Blackwood Ridge is not a geographical location, it is a destination along a winding gravel road set in the heart of the Wombat State Forest, one hour west of Melbourne. James a trained Chef and Dan a Horticulturalist have combined their skills and passion for gardening and home-grown produce to create Blackwood Ridge, garden, kitchen and plant collector’s nursery. A place where you can spend an hour or an afternoon, to relax, indulge and soak up the elements.
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THE Gardens

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The five-acre property, once a derelict strawberry farm, was purchased twenty years ago for its rich mountain soil, natural springs and cool climate, which presented the perfect combination to build the garden. When you arrive at Blackwood Ridge, you will be instantly immersed in the natural beauty and an oasis of manicured gardens. The gardens which surround the nursery and restaurant are open every week from Friday to Sunday and the other private garden areas are open twice a year for two weekends in November and again in March.

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THE NURSERY

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A stroll through the plant nursery and you will quickly realise you are surrounded by some rare and unusual, but mostly highly ornamental plants you can purchase and take home to enjoy in your own garden. The neatly organised boutique nursery specialises in rare Japanese Maples, Rhododendrons and other collectable ornamental garden plants of only the highest quality.
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THE KITCHEN

Once you’ve perused the nursery and the gardens you can sit and relax in the restaurant, set in amongst the kitchen garden. The kitchen serves fine food prepared with garden fresh ingredients combined with the best local produce the Daylesford, Macedon region has to offer. The food is fresh, fun and adventurous,  savour with a glass of local wine or beer from the menu. The restaurant has been designed to open up to the surrounding gardens, so expect to stay a bit longer than you may have planned to savour the flavours and soak up the elements.

 
 
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THE DETAILS

Blackwood Ridge Nursery

Friday, Saturday & Sunday - 10am to 4pm

 

Blackwood Ridge Garden Room Restaurant

Morning Tea 10am to 11.30am

Lunch 12pm to 2pm

Afternoon Tea 2pm - 3.30pm

Bookings are available for lunch which is a set menu for $79 per person

Address
812 Greenhills Road,
Blackwood, Victoria
Nursery Enquires :
Contact
Phone : (03) 5368 6707

dan@blackwoodridge.com.au

Restaurant Bookings :
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