Hit the Trail and enjoy the finest produce the Huon Valley has to offer.
WIN a Mixed Pack of Frank’s Cider
Purchase a ticket to any Trail of Writers’ Tears event and you’re automatically in the running for a magnificent mixed case of Frank’s Cider, every one of them multi award-winning. It includes 4 packs of Cherry Pear, Summer Pear, Summer Apple and Raspberry Pear plus 1 bottle of Autumn Reserve and 1 of Methode Traditionelle Perry!
Email us at enquiries@terroraustralisfestival.com to book your tickets today!
Not satisfied with just words? We have a line-up of delicious and varied eating, cooking and crafting events to stimulate your creative juices in our two day après-fest, the Trail of Writers’ Tears.
Please stay and enjoy the valley’s hospitality and - at the same time - support the local economy’s recovery from the devastating February 2019 bushfires by kickstarting our new tourist season.
The trail will offer self-drive trips to wineries, cheeseries and galleries and a wonderful array of classes. From learning bookbinding, making Chinese dumplings or creating delicious Italian food to Fat Pig Farm, an exquisite seasonal lunch and literary whisky with First Dog on the Moon, there’s something for everyone.
Email us at enquiries@terroraustralisfestival.com to book your tickets today!
Angela Meyer & First Dog on the Moon - Whisky & Words
Join two whisky devotees - Angela Meyer and First Dog on the Moon - as they share a flight of Tasmanian whiskies and explore Angela’s 2018 debut novel, A Superior Spectre.
Includes a flight of whisky and a copy of the novel.
When: Sunday 3 November, 4pm
Where: Cygnet Supper Room
Cost: $55
Max no.: 30
ALMOST SOLD OUT!
Join FDOTM and Angela Meyer for an afternoon of whisky and words.
Baker & Co. Exquisite Seasonal Lunch
A sumptuous feast of the finest ingredients the far south of Tasmania has to offer, prepared by one of Tasmania’s most inventive chefs. Includes a glass of matched Tasmanian wine per course (additional wine available for purchase). Please enquire regarding dietary requirements.
Baker & Co sell a carefully selected range of cookbooks and kitchenware as well as serve delicious cheese, charcuterie, coffee, bread and to-die-for cakes and pastries.
When: Monday 4 November, 12pm
Where: Baker & Co., Geeveston (39km from Cygnet)
Cost: $145
Max no.: 16
Email us at enquiries@terroraustralisfestival.com to book your tickets today!
Book-binding Workshop with Campo De Flori Produce-Inspired Lunch
Spend the day at Campo De Flori learning basic bookbinding skills and enjoying a delightful lunch showcasing Campo di Flori’s award-winning produce – saffron, culinary lavender and ultra-premium extra virgin olive oil all served on Campo De Flori ceramics made on the farm. A true paddock to plate experience.
Campo de Flori is a multi-crop boutique farm and ceramic artistry in the Huon Valley, Tasmania. Growing high quality saffron, olives (growing for extra virgin olive oil), lavender which is grown and dried for lavender products and culinary lavender. Ceramic art and classes are available on the property.
Vegetarian and GF lunch options available on request.
When: ONLY 4 SEATS LEFT on Tuesday 5 November, 10am -4pm
Where: Campo De Flori, Glen Huon (26km from Cygnet)
Cost: $145
Min no. per class: 4
Max no. per class: 8
Email us at enquiries@terroraustralisfestival.com to book your tickets today!
Deadly Diva of Dumplings
Sally Ives, originally from Beijing, now calls Cygnet home. She will show you how to make authentic and sensational Chinese dumplings from scratch, including the wrappers.
Over 3 hours you’ll learn how to make one meat- and one vegetarian-filled dumpling. The class includes hands-on making and - of course - a lunch based on the fruits of your labours. All Sally's classes finish with something sweet.
Vegetarian possible, not GF suitable.
When: Monday 4 November or Tuesday 5 November, 11am to approximately 2pm
Where: Sally's Kitchen, Lymington (5km from Cygnet)
Cost: $50
Min no. per class: 8
Max no. per class: 10
Email us at enquiries@terroraustralisfestival.com to book your tickets today!
Sally Ives, Cygnet’s Deadly Diva of Dumplings!
Farmhouse Kitchen - Italian Pastas and Desserts
At the Farmhouse Kitchen based in beautiful Wattle Grove, Guiliana White is offering TAF2019 participants a choice of four half-day cooking classes. At the end of the class you sit together at the farmhouse table to eat, Italian style!
Three of these classes can be vegetarian, none are GF.
Class 1: 9.30 am, Monday 4 November, Gnocchi con Sugo di Pomodoro (Pasta; can be vegetarian)
Class 2: 2 pm, Monday 4 November, Tiramisù (Dessert; vegetarian)
Class 3: 9.30 am, Tuesday 5 November, Sagne Ricce (Pasta) https://vimeo.com/318386258
Class 4: 2 pm, Tuesday 5 November, Cannoli and Chiacchiere (Dessert; vegetarian)
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen, Wattle Grove (5km from Cygnet)
Cost: $75.00 per class
Min no. per class: 3
Max no. per class: 8
Email us at enquiries@terroraustralisfestival.com to book your tickets today!
The stunning Farmhouse Kitchen - spend up to two days learning the secrets of real Italian cooking.
Fat Pig Farm - Friday Feast
And for those of you who may wish to indulge in a fabulous lunch after visiting the Hall of Writers on the Friday of the festival, TAF2019 has reserved a swathe of seats at the magnificent Fat Pig Farm Friday lunch.
Treat yourself to a sumptuous seasonal lunch at the famous Fat Pig Farm, showcased on SBS’s Gourmet Farmer series, matched with beer, wine, cider and spirits from around Tasmania.
Between courses, you'll have a chance to go outside and explore the farm, meet the pigs and find out more about where your food has come from!
When: Friday 1 November, 12.30pm
Where: Fat Pig Farm, Glaziers Bay (6km from Cygnet)
Cost: $175
Max no.: 30 (Fully booked)