A 2-Day Farm to Feast Journey for Conscious Foodies
Duration
2 days
Region
Scenic Rim
Transport
Self-drive
Welcome winter with a weekend that connects you to the land, local growers, and the food on your plate.
For conscious foodies and eco-curious travellers, this weekend itinerary offers a taste of sustainability at every step—from paddock to plate to purpose. Discover the rich soil of small-scale farms, where every bite tells a story, and indulge in long table feasts that celebrate seasonal produce and fire-forged flavours. Meet passionate producers, explore biodiverse growing techniques, forage in ancient rainforests, and embrace slow food done right. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Scenic Rim, this journey is as nourishing for the soul as it is for the senses.
Event highlights
Growing Abundance: Small Scale, Big Harvest
Take a deep dive into effective gardening techniques on a biodiverse organic half-acre farm. Attendees will engage in hands-on demonstrations and discussions addressing common gardening challenges. Explore soil health, composting, and planting strategies while receiving valuable resources on the top 10 crops to grow at home in this climate.
Foraged, Fired and Farmed Lunch
Discover wild flavours and fire-cooked delights in the heart of the rainforest. Feast on a grazing table of foraged and locally farmed produce including mushrooms, saltbush chips, and green tree ants, while chefs prepare smoked beef brisket and flame-grilled corn over a live charcoal pit, finishing with a marshmallow roast to end the lunch.
Eat Local Produce and Makers Market
Nestled in a stunning hinterland location, this vibrant event brings together local farmers, food artisans, boutique market stalls, and live acoustic music. Meet the makers, sample seasonal delights, and shop directly from the growers. Be sure to pack your picnic blanket and fill your esky with local treasures, or indulge in a delicious breakfast or lunch at the award-winning Picnic Real Food Bar.
Feast over Flames
Join executive chef duo Chris and Alex Norman of the two-chef-hatted restaurant The Paddock, as they serve up a delicious five-course menu, cooked over Beechmont Estate’s signature wood-fire grill. Expect bold, flame-kissed flavours paired with exceptional local wines as the afternoon unfolds across Beechmont Estate’s rolling hills.
DAY 1 — Sat 31 May
Morning – Sat 31 May
Kick off the weekend at the gorgeous Forgotten Sound Farm at the base of Tamborine Mountain with a hands-on workshop exploring small-scale farming and abundant growing practices. Take a deep dive into effective gardening techniques on a biodiverse organic half-acre farm, and receive valuable resources on the top 10 crops to grow at home in this climate!
Noon
Settle in for a slow lunch with big views. The fire-to-fork feast (SOLD OUT) at the spectacular Binna Burra Lodge features foraged ingredients, including mushrooms, saltbush chips, and green tree ants, smoked beef brisket and flame-grilled corn over a live charcoal pit, finishing with a marshmallow roast to end the lunch. Or for something a little different, visit Witches Falls Winery on Tamborine Mountain for a joyful afternoon, sipping your way through wine tastings and grazing on delicious charcuterie.
While you’re here, take time to wander the artisan shops, explore rainforest trails, or enjoy a Modern Amaro tasting at The Loborn Tasting Bar—an Australian twist on the classic apéritif made with native and Tamborine-grown botanicals. It’s the perfect way to deepen your connection with the land and culture of this unique food region.
Night
How to officially farewell Autumn? Overnight in the mountains of the Scenic Rim of course!
If you attended the event at Binna Burra Lodge, extend the experience with an overnight stay surrounded by nature. Otherwise, base yourself on Tamborine Mountain, where you can choose from cosy cabins, luxe experiences, and glamping at Tamborine Mountain Glades on Cedar Creek, or indulge in a pampered hacienda-style stay at the newly opened The Tamborine, complete with spectacular views and a pantry stocked with local produce. While you’re there, head to Robert Sowter Park for a sunset that’s guaranteed to take your breath away.
Explore more accommodation here.
DAY 2 — Sun 1 June
Morning – Sun 1 June
Welcome the first day of winter and start your Sunday with a visit to the Eat Local Produce & Makers Market at the acclaimed Picnic Real Food Bar on Tamborine Mountain. Grab a coffee, fill your tote with farm-fresh finds, connect with local makers and if you can, meet Scenic Rim Food Ambassador chef Brenda Fawdon from Picnic, she’s a sustainable food powerhouse.
Noon
Gather at Beechmont Estate for a five-course long lunch (SOLD OUT), where local produce meets bold, fire-cooked flavours. Join executive chef duo Chris and Alex Norman of the two-hatted restaurant as they serve a shared menu paired with local wines, with a stroll through the estate’s gardens and marshmallow toasting by the fire to finish. Trust us, this is a bucket-list experience, and a brilliant drive to get there.
Night
Reconnect with the land and your plate on this slow and sustainable weekend through the Scenic Rim, and discover an incredible array of unique stays across the region—think glamping, eco-lodges or luxurious stays with stargazing skies and crisp country air, or, if you are a camper, the mountains are your canvas!
