OTWAY GOURMET FARMERS WEEK Experience ‘Paddock to Plate’ Gourmet Dining and Farming Demonstrations for Interested Groups

OTWAY GOURMET FARMERS WEEK Experience ‘Paddock to Plate’ Gourmet Dining and Farming Demonstrations for interested groups

Saturday 3 May, Tuesday 6 May and Saturday 10 May, 2014 Glenaire / Lavers HillThe local farmers and chefs are getting together to produce some delicious dinner menus over one extended week in May. Featuring local beef and lamb, farm fresh vegetables and local berries. The dinner will be held at the Lavers Hill Hotel. While you’re here take the opportunity to view a Farm Demonstration during the day at Costin’s Farm – Great Ocean Walk Retreat. Demonstrations Saturday 3 &10 by appointment, call Bruce on 03 5237 9253.

Numbers are limited, reserve your place for dinner by calling the Lavers Hill Hotel on 03 5237 3251 today.

3 Sittings: Saturday 3 May, Tuesday 6 May and Saturday 10 May Time: 6.00pm Location: Lavers Hill Hotel

Set Menu: $60 per head

Nibbles: Local olives Mains: Smoked Duck Breast, Autumn Greens and Drunken Cumquats or Braised Lamb Shanks, Otway Spuds and Forest Mushrooms Desert: Apple & Rhubarb Compote with Beer Hops Crumble Afters: Roaring Forties Blue with Quince Paste & Mountain Pepper Larosh Gorge Chocolates

Also featuring a locally crafted Steam Ale - courtesy Andy & Mitch.

Due to the nature of food service we reserve the right to vary the menu on the day.

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SPECIAL OFFER

ACCOMMODATION PACKAGE

10% OFF Two Night Stays at ‘The Boomerangs’ in May Pay ONLY $630.00 for two persons for two nights*.

The Boomerangs at Johanna: Great Ocean Road luxury accommodation which is quintessentially Australian. Three award winning boomerang shaped cottages, each with 2 bedrooms, offer guests a truly memorable experience. Set within three acres of magical, landscaped gardens they provide guests with sensational, forest, valley and ocean views. Very quiet and very private. Architecturally designed, the cottages blend with the natural surroundings. Birdlife is prolific and privacy is assured. There is nothing like this in the rest of Australia. This is an accommodation experience a little out of the ordinary. Come down and put your feet up and take in the spectacular views. Do nothing, go for walks on the beach, visit some of our local attractions, have a BBQ, dine out at a local restaurant or have a massage in the comfort of your own cottage. Free Wifi is available so you can stay in touch if need be. We recommend a stay of at least 2 nights. Anything less will disappoint.

*This offer is only for the month of May.

To Book call Mark & Roz on 03 52374213 or 0429 355 099, or email [email protected] or book directly online: http://book.resonline.com.au/make-booking?ap=66210

Bookings are subject to our terms and conditions and are only for the month of May. www.theboomerangs.com

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SPECIAL OFFER

OTWAY EXPERIENCE

Late Checkout when you book for two nights or more* plus 25% Discount off Otway Fly Tree Top Walk tickets* when you stay at the Johanna River Farm and Cottages

Visit the Otways and join in on the range of events that happen throughout the year. Stay with us in either our one bedroom cottages or two bedroom family cottages and enjoy:

• Two night (minimum) self contained accommodation, ocean views, woodfires, and all the beauty and fun of the farm with friendly farm animals to meet. • A lazy, late, midday checkout • And 25% discount on tickets to the Otway Fly Tree Top Walk Adventure

Check our online calendar for availability and pricing and mention Otway Country to Coast when making your booking to receive your bonuses.

*Valid from 1 May – 1 December, 2014 (excludes public holiday periods)

To book call 03 5237 4219 or email [email protected] www.johanna.com.au

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Otway Gourmet Farmers Week Background Information

COSTIN FAMILY FARM, GLENAIRE The Costin Family first came to the Apollo Bay region in the 1870’s to establish a mill, which supplied timber to the Ballarat goldfields.

Henry Lazenby Costin later founded the Ballarat Hotel, now known as the Great Ocean Hotel, in Apollo Bay in the early 1880’s and also managed the local butchers and abattoir.

After working behind the bar, Henry’s youngest son Les decided to select a piece of land at Hordern Vale in the Aire River Valley, which has since been farmed by the Costin family over the generations and seen extensive growth, to a farm which today produces more than 3,500 lambs and 400 young cattle annually.

The family has continuously farmed in the Aire River Valley producing premium grass-fed beef and lamb from some of the most naturally productive land in Australia. All stock is finished on prime Otway pastures, drink pure Otway water and breathe fresh ‘Glen’aire.

Bruce Costin and son, Rob, specially select Aire Valley lamb from their Romney-based flock and high quality Aire Valley young cattle from their Angus breeding herd to supply Udi Sharabi’s Otway Prime branded meat. Sold throughout southern Victoria under the Otway Prime label at local farmers markets and retailers. Udi, who is passionate about supplying prime, dry aged , pasture fed beef and lamb has established a reputation throughout southern Victoria as a premium supplier in the industry.

Further information on Udi and his products visit the Otway Prime website.

ANDY, MITCH AND BEER After finding his father’s old fermenter in the garage during a cold winter in Glenaire, Andy Costin quickly became curious about learning about the craft of brewing beer. Keen to master the art, Andy began brewing beer, which included his infamous, but exquisite, “Fart Beer”. After travelling through Europe sampling many different styles of beer, Andy was inspired to expand his repertoire and spent many years researching his passion, graduating to “All-Grain” brewing.

Since 2009, Andy and his youngest brother, Mitch, have built on Andy’s original repertoire and are continually refining their recipes. Mitch has been working tirelessly on the consumption side-in summary, he has tasted every beer he could get the top off, while studying business part time.

They are proud to launch their first batch from the Crowes Nest label. With a moderately malty flavor and dry finish, balanced with significant hop character, Steam Train is made to be a perfect session beer that will surprise those avid pale beer drinkers.