We are excited to throw open our farm gates to welcome you.
Dust off your boots and Akubras. Put your stilettos away and your Stetson on. Don your garden frock and moleskins. It's time for

A relaxed day in the vines with Chef Paula Rengger's amazing food, our estate grown wines (or an ale), live music and great company, alfresco. It's the highlight event of our annual calendar and we invite you to join us.

DETAILS
+ DATES - your choice of Saturday 21 October or Sunday 22 October
+ TIME - 12 noon to 5pm
+ WHERE - Boydell's Farm, East Gresford
+ TICKETS - $150pp (early bird $140pp)
- $130pp Members (early bird $120pp)
+ INCLUSIONS - a fabulous, relaxed, alfresco day, three course lunch, canape and a glass of Sparkling on arrival, live music, and a keepsake Boydell's glass
+ THE LUNCH BAR - will be open throughout the day to purchase your wine, beer & soft drink needs
+ TRANSPORT - there will be free onsite parking. Coach transfers are available from Maitland and Newcastle, bookings essential. Transport bookings close 12 October.

If you are not a member and would like to take advantage of Member prices for your tickets, wines on the day & throughout the year, it's not too late. Click here to join the club and receive your Member's coupon code.

MENU by Chef Paula Rengger

+ Canapes upon arrival
+ Bread rolls
First course:
+ Beetroot cured salmon, salmon pate, pickled beetroot slaw, fennel
Second Course:
+ Hilltops shiraz braised beef cheek, caramelized echallots, lardons
Roasted cocktail chats with pistachio praline & rosemary salt
Third Course:
+ Comte cheese, green apple terrine, pickled watermelon radish, lavosh

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TRANSFER TIMETABLE

Transfers must be prebooked, we are unable to accommodate additional transfers on the day.

MAITLAND	NEWCASTLE
11.20	Depart Maitland Station	10.45	Depart Newcastle Interchange
12.00	Arrive Boydell’s Gresford	11.00	Depart Broadmeadow – Hunter Performing School opposite McDonalds
		11.40	Depart Paterson Tavern
		12.10	Arrive Boydell’s Gresford
			*NOTE - Sunday only- 11.25am - Wallalong, cnr High & Clarence pickup

LONG LUNCH FAQ

Are beverages included in the ticket?
Sparkling Verdelho is served with canape on arrival. Water is served throughout the day. The Lunch Bar will be open for Boydell’s wines, beers and soft drink sales throughout the day.

Can I bring my pet?
The event is held on a working farm so please leave your pets at home

Is parking available?
There is plenty of parking available onsite

What alternatives are there to driving on the day?
Transfer to & from Maitland and Newcastle are available. Bookings must be made in advance via the ticketing site.

Can I bring food & drinks to enjoy on the coach transfers?
Please do not bring food and wine on the coaches, it is not allowed. We'll have a glass of Sparkling ready for your arrival at the farm.

Do taxis & Uber service the area?
No they do not service this area, please arrange alternate options

Can I request to be seated with friends?
If you are purchasing tickets as part of a group, we recommend purchasing the tickets all together, otherwise we cannot guarantee you will be seated together.

I have dietary requirements, can you cater to this?
Please advise all dietary requirements at the time of booking. Our Chef will not have access to a kitchen to prep for needs that are not advised by 10 October.

Will I be able to order wines on the day, for post event home delivery?
Yes. There will be a merchandise stall & you will be able to order wines for us to deliver to your door in the week after the event.

Where is the nearest accommodation?
There is plenty nearby in Dungog and the Maitland area

What happens in the event of inclement weather?
The event is under a marquee. In the event of inclement weather please dress appropriately. We will contact you if the conditions are dangerous

Can I cancel my tickets?
Tickets are fully refundable up until 14 days prior to the event and non-refundable after this.

Can I bring my own drinks?
This is not a BYO event. Our Lunch Bar offers a range of wines, beers and soft drinks.

Can I arrange or bring a birthday cake, other food or decorations?
Due to the numbers & nature of this event we ask you not to bring any additional food/cake, decorations etc

Ticketing for this event is now sold out.

We are privileged to live in such a pristine and picturesque location, we can't wait to swing the gates open and share the farm with you.

See you soon.

Jane and Dan x