Amid rolling foothills and lush grazing paddocks adorning the Goulburn River, in a grand garden on one of the oldest farming properties in the district, the people came to explore country hospitality and tantalising food and wine as part of the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival.

Marian Rennie, renowned artist and cook, melded gorgeous local in-season produce with exotic aromas and flavours from Dandenong’s diverse, thriving multicultural food heartland.

Serious foodies and wine lovers feasted on multiple dishes served over four courses, highlighted by unusual treats like The Craft and Co Acheron Gin featuring regional botanicals, as well as premium wines from our vineyard in Bangholme