Meet the artisans of the Otways
We are honoured to share with you the food, wine and wares produced by the incredible artisan producers of the Otways.
As we continually work to curate hampers that will provide meaningful and useful gifts to share, we look forward to bringing you more of the creations that are being produced in this thriving region.
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Ana Jensen Ceramics - Beeac
As a full-time potter, Ana makes a range of hand-thrown domestic ware for daily use, as well as some sculpture. She produces an array of vases, bowls, milk jugs, and platters that have a clean, contemporary style, reflecting her Danish heritage. Glazed in a range of colours and fired in her gas kiln, she draws on her training from Denmark, as well as spend time in England and France, including a time at La Borne pottery village. She has also spent time working at Qudos Arts in Lorne working on her sculpture under the guidance of Graeme Wilkie.
Blakes Estate - Deans Marsh
Blakes Estate is located in Deans Marsh, nestled in the foothills of the Otway Ranges in western Victoria. The close proximity to the coast ensures a warm summer and a long, dry autumn with temperatures modified by the maritime influence. This climate, together with the light, sandy, tertiary aged Otway soils are perfect for growing Pinot Noir vines in which the vineyard specialises.
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Caradean Homemade Soaps – Birregurra
Offering a range of essential oil, fragranced and fragrance free soaps, the Caradean soaps are lovingly handmade by Jock in Birregurra. Featured in our hampers to date are the Goats Milk & Honey soap and the Shaving Soap, which lasts for up to a year, and is consistently praised.
Dinny Goonan Wines - Bambra
Dinny Goonan wines was established in 1988. Producing wines of exceptional quality with a focus on Riesling and Shiraz, their gorgeous cellar door is complete with tables overlooking the vines and shaded by magnificent gums.
Forrest Brewery - Forrest
The Forrest Brewing Company is a sibling owned small scale brewing operation and brew-pub. . Established in 2010, Matt makes the beer, Sharon runs the business affairs. They have a small 600 litre brew house, originally sourced from the 3 Degrees Bar & Bistro in the QV Building in Melbourne. Small scale brewing at its best, the beer is brewed on site (nothing is contracted) then we hand bottle, hand label and bottle condition. The Silvertop and Pale Ale are features of the Fern & Gum | Otway Artisan Hampers.
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Forrest Foods - Forrest
Forrest Foods has been growing premium grade shiitake mushrooms in the Otway region since 2012.
Paul and Wendy Troughton grow their shiitake mushrooms in Victoria’s stunning Otway ranges and are one of the only sources of Australian-grown shiitake mushrooms. The Forrest Food range includes fresh premium shiitakes, preserved baby shiitakes and shiitake master sauce.
Irrewarra Sourdough – Irrewarra
Irrewarra Sourdough’s bread, granola and sweet products are all handcrafted by their bakers, with an exceptional reputation, and for good reason. Each Irrewarra Bakery product is the individual expression of the baker’s hands. The real proof is in the tasting. Our Fern & Gum hampers are delighted to showcase the Irrewarra biscuits, granola, panforte and minced tarts in our range.
Kazbah Coffee Roasters - Birregurra
Roasted in Birregurra, a little town in the foothills of the Otways by Joseph Habib. Joseph has a huge passion for coffee, always pushing the boundaries to find the next perfect cup. These coffee beans provide a fabulous addition to the Fern & Gum hampers.
Mama & Co. - Bambra
Mama & Co. skin care products are a mother and daughter duo who are natural health practitioners, passionate about creating luxurious, natural products that work on your skin as well as your overall wellbeing. From their property in Bambra, they harvest their own olives, the source of all our personally created products. Their beautiful hand/body lotion is just the beginning of their range.
Mich & Frankie - Colac
Mich & Frankie bibs, teethers and children’s wear are made locally by seamstress Michelle, who operates a lovely stall in the Murray Street Market, in the main street of Colac. Find her gorgeous bib and teether set in our Mamma to Be gift hamper.
Otway Candle Co. - Colac
Another lovely local producer crafting her candles in Colac, is Otway Candle Co. With so many products on offer, artisan Corri, also has a retail stall at the Murray Street Market. Her lemon myrtle candles feature in our rejuvenation hampers, a perfect gift for birthdays, mothers day and mums to be.
Otway Fields - Gerangamete
Growing a range of chemical free produce on their farm in Gerangamete, Otway Fields’, Frans & Ami create delicious, award winning preserves from berries, vegetables and garlic. With seasonal produce on offer we are looking forward to including more of their range in our Fern & Gum hampers in the near future.
Otway Olives by Maluka Estate – Deans Marsh
Michael and Anne are the love and labour behind Maluka Estate where they produce the Otway Olives Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Olives that have been well awarded. The olives and oil exhibits intense aroma, flavour, and persistence, reflecting the cool temperate climate of The Otway Ranges.
Otway Pasta Company - Colac
Otway Pasta Company are a small family owned pasta manufacturer located in Colac, Western Victoria. Artisan Steve, and his team use the finest quality ingredients and traditional methods to produce an exceptionally flavoursome, nutritious, delicious pasta and sauces.
Platypi Chocolate - Forrest
Artisan chocolates on nature's doorstep, Platypi Chocolate is the latest great reason to visit Forrest in Victoria's Otway region. Their range of decadent chocolate is playful and locally made onsite in their incredible Forrest chocolatier and coffee shop.
Pondalowie Wine - Bambra
Dominic & Krystina Morris established Pondalowie Vineyards at Bridgewater on Loddon, near Bendigo, in 1997. Their vineyards are farmed using organic principals and are pruned by hand. With their recent purchase of a farm at Bambra, nestled in the beautiful Otway ranges, Dominic & Krystina now conduct the production process of these wines in the Otways Ranges. They have also planted new vines at this farm, which will soon fulfil another lifelong dream; to grow and produce cool-climate Pinot Noir.
ShortHive Honey - Nalangil
A family enterprise with generations of honey in their blood, ShortHive is a delicious creation from the edge of the Otway hinterland. Drizzle it on your porridge. Get addicted to it on your ice-cream. Fall in love with it on freshly baked scones. The world's finest honey, infused with a range of exceptional ingredients. With three flavours on offer, Salted, Espresso, and Chilli, the Fern & Gum hampers offer a unique way to try all three.
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The Big Nut - Kennedys Creek
The Big Nut is a family business producing a unique recipe and process derived from the East - replicated here in Australia at the foothills of the Otways. Providing the local markets and beyond with taste sensations in a range of nuts from peanuts, almonds, cashews and macadamias, they are a delicious addition to any gift.
The Farming Mums – Birregurra
The loving creations of two mums who have a passion for growing quality ingredients, and creating wholesome, natural products that their families love to eat. The Birregurra component to this duo is the supplier of the lemons for their delectable lemon cordial and lemon preserve, that are a part of our Fern & Gum collection, with more to come as the seasons provide.
The Otway Kitchen - Colac
All products in The Otway Kitchen produce range are made by hand in small batches. We use only the freshest seasonal produce. Wherever possible, we source ingredients locally, and our fruit and vegetables are grown using organic methods.
All the hard work is done by a dedicated and passionate team of supported employees who are learning new skills in our industrial kitchen and building confidence in a work environment.
Timboon Railway Shed Distillery - Timboon
The whisky made at the Timboon Railway Shed Distillery is a true single malt whisky. Owner and distiller, Josh and his team, use malted barley as the only grain ingredient processed for us into a wash by a local brewery. Timboon Distillery are inspired by the great single malts of Scotland and the Isles, so it’s only natural that our own whisky is made to the same time honoured traditions. They have been making true small batch, Australian craft whisky on site since 2007.
Whoorel Station Olive Oil – Whoorel
A gorgeous olive grove and BnB located between Birregurra and Deans Marsh is home to Whoorel Station Extra Olive Oil. A delicious oil with a strong character, hand picked, and cold pressed, it is a delicious addition to the Fern & Gum hampers.
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Forrest Gin
Heros Winery
Otway Chai
Penny Royal Raspberry Farm and Cidery