Paint, Pat & Pinot
Paint a Highland Cow Masterpiece - at Ballybrook Farm
Paint
Pat, &
Pinot
Saturday
10th May
1.30pm – 4.30pm
Day before
Mother’s Day
Paint your own masterpiece, under the guidance of a local artist.
Pat some Highland cows
Sip a Pinot and some other locally sourced wines, while nibbling on an antipasto plate.
What you do:
- “Paint a Highland Cow”
- “Pat a Highland Cow” in the paddock on the far
- Sip your “Pinot” or other locally sourced wines while you paint (or sparkling water if you would prefer), and nibble on an antipasto plate while you create your own masterpiece.
- All this under the guidance of our professional art instructor, Amber, of “Amber Paws Pet & Livestock Portraits“
- No artistic talent required – you will be amazed at what you create
What to know:
- How long? – allow 3 hours
- How Much? – $180 per person
- We provide all art supplies (paper, pastels, frames for your masterpiece to take home; as well as drinks and snacks)
- What to wear? – boots that you are OK to get mud & manure on (& a weather proof jacket – we are happy to do tours in the rain if you are)
- Bookings are essential (artistic skills are not)
Contact us if you want to join in on our next event, or if you have a group of 8 or more people, we can book in a private artwork session on a date that is suitable to you.
This is a wonderful gift idea for the person who thinks they have everything!
What else happens on Ballybrook Farm?
There is something for everyone (look below to see), but heck, if you have an idea of something special that you might want to experience here, or a combination of events, let us know – we will likely be able to work something out for you.
Accommodation
Accommodation is now available at “Ballybrook Farm” (or at “Cnoc Dubh Farm” 5 minutes down the road). If you simply want to get away from the hustle and bustle to the country or the bush, or just to be surrounded by nature on a working farm, we have options for you.
From here, you can explore the scenery, wineries and history of the Macedon Ranges – all this and only 40 minutes from the centre of Melbourne and 30 minutes from Melbourne airport.
Photo Shoot
Have your very own photo session with our professional photographer (Jess from Foxtail Photography), with our Highland cows and Highland Ponies. Jess will capture candid moments while you interact with the animals. There are a couple of packages available, or we can tailor a photographic session to your specific needs.
This is the perfect gift for an anniversary, birthday, marriage proposal, or just to surprise that special someone who is besotted with Highland cattle!
Highland Cow Experience (Farm Tours)
Want to PAT A HIGHLAND COW – we offer up close and personal & private tours of our farm, where you can meet our Highland cattle and Highland ponies.
You travel around our property on a 6-seater CanAm side-by-side, and visit several groups or cows and calves and ponies. You also have the option of a “Picnic in the Paddock” as well.
Yes, you can touch them.
Yes, there are Highland calves
Yes, they are adorable!
Bree’s Bovine Behaviour
Since 2018, Bree has been teaching a new way of thinking about moving and training cattle. She teaches Natural Cowmanship around Australia to increase safety (for cattle and their handlers), improve the lives of cattle undergoing training. She can help you make your cattle actually want to be with you.
With a deep knowledge on bovine behaviour and a simple way of articulating and explaining what she practices, Bree’s instruction will give you the ultimate experience in how to understand your cattle.
Tailored Special Events
If you have an event or small function that you think could happen at Ballybrook Farm, contact us and we can work with you to make it happen. This can include:
Proposals
Elopements
Anniversaries
Birthdays
Weddings
Work Functions
You name it, and we will make it memorable for you.