"Bringing together the best growers and producers in the state, the 2009 WA BioDynaic Festival offers a diverse programme of activities and experiences at High Vale Orchard. "

BioDynamic Farmers' Markets (10am - 4pm)

A central showcase of biodynamic growers and producers in a farmers' market setting will run throughout the day from 10am – 4pm. Biodynamic produce will be on hand for tasting and selling.

Orchard Tours

'Farmer John', 3rd generation orchardist at High Vale conducts informative orchard tours on the hour. Find out how High Vale Orchard does it BioDynamically and 'How to prune your fruit trees correctly

Chef Presentation

WA chef Nico Moretti, known for his 'cooking passions' cooking school at Urban Provider and for his gourmet travel expeditions throughout the world, will entertain with his cooking demonstrations using biodynamic produce at 11.30am and 1pm.

Nico appearing at 11.30, 1.30, 2.30

Do you prune your fruit trees properly?

Learn how

Gourmet sophistication

Enjoy the view across the historic orchard whilst enjoying some divine cakes, devonshire tea and treats using biodynamic produce and perhaps a Fiori Coffee before meandering back to Perth through beautiful local scenery.

Art Exhibition

'In the Orchards' an outdoor exhibition presenting works from four of Perth's exciting visual artists Philip Gamblen, Steven Morgana, Georgina Criddle and Benjamin Kovacsy. From Kinetic art to edible birdhouse installations! And view magnificent iron sculptures by artist Peter Graham.  A must viewing for art lovers.

 

Topic discussion by William Newton-Wordsworth

Social Responsibility and Agriculture - Contradiction or Necessity".

Talks at 11.15 and 2.15

BioDynamic presentation by researcher Deanna Forster - runs all day