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Hawkesbury Harvest Farmers' and Fine Food Market: Castle Hill

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Starts at 8am and finishes 12 noon. See the attached document below for market dates.

Runs the Second Saturday and Fourth Saturday of Every Month, except January.

This is a seasonal market and the produce advertised will only be available in season.

The Hawkesbury Harvest Farmers' and Fine Food Markets are just what the doctor ordered. An abundance of fresh produce to tempt the taste buds of most hunters and gathers.

Let's begin our journey by succumbing to the tantalizing aroma of freshly ground coffee beans brewing away in the crispy early morning air of the showgrounds. As you sip your coffee you will drawn by the perfumes of the many freshly cut blooms as the flower stalls arrange a vast array of colours and species to suit all occasions.

As you do the rounds it's hard not to be drawn to the amazing variety of fresh herbs and spices available. The crispy baby rockets, extra virgin olive oils, sun dried tomatoes and amazing array of olives and fresh basil.

Willowbrae cheesemaker Karen Borg uses a traditional French farmhouse method to produce a variety of goats cheese sold at the markets by her husband David.

Crunchy sourdough breads, traditional pasta's even the staple family meals like bangers and mash can be accommodated.

The fantastic array of gourmet European sausages and the variety of old fashioned Irish spuds will turn a staple Aussie meal into a Chef's delight !

Enjoy browsing through the stalls of fresh fruit and veges, freshly picked berries, crunchy greens, vine ripened tomatoes, stone fruit and our famous Bilpin apples - even an apple pie or two !

Our markets promote the importance of fresh seasonal produce, sustainable local agriculture, showcasing small business and introduce our many visitors to the wonders of our Region, The Hawkesbury.


Cedar Creek Orchard

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Open for Shed Sales of Apple Juice, Apple Cider, seasonal fruit & local honey - Autumn - Mon- Fri 9.00 to 4.30. Last Saturday trading is 17th June - 9.30am -1.30pm

Nestled in the hills just outside of the country town of Picton, is the family owned and run “Cedar Creek Orchard” which was purchased in 1937 and now has its 4th generation helping to run the family farm.

The Silm family began planting apple trees here in 1941 after Mr. Silm (Snr.) and young Ron Silm found that apples were good feed for the poultry they were breeding. For many years, only apples, of different varieties, were grown.

The orchard began to diversify into stonefruit in the 1980’s, when Ron’s two sons (Michael & Mark) joined the business, and the season was further extended during the 1990’s with plantings of Persimmons.

Today, the orchard is run by Mark & Lynelle Silm, and their eldest son, Damien (4th generation). Sadly, Mark's parents both passed away in 2015. It has approximately 23,000 trees – the produce of which is sold mostly on the domestic market, as well as local Produce Markets, from the shed door & seasonal Pick Your Own days.

Shed sales, directly to the public, begin in November with nectarines, (yellow & white) then peaches, (white only) available through to the end of January.
This is followed by apples from end of Jan to May, and then finally persimmons from April to early June.

The varieties of persimmons we have are Makawa Jiro & Fuyu, which are both the non-astringent type – i.e. can be eaten when still hard, just like an apple. It’s quite a sweet fruit, and is extremely popular amongst the Asian population.

We are especially proud, also, of our “Cedar Creek Apple Juice” which is a pure 100% apple juice with no preservatives, no sugar and no added water. The apples are crushed right here on our farm and the bottling is also done in our own bottling plant on the farm.

We have been making apple juice for over 40 years, and have developed this unique, exceptionally tasting apple juice, which is made all year round. People always comment “it actually tastes like apples”.

Shed sales of:
Nectarines/Peaches (mid-Nov-Jan),
Apples (Feb-June)
Persimmons (April- early June)

Plus quality apple juice made on site, all year round.


Bilpin Fruit Bowl

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The Fruit Bowl is open 7 days a week from 8.00 am till 5.00pm. Closed Christmas Day.

Beautiful, crisp Royal Gala Apples, Red Delicious till end of March. Pink Lady apples ready end of March. We also offer pyo vegetables. Click FB link for more information for weekly updates of what is available for picking each weekend.

The Bilpin Fruit Bowl is owned and operated by Simon & Margaret Tadrosse.

It has been owned by the Tadrosse family since 1985. We have 4 children, 3 daughters and one son, who were all born into the business and now with all their help we all manage both the orchard and the shop. We now also have one of our grandchildren (11 year old) helping out on the farm regularly. If you visit you will probably see him driving around on one of the tractors, buggies or bikes, or helping out at Pick your own.

Our daughters help control and run the shop full time, they make all the apple pies, cakes, slices, scones. All the baked goods are all made from scratch in our shop. Nothing is bought in pre-made. Our apple pies are one of the best pies you will find anywhere. We are very proud of how huge our reputation is for how fantastic and delicious our apple pies are.

The Fruit Bowl shop is open 7 days a week from 8.00 am till 5.00pm.
The farm is open on weekends and public holidays only between 10am and 4pm. We open mid November and go though until about end of May (depending of fruit availability).

We only close on Christmas Day. In our shop we stock local honey, local home made jams, souvenirs, pottery, fresh fruit and seasonal summer fruits. We bake all our Apple Pies, cakes and slices on the premises.

In Summer we also sell Peach pies made from peaches grown in our orchard. When other fruits are in season such as cherries, blueberries and raspberries you can also be tantalised with one of these fresh baked pies.

The shop has:-
* Undercover seating for 250 people
* Ample off road car parking
* Picnic grounds
* Playground equipment for children
* Toilets
* Disabled toilet

Our Orchards consists of approx in excess of 15,000 fruit trees. 5,000 Stone Fruit (peaches, plums, nectarine and apricot), 5,000 Apple trees (royal gala, red delicious, pink lady braeburn, granny smith), 3,500 cherry trees, 1,500 fig trees, 1,500 persimmon trees, 150 olive trees, 150 almond trees

As well as pick your own peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines, cherries and apples, we also offer Pick your own vegetables. We are the only farm in NSW currently offering PYO vegetables. Please see our weekly updates on our Facebook for what is available each week for picking.


Wildwood Garden

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Open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 10am - 4pm. For sales call 0417 042 460

Wildwood is a garden in Bilpin which has been developing for more than 30 years due to the efforts & skills of Wayne & Sue Tapping who bought the land in the early eighties.

They chose the name Wildwood as their plan was to make a formal garden without losing the wildness of the native landscape. They have decided that the property has now got to the stage that it should be available for everyone to appreciate.

Situated in the heart of Bilpin amid the orchards & tall trees of the Blue Mountains it is a large garden many would love to explore.

It is not just a place to wander in and enjoy the plantings as it has a café with fabulous views, a gift shop & specialist nursery with treasures propogated from plants in the garden.

There is a cherry walk, dogwoods & other blossom trees, camellias, azaleas, massed clivia, & hellebore, hydrangea, deciduous trees that are spectacular in autumn & ferns that surround a magnificent waterfall with ponds.

There is also a large lake surrounded by lawns & topiary where you can picnic. It has sweeping views, deep volcanic soil, bore water & is a delightful place to visit at any time of year.

They began this garden more than 30 years ago & also opened a retail nursery at nearby North Richmond. The Nursery closed in 2010, allowing the couple to pursue their dream of an open garden with gift shop, nursery & café.

This 5 hectare garden nestles among 10ha of towering native trees. It is set on a gentle slope with broad, crushed granite paths that meander beside a waterfall & ponds then beneath the trees & across sweeping lawns to a tranquil lake. Seats are scattered throughout to encourage visitors to relax & enjoy the atmosphere.

Wildwood’s café serve morning & afternoon teas, snacks & light lunches with delicious sandwiches, salads, cakes, pastries & season specials. There is a selection of homemade goodies which are scrumptious but be sure not to miss out on the Wildwood’s very own homemade apple pie – it is just so delicious. Enjoy a panoramic view over the garden from the café verandah. Visitors are also welcome to picnic by the lake.

The Gift shop and nursery is well stocked with appealing gift ware & local products. The nursery has a range of plants, many of which are propagated from those which are growing in the garden including some rare & unusual finds. You are sure to find something special here


From an Article by Jennifer Stackhouse, Wildwood Open


Bilpin Cider Co.

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Open 7 days - 11am to 4pm

Bilpin's first cider company and the first to open a cellar door, our product is made using only freshly crushed fruit, there is no added sugar and it is all gluten free.

Visitors are treated to a tasting across the product range and are invited to take a stroll around the grounds including the gardens, orchard and up to the sheep and alpacas paddocks.

Bilpin Cider is available all year round


Hillbilly Cider Shed

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Mon to Thurs 10am to 4pm, Fri to Sun - 10am to 6pm

Visit the rustic Hillbilly Cider shed in Bilpin to sample our award winning range. Kick back with chilled glass of cider looking out over the orchard and the famous 'Big Log truck". When you've worked up a hunger we'll cook you a wood fired pizza. You can purchase our ciders to take home including limited releases only available at the shed.

Hillbilly has won medals every year in the Australian cider awards since launching in 2012 including 4 times “Best in Class”. Hillbilly has also achieved highest scoring Australian cider in the UK’s International cider awards with a silver medal.

The ciders are made purely from local mountain apples with no added sugar or artificial flavours. They are gluten free and suitable for Vegans.

You can also find us at the Castle Hill Farmers and Fine Food market, on the 2nd and 4th Saturday. See https://www.facebook.com/HarvestTrailsAndMarkets/ for the latest market postings. Also Richmond Good food market every Saturday.

Other stockists are listed on www.hillbillycider.com.au

Products:

Hillbilly apple cider – 4.5% alc
Hillbilly pear cider – 4.5% alc
Hillbilly Sweet Julie Cider – 3.5% alc
Hillbilly Scrumpy cloudy Cider – 6% alc
Hillbilly Vintage – 9% alc

Hillbilly non alcoholic apple cider – 0.0% alc.
Hillbilly non alcoholic apple with root ginger - 0.0% alc.


TNT Produce

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Pick Your Own is now finished for this season...but we will be open this Sat 6th & Sun 7th July with pink lady apples, lemons and local products for sale in our shed as well as our cafe...as well as farm animals for the kids.....open 10am... 153 Kurts Road Bilpin for more info go to our website instagram or facebook page

We are a family run business that is third generation Orchardists. My Husband and I have been farming for over 45 years. Our two sons have come into the business and are eager to bring new and fresh ideas to our business. Our farm is nestled in the heart of Bilpin, we are one of the biggest Orchards in Bilpin with thousands of trees to pick from and we take pride in our fruit and only grow quality apples, persimmons, peaches, plums nectarines and strawberries
We have know added vegetables to our orchard but you have to check our instagram or facebook for updates on picking times.
We also have animals for the kids to see.

GREAT NEWS!!!!
We have now moved into our new shed where we are running our cafe
We have hot food available such as the Aussie Burger, Bacon & Egg Rolls, Schnitzel, Fish & Chips, Nuggets & Chips, Vegan Burgers, Variety of Hot pies and Sausage rolls and Gluten Free Bread
As well as our Delicious Homemade Apple Pies, Scones, Slices and lots more.........

We have plenty of seating Approximately 100 people inside and outside.
Outside you get to enjoy our beautiful orchard while enjoying our delicious food.

We are situated in a quiet and tranquil street so you can get a real feel for the country lifestyle without all the noise of the city.

We send most of our fruit to Flemington Markets but would like the public to have the opportunity to taste a crunchy tasty fresh apple straight off the tree as well as all the other delicious fruits.

We also sell local produce from our shed such as Honey, Jams, Vinegar, Cider, Bilpin Apple Juice and lots more........

Please NO phone calls, send a text message or email if needing further assistance and we will get back to you ASAP.

Contact Nadia 0410 676 152 please no calls message only
Chris 0450 515 096


Glenbernie Orchard

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Open 7 Days 10am - 4.30pm

Glenbernie Orchard

Glenbernie Orchard is located within the beautiful Illawarra mountain escarpment, approximately 30kms north of Wollongong in NSW. The new Dharrawal National Park created in 2012 is the farm's closest neighbour.

Ted and Ellen Fahey began the farm in 1939 making a living from selling their home grown eggs and vegetables.

Their son Edward Fahey (Ted Jnr) planted the first apple tree in 1952. Ted Jnr continued to grow the business assisted by his wife Ruth. The family purchased additional land in the 1980's bringing the total possible planting area to around 100 acres. The land is very fertile with a climate suited to growing a variety of fruit and vegetables. Ted and Ruth’s eldest son, Glenn, now manages the farm producing apples, peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots and persimmons.

The farm’s retail shop is located on the farm. You can visit the farm to buy fresh fruit and seasonal produce, Apple cider, apple cider vinegar, jams, preserves and honey 7 days a week.

Apples are sold year round including varieties such as Royal Gala, Red Delicious, Fuji, Granny Smith and Pink Lady.

Peaches, nectarines and other stone fruits are available from November to February.

Persimmons are not available this year.

Please ring Jo-Anne on 0407 921 709 for enquiries or group bookings


Lyttleton Cooperative

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Lyttleton Stores Co-operative is a not-for-profit community enterprise in Lawson in the Blue Mountains. We are a collective of people, combining our loves of organic home grown food and artisan made craft ware. Our mission is to connect customers, makers, and growers, encouraging conscious, ethical, local economies as well as transitioning to a no-waste, lower energy future.

Lyttleton Stores Co-operative is a nexus of the following:

Atelier – retail store and gallery
PanTree Produce – grocery store
Preserve – workshop space for gardening, cookery and craft
Kitchen - pickles, preserves and more
Garden - produce, workshops and services


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