BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Kangaroo Valley - South Coast NSW - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Kangaroo Valley - South Coast NSW X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Kangaroo Valley - South Coast NSW REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240713T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240713T140000 DTSTAMP:20260422T210524 CREATED:20240607T035118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T105316Z UID:10000770-1720868400-1720879200@visitkangaroovalley.com.au SUMMARY:Gangagruwan (Kangaroo Valley) Corroboree DESCRIPTION:We are happy to be hosting another Gangagruwan (Kangaroo Valley) Corroboree on July 13\, 2024 from 11.00am. We feel so lucky to be able to support these events\, with all proceeds going directly to Gadhungal Marring. \nEvery corroboree is a unique experience and opportunity to connect to each other\, learn about culture\, and heal Country. This corrobboree will include an ancient artefact demonstration and native foods lunch.  We hope you’ll join us\, and bring your friends and family too. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here for more information and tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the words of Gadungal Marring: \nWidthow Yulunga (Hello & Welcome)\, \nWe invite you to join us for a Gangagruwan (Kangaroo Valley) Corroboree. Walk beside us as we learn and care for Country together in a beautiful place that holds a powerful story. \nWe’re a local Indigenous-owned business. We specialise in delivering cultural services\, with the goal to revitalise and strengthen traditional culture through practice\, experience and knowledge sharing. \nThis corroboree is an opportunity to come together and build a stronger connection to our community\, culture and Country. \nA corroboree is a way we give back to mother earth – an ancient cultural practice that has been passed down through generations. We share stories through dance and song\, celebrating the creation of our native animals and paying our respects to the lessons they hold. \nOur old people have been sharing story since the beginning of time. We are proud to continue this practice and share it with future generations and the wider community. In doing so\, we honour our history and our ancestors\, making sure they live on in everything we do. \nFollowing the corrobboree and smoking ceremony\, we’ll share a meal featuring native and ancient ingredients with a modern twist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook tickets now! URL:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/event/gangagruwan-kangaroo-valley-corroboree/ LOCATION:Winderong Farm\, 205 Gerringong Creek Rd\, Upper Kangaroo River\, NSW\, 2577\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture,Music & Festivals,Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_5570-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Gadhungal Marring":MAILTO:admin@gadhungalmarring.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240712T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240712T190000 DTSTAMP:20260422T210524 CREATED:20240618T111206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T111206Z UID:10000772-1720803600-1720810800@visitkangaroovalley.com.au SUMMARY:DIVERTIMENTO DESCRIPTION:On Friday evening in the Kangaroo Valley Hall\, the acclaimed French film “\,” direct from the French Film Festival Sydney\, will be presented by Arts in the Valley.  Tickets are now on sale for Soirée dans la Vallée – Fri 12 July 5pm. Kangaroo Valley Hall. \n\n\n\n\nBOOK TICKETS URL:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/event/divertimento/ LOCATION:Kangaroo Valley Hall\, 179 Moss Vale Rd\, Kangaroo Valley\, NSW\, 2577\, Australia CATEGORIES:Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/448576783_476409955039939_8917984330620099991_n-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Arts in the Valley":MAILTO:info@artsinthevaley.net.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240629T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240629T233000 DTSTAMP:20260422T210524 CREATED:20240306T084103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T012527Z UID:10000368-1719691200-1719703800@visitkangaroovalley.com.au SUMMARY:Karaoke Kangaroo Valley DESCRIPTION:The Friendly Inn is the go-to place in the village for live entertainment! Monthly Karaoke nights are scheduled on the last Saturday of every month and are an absolute hoot!! URL:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/event/karaoke-kangaroo-valley-3/ LOCATION:The Friendly Inn\, 159 Moss Vale Rd\, Kangaroo Valley\, NSW\, 2577\, Australia CATEGORIES:Music & Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/kareoke1-Converted-GwIjpR.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Friendly Inn":MAILTO:mail@thefriendlyinn.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240624T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240624T140000 DTSTAMP:20260422T210524 CREATED:20240605T032804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T032951Z UID:10000767-1719230400-1719237600@visitkangaroovalley.com.au SUMMARY:The Harvard Krokodiloes DESCRIPTION:Wildwood x Bangalay present The Harvard Krokodiloes on tour from the Us\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichelle from Bangalay and Alex from Wildwood are proud to present The Harvard Krokodiloes in a private event for family and friends set in a unique bush amphitheatre for the first of our intimate concert series.  \n\n\nThe Kroks are visiting from Harvard University in Massachusetts\, USA and are one of the oldest acapella groups in the world. Think a real life Pitch Perfect group. \n\n\nMon 24th Jun 2024\, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm \n\n\nGeneral Admission: $45 + bf 90 minute performance Light lunch and drinks included \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nBUY TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis boy band of Harvard undergraduates bring the popular music of the the Great American Songbook\, as well as more traditional aires\, to audiences across the country and around the globe. \n\n\nAmong the luminaries the Kroks have entertained are Ella Fitzgerald\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Princess Grace and Princess Caroline of Monaco\, King Bhumibol of Thailand\, Elizabeth Taylor\, Julia Roberts\, and Leonard Bernstein and now you\, our friends and family in the Valley! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe can guarantee this will be a surreal experience with a lasting impression and one hard to describe later. If you are free and even remotely intrigued you should come!  \n\n\nPerformance duration is 90 minutes on our bush platform\, including some renditions from accoladed Australian Bush Poet\, Stonybroke and some help from our friends at Kangaroo Valley Public School Choir.A light lunch of local produce and tasty local wines will be put on by Bangalay and Artemis Vineyard along with teas and coffees. \n\n\nWe have adequate wet weather options for this event. Animals are welcome. We can cater to all accessibility needs providing we are given notice.  URL:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/event/the-harvard-krokodiloes/ LOCATION:NSW CATEGORIES:Music & Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/krokadtw.png ORGANIZER;CN="Wildwood":MAILTO:bookings@kangaroovalleycountrywedding.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240608T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240608T230000 DTSTAMP:20260422T210524 CREATED:20240520T073616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T012527Z UID:10000762-1717869600-1717887600@visitkangaroovalley.com.au SUMMARY:Bonfire & Fireworks Festival DESCRIPTION:The June Long Weekend in Kangaroo Valley is going to be lit! \nGather round for our June Long Weekend Bonfire & Fireworks Festival. The fire starts blazing at dusk\, but the entertainment will burn bright all night with live performances to light up the valley. Bring a blanket and cozy up under the stars for a night of fun and maybe even a marshmallow or two (or ten). \nThis year at The Friendly Inn’s traditional Bonfire and Fireworks night there will be an international star lighting up the skies. Empress Stah is a welcomed addition to the family friendly bonfire night. Stah will amaze the audience with her gravity defining performance on Saturday the 9th of June at The Friendly Inn. \n \n BUY TICKETS\n \n🔥 Gather around our massive bonfire and bask in the cozy atmosphere with your family and friends.💥 Brace yourselves for an awesome fireworks display that will light up the valley!!🍿 Treat yourselves to delicious warm soup and mulled wine while the kids can enjoy hot chocolates and sausage sandwiches!🎶 Soak up live music performances from local legends🌈 This event is family-friendly\, so bring the kids along! They’ll be entertained by children’s activities\, face painting\, and much more. URL:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/event/bonfire-fireworks-festival/ LOCATION:The Friendly Inn\, 159 Moss Vale Rd\, Kangaroo Valley\, NSW\, 2577\, Australia CATEGORIES:Music & Festivals,Ticketed ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/BONFIRE-NIGHT-1920-x-1080-px-e1716189831447-MGNqUt.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Friendly Inn":MAILTO:mail@thefriendlyinn.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240601T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240601T190000 DTSTAMP:20260422T210524 CREATED:20240327T090958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T090958Z UID:10000384-1717261200-1717268400@visitkangaroovalley.com.au SUMMARY:Queerstories at Bundanoon DESCRIPTION:Vulnerable and fierce\, hilarious and heartbreaking\, Queerstories celebrates the culture and creativity of the Shoalhaven LGBTQIA+ community one true story at a time. Each guest is invited to share the story they want to tell\, but are never asked to; unexpected tales of pride\, prejudice\, resilience and resistance.  \nAn institution around the country\, Queerstories has played to crowds big and small\, from Mudgee to Murwillumbah\, Albury to Adelaide\, Brisbane and beyond\, with an award-winning podcast featuring an archive of nearly 400 queer tales. URL:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/event/queerstories-at-bundanoon/ LOCATION:Bundanon\, Bundanon\, 170 Riversdale Rd\, Illaroo\, NSW\, 2540\, Australia CATEGORIES:Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screenshot-2024-03-27-200634.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bundanon":MAILTO:admin@bundanon.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240526T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240526T140000 DTSTAMP:20260422T210524 CREATED:20240327T092001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T092001Z UID:10000386-1716728400-1716732000@visitkangaroovalley.com.au SUMMARY:The Story of Art Without Men by Katy Hessel DESCRIPTION:How many women artists do you know? Who makes art history? And what is the Baroque anyway? \nJoin art historian and curator Katy Hessel to hear The Story of Art Without Men and overturn art history as you knew it\, with Katy and host Rachel Kent\, Bundanon CEO. \nAn international bestseller\, written in response to E.H. Gombrich’s classic chronicle\, first published in 1950 and recently updated to include just one woman\, this is the story of art as it’s never been told before. Katy’s revisionist history builds upon her popular podcast and Instagram account\, The Great Women Artists\, where her fresh approach has garnered fans worldwide – and earned her a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list. \nThe Story of Art Without Men is presented in partnership with Sydney Writers’ Festival. \nClick here to read the Sydney Writers’ Festival 2024 program. \n  URL:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/event/the-story-of-art-without-men-by-katy-hessel/ LOCATION:Bundanon\, Bundanon\, 170 Riversdale Rd\, Illaroo\, NSW\, 2540\, Australia CATEGORIES:Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/hessel-katy-c-lily-bertrandwebb.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bundanon":MAILTO:admin@bundanon.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240526T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240526T150000 DTSTAMP:20260422T210524 CREATED:20240327T083617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T083944Z UID:10000382-1716724800-1716735600@visitkangaroovalley.com.au SUMMARY:Afternoons at Ramox DESCRIPTION:Relax at Bundanon with Afternoons at Ramox Café and enjoy live music from South Coast musicians\, local wines or treat yourself to our signature Bundanon cocktail.  \nOver a series of weekends Bundanon has curated a program of free live music by South Coast musicians. The chefs at Ramox Café have created a specialty Bundanon tonic\, brewed with botanicals sourced from the Bundanon site\, served exclusively at these events.  \nNo bookings required. URL:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/event/afternoons-at-ramox/2024-05-26/ LOCATION:Bundanon\, Bundanon\, 170 Riversdale Rd\, Illaroo\, NSW\, 2540\, Australia CATEGORIES:Food & Wine,Music & Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/50dc2304-0823-6e87-0073-6f9dd46ff2b7-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Bundanon":MAILTO:admin@bundanon.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240525T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240525T233000 DTSTAMP:20260422T210524 CREATED:20240306T084124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T012527Z UID:10000366-1716667200-1716679800@visitkangaroovalley.com.au SUMMARY:Karaoke Kangaroo Valley DESCRIPTION:The Friendly Inn is the go-to place in the village for live entertainment! Monthly Karaoke nights are scheduled on the last Saturday of every month and are an absolute hoot!! URL:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/event/karaoke-kangaroo-valley-4/ LOCATION:The Friendly Inn\, 159 Moss Vale Rd\, Kangaroo Valley\, NSW\, 2577\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/kareoke1-Converted-GwIjpR.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Friendly Inn":MAILTO:mail@thefriendlyinn.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240525T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240525T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T210524 CREATED:20240326T000838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T084339Z UID:10000376-1716638400-1716656400@visitkangaroovalley.com.au SUMMARY:A Moorish Feast - A celebration of Autumnal Produce DESCRIPTION:Experience a spice adventure as we map the Moorish food journey through Persian & North African cuisine. A 3 course lunch bringing together local chefs celebrating Kangaroo Valley produce. \nA collaborative lunch with: Katrina – Caterina\, Angie – The Valley Table & Brad from Terra & Mare. \nBringing the best of local autumn produce to the table for this one off lunch feast. \nThis event is held as part of the Shoalhaven Food Network’s Autumn Celebration of Food for 2024. \n2 seatings available – 12pm (must vacate table by 2pm) & 2:30pm.  \nDrinks will be available to purchase on the day. Ticket price includes food only. Dietaries can be catered for – please confirm on check out.  \n \n🍽️✨ Join the Shoalhaven Food Network Community! ✨🍽️ \nHey\, food lovers of Shoalhaven! Ever wished you could be the first to know about our amazing food events? Do you crave insider scoops on the local food industry? Want to be in the loop about what’s happening right here in Shoalhaven? \nWell\, we’ve got something delicious cooking for you! 🥘 \nSign up to our SHOALHAVEN FOODIE mailing list NOW and be the first to get:\n• 📰 Insider Information: Dive deep into the heart of Shoalhaven’s food scene with stories\, interviews\, and secrets from local producers\, chefs\, and restaurateurs.\n• 🌟 What’s Happening in Shoalhaven: Stay updated with the latest food trends\, new openings\, and must-visit spots that only locals know about.\nBeing part of our community means you’re more than just a foodie; you’re helping to celebrate and support local gastronomy. \nSo\, how can you join? It’s simple! Follow the link below\, enter your details\, and – you’re in!\n🔗shoalhavenfoodnetwork.com.au \nLet’s embark on this delicious journey together and make Shoalhaven the ultimate foodie destination! URL:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/event/a-moorish-feast-a-celebration-of-autumnal-produce/ LOCATION:Caterina\, Shop 3/165 Moss Vale Rd\, Kangaroo Valley\, NSW\, 2577 CATEGORIES:Food & Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/evgeny-matveev-eEpEs1CUaS4-unsplash-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240519T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240519T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T210524 CREATED:20240306T081424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T084402Z UID:10000363-1716120000-1716134400@visitkangaroovalley.com.au SUMMARY:Wildwood hosts Terra Firma – a fire feast from land and sea DESCRIPTION:Wildwood host Terra Firma from QLD – for the fire feast from land and sea in what is easily one of our funnest and most anticipated events of the year. \nOur aim with the Long Lunch series is to showcase some of our region’s best produce in collaboration with amazing chefs from all around the world. There will be tickets available for both Sat 18th and Sun 19th May. \nLong Lunch Tickets include: \n– a feast of local produce from the land and sea by Terra Firma team (sample menu below) + bbq side chats with Charly on the perfect asado setup and condiments from Valley local\, Angie. We are very pleased to announce all meats will be reared locally by regenerative farmers at Rosewood KV and all vegetables will be sourced from local farms. \n– delicious wines and craft beers during the seated meal \n– Our musicians playing music inspired by Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli on a Summer’s day! \n– Floral arrangements by the very talented Wattlewood Florals on display and games to be enjoyed by all the lawn + a chance to tour Wildwood House and walk over 2km of bush walks through the rain forest and by the creek \n– A tree planted with every ticket bought \nBush Kids Club Ticket includes: \nWildwood is a place for everyone. We have put a lot of thought into an experience for our younger guests. We would like to give the kids an immersive experience of their own (while you relax and enjoy your long lunch) and have worked with Drew Longbottom\, our mate and traditional custodian on the land which Wildwood sits to design and run a separate adventure for kids (ages 6+). \nAfter our welcome to country and long lunch kick off – the bush kids club gang will be off on their own adventure but not too far away and close enough to visit by parents but away and separate from our reception hall and long lunch. \nExploring some magical spots of Wildwood – the kids will be taken on an expert\, locals bush tucker walk through the the fairy bower and a bend in the creek to a secret clearing where other activities will include preparing for a corroboree and ochre face painting and dances that have been done in the Kangaroo Valley for generations. Their ticket includes a simple fire lunch and a real aussie bush experience. They will be accompanied by a minimum of 2 WWCC accredited adults at all times. \nThis fire lunch is a feast for the senses\, where our guests get to enjoy the sights\, smells and flavours of open-fire cooking in lush surrounds of Wildwood’s rainforest and bush escarpment – a truly impressive and immersive culinary experience inspired by Argentinian Asado and outdoor cooking. \n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to enjoy and explore our beautiful natural surrounds. Interacting with the team and checking out the impressive open fire pit installation with delicious local produce slowly roasting over the hot coals. \nThis style of dining embraces back to basic cooking techniques\, using only fire and the best local ingredients – a style that Charly and the Terra Firma will tell you all about as you take in the smells and sights and watch the master at work in our bush kitchen. \nMatching condiments will be supplied by Angie’s Food. Angie is a KV local who works with farmers in the valley to create here delicious products. \nWe will also be showcasing some premium local beers and yum Argentine wines as part of the day – included in the ticket price. \nHelp yourself to a hearty serve\, pick your favourite cuts and dish out your sides\, then take a seat and enjoy the remarkable flavours of open-fire cooking in good company. \nThis one off dining event brings people together\, to share a love of food and a unique social style of interactive outdoor dining.\n\n \nFAQ \nWHEN?  \nThis is 2 x lunches hosted on Sat 18th and Sun 19th May 2024 \nDIETARY \nWe can accommodate vegetarians and gluten free options. Please just let us know on check out. \nBAD WEATHER \nOur reception hall is protected from the elements. If the event needs to be postponed – rest assured this will not be at your expense\n \nWHERE TO STAY: \nFor campers there is Bendeela recreation area at the bottom of our road. Otherwise\, we suggest Kangaroo Valley Escapes and Kangaroo Valley Getaways or looking on our website for accommodation options or staying in Berry.\n \nKIDS \nWe have a separate experience for the kids as described above. You can buy this as as an add on on checkout. \nPETS \nWildwood is an inclusive place. If you have a furry friend who knows how to behave around people in 100 acres of unfenced native bush – we welcome them too \nGETTING HERE \nWe have a car park for our guests but also have a bus service that can be purchased (which can be purchased as an add on). URL:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/event/wildwood-hosts-terra-firma-a-fire-feast-from-land-and-sea/2024-05-19/ LOCATION:Wildwood\, 407D Bendeela Rd\, Kangaroo Valley\, NSW\, 2577\, Australia CATEGORIES:Food & Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Moshtix_Templates_TerraFirmaLongLunch-1-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Wildwood":MAILTO:bookings@kangaroovalleycountrywedding.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240519T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240519T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T210524 CREATED:20240327T091422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T091537Z UID:10000385-1716120000-1716123600@visitkangaroovalley.com.au SUMMARY:South Coast Writers in Conversation DESCRIPTION:Hear from participants of the 2024 South Coast Writers Centre Emerging & Established Writers Group Retreat share insights into their current writing projects and the unique writer-in-residence experience at Bundanon.  \nJoin us for an enriching afternoon as Dr. Sarah Nicholson\, Director of the South Coast Writers Centre (SCWC)\, engages in a captivating conversation with residents from the 2024 SCWC Emerging & Established Writers Group Retreat. \nImmerse yourself in the literary world as this talented group shares excerpts from their current works in progress\, delves into discussions about their projects\, and reflects on the unique experience of being writers in residence at Bundanon. URL:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/event/south-coast-writers-in-conversation/ LOCATION:Bundanon\, Bundanon\, 170 Riversdale Rd\, Illaroo\, NSW\, 2540\, Australia CATEGORIES:Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screenshot-2024-03-27-201340.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bundanon":MAILTO:admin@bundanon.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240518T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240518T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T210524 CREATED:20240306T081424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T084402Z UID:10000362-1716033600-1716048000@visitkangaroovalley.com.au SUMMARY:Wildwood hosts Terra Firma – a fire feast from land and sea DESCRIPTION:Wildwood host Terra Firma from QLD – for the fire feast from land and sea in what is easily one of our funnest and most anticipated events of the year. \nOur aim with the Long Lunch series is to showcase some of our region’s best produce in collaboration with amazing chefs from all around the world. There will be tickets available for both Sat 18th and Sun 19th May. \nLong Lunch Tickets include: \n– a feast of local produce from the land and sea by Terra Firma team (sample menu below) + bbq side chats with Charly on the perfect asado setup and condiments from Valley local\, Angie. We are very pleased to announce all meats will be reared locally by regenerative farmers at Rosewood KV and all vegetables will be sourced from local farms. \n– delicious wines and craft beers during the seated meal \n– Our musicians playing music inspired by Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli on a Summer’s day! \n– Floral arrangements by the very talented Wattlewood Florals on display and games to be enjoyed by all the lawn + a chance to tour Wildwood House and walk over 2km of bush walks through the rain forest and by the creek \n– A tree planted with every ticket bought \nBush Kids Club Ticket includes: \nWildwood is a place for everyone. We have put a lot of thought into an experience for our younger guests. We would like to give the kids an immersive experience of their own (while you relax and enjoy your long lunch) and have worked with Drew Longbottom\, our mate and traditional custodian on the land which Wildwood sits to design and run a separate adventure for kids (ages 6+). \nAfter our welcome to country and long lunch kick off – the bush kids club gang will be off on their own adventure but not too far away and close enough to visit by parents but away and separate from our reception hall and long lunch. \nExploring some magical spots of Wildwood – the kids will be taken on an expert\, locals bush tucker walk through the the fairy bower and a bend in the creek to a secret clearing where other activities will include preparing for a corroboree and ochre face painting and dances that have been done in the Kangaroo Valley for generations. Their ticket includes a simple fire lunch and a real aussie bush experience. They will be accompanied by a minimum of 2 WWCC accredited adults at all times. \nThis fire lunch is a feast for the senses\, where our guests get to enjoy the sights\, smells and flavours of open-fire cooking in lush surrounds of Wildwood’s rainforest and bush escarpment – a truly impressive and immersive culinary experience inspired by Argentinian Asado and outdoor cooking. \n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to enjoy and explore our beautiful natural surrounds. Interacting with the team and checking out the impressive open fire pit installation with delicious local produce slowly roasting over the hot coals. \nThis style of dining embraces back to basic cooking techniques\, using only fire and the best local ingredients – a style that Charly and the Terra Firma will tell you all about as you take in the smells and sights and watch the master at work in our bush kitchen. \nMatching condiments will be supplied by Angie’s Food. Angie is a KV local who works with farmers in the valley to create here delicious products. \nWe will also be showcasing some premium local beers and yum Argentine wines as part of the day – included in the ticket price. \nHelp yourself to a hearty serve\, pick your favourite cuts and dish out your sides\, then take a seat and enjoy the remarkable flavours of open-fire cooking in good company. \nThis one off dining event brings people together\, to share a love of food and a unique social style of interactive outdoor dining.\n\n \nFAQ \nWHEN?  \nThis is 2 x lunches hosted on Sat 18th and Sun 19th May 2024 \nDIETARY \nWe can accommodate vegetarians and gluten free options. Please just let us know on check out. \nBAD WEATHER \nOur reception hall is protected from the elements. If the event needs to be postponed – rest assured this will not be at your expense\n \nWHERE TO STAY: \nFor campers there is Bendeela recreation area at the bottom of our road. Otherwise\, we suggest Kangaroo Valley Escapes and Kangaroo Valley Getaways or looking on our website for accommodation options or staying in Berry.\n \nKIDS \nWe have a separate experience for the kids as described above. You can buy this as as an add on on checkout. \nPETS \nWildwood is an inclusive place. If you have a furry friend who knows how to behave around people in 100 acres of unfenced native bush – we welcome them too \nGETTING HERE \nWe have a car park for our guests but also have a bus service that can be purchased (which can be purchased as an add on). URL:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/event/wildwood-hosts-terra-firma-a-fire-feast-from-land-and-sea/2024-05-18/ LOCATION:Wildwood\, 407D Bendeela Rd\, Kangaroo Valley\, NSW\, 2577\, Australia CATEGORIES:Food & Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Moshtix_Templates_TerraFirmaLongLunch-1-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Wildwood":MAILTO:bookings@kangaroovalleycountrywedding.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240518T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240518T223000 DTSTAMP:20260422T210524 CREATED:20240306T083820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T030742Z UID:10000372-1716031800-1716071400@visitkangaroovalley.com.au SUMMARY:Reggae Fest Kangaroo Valley DESCRIPTION:While the echoes of cancellations are ringing in the ears of music lovers across the country\, the inaugural Kangaroo Valley Reggae Festival is announcing that not only is the festival going ahead as scheduled in May\, but it will also be the most wallet-friendly festival this year. To counter the recent cancellation disappointments for festival lovers\, The Friendly Inn\, Kangaroo Valley is throwing its hat into the original live music ring with a one-stage festival\, headlined by Sydney reggae and roots royalty\, The Strides. \nAmid a string of festival cancellations and hiatus announcements from regional events like Splendour in the Grass\, Falls Festival\, and Groovin’ the Moo\, music fans have voiced their disappointment over sky-high ticket prices and the lack of big-name headliners on festival lineups. The Australian music scene is under stress\, with the touring and festival landscape dominated by larger corporate companies like Live Nation\, impacting a festival’s ability to operate independently and maintain unique cultural offerings. Adding to your local festival promoter’s woes is the surging cost of living and the impact of climate change\, with the hectic weather events that come along with it. The viability of regional events being able to keep up with operational costs and surging logistical expenses puts regional touring on the back burner for most promoters. \nThe Friendly Inn\,  who has successfully hosted the Kangaroo Valley Craft Beer & BBQ Festival for the past nine years\, is now investing in an original live music event. Matching humble venue beginnings like Splendour in the Grass\, which launched their festival in 2001 at the Belongil Fields Caravan Park\, and Bluesfest\, which called the Red Devil Football Park home for over ten years\, the Kangaroo Valley Reggae Festival is starting out in much the same way\, in the fields of a back paddock in a stunning regional location. \n“It’s been a rough season for musicians\, with many anticipated events getting axed due to ballooning costs. We are lucky here in Kangaroo Valley at The Friendly Inn\, being the promoter and venue owner\, we are in the fortunate position to be able to invest in the local live music scene\,” said Caroline Lentai of The Friendly Inn. “This year\, we’re focusing on what’s most important—bringing people together to enjoy great music at a great price. We’ve been looking to launch the Kangaroo Valley Reggae Festival for a while and now seems like the perfect time to bring on some good vibes.” \nThe Strides will headline the day with their combination of high-energy dancehall reggae and their own original flavour. “We give our all and put on a big party\,” said drummer Carlos Adura\, who also plays with the likes of Tim Finn and Skunkhour. Joining them will be MC Iha Jah and DJ Prento. The local line-up includes Benji & the Saltwater Sound System\, Casuarina Light Phenomenon and JJ Spence Band both featuring Kangaroo Valley’s very own school teacher Mr Gorman and local producer from The Patchy Growers Luca. The festival will also be the welcome back performance for Ren & the Rudeboys who look a two year hiatus from the live scene. There will be hands-on drumming workshops and performances from Damion Stirling of Beatmeisters\, so be sure to pack the bongos. Helping transport you to the beaches of the Caribbean will be local pitmaster King’s Porker\, serving up Jamaican street food with pulled pork and special sauces. As always\, The Friendly Inn will have entertainment for the kids for this all-ages event\, with kids under 12 having free entry. \nTickets are on sale now at www.kvreggaefest.com. Kangaroo Valley is nestled between the South Coast and the Southern Highlands\, situated just 2 hours south of Sydney and 2 hours north of Canberra\, with great accommodation options available from visitkangaroovalley.com.au \nAbout Kangaroo Valley Reggae Festival: \nTickets at www.kvreggaefest.com \nAdult $55\, Junior aged 13-17yrs $35\, Family Pass 2 Adults + 2 Juniors $150 \nGates open at 11.00 am – Festival ends at 9.30 pm \nAll ages event\, Kids 12 and under are free \n159 Moss Vale Road\, Kangaroo Valley \n—\nTickets www.kvreggaefest.com \nAdult $55 Junior aged 13-17yrs $35\, Family Pass 2 Adults + 2 Juniors $150\nGates open at 11.00am – Festival ends 9.30pm\nAll ages event\, Kids 12 and under are free \n159 Moss Vale Road Kangaroo Valley \n  URL:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/event/reggae-fest-kangaroo-valley/ LOCATION:The Friendly Inn\, 159 Moss Vale Rd\, Kangaroo Valley\, NSW\, 2577\, Australia CATEGORIES:Music & Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Kangaroo-valley-reggae-1280-x-720-mm-Aj12UJ.tmp_-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Friendly Inn":MAILTO:mail@thefriendlyinn.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240505T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240505T140000 DTSTAMP:20260422T210524 CREATED:20240327T090034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T091527Z UID:10000383-1714910400-1714917600@visitkangaroovalley.com.au SUMMARY:Breaking Bread with Friends DESCRIPTION:Join Simpson for a big\, stretchy conversation over lunch about the way food\, memories and politics surround descendants of colonised people. \nThe event includes a light lunch developed in collaboration with the artist and Executive Chef Douglas Innes-Will.  \n  \n\n  \nDay Schedule \n11am | parā / phus-phusā\nA solo performance by Sancintya Mohini Simpson\, activating the installation Vessel (iteration #4). As a descendant of indentured labourers\, Simpson seeks to address the ongoing legacy of intergenerational trauma. This performance uses experimental sound and the body to offer audiences an experience of sonic remembering and healing.   \nFind our more the performance. \n  \n12pm | Artist talk & lunch\nA big stretchy conversation over lunch with artist Sancintya Mohini Simpson and other special guests about the way food\, memories and politics surround descendants of colonised people. A special event\, with food developed in collaboration between the exhibiting artist and Executive Chef Douglas Innes-Will\, to celebrate her heritage and inspire conversation.  URL:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/event/breaking-bread-with-friends/ LOCATION:Bundanon\, Bundanon\, 170 Riversdale Rd\, Illaroo\, NSW\, 2540\, Australia CATEGORIES:Food & Wine,Music & Festivals,Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screenshot-2024-03-27-195407.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bundanon":MAILTO:admin@bundanon.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240506 DTSTAMP:20260422T210524 CREATED:20240410T235746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T011125Z UID:10000390-1714867200-1714953599@visitkangaroovalley.com.au SUMMARY:DEEP ECOLOGY with John Seed and friends At Winderong Farm DESCRIPTION:The Rainforest Information Centre presents DEEP ECOLOGY with John Seed and friends \nAt Winderong Farm\, \nBring your own tent or campervan or air b&b or you can stay in your own home if you live nearby. \nTickets are sliding scale from $150-$600  ($150 for students or unemployed\, $600 if you’ve got a great job or wealthy\, or something in between) \n25% of the proceeds will be donated to the Rainforest Information Centre. \nVegetarian lunches and dinners will be provided\, gluten-free and vegan options by request after booking. Please bring your own mess kit and breakfast foods. Tea and coffee will be provided. \nFROM JOHN SEED: \nI have worked for worldwide rainforests since 1979. Although many of our efforts succeeded\, for every forest saved 100 have disappeared. Clearly\, you can’t save the planet one forest at a time. It’s one green Earth or a bowl of dust. Without a profound change of consciousness\, we can kiss the forests goodbye\, the ones we’ve “saved” alongside the rest. \nDeep ecology is key to the change we need. To deep ecology\, underlying all the symptoms of the environmental crisis lies a psychological or spiritual root – the illusion of separation from the rest of the natural world which stems from anthropocentrism or human-centeredness. \nConditioned since the Old Testament to “subdue and dominate” nature\, the modern psyche is radically alienated from the air\, water and soil which underpin life and this is reflected in the rapid shredding of all-natural systems in the name of economic development. Deep ecology reminds us that the world is not a pyramid with humans on top\, but a web. We\, humans\, are but one strand in that web and as we destroy this web\, we destroy the foundations for all complex life including our own. \nWhile we maintain a self-image created in the matrix of anthropocentric culture\, a shrunken and illusory sense of self that doesn’t include the air and water and soil\, we will experience nature as “outside” our self and fail to recognise that nature “out there” and nature “in here” are one and the same. \nMany people INTELLECTUALLY realise that we are inseparable from Nature and that the sense of separation that we feel is socially conditioned and illusory. \nBut as the late Arne Naess\, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at Oslo University\, the man who coined the term “Deep Ecology” wrote: “it is not enough to have ecological ideas\, we have to have an ecological identity\, ecological self“. \nBut how can we nourish our ecological identity? In answer to such questions\,  Joanna Macy and I developed a series of experiential deep ecology rituals called the “Council of All Beings” and in 1986\, with Arne Naess and Pat Flemming\,  wrote a  book called Thinking Like A Mountain – Towards a Council of All Beings (which has been translated into 12 languages). Along with others\, we have been facilitating these workshops around the world since then. \nIn this workshop we remember our rootedness in nature\, recapitulate our evolutionary journey and experience the fact that every cell in our body is descended in an unbroken chain 4 billion years old\, through fish that learned to walk the land\, reptiles whose scales turned to fur and became mammals\, evolving through to the present. \nWe further extend our sense of identity in the Council of All Beings itself where we find an ally in the natural world\, make a mask to represent that ally\, and allow the animals and plants and landscapes to speak through us. We are shocked at the very different view of the world that emerges from their dialogue. Creative suggestions for human actions emerge and we invoke the powers and knowledge of these other life-forms to empower us in our lives. \nOne of the rituals we will share is honouring our pain for the world: we grieve for all that is being torn from our world\, the species lost\, the landscapes destroyed. Only if we can allow ourselves to feel the pain of the Earth\, can we be effective in Her healing. This is why the Vietnamese Buddhist monk\, Thich Nhat Hanh\, has said that in order to heal the Earth\,  “the most important thing that we can do is to hear\, inside ourselves\,  the sounds of the Earth crying”. \nThis workshop enables us to find an end to the illusion of separation and experience our rootedness in the living Earth.\n \n  \nInga Mueller‘s love for nature was born from her early childhood experiences of connecting with trees through her forest kindergarten education in her hometown in Freiburg\, Germany. Inga formally engaged with Deep Ecology during her undergraduate degree in Environmental Science at the Australian National University\, where she was supporting research projects on natural resource management in the agricultural context and on leaf litter decomposition rates in Australian temperate rainforest ecosystems. \nInga also holds experience in aged care both in Sydney and in Canberra. Through her current work as a permaculture gardener and bushland regenerator at Winderong Farm she aims to aims to embody the values that align environmental care with community care. \nBy building on her ability to facilitate permaculture practice and environmental connections\, Inga hopes to bring Deep Ecology to a broader audience and facilitate sustained nature connections. \n  \n  \nSally Novak is an educator\, activist and Kundalini yoga teacher with a deep connection to and passion for protecting Mother Earth. She has always been fascinated by the thinking of First Nations people\, and aligns with their sustainable practices and ways of connecting to Country. \n  \nAs a school teacher\, Sally has always designed lessons to cultivate children’s awareness of the environment and how their interaction with it impacts it. She currently teaches mindfulness in schools and has written a program called Sunshine Toolbox to assist children to transmute anxiety\, regulate emotions\, develop empathy and connection\, so that they can feel confident to engage more deeply with the world around them. \nSally is also a core member of Rising Tide\, a climate defence activist group\, through which she first became aware of the work of John Seed and Deep Ecology. After experiencing Deep Ecology firsthand\, Sally is inspired to further develop her facilitation skills and continue sharing this important work to strengthen\, grow and support the activist community. \nFor more information\, johnseed1@ozemail.com.au URL:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/event/deep-ecology-with-john-seed-and-friends-at-winderong-farm/2024-05-05/ LOCATION:Winderong Farm\, 205 Gerringong Creek Rd\, Upper Kangaroo River\, NSW\, 2577\, Australia CATEGORIES:Music & Festivals,workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/428666706_18178637113294772_7371080004768369646_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Rainforest Information CentreThe Rainforest Information Centre":MAILTO:contact@rainforestinfo.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240504T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240504T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T210524 CREATED:20240323T032619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T032520Z UID:10000374-1714842000-1714852800@visitkangaroovalley.com.au SUMMARY:Nexas Quartet - Performing "From Paris to New York" DESCRIPTION:Nexas Quartet stands as a trailblazing saxophone ensemble known for redefining the boundaries of chamber music. Comprising saxophonists Michael Duke\, Andrew Smith\, Nathan Henshaw\, and Jay Byrnes\, the quartet has garnered widespread recognition for their exceptional musicianship and unique artistic approach. \nFounded in 2002 the ensemble has a passion for versatility that seamlessly presents multiple genres of music whilst captivating audiences with their dynamic performances. Their innovative interpretations and bold programming showcase the saxophone’s expressive range and adaptability. \nNexas Quartet has achieved acclaim on both national and international stages\, earning prestigious awards and accolades for their outstanding contributions to the world of chamber music. With a commitment to collaboration\, they have shared the stage with renowned artists and continually push the boundaries of traditional repertoire. This concept is demonstrated in their recordings Ballads of a Pleasant Life (ABC Classics) with opera star Peter Coleman-Wright and Tango de Saxos (Da Vinci) with bandoneist Stephen Cuttris and pianist Daniel Rojas. Other notable collaborations include programmes with harpist Emily Granger and pianist Gerard Willems. \nNexas has been privileged to perform in leading venues and festivals all around the world including the Australian Festival of Chamber Music\, the Adelaide Cabaret Festival and World Saxophone Congress’ in Scotland\, France and Croatia. Nexas has performed in a vast array of amazing locations\, from the Sydney Opera House and Melbourne Recital Centre to Uluru and uninhabited islands in the Great Barrier Reef. \nNexas has always been passionate about presenting new compositions. Their debut album Current is a reflection of their collaboration with leading Australian composers\, described by Stephanie Eslake for limelight as ‘a riveting release’ 4.5/5 stars. The quartet are privileged to have had new works written for them by a who’s who of Australian music including Carl Vine\, Matthew Hindson and Lachlan Skipworth. URL:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/event/nexas-quartet/ LOCATION:Kangaroo Valley Hall\, 179 Moss Vale Rd\, Kangaroo Valley\, NSW\, 2577\, Australia CATEGORIES:Music & Festivals,Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Nexas-Quartet-2020_foto-Keith-Saunders-copy-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Arts in the Valley":MAILTO:info@artsinthevaley.net.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240504T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240504T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T210524 CREATED:20240327T092517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T035153Z UID:10000387-1714831200-1714838400@visitkangaroovalley.com.au SUMMARY:Women of Song DESCRIPTION:Presented in association with Musica Viva Australia Women of Song is an authentic show of conversations and songs\, articulating First Nations cultural practice in the here and now\, live on stage.  \nWomen of Song is an innovative new show\, developed by the acclaimed Jessie Lloyd (of Mission Songs Project) including themes of intergenerational practices\, singing on and from country\, commitment to community\, and preserving knowledge in song. It’s an intimate celebration of the ‘here and now’ of Indigenous culture\, a rare mix of spontaneous conversation and songs\, exploring the modern-day practice and living heart of the ‘world’s oldest living culture’.  \nThe audience listens in as three First Nations singers have a conversation. Someone’s story may remind someone else of a song\, or a favourite popular song might start a discussion among them all. Each conversation and each performance will be unique\, as the women explore live on stage how their songs preserve the social\, cultural\, or environmental shifts of a community\, and deepen connections to country\, genealogy\, and custom.  URL:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/event/women-of-song/ LOCATION:Bundanon\, Bundanon\, 170 Riversdale Rd\, Illaroo\, NSW\, 2540\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture,Music & Festivals,Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screenshot-2024-03-27-202422.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bundanon":MAILTO:admin@bundanon.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240505 DTSTAMP:20260422T210524 CREATED:20240410T235746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T011125Z UID:10000389-1714780800-1714867199@visitkangaroovalley.com.au SUMMARY:DEEP ECOLOGY with John Seed and friends At Winderong Farm DESCRIPTION:The Rainforest Information Centre presents DEEP ECOLOGY with John Seed and friends \nAt Winderong Farm\, \nBring your own tent or campervan or air b&b or you can stay in your own home if you live nearby. \nTickets are sliding scale from $150-$600  ($150 for students or unemployed\, $600 if you’ve got a great job or wealthy\, or something in between) \n25% of the proceeds will be donated to the Rainforest Information Centre. \nVegetarian lunches and dinners will be provided\, gluten-free and vegan options by request after booking. Please bring your own mess kit and breakfast foods. Tea and coffee will be provided. \nFROM JOHN SEED: \nI have worked for worldwide rainforests since 1979. Although many of our efforts succeeded\, for every forest saved 100 have disappeared. Clearly\, you can’t save the planet one forest at a time. It’s one green Earth or a bowl of dust. Without a profound change of consciousness\, we can kiss the forests goodbye\, the ones we’ve “saved” alongside the rest. \nDeep ecology is key to the change we need. To deep ecology\, underlying all the symptoms of the environmental crisis lies a psychological or spiritual root – the illusion of separation from the rest of the natural world which stems from anthropocentrism or human-centeredness. \nConditioned since the Old Testament to “subdue and dominate” nature\, the modern psyche is radically alienated from the air\, water and soil which underpin life and this is reflected in the rapid shredding of all-natural systems in the name of economic development. Deep ecology reminds us that the world is not a pyramid with humans on top\, but a web. We\, humans\, are but one strand in that web and as we destroy this web\, we destroy the foundations for all complex life including our own. \nWhile we maintain a self-image created in the matrix of anthropocentric culture\, a shrunken and illusory sense of self that doesn’t include the air and water and soil\, we will experience nature as “outside” our self and fail to recognise that nature “out there” and nature “in here” are one and the same. \nMany people INTELLECTUALLY realise that we are inseparable from Nature and that the sense of separation that we feel is socially conditioned and illusory. \nBut as the late Arne Naess\, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at Oslo University\, the man who coined the term “Deep Ecology” wrote: “it is not enough to have ecological ideas\, we have to have an ecological identity\, ecological self“. \nBut how can we nourish our ecological identity? In answer to such questions\,  Joanna Macy and I developed a series of experiential deep ecology rituals called the “Council of All Beings” and in 1986\, with Arne Naess and Pat Flemming\,  wrote a  book called Thinking Like A Mountain – Towards a Council of All Beings (which has been translated into 12 languages). Along with others\, we have been facilitating these workshops around the world since then. \nIn this workshop we remember our rootedness in nature\, recapitulate our evolutionary journey and experience the fact that every cell in our body is descended in an unbroken chain 4 billion years old\, through fish that learned to walk the land\, reptiles whose scales turned to fur and became mammals\, evolving through to the present. \nWe further extend our sense of identity in the Council of All Beings itself where we find an ally in the natural world\, make a mask to represent that ally\, and allow the animals and plants and landscapes to speak through us. We are shocked at the very different view of the world that emerges from their dialogue. Creative suggestions for human actions emerge and we invoke the powers and knowledge of these other life-forms to empower us in our lives. \nOne of the rituals we will share is honouring our pain for the world: we grieve for all that is being torn from our world\, the species lost\, the landscapes destroyed. Only if we can allow ourselves to feel the pain of the Earth\, can we be effective in Her healing. This is why the Vietnamese Buddhist monk\, Thich Nhat Hanh\, has said that in order to heal the Earth\,  “the most important thing that we can do is to hear\, inside ourselves\,  the sounds of the Earth crying”. \nThis workshop enables us to find an end to the illusion of separation and experience our rootedness in the living Earth.\n \n  \nInga Mueller‘s love for nature was born from her early childhood experiences of connecting with trees through her forest kindergarten education in her hometown in Freiburg\, Germany. Inga formally engaged with Deep Ecology during her undergraduate degree in Environmental Science at the Australian National University\, where she was supporting research projects on natural resource management in the agricultural context and on leaf litter decomposition rates in Australian temperate rainforest ecosystems. \nInga also holds experience in aged care both in Sydney and in Canberra. Through her current work as a permaculture gardener and bushland regenerator at Winderong Farm she aims to aims to embody the values that align environmental care with community care. \nBy building on her ability to facilitate permaculture practice and environmental connections\, Inga hopes to bring Deep Ecology to a broader audience and facilitate sustained nature connections. \n  \n  \nSally Novak is an educator\, activist and Kundalini yoga teacher with a deep connection to and passion for protecting Mother Earth. She has always been fascinated by the thinking of First Nations people\, and aligns with their sustainable practices and ways of connecting to Country. \n  \nAs a school teacher\, Sally has always designed lessons to cultivate children’s awareness of the environment and how their interaction with it impacts it. She currently teaches mindfulness in schools and has written a program called Sunshine Toolbox to assist children to transmute anxiety\, regulate emotions\, develop empathy and connection\, so that they can feel confident to engage more deeply with the world around them. \nSally is also a core member of Rising Tide\, a climate defence activist group\, through which she first became aware of the work of John Seed and Deep Ecology. After experiencing Deep Ecology firsthand\, Sally is inspired to further develop her facilitation skills and continue sharing this important work to strengthen\, grow and support the activist community. \nFor more information\, johnseed1@ozemail.com.au URL:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/event/deep-ecology-with-john-seed-and-friends-at-winderong-farm/2024-05-04/ LOCATION:Winderong Farm\, 205 Gerringong Creek Rd\, Upper Kangaroo River\, NSW\, 2577\, Australia CATEGORIES:Music & Festivals,workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/428666706_18178637113294772_7371080004768369646_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Rainforest Information CentreThe Rainforest Information Centre":MAILTO:contact@rainforestinfo.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240504 DTSTAMP:20260422T210524 CREATED:20240410T235746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T011125Z UID:10000388-1714694400-1714780799@visitkangaroovalley.com.au SUMMARY:DEEP ECOLOGY with John Seed and friends At Winderong Farm DESCRIPTION:The Rainforest Information Centre presents DEEP ECOLOGY with John Seed and friends \nAt Winderong Farm\, \nBring your own tent or campervan or air b&b or you can stay in your own home if you live nearby. \nTickets are sliding scale from $150-$600  ($150 for students or unemployed\, $600 if you’ve got a great job or wealthy\, or something in between) \n25% of the proceeds will be donated to the Rainforest Information Centre. \nVegetarian lunches and dinners will be provided\, gluten-free and vegan options by request after booking. Please bring your own mess kit and breakfast foods. Tea and coffee will be provided. \nFROM JOHN SEED: \nI have worked for worldwide rainforests since 1979. Although many of our efforts succeeded\, for every forest saved 100 have disappeared. Clearly\, you can’t save the planet one forest at a time. It’s one green Earth or a bowl of dust. Without a profound change of consciousness\, we can kiss the forests goodbye\, the ones we’ve “saved” alongside the rest. \nDeep ecology is key to the change we need. To deep ecology\, underlying all the symptoms of the environmental crisis lies a psychological or spiritual root – the illusion of separation from the rest of the natural world which stems from anthropocentrism or human-centeredness. \nConditioned since the Old Testament to “subdue and dominate” nature\, the modern psyche is radically alienated from the air\, water and soil which underpin life and this is reflected in the rapid shredding of all-natural systems in the name of economic development. Deep ecology reminds us that the world is not a pyramid with humans on top\, but a web. We\, humans\, are but one strand in that web and as we destroy this web\, we destroy the foundations for all complex life including our own. \nWhile we maintain a self-image created in the matrix of anthropocentric culture\, a shrunken and illusory sense of self that doesn’t include the air and water and soil\, we will experience nature as “outside” our self and fail to recognise that nature “out there” and nature “in here” are one and the same. \nMany people INTELLECTUALLY realise that we are inseparable from Nature and that the sense of separation that we feel is socially conditioned and illusory. \nBut as the late Arne Naess\, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at Oslo University\, the man who coined the term “Deep Ecology” wrote: “it is not enough to have ecological ideas\, we have to have an ecological identity\, ecological self“. \nBut how can we nourish our ecological identity? In answer to such questions\,  Joanna Macy and I developed a series of experiential deep ecology rituals called the “Council of All Beings” and in 1986\, with Arne Naess and Pat Flemming\,  wrote a  book called Thinking Like A Mountain – Towards a Council of All Beings (which has been translated into 12 languages). Along with others\, we have been facilitating these workshops around the world since then. \nIn this workshop we remember our rootedness in nature\, recapitulate our evolutionary journey and experience the fact that every cell in our body is descended in an unbroken chain 4 billion years old\, through fish that learned to walk the land\, reptiles whose scales turned to fur and became mammals\, evolving through to the present. \nWe further extend our sense of identity in the Council of All Beings itself where we find an ally in the natural world\, make a mask to represent that ally\, and allow the animals and plants and landscapes to speak through us. We are shocked at the very different view of the world that emerges from their dialogue. Creative suggestions for human actions emerge and we invoke the powers and knowledge of these other life-forms to empower us in our lives. \nOne of the rituals we will share is honouring our pain for the world: we grieve for all that is being torn from our world\, the species lost\, the landscapes destroyed. Only if we can allow ourselves to feel the pain of the Earth\, can we be effective in Her healing. This is why the Vietnamese Buddhist monk\, Thich Nhat Hanh\, has said that in order to heal the Earth\,  “the most important thing that we can do is to hear\, inside ourselves\,  the sounds of the Earth crying”. \nThis workshop enables us to find an end to the illusion of separation and experience our rootedness in the living Earth.\n \n  \nInga Mueller‘s love for nature was born from her early childhood experiences of connecting with trees through her forest kindergarten education in her hometown in Freiburg\, Germany. Inga formally engaged with Deep Ecology during her undergraduate degree in Environmental Science at the Australian National University\, where she was supporting research projects on natural resource management in the agricultural context and on leaf litter decomposition rates in Australian temperate rainforest ecosystems. \nInga also holds experience in aged care both in Sydney and in Canberra. Through her current work as a permaculture gardener and bushland regenerator at Winderong Farm she aims to aims to embody the values that align environmental care with community care. \nBy building on her ability to facilitate permaculture practice and environmental connections\, Inga hopes to bring Deep Ecology to a broader audience and facilitate sustained nature connections. \n  \n  \nSally Novak is an educator\, activist and Kundalini yoga teacher with a deep connection to and passion for protecting Mother Earth. She has always been fascinated by the thinking of First Nations people\, and aligns with their sustainable practices and ways of connecting to Country. \n  \nAs a school teacher\, Sally has always designed lessons to cultivate children’s awareness of the environment and how their interaction with it impacts it. She currently teaches mindfulness in schools and has written a program called Sunshine Toolbox to assist children to transmute anxiety\, regulate emotions\, develop empathy and connection\, so that they can feel confident to engage more deeply with the world around them. \nSally is also a core member of Rising Tide\, a climate defence activist group\, through which she first became aware of the work of John Seed and Deep Ecology. After experiencing Deep Ecology firsthand\, Sally is inspired to further develop her facilitation skills and continue sharing this important work to strengthen\, grow and support the activist community. \nFor more information\, johnseed1@ozemail.com.au URL:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/event/deep-ecology-with-john-seed-and-friends-at-winderong-farm/2024-05-03/ LOCATION:Winderong Farm\, 205 Gerringong Creek Rd\, Upper Kangaroo River\, NSW\, 2577\, Australia CATEGORIES:Music & Festivals,workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/428666706_18178637113294772_7371080004768369646_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Rainforest Information CentreThe Rainforest Information Centre":MAILTO:contact@rainforestinfo.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240428T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240428T150000 DTSTAMP:20260422T210524 CREATED:20240327T083617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T083944Z UID:10000381-1714305600-1714316400@visitkangaroovalley.com.au SUMMARY:Afternoons at Ramox DESCRIPTION:Relax at Bundanon with Afternoons at Ramox Café and enjoy live music from South Coast musicians\, local wines or treat yourself to our signature Bundanon cocktail.  \nOver a series of weekends Bundanon has curated a program of free live music by South Coast musicians. The chefs at Ramox Café have created a specialty Bundanon tonic\, brewed with botanicals sourced from the Bundanon site\, served exclusively at these events.  \nNo bookings required. URL:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/event/afternoons-at-ramox/2024-04-28/ LOCATION:Bundanon\, Bundanon\, 170 Riversdale Rd\, Illaroo\, NSW\, 2540\, Australia CATEGORIES:Food & Wine,Music & Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/50dc2304-0823-6e87-0073-6f9dd46ff2b7-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Bundanon":MAILTO:admin@bundanon.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240412T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240412T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T210524 CREATED:20240327T081455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T083308Z UID:10000377-1712941200-1712952000@visitkangaroovalley.com.au SUMMARY:Evenings at Ramox DESCRIPTION:Embark on an expanded sensory fine dining journey with Evenings at Ramox. \nJoin Bundanon’s Executive Chef as he takes guests through a curated five-course degustation. Expertly paired with wines from the South Coast region\, each course will be a celebration of the finest seasonal produce.   \nThese intimate experiences include a private viewing of the Art Museum\, with sparkling wine & an amuse-bouche on arrival.  URL:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/event/evenings-at-ramox/ LOCATION:Bundanon\, Bundanon\, 170 Riversdale Rd\, Illaroo\, NSW\, 2540\, Australia CATEGORIES:Food & Wine,Ticketed ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/50dc2304-0823-6e87-0073-6f9dd46ff2b7-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Bundanon":MAILTO:admin@bundanon.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240331T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240331T150000 DTSTAMP:20260422T210524 CREATED:20240327T083617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T083944Z UID:10000378-1711886400-1711897200@visitkangaroovalley.com.au SUMMARY:Afternoons at Ramox DESCRIPTION:Relax at Bundanon with Afternoons at Ramox Café and enjoy live music from South Coast musicians\, local wines or treat yourself to our signature Bundanon cocktail.  \nOver a series of weekends Bundanon has curated a program of free live music by South Coast musicians. The chefs at Ramox Café have created a specialty Bundanon tonic\, brewed with botanicals sourced from the Bundanon site\, served exclusively at these events.  \nNo bookings required. URL:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/event/afternoons-at-ramox/2024-03-31/ LOCATION:Bundanon\, Bundanon\, 170 Riversdale Rd\, Illaroo\, NSW\, 2540\, Australia CATEGORIES:Food & Wine,Music & Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/50dc2304-0823-6e87-0073-6f9dd46ff2b7-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Bundanon":MAILTO:admin@bundanon.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240330T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240330T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T210524 CREATED:20240306T082921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T084144Z UID:10000364-1711792800-1711814400@visitkangaroovalley.com.au SUMMARY:Pig Day Out Kangaroo Valley – Pig Races DESCRIPTION:Easter Saturday\, March 30th\, The Friendly Inn Kangaroo Valley\nPIG DAY OUT 2024\nGet ready for a day of oinks\, squeals\, and thrilling piglet races at Kangaroo Valley’s most anticipated event of the year – the Pig Day Out\, happening this Easter Saturday at The Friendly Inn! Dive into the excitement with an $11 entry and witness the adorable spectacle of racing piglets in sparkly jackets\, all vying for a tasty bowl of milk and cream. \nCLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS \nWith a full six-card race meeting kicking off at 11.30 am\, you have the chance to win big in the pre-race raffle or auction\, with pub vouchers and cash prizes on the line. But that’s not all – immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere with a lineup of live local music\, full bar\, and bistro services\, making it a perfect blend of country fun and community spirit. \nAll proceeds are set to support our local community groups\, continuing Noah’s Thoroughbred Pig Racing’s legacy of raising millions for charity. Don’t miss out on this unique blend of entertainment and philanthropy – make your Easter Saturday unforgettable by betting on the grunt at Kangaroo Valley’s Pig Day Out! \n  URL:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/event/pig-day-out-kangaroo-valley-pig-races/ LOCATION:The Friendly Inn\, 159 Moss Vale Rd\, Kangaroo Valley\, NSW\, 2577\, Australia CATEGORIES:Music & Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/pig-day-out-cover-cQmLW2.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Friendly Inn":MAILTO:mail@thefriendlyinn.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240330T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240330T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T210524 CREATED:20240307T050303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T072458Z UID:10000373-1711789200-1711803600@visitkangaroovalley.com.au SUMMARY:Valley Makers Market DESCRIPTION:Join us this Easter Saturday at The Hive KV for the Valley Makers Market! Hop on down and support local artisans and soak up the creativity on the veranda. See you there! 🐰 URL:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/event/valley-makers-market-3/ LOCATION:The Hive\, 170 Moss Vale Road\, Kangaroo Valley\, NSW\, 2577\, Australia CATEGORIES:Markets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/sitemgr_photo_35267.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Hive":MAILTO:info@thehivekv.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240302T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240302T203000 DTSTAMP:20260422T210524 CREATED:20240219T000454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T014539Z UID:10000359-1709402400-1709411400@visitkangaroovalley.com.au SUMMARY:Gangagruwan Corroboree at Winderong Farm DESCRIPTION:Widthow Yulunga (Hello & Welcome)\, \nWe invite you to join us for a Gangagruwan (Kangaroo Valley) Corroboree. Walk beside us as we learn and care for Country together in a beautiful place that holds a powerful story. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS\nCultural workshops (4pm)\nTo deepen your cultural experience we will be offering two pre-Corroboree workshops. Tickets for the workshops need to be purchased as “extras” – you can add these once you have selected your Corroboree tickets and clicked “book now”. \nWorkshop Option 1: On Country Experience  \nA guided cultural walk through the bushland on beautiful Winderong Farm. The walk will include learning about native plants and their culinary and cultural uses\, hearing stories and listening to yidaki (didgeridoo). \nWorkshop Option 2: Dance and Culture Workshop  \nThis interactive pre-Corroboree workshop is an opportunity to deepen your connection to the world’s oldest living culture through your body and mind. \nCorroboree and native foods dinner (6pm)\nA corroboree is a way we give back to mother earth – an ancient cultural practice that has been passed down through generations. We share stories through dance and song\, celebrating the creation of our native animals and paying our respects to the lessons they hold. \nOur old people have been sharing story since the beginning of time. We are proud to continue this practice and share it with future generations and the wider community. In doing so\, we honour our history and our ancestors\, making sure they live on in everything we do. \nFollowing the corroboree and smoking ceremony\, we’ll share a delicious meal featuring native and ancient ingredients with a modern twist\, crafted by our friend Angie from The Valley Table. The meal will include a kangaroo stew\, a summer veggie stew\, myrtle damper\, herbal teas and cake. There will be gluten free\, vegan and kids options available. \n  \nAbout Gadhungal Marring  \nWe’re a local Indigenous owned business. We specialise in delivering cultural services\, with the goal to revitalise and strengthen traditional culture through practice\, experience and knowledge sharing. \nAbout Winderong Farm   \nWe’re grateful to Winderong Farm for working with us and giving us a place to hold this corroboree. Winderong Farm is an experiment in regenerative agriculture\, permaculture\, bush regeneration\, and sustainable living. \nTicket details\nChild tickets are for children 5-18 years old. The event is free for children under 5. \nNadtha Yindi (see you soon\, see you later\, see you for who you are and the story you hold with love respect and appreciation) \nThe Gadhungal Marring Team URL:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/event/gangagruwan-corroboree-at-winderong-farm/ LOCATION:Winderong Farm\, 205 Gerringong Creek Rd\, Upper Kangaroo River\, NSW\, 2577\, Australia CATEGORIES:Food & Wine,Music & Festivals,Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/WhatsApp_Image_2023_11_05_at_14.23.25_7070b76f_lg.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Gadhungal Marring":MAILTO:admin@gadhungalmarring.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240302T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240302T180000 DTSTAMP:20260422T210524 CREATED:20240219T001742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T014430Z UID:10000361-1709395200-1709402400@visitkangaroovalley.com.au SUMMARY:On Country Experience DESCRIPTION:A guided cultural walk through the bushland on beautiful Winderong Farm. The walk will include learning about native plants and their culinary and cultural uses\, hearing stories and listening to yidaki (didgeridoo). \nIdeal for couples\, families and the eager bush knowledge learner. The experience is suitable for all ages\, but is not accessible for prams or wheelchairs. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Afternoon tea included\, featuring local and native ingredients. URL:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/event/on-country-experience/ LOCATION:Winderong Farm\, 205 Gerringong Creek Rd\, Upper Kangaroo River\, NSW\, 2577\, Australia CATEGORIES:Performing Arts,workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GadhungalMurring_13-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Gadhungal Marring":MAILTO:admin@gadhungalmarring.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240302T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240302T180000 DTSTAMP:20260422T210524 CREATED:20240219T001350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T014341Z UID:10000360-1709395200-1709402400@visitkangaroovalley.com.au SUMMARY:Dance and Culture Workshop DESCRIPTION:This interactive dance and culture workshop is an opportunity to deepen your connection to the world’s oldest living culture through your body and mind. \nParticipants will be told the stories of different dances and songs\, then given the opportunity to learn them. \nThe experience is suitable for all ages and abilities. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Afternoon tea included\, featuring local and native ingredients. URL:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/event/dance-and-culture-workshop/ LOCATION:Uppper Kangaroo River Hall\, 1009 Upper Kangaroo River Rd\, Upper K\, Kangaroo Valley\, NSW\, 2577\, Australia CATEGORIES:Music & Festivals,Performing Arts,workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Corroboree_EColley_02_lg.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Gadhungal Marring":MAILTO:admin@gadhungalmarring.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240216 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240218 DTSTAMP:20260422T210524 CREATED:20230821T014731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T014731Z UID:10000293-1708041600-1708214399@visitkangaroovalley.com.au SUMMARY:The 137th Annual Kangaroo Valley Show DESCRIPTION:Kangaroo Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Association\nThe Kangaroo Valley Show is held annually in February. The Show is run and managed by the Kangaroo Valley Agricultural and Horticultural Association – a group of local volunteers dedicated to preserve the heritage and annual occurrence of the show. \nThe Association has a long history in Kangaroo Valley. It was created in 1881 and the first annual show of the Association took place in 1886 on a vacant piece of land on the bank of the river at the rear of what is now the Friendly Inn Hotel. In 1888 the Association sought to secure a permanent Showground and accepted the offer of ten acres of land opposite the General Cemetery by Alick Osborne (son of Henry Osborne). This area\, now known as Osborne Park\, with its picturesque Showground and facilities has hosted the Kangaroo Valley Show ever since. \n\nAcross the park throughout the two days\, there will be a myriad attractions for young and old. Some of the special features include the opening night of the Show that will feature a ticketed Cheese and Wine Tasting by the Valley Cheesemakers\, a Canoe Drumming performance with audience participation\, a Silent Disco for local youth and live music in the bar. \nOn Saturday\, five stages will be set-up around the Showground for the Busking competition with all ages and all talent welcome to perform\, all vying for a $1000 prize pool. Saturday night after the Rodeo\, will see more live music in the bar to help everyone relax and stay in the groove. URL:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/event/the-137th-annual-kangaroo-valley-show/ LOCATION:Kangaroo Valley Showground\, 179 Moss Vale Rd\, Kangaroo Valley\, NSW\, 2577\, Australia CATEGORIES:Music & Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/1b4b37282b96f379d63d32be9561f02c.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kangaroo Valley Agricultural and Horticultural Association Inc":MAILTO:ahsociety@kangaroovalley.nsw.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240210T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240210T140000 DTSTAMP:20260422T210524 CREATED:20231212T060228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T060228Z UID:10000356-1707561000-1707573600@visitkangaroovalley.com.au SUMMARY:Wildwood Forage Feast DESCRIPTION:Diego Bonneto Bush Walk/Forage Degustation w/ paired wines by wine maker Chris Loth\nWe are lucky to host\, Diego Bonetto\, author of  EAT WEEDS\, A field guide to foraging – pairing some delicious foraged canapés with a selection of drinks chosen by Chris Loth\, founder and head viticulturist as Clo Wines as well as owner of Annandale Cellars Bottle shop. \nJoin us on an edible wild food adventure that sees a collaboration between renowned forager and environmental educator Diego Bonetto and food designer\, stylist and weed convert Marnee Fox and Wine Make Chris Loth.  \nBuilding on Diego’s much-loved weed foraging walks\, we will be taking the wild plants found on the foraging tour across Wildwood’s 100 acres of pristine subtropical rainforest\, set against a sweeping sandstone escarpment\, surrounded by national parks and serving up a mini mobile degustation that will have you wanting more weeds in your diet and dinner parties. \nWhat to expect: \n– A 2.5 hr walk around Wildwood w/ a maximum of 20 guests – foraging and identifying many edible foods along the way. We will be running sessions in early and mid afternoob \n– 5 x canapé stations in the bush. Set up especially for you by celebrated chef\, Marnee Fox to taste different things you find in Kangaroo Valley \n– Matched beverages from Chris Loth of Clo Wines and Annandale Cellars (cocktails\, vermouths\, beers and wines) \n– Full-colour booklet detailing the most common edible wild plants found on the walk \nAbout our teachers: \nDiego Bonetto grew up on a dairy farm in northern Italy when it was still common practice to collect the wild produce of the land. Springtime was all about dandelions\, nettle and lovertin (hop bush young shoots)\, summer was about mulberries and blackberries\, autumn was the time of chestnuts\, hazelnuts and a host of edible mushrooms. He learned this ancient craft of gathering from the fields and woods while caring for resources in Piedmontese\, his mother tongue. \nWhen he moved to Australia he spent many years working in orchards and garden centres. He soon learned that his knowledge was a rare practice in modern societies and he sensed in the people around him a longing to rekindle their untapped connection to nature. Indigenous knowledge loss and a disproportionate mistrust for wild produce\, gave way for a country of disconnected living. We no longer know the names of the plants living on our doorsteps; we distrust and dismiss some of the most important food and medicine plants that have always walked with us as our co-evolutionary species. \nChris Loth is the owner of Annandale Cellars. A qualified winemaker with over a decade of vintages under his belt and his own wine label – CLO. Chris has a vineyard of his own in Tumbarumba\, and also sources grapes from Orange in NSW. He has a love of wines produced naturally that reflect the place they are from and the biology that helps create them. The wines are unique expressions that are uncompromising on quality\, and absolutely delicious. \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\nAre we going to be harvesting plants?\nNo\, we will learn about plants. We will only collect a few leaves and flowers here and there and with those\, we will discuss ID features. The main aim of the workshop is to empower you with identification skills so that when you go back home you can recognise with confidence some useful plants in your own garden/surroundings. \nAre we going to scramble in the wilderness?\nEnough bush bashing to wear enclosed shoes. We will walk on even ground and sometimes might walk on a rock platform on bush paths. It won’t be a scramble. \nIs this suitable for elderly people or less mobile people?\nUnfortunately\, this particular workshop is not suitable for less mobile people. Please check the other workshops as they are better suited. \nCan we try the plants?\nYes\, we will offer a mini mobile degustation as well as samples of the plants we talk about for you to try. This will be a well thought out mini degustation at 5 stations along our walk \nWhat will we drink?\nChris Loth is bringing top quality pairings with our 5 canapés. You can buy tickets without alcohol included. \nCan I come with my dog?\nYes\, as long as is well behaved with the other guests and does not try and gobble anyones food. \nWhat if it looks like it’s going to rain on the day?\nPlants love the rain and natures salad bar will be yummier for it. If there is a chance of rain we will let you know and we will go ahead\, just bring an umbrella or your rain gear. If it is scheduled to rain hard or strong wind we will cancel the workshop and either refund your ticket or move your booking to another date. \nWhat if I change my mind or can no longer attend?\nWe accept full refunds 2 weeks out. After that we will have locked in and bought everything so suggest you onsell or give to a friend. \nCan I ask specific questions on the workshop?\nAbsolutely. We love questions and if you have any burning one just let me know in advance or on the day and we will endeavour to provide you with answers or follow up with links that would help in your quest URL:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/event/wildwood-forage-feast/ LOCATION:Wildwood\, 407D Bendeela Rd\, Kangaroo Valley\, NSW\, 2577\, Australia CATEGORIES:Food & Wine,Music & Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Image-by-F2F1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wildwood":MAILTO:bookings@kangaroovalleycountrywedding.com.au END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR