Markets, Makers and Merry Moments Trail

Step into the spirit of the season with a weekend of celebration, creativity, and country charm. This itinerary is all about finding unique, handcrafted gifts and making festive memories.

Saturday 6 December: Wreaths, wine and wonderful suprises

Saturday lets the day unfold in a swirl of scent, colour, and laughter, setting a festive tone.

• All day | Garlic Plaiting with Lucie & Marco at the Dirty Gardener

  Spend time learning the timeless art of garlic plaiting – a beautiful and practical skill to bring rustic charm into your Christmas kitchen, presented by Lucie & Marco.

  Pay for 1kg of garlic and have Lucie teach you how to plait it.

• 10am to 3pm | Cinderella Arrivals Horse and Carriage Rides

  For something truly magical, take a turn with Cinderella Arrivals, offering horse drawn carriage rides at Tocal Homestead that feel straight from a storybook.

  $22pp. 6 people per carriage

• Multiple Times | Crafty Workshops at Happy Ever After

  Join Happy Ever After, for a collection of interesting make your own experiences from Glass Bottle Art Lessons, to Creating Natural Soap and Bath salts, you could give your loved ones a handmade gift for Christmas this year! There are also workshops in Timber, Resin & Woodwork and Indoor Plants.

  $45 - 65pp. $5.50pp. Other timeslots available. Buy your ticket to explore them all! Pay for purhcases onsite.

• The Gump Farm | Millers Forest

  Pick up Elderberry Syrup Kits from The Nourishing Mumma – a delicious, botanical addition to your festive gift giving.

Sunday 7 December: Market trails and handcrafted gifts

Sunday is dedicated to wandering the Festive Finds Market Trail and supporting the local artisans.

• The Dirty Gardener | Woodville

  Browse the nursery and discover handcrafted items, including:

  • Handcrafted wooden pieces from Araluen Studio.

  • Local honey and native-inspired products from Carinya Downs.

  • Beeswax creations and fresh flowers from Rosewood & Fig.

  No entry fee. No bookings required. Pay for purchases

• Gumnut Valley Alpacas | Butterwick

  A whole host of craft businesses are gathered at this property, providing ample opportunity to purchase your Christmas Gifts:

  • The 3 Muscats Fibre Farm

  • Wine Country Lavender

  • Fairleigh Fleece

  • Mabejay’s Crafties

  No entry fee. No bookings required. Pay for purchases.

• In Our Hands Family Farm | Seaham

  Stock up on handcrafted preserves – perfect for creating a custom Christmas Hamper pack. (Free hamper boxes available)

  Also visit other vendors on property for your Christmas Shopping

  • Locally hand-forged steel pans from Farmhouse Forge.

  • Beautiful jewellery from Shelby the Collective (Sat) and Earthwear (Sun).

  No entry fee. No bookings required. Pay for purchases.

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