What's on at Hillside Harvest
Orange is renowned for its four distinct seasons and at Hillside Harvest we want to
share this with you by celebrating the beauty of each one with special events.
SPRING
CHILDREN'S ART WORKSHOP
TUESDAY 6th OCTOBER I 9.30 - 11.30 AM I $29
THURSDAY 8th OCTOBER I 9.30 - 11.30AM I $29
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.
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ORANGE WINE WEEK 16th - 25th OCTOBER
PROGRESSIVE LUNCH @ BORENORE
SATURDAY 17th OCTOBER I 12 - 4 PM I $130 PER PERSON
Join the Progressive Borenore community for a lunch in our vineyards, orchards and wineries for a complete paddock to plate, vine to wine experience.
Orange Mountain Estate and Hillside Harvest will treat you to a local gastronomic feast matching our exceptional cool climate wines and produce in the beautiful setting of Borenore.
Wander through the four course feast in our orchard and vineyard, to the winery and complete the journey where you begin at the sweet spot at Hillside.
TREES AND VINES WALKING TOUR
SUNDAY 18th OCTOBER I 9.30AM I $25
FRIDAY 23RD OCTOBER I 9.30AM I $25
The Trees and Vines tour is a 1.5-hour guided walk through Hillside Harvest orchard and Orange Mountain Estate vineyard in Borenore. Led by local experts, the growers themselves, participants explore the fruit orchard and working winery to learn about seasonal fruit cultivation, winemaking processes, and the region's unique climate and soil. The authentic experience connects visitors directly to the land. Stay a while longer to enjoy the farms with optional add-ons including a local wine tasting or a grazing box to enjoy on-site.
Citrus & Sunshine:
A Marmalade-Making Experience
SUNDAY 18th OCTOBER I 9.30AM - 1.00PM I $80
Ever dreamed of transforming vibrant local citrus into jars of shimmering, perfectly set marmalade? Now’s your chance to learn the secrets behind this delicious tradition!
We’ll begin with tastings of various marmalades to awaken your palate and spark inspiration, then roll up your sleeves for the hands-on part. With expert guidance throughout you’ll leave confident and ready to make the most of citrus season.
SIP AND CREATE
SUNDAY 18th OCTOBER I 2.00PM 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.
SUN KISSED AND PRESERVED
Fruit Drying & Treat-Making Workshop
SUNDAY 25th OCTOBER I 10AM I $80
Discover the delicious art of drying fruit — one of the
oldest, simplest, and most satisfying ways to preserve the harvest. Join us for a cosy, sensory-rich session where you'll learn the key principles of dehydrating seasonal fruit. Start with tasting of some beautifully dried local fruits, while exploring creative ways to use them. Then it’s time to roll up your sleeves and to create your own.