their own creative ideas to bring their very own sea turtle to life on quality watercolour paper. LITTLE SHOP FRONTS - 15 July OR 17 July, 1pm-3pm Dress shops, Op shops, bakeries, cake shops, Fishing Tackle shops, toy shops, bicycle shops, cafes, and bookshops. The ideas are endless! Using alcohol markers on heavyweight poster paper, little artists create a little shop front or a row of their favourite shops. Templates of empty shop fronts will be provided for the younger artists so that they can use a transfer technique and focus on enjoying the design and colouring process. FABULOUS FLORALS - Thursday 17 July, 10am-12pm Brighten up this cold winter weather with thoughts of spring on the horizon. In this class artists use oil pastel and acrylic paints on primed mount board to create a vibrant bouquet of flowers in a glass vase. This is a guided exercise that teaches little artists the process of composing then colouring the bouquet in a few easy to manage steps. WINTER LANDSCAPE PAINTING - 18 July, 10am-12pm It’s chilly out there in the wild. Embrace the wintery weather with this painting activity from the comfort of a warm and cosy art class. Artists use acrylic paint and paint pens on a stretched canvas to create a wintery landscape in a step by step, guided painting experience. LUNAR LANDSCAPE PRINTMAKING - 18 July, 1pm-3pm This activity is a simple introduction to the world of printmaking. Artists are invited to design a night-time scene using line as language to describe the landscape. Once their design is finished artists draw it into styrofoam and print it on heavy weight cartridge paper. Artists learn simple printmaking techniques and print using water- based inks.

Let the warmth of rich seasonal flavours, fine wine, and live acoustic music transport you to a place of comfort and celebration. Indulge. Sip. Savour. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we embrace the season with a carefully curated winter feast, perfectly paired with Paramoor wines Enjoy live music and fire-side atmosphere. Limited seating available. Reserve your seat now.  

Celebrate the arrival of spring and come along to the 27th Kyneton Antique Fair held in the Quambi Stadium at Sacred Heart College. It is also the first weekend of the annual Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival so you can make the most of your trip to Kyneton to visit gardens, galleries, and art shows too. Indulge in antiques for every taste, fine china, treasures from Asia, jewellery, linen, glassware, lithographs, furniture, and much more. There will be around 25 dealers from far and wide with all stalls in the same space. Set in the beautiful grounds of the College there is lots of parking adjacent to the venue. Experience some tasty refreshments which will be available on site. This is a major fundraising event for Macedon Ranges Friends of Turiscai, and ALL funds raised will support our friends in Turiscai in the remote mountains of Timor-Leste. Admission: $8.00 Adults. Entry for children is free. Parking on site, enter via Begg Street.

The network of Bolobek Garden Fair stallholders is just the beginning. We encourage you to Save the Date for 4 & 5 October 2025! Throughout the weekend, you can explore the Bolobek gardens on guided tours, attend workshops, listen to keynote speakers, and enjoy book signings from our special guests. Spectacular Bolobek lies at the foot of the Macedon Ranges, just 60 km or an hour from Melbourne. Since its inception in 2003, the Bolobek Garden Fair (formerly known as The Garden Lovers’ Fair) has grown to become one of the largest and most popular garden fairs in Victoria with over 3,000 people attending annually. The two-day event is held on the grounds of Bolobek, one of Victoria’s most historically significant gardens. Hosting over 50 specialist stallholders, attendees can also explore the Bolobek gardens on guided tours, attend workshops, listen to keynote speakers and enjoy book signings from special guests. Tickets can be booked from late August and we encourage you to check back in with our Visit Macedon Ranges event listing closer to the time to secure your entry ticket.