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ABOUT US

Daylesford Longhouse is a place of residence, working farm and cooking school – all in one. While most houses provide a sense of retreat from the outside world, Daylesford Longhouse brings the outside in, allowing guests to enjoy both the farm life and the comfort of a home.

Drawing inspiration from River Cottage and the ’70s series ‘The Good Life’, Daylesford Longhouse is the culmination of owners Trace and Ronnen’s passion for food & cooking, animal husbandry, gardening and self-sufficiency.

Daylesford Longhouse is composed of living quarters, a garden kitchen and a working farm building – all within one, long shed structure. The house is not your usual weekender – it has been designed for living, working, storing and making. It is intentionally active and demands constant care and attention from owners Trace & Ronnen, be it milking a cow, making cheese or pruning a tree. It is a place that takes you back to the fundamentals of living.

TEAM

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TRACE STREETER

Co-Founder

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RONNEN GOREN

Co-Founder

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PAMELIA CHIA

Chef & Author

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SIMON PURTON

Farm Manager

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NICK ANDREW

Builder

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TIMOTHY HILL & PARTNERS HILL

Architects

PARTNERS

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Sharon Flynn

Fermenter / The Fermentary

Author of Ferment for Good

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Holly Davis

Wholefood Chef & Educator

Author of Ferment & Nourish

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Kristen Allan

Cheesemaker & Teacher

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David Asher

Cheesemaker / The Black Sheep School of Cheesemaking

Author of The Art of Natural Cheesemaking

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Emma Jimson

Ceramicist / Pom-me-Granite

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Kenneth Neff

Master Charcutier /  Woolumbi Farm

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PETER BOOTH

Advocate & Food Scientist

Author of A Charcuterie Diary & Feathered

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Grace McKellar

Illustrator and Mural Artist

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Terence Chin

Photographer / Terence Chin Photography

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Trevor Mein

Photographer / meinphoto

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Cory White

Photographer

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Rory Gardiner

Photographer

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James Broadway

Photographer

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Studio Ongarato

Multi-disciplinary design studio

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Mandy Hall

Cook & Fermenter

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Kathy Tsaples

Cook / Sweet Greek

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Rosa Mitchell

Cook / Rosa’s Canteen

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Paul 'Speedy' Ward

Gardening and foraging expert

GETTING HERE

Daylesford Longhouse
178 Mannings Road,
Elevated Plains, VIC 3461
Australia

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Daylesford Longhouse is located 6km North of Daylesford (about a 15-minute drive) and 93km North West of Melbourne (about a 90-minute drive). If driving from Melbourne, you could either come via Ballan (West Gate bridge) or Woodend (Calder freeway).

It is an hour and half drive away from the Melbourne Airport, plus half an hour to pick up or drop off your vehicle. If attending a class or session before heading to the airport or from the airport, please allow for at least 2 hours.

IN THE AREA

Accommodation:

We offer accommodation at Daylesford Longhouse. However, should we be fully booked and not be able to accommodate you, Daylesford is blessed with a plethora of great residences for rent, catered to a broad range of tastes and budgets. Here are some of our favourites.

Breakneck gorge

Wombat barn

Hale shed

The Whitehouse

 

Restaurants/ cafes:

Renowned for its sophisticated, farm-to-table fare, Daylesford is a gourmand’s delight. The rich earth – Wombat Hill and Mt Franklin are both extinct volcanoes – is ideal for farming, and encourages a focus on local produce. Many menus have vegetarian and gluten-free options, and there’s plenty of local wine to test your palate. When asked, always say yes to sparkling water – 80 per cent of Australia’s mineral springs are situated here.

Cliffy’s Emporium for breakfast or brunch

Pancho for breakfast or brunch

Wine and the Country for some of the best regional wines & grazing platters

DOS Delicatessen for cheese and toasties

Hepburn General Store for the best club sandwiches and supplies

Beppe Bar & Kitchen for pizza

Winespeake Cellar + Deli for wines and cheeses

The Cheese School, Castlemaine for cheese

Guildford Winery for Sunday lunch

Du Fermier for dinner

Tansy’s Kyneton for dinner

Bistro Terroir for dinner

Sakana for dinner

Sault for dinner

 

Walks, trails and rides:

Whether you are after a gentle stroll or a more energetic hike, this region provides many options for walkers and cyclists. All ages and abilities will find something to suit. For more information, please visit the official guide on the  Hepburn Shire Council site.

Tipperary Walking Track – Lake Daylesford to Twin Bridges, Twin Bridges to Tipperary Springs, Tipperary Springs to Bryces Flat

Two Lakes Trail – Two Lakes Walk, Lake Daylesford, Jubilee Lake

Two Towns Ride

Historic Hepburn Springs – The Blowhole to Breakneck Gorge, Historic Springs Trail

Cornish Hill

Glenlyon Walk

Daylesford Musk Ride

Sailors Falls Loop Walk

 

Other things to do:

Take the time to explore all aspects of the area, shop at a range of shops, indulge in local wines and produce, check out the markets, then pamper yourself after a long day exploring. There is a plethora of options in this region to suit all tastes.

The Mill Markets

Manteau Noir

Phillip and Lea

Passing Clouds Winery

Daylesford Sunday Market

Lavendula Swiss Italian Farm

Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa

Daylesford Wine Tours

CONTACT

Daylesford Longhouse
178 Mannings Road,
Elevated Plains, VIC 3461,
Australia

e: daylesfordlonghouse@gmail.com

Ronnen Goren +61 412 406 014
Trace Streeter +61 421 639 769

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