The Diggers at Heronswood

Gardens
Cafe, Diggers, Garden, Gardening, Love the Pen, Mornington Peninsula, Nursery, Peninsula, Plants, Restaurant, Shop
Nestled in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula, The Diggers at Heronswood stands as a beacon of Australian gardening folklore and a testament to the enduring passion for preserving our natural heritage. This enchanting haven, with its lush gardens and historic architecture, offers a sanctuary where the beauty of nature and the wisdom of sustainable gardening come together.

Red Hill Truffles

Food & Drink
Australia, Dog, Eat, Experience, Farm, Gather, hunt, Local, Mornington Peninsula, Peninsula, Produce, Red Hill, Taste, Tours, Truffle Tours, Truffles, Victoria, Walk
It’s a sunny, chilly autumn afternoon and Jenny McAuley of Red Hill Truffles is preparing for the busiest season of the truffle calendar. ”The truffle season starts at the beginning of June and runs for 12 weeks,” explains Jenny. “The truffle starts growing in the ground in the first week of December and it takes until the first of June to grow and ripen. The fungus grows on the root of tree, and the tree likes the fungus because the fungus kills the grass around the tree that competes with it for the sugar, water and elements it needs to thrive.

Montalto

Food & Drink, Winemakers
Cellar Door, montalto, Mornington Peninsula, Peninsula, Piazza, Pizza, Red Hill, Restaurant, Sculpture Walk, Trail, Vegetables, Vineyard, Walk, Weekend, Wine
With fruit coming from six unique vineyards located across the Peninsula, Montalto Vineyard and Olive Grove creates interesting and complex wines reflecting the fantastic diversity of the vineyards, according to winemaker Simon Black. There’s more than the multiple award winning wines and the restaurants 11 chef’s hats since 2002 that make a visit to Montalto such a rewarding place to visit.

Stillwater at Crittenden

Food & Drink
Crittenden, Food, Function, Peninsula, Restaurant, Wedding, Weekend
Stillwater at Crittenden is the restaurant and cellar door arm of the Peninsula dynasty that is Crittenden Estate. It must have basically named itself. All the feelings and images provoked by the word ‘stillwater’ aptly apply – it’s tranquil, it’s relaxing, everything’s fresh. Whether you visit for a tasting, a meal or as part of a weekend stay at the adjoining villas, the focus is on providing a unique experience with the opportunity to relax and indulge.