Best in Maldon - Farm Gates
best in maldon
FARM GATES
by Kate Edwards
One of the joys of a trip to the country is visiting local farm-gates to buy fresh produce direct from the growers.
“It’s a uniquely rural experience that connects customers with the source of their food and produce and there are so many benefits!”
I’ve always loved to wander down dirt roads and winding lanes in search of home-grown fruit and vegetables, freshly picked flowers and the occasional jar of home-made jam. Freshness and flavour of course, but also the opportunity to engage with farmers, to learn how they’ve grown their produce and hear their stories of life on the land.
Maldon and surrounds offer several enticing farm-gate experiences. Next time you visit, why not plan to venture just a little further out of town to explore them for yourself? I’ve put together some suggestions to get you started. Enjoy!
Maldon Cherry Farm
A cherry orchard located at 96 Watersons Rd, Tarrengower on the edge of the Maldon township. Maldon Cherry Farm offers over ten varieties of organically grown cherries. Cherries are in season from November to December. Do check their Facebook for updated time and dates for their farm gate opening. Well worth a visit for cherry lovers!
Facebook @MaldonCherryFarm
Warral Honey
Warral Honey is a 5th generation honey and apiary business located at 35 Boundary Road, Maldon. Stop by their farm-shop Monday to Fridays for locally made honey, beeswax candles and other fabulous bee-inspired gifts.
instagram @WarralMaldon
website: www.WarralHoney.com.au
Welshmans Reef Vineyard
At Welshmans Reef, the focus is on producing quality wines with flavour, structure, complexity and longevity. These are handmade wines, produced in small batches with low intervention and minimal sulphur preservative. They beautifully express the flavours and aromas of our region.
The cellar door is located on the Maldon-Newstead road and is open by appointment. Their number is (03) 5476 2733
Facebook @WelshmansReef
website: www.Welshmansreef.com
Winter Creek Flowers
Lastly, there’s our own farm-gate. Our little farm is located on the outskirts of Maldon, just a couple of minutes’ drive or a relaxed 15-minute walk from the centre of town. Our farm-gate stall is open one weekend each season. We offer sustainably grown cut-flowers, fresh and dried lavender and seasonal farm produce including fruit and farm-foraged flora and foliage. If you’d like to drop by then please visit our website for upcoming dates and directions.
instagram: @WinterCreekFlowers
website: www.WinterCreekFlowers.com
About Kate Edwards
I’m the co-owner of Winter Creek Farm where I’m passionate about growing and supporting chemical-free, locally grown flowers. I offer regular floral workshops where participants can have fun, relax and get in touch with their creativity while experiencing the benefits of nature through flowers. We also love to welcome guests to our on-farm accommodation at Winter Creek Cottage.
To book your stay at Winter Creek Cottage, visit Maldon Getaways for dates and availability.
