What's on at Hillside Harvest
Orange is renowned for its four seasons and at Hillside Harvest we want to
share this with you by celebrating the seasons with special events each Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer.
Winter
Join us for an enchanting Winter Solstice celebration, where the warmth of community meets the soulful melodies of the Orange Male Voice Choir. Ticket includes homemade soup with crusty bread roll, Hillside apple tea cake and tea and coffee. Let the music lift your heart as we gather sharing laughter and warmth on this magical evening.
EASY APPLE DESSERTS
SUNDAY 22TH JUNE I 10AM - 12PM I $80 PER PERSON
Join us for a fun, hands-on class where you'll learn to make two comforting apple desserts: classic baked apples and a delicious apple crumble. Using fresh, orchard-picked apples, you'll discover how to tailor each recipe to your taste—whether you're after a healthier treat or something a little more indulgent. With step-by-step guidance, proven recipes, and plenty of tips, you'll build confidence in the kitchen and enjoy the handmade results. Best of all, you’ll get to savour one dessert at the end and take the other home to share!
POACHED PEARS AND MORE
SUNDAY 22TH JUNE I 1.30 - 3.30 PM I $80 PER PERSON
Join us for a delightful small group cooking class where you'll work with freshly picked orchard pears to create two delicious desserts. Learn the art of poaching pears to perfection and discover how to bake them with warming spices that bring out their natural sweetness. With proven recipes and options, plenty of hands-on guidance, and expert tips, you'll build your kitchen confidence while having fun. And for the best part ....we finish by savoring one of your winter-warming desserts and taking the other home to share!
CHILDREN'S ART WORKSHOP
MONDAY 7th JULY I 9.30 - 11.30 AM I $25
A fun and engaging art workshop for children aged 7 - 12years, using vibrant watercolours and mixed media techniques. Whether your child is a budding artist or simply loves to explore, this workshop offers the perfect balance of education, creativity and self-expression. Guided by an experienced instructor, children will create unique nature-inspired artwork to take home.
A perfect school holiday activity.
MONDAY 14th JULY I 9.30 - 11.30 AM I $25
THURSDAY 17th JULY I 9.30 - 11.30 AM I $25
ORANGE REGION FIRE FESTIVAL 1st -10th August
Ember Feast at the Orchard
SUNDAY 3rd AUGUST I 11AM - 3PM I $60 Adult, $35 Child
Join us at Hillside Harvest for Ember Feast at the Orchard, a relaxing afternoon of food, fire, and music! Enjoy slow-roasted pork by chef Richard Learmonth, with Aiden and Felix from Trunkey Bacon and Pork, accompanied by hearty barbecue sides and orchard apple sauce. Immerse yourself in the warm atmosphere with live acoustic music and cosy fire buckets. Bring your drinks, picnic, and chairs for a delightful lunch surrounded by nature!
BRUSHSTROKES AND BARRELS
SATURDAY 9th AUGUST I 2 - 5PM I $85 PER PERSON
Join us at Brushstrokes and Barrels, a celebration of art and flavour, hosted by Hillside Harvest, Orange Mountain Wines, and artist Kerrie Stewart. Start in the Hillside Harvest Orchard, enjoying stunning views of Mt Canobolas while painting your own masterpiece with Kerrie's guidance—no experience needed! Then, visit Orange Mountain Wines for an intimate experience, exploring the vines and tasting handcrafted wines in a warm atmosphere.
SIP AND CREATE
TBA I $85 PER PERSON
Welcome to our packing shed studio, with sweeping views of Mt. Canobolas and the tranquillity of the countryside. With guidance from local artist Kerrie Stewart, settle in for coffee and cake while you create your own masterpiece.
Next it is on to Orange Mountain Wines with Terry and Julie for a winery experience in their working winery where they will take you on a tour through the vineyard and winery before gathering in the tasting room to sample their hand-crafted basket pressed wines.
CHUTNEY MAKING 101
TBA
Have you always wanted to know how to turn seasonal fruit
& veg into amazing relishes, chutneys & sauces? This is your opportunity to learn how!
Learn all the fundamentals of preserving methods, then put them into practice when you get “hands on”, using ingredients from the orchard to prepare & make a batch of yummy relish or chutney.
With the skills and knowledge gained from this class, you’ll be equipped to make these tasty preserves for use throughout the year, or as beautiful gifts.
JAM MAKING 101
TBA I $80 PER PERSON
Have you always wanted to preserve those delicious seasonal fruits? This is your opportunity to learn how.
Learn all the fundamentals of jam making. Put this all into practice when you get “hands on”, using fruit from the orchard to prepare and make a batch of yummy jam.
With the skills and knowledge gained from this class, you’ll be equipped to take advantage of the seasons and preserve fruits when they are fresh and plentiful.