Things to see and do at our farm and in the local area.
THE LAVENDER SEASON
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FESTIVAL OF FLORAL ARTS
Saturday April 7th. Official opening with canapés, champagne & music
7.00pm-10.00pm
$10.00pp incl free entry on Sunday. RSVP by email
Sunday 8th April 1000am-4.00pm
$5.00pp
All things floral....a wonderful opportunity to spend a day with "gardening/floral" experts.
Edible flowers and how they enhance both flavour & colour
Creating an edible garden in small spaces
Cooking with lavender : taste savoury & sweet
"Flower" arranging from the garden!
Artistic outdoor garden arts
Quilts featuring floral/garden themes
Blending tea with floral accents
Art with a floral theme
Just wait 'til you experience our exciting Paris Café menu including many dishes with a "floral" accent such as:
Lavender scones
Rose lemonade scones
Orange blossom custard
Rose custard
Chocolate & cardamom brioche & butter pudding
Poulet au Citron et Lavande
and exciting flavours with
turmeric, coconut, ginger, capers & caramelised onion
in our Savoury treats
Just remember it is BYO
Find us on facebook at Crystal Brook Gardens & Lavender Farm
When in Crookwell make sure you visit Upper Lachlan Visitors Centre to catch up on "what's on" in the area and find out other exciting things to see and do. In Taralga, call in and see Prue in her little gift shop.
Laggan Markets - 3rd Saturday February to November
9.00 am-1.00 pm
We'd love to see you at our market stall.
Dine at Laggan pub for great food (and the beer is cold too!)
Call in to the Willow Tree Sculpture Garden in the heart of Laggan. www.willowtreesculpturegarden.com
Tell them Judith sent you...they will either love or hate me...but they are great places to be seen!!!!!!!!
Clive and Di Larkman will be here with their wide range of edible plants for sale. Clive's cooking demonstrations are always a hit, as he shares tips on cooking quick, delicious meals while you watch. You even get to taste the results of his culinary magic.
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Michael's bonsai workshops are very popular. His practical advice and genuine love of the form ensure a worthwhile experience for any bonsai lover.
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We're all looking forward to seeing the lovely Melinda from New Directions again.
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Melinda shows us how to make our own cosmetics at home for a fraction of the price we pay in the shops. Her demonstrations are always practical and informative, with great advice on hygiene and safety. Visitors also get to sample the products Melinda demonstrates. |
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Join Michael for a demonstration of distillation in the still he built himself. He'll answer all your questions and take you through the process used to distill our own lavender and herbs on the farm.
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