It’s known as the ‘festive season’ for a reason.
In early December 2019, it was a whole lot of fun to have so many of the Gippslandia family come celebrate with us. There wasn’t just one event to clink glasses over. No, the evening was like a proud slashie (i.e. an actor/DJ/artist) — Gippslandia closed off the year by launching our first cookbook, opening a pop-up store and it was our third birthday!
It was amazing to share the entire project with you, and we are grateful for the support from the One Good Community Wellbeing Grants.
Many thanks to all who joined us and the many people who frequented our pop-up store in Traralgon — we couldn’t do this without you, and we’re looking forward to launching into new projects with you again soon.
A night like this wouldn’t have been possible without the support and hard work of many.
The outstanding drinks list was presented by our friends at:
Loch Brewery & Distillery
lochbrewery.com.au
Lightfoot & Sons
lightfootwines.com
Sailors Grave Brewing
sailorsgravebrewing.com
A sublime spread of local produce sated even the most ravenous of appetites.
Thank you:
Island Graze
instagram.com/islandgrazegippsland
Raw Harvest
rawharvestcafe.com
(Islynde, from Island Graze, only launched her business last year and has loved learning about all the amazing Gippsland growers and producers, which she showcases in her grazing platters. Local producers featured at the Gippslandia event included Maffra Cheese, Tarago River Cheese, the edible florals and herbs of Bon In The Garden, Postcode Hives honeycomb and many others.)
A huge shoutout to all the makers and artists:
Art — Fx Sharon Anderson
sharonanderson.com.au
Designs by M
instagram.com/designs.bym
Donna O’Callaghan
donnaocallaghanart.com
Foundry
ifoundthefoundry.com
The Huntress & Co.
thehuntressandco.com
Jill Hermans
jillhermans.com
Kate Billingsley
katebillingsley.com
Lea Jones
instagram.com/leajonesartist
Little Bumble
littlebumble.com.au
Sugar and Violets
sugarandviolets.com
Wood & Wedge
woodandwedge.com.au
Wild Poppi
instagram.com/wildpoppi
You can still get your copy of the Book of Life at gippslandia.com.au and help raise awareness of rural mental health. Hearing the many challenges facing Gippsland farmers, Gippslandia and the television documentary series Behind The Sash wanted to lend a hand. With the assistance of award-winning local chefs, restaurateurs, brewers, distillers and producers, you can eat your way through Australia’s southeast.
Show your support for positive social change around rural mental health, while gaining a better understanding of the wonderful people that produce the food you love.
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