Winter Long Table - Dinner with the Distillers
2023-08-12 18:30 - 22:30 (Australia/Hobart) | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
Warm up this winter with a night of sensory discovery and story telling. Set in the beauty of our barn in front of a roaring fire place our winter long table event features three courses paired with hand crafted beverages from three north west distillers. Each coarse will also feature a local gin, whisky or liqueur as a key ingredient.
Imagine a feast of slow cooked sticky pork belly with winter gin as a starter
and smoked lamb shoulder whisky sauce as a main, followed by a coffee liquer inspired dessert created by our French pastry chef Jeremy.
Throughout the night you will be able to sample the wares of Alchemy Distillery, Sandy Gray Whiskey and Hellyer’s Road Distillery. This is a a special occasion as it will be the first time the three whiskey distillers of the region have come together to showcase their products and tell their stories. The night will also feature local music from a surprise guest artist.

Sausage making workshop and two course lunch at the farm
2023-08-27 10:30 - 16:00 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
Join us for our inaugural sausage making workshop at the farm. This is a hands on intimate experience where you will learn the art of making 4 types of Italian sausages. The day includes a farm tour and two course lunch in the barn in front of a French fire. At the end of the day you will have the knowledge of how to make your own sausages, along with some recipes and 2kg of sausages to take home.

Nova Muse
2023-10-09 18:30 - 21:00 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
Renowned string musicians, are flying into Tasmania to play together in the beauty of our barn one of the most beloved chamber works ever written Schubert String Quintet in C major.
This collaboration which will feature violins, violas and cellos will be followed by a candlelight concert at 8pm of more intimate solo works.
Dinner will be available from the restaurant. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy high quality classical music in a beautiful setting.
https://www.novamuse.com.au/artists/
First string concert is at 6:30 is $25 pp
Candlelight solo shows 8:00 $10 pp

Between the Blossoms - Spring Long Table Lunch
2023-10-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
A immersive three course lunch experience showcasing local spring produce and producers from the region in a stunning setting. This event is the fourth of our seasonal long table experiences, following on from the success of our summer, autumn and winter long table events.
Our seasonal long table experiences are more than a lunch they are a chance to engage with the community and join in the conversation with local producers as they share their produce and tell their story. This event gives you the opportunity to meet and hear from a local fisherman and sample wines from Eastford Creek Vineyard as they share their journey.
The event is a chance to dress up for spring, we would love to see some beautiful floral spring dresses.
If the weather permits lunch will be located between two rows of our apple orchard which will be in full blossom. The barn provides a beautiful back up option if the weather gods aren’t favourable.

Bonfire and Blossom - Spring Fiesta
2023-10-28 16:00 - 21:00 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
Dress up for spring and join us at the farm for a fiesta featuring a stellar line up of artists headlined by Soundweavers and the Summit Horns. The powerhouse 9 piece band features some of the regions most talented musicians and will get you rocking with driving rhythms, sublime vocals and layered horn lines covering funk, ballads, R’n’B and soul fusion numbers.
They will be supported by singer songwriters Delilah McGill and Kyron Howell.
Grab some friends, a picnic blanket and enjoy some bubbles under the blossom of our cider trees as the sun goes down.
This is a family friendly event with a bonfire, pony rides, piglet patting, kids crafts and sunflower seed sewing.
Purchase tickets online to win a hamper from the farm.
Best dress contest – best floral spring dress wins a bottle of bubbles.
Adults $25 (Ticket prices includes a $5 donation to Frocktober – to raise funds for Ovarian Cancer Research)
Children $10
Families $60 (Ticket prices includes a $10 donation to Frocktober )

Twilight Christmas Market
2023-12-21 16:00 - 21:00 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
Join us at the farm, as we combine with local producers and craft makers for a twilight Christmas market. This is a free community event, the bar will be open, there will be live music and food stalls.
In addition to some of the regions best produce there will also be some high quality local crafts for last minute Christmas shopping.
It will be a great time to pick up your Christmas goods, visit the farm and have a night out with family and friends.

Long Table Sunset Orchard Feast
2024-02-03 17:30 - 22:00 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
Dress up and join us for a very beautiful long table dining experience at sunset. Set between two rows of our apple orchard the three course feast takes place on an 80 metre long table with the barn and mountain as a backdrop.
The event includes a farm tour and hopefully the first peak of our sunflower field for 2024.
Last years event sold out and 200 people shared the experience of what is one of the most beautiful dining events in Tasmania.
Gather a group of fiends and join us at the long table .
This will be an all weather event with a long table feast in the barn as a back up plan.
The event will feature largely paddock to plate food from the farm and garden that is gluten free. There will also be enough offerings for vegetarians. Drinks available from the bar. No BYO
Tickets are $80 pp.

Sunflowers at Sunset - With the Soundweavers
2024-02-10 17:30 - 21:30 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
The day has arrived! Join us for the opening of our sunflower season for 2024.
After a warm wet summer the sunflower fields are looking amazing and we’re launching the season in style with an evening of fabulous tunes on our lawns.
Music will be provided by the Soundweavers and the Summit horns, a 9 piece powerhouse band featuring some of the regions finest musicians. They are sure to entertain with driving rhythms, sublime vocals and layered horn lines covering funk, ballads, R’n’B and soul fusion numbers.
Grab a drink from the bar and some yummy festival paddock to plate food.
Bring a picnic rug or camp chair and don’t forget your camera. We have a range of categories and prizes for the best photo this year.
This family friendly outdoor event will also include farm tours.
Pets on a lead are welcome as long as they are well behaved.
Ticket price includes entry to the sunflower fields. No BYO food or drinks.
Gates Open at 5:30
Adults $10
Children 5-18 $5
Families $30
Children under 5 free
Secure your tickets by clicking on the following try booking link.
https://www.trybooking.com/COWEG
Tickets at the gate
Adults $15
Families $40

Valentines Day Dinner On The Farm
2024-02-14 18:00 - 21:30 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
With tables placed throughout our barn and gardens, valentines evening at the farm is a beautiful experience. Our French chef Jeremy Faucet has put together a three course set menu showcasing delicious produce from our garden and farm. Get in contact with us if you would like us to put together a flower bouquet with flowers from our cottage garden. Vegetarian options available.

Long table feast in the orchard - sunset experience
2024-02-17 18:00 - 22:00 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
Join us for a very special event as we set up a long table 3 course feast between two rows of our apple orchard. It’s a paddock to plate sunset experience with the barn and mountains as a backdrop.
The timing of this event has anticipated to coincide with the sunflower field approaching its peak flowering period.
Gather a group of fiends and join us at the long table. It’s going to extend the length of the rows and look amazing.
This will be an all weather event with a long table feast in the barn as a back up plan.
The price of admission is $80 which includes the three courses, a farm tour and access to the sunflower fields. Drinks from the bar available. We can cater for vegetarians and gluten free.
To secure your ticket follow the try booking link
https://www.trybooking.com/COXRI

Yoga, brunch and sunflowers
2024-02-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
With views through the apple orchard and flower fields to the mountain, join Bonnie for an outdoor Yoga class followed by brunch (or lunch) in our spacious barn.
Start your day with a beautiful yoga session in a stunning setting.
Following the session you will have the opportunity to pick you own (PYO) bouquet of flowers wander through our flower fields or simply sit with a glass of cider/wine/herbal tea from our restaurant and admire the peaceful setting.
We will use the barn as a back up option for wet weather.
Date: 18th February 2024
Time: 9:00
The yoga session will be followed by an included brunch with your choice of a cider or coffee.
Tickets are $55 per a person and includes entry to our sunflower fields and a guided tour of our cottage flower garden.
Bring your own yoga mat, sunblock and water bottle. There is a opportunity to change at the farm.
Secure your spot
https://www.trybooking.com/COZUV

Sip and Paint in the Sunflowers (Additional workshop)
2024-02-29 17:45 - 20:30 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
Workshop number two due to popular demand.
Channel your inner Van Gogh, with a sip and paint workshop in the sunflowers.
The class will be run by Sip Paint Create with Amanda who will guide you through the steps of creating your own sunflower painting.
The workshop includes all the material you will need for creating your own masterpiece as well as a light finger food dinner from the farm.
Drinks will be available to be purchased from the bar.
The barn will provide a backup venue in the case of bad weather.
The cost of the workshop is $80 pp which includes dinner and materials.
This event is going to be a lot of fun.Channel your inner Van Gogh, with a sip and paint workshop in the sunflowers.
The class will be run by Sip Paint Create with Amanda who will guide you through the steps of creating your own sunflower painting.
The workshop includes all the material you will need for creating your own masterpiece as well as a light finger food dinner from the farm.
Drinks will be available to be purchased from the bar.
Be quick the first workshop sold out in a day.
https://www.trybooking.com/CPAKK

Sip and Paint in the Sunflowers
2024-03-01 17:45 - 20:30 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
Channel your inner Van Gogh, with a sip and paint workshop in the sunflowers.
The class will be run by Sip Paint Create with Amanda who will guide you through the steps of creating your own sunflower painting.
The workshop includes all the material you will need for creating your own masterpiece as well as a light finger food dinner from the farm.
Drinks will be available to be purchased from the bar.
The barn will provide a backup venue in the case of bad weather.
The cost of the workshop is $80 pp which includes dinner and materials.
This event is going to be a lot of fun.

Weekend Wind Down Yoga and Sunflowers
2024-03-03 16:00 - 18:00 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
RESET & RESTORE your mind and body
Join Karalina for a deeply therapeutic YiN practice..
You are invited to slow the energy around you and drop out of your mind & into your body.
Following the session the Mount Gnomon Farm team will be providing platters/finger food which will include vegetarian options. To conclude your zen experience wander the sunflower fields and take in their beauty.
Ticket price of $60pp also includes a drink from the bar.

Cooking with fire - 15th farm birthday long table feast
2024-05-25 17:00 - 22:00 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
Join us for a long table two course feast as we celebrate 15 years on the farm. It will be a night of story telling and live music with Lasca Dry joining us for the evening.
We will be bringing out the Agrentinian Barbecue for the event and cooking porchetta and beef over coals. While our French pastry chef Jeremy will be creating some amazing desserts for us to share and experience.
The fire will be roaring in the barn and the mulled wine will be flowing.
You can join us at 5 pm for a pre-dinner tour of our domes and glamping set up.
The cost for the two course dinner is $55 pp

Fire and Mountain Winter Festival
2024-06-09 13:00 - 21:00 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
Our favourite and most spectacular event returns for 2024. The fire and mountain winter festival is a community gathering to get you out of hiding and to celebrate winter. Join us as our barn is transformed into a beautiful large lounge/dining room, with a roaring French fire place providing a toasty ambience.
The event features a winter feast where produce from the farm and other local artisan producers is celebrated in a range of hearty warming dishes.
Pull on your favourite Tassie Tuxedo and grab some friends and family and enjoy some mulled wine around the bonfire and fire pots and be mesmerised by taiko drummers at sunset. This year’s festival also includes original tunes from a stellar line up of artists including Tessa Lee and the Cold Weather Band and Rosemary Hayden’s Under the Radar and Dylan Boys Band.
This is a family friendly event with animal patting for children and winter craft activities, let them run wild as you enjoy catching up with friends and family.

Sip and Paint with a Highland Cow
2024-07-14 12:00 - 15:30 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
Join us at the farm as we host a a sip and paint workshop with one of our Scotch Highland Cows. The workshops will be held in the warmth of our barn in front of a roaring fire. The workshop includes a range of French styled finger food prepared by our French chef Jeremy and everything you require to paint your own Scottish highland cow masterpiece.
The bar will be open and there will be mulled wine. The day will allow you to visit our Scottish Highland cows for inspiration with the workshop being run by Sip, Paint, Creative with Amanda.
The cost of the workshop is $85 pp which includes lunch and materials.

Christmas in July (Saturday Night)
2024-07-27 18:30 - 22:00 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
Gather some friends and book a place at a beautiful long table for a two course feast in the comfort of our barn. We will be serving our most popular Christmas options. Imagine a feast consisting of roast porchetta, glazed ham and chicken combined with lots of roast vegetables from the garden, condiments and some delicious desserts. You will need to bring a healthy appetite. The fire will be roaring, it will be warm and cosy and there will be live music.
Tickets include mulled wine on arrival.
There will be two sittings, this is for the Saturday night the 27th 6:30-10:30 not the Sunday lunch on the 28th 12-4 pm
This is an indoor ticketed event only.

Christmas in July - Sunday Lunch Family Day
2024-07-28 12:00 - 16:00 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
Gather some friends and book a place at a beautiful long table for a two course feast in the comfort of our barn. We will be serving our most popular Christmas options. Imagine a feast consisting of roast porchetta, glazed ham, roasted chicken, combined with lots of roast vegetables from the garden, condiments and some delicious desserts. You will need to bring a healthy appetite. The fire will be roaring, it will be warm and cosy and there will be live music.
Tickets include mulled wine on arrival.
There will be two sittings, this is for the Sunday lunch on the 28th 12-4 pm, there is also a Saturday night sitting.

Lior - Live in the Barn
2024-08-17 17:45 - 22:00 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
Lior returns to the farm for an intimate gig to get you out of your winter hiding. Lior is one of Australia’s most successful and respected singer/songwriters and will perform a concert of songs drawn from his vast back catalogue of recordings.
The event will be held in the warmth of a candle lit barn with a roaring fire creating a cozy atmosphere.
Mulled wine will be flowing and there will be a range of dishes to be purchased from the farm restaurant. Lior will be supported by harpist Emily Sanzaro
The acoustics of the barn are perfect for Lior’s amazing voice. His last show at the farm in 2021 was so beautiful so don’t miss this opportunity.

Saturday 17 August 2024 5:45 PM – 9:00 PM (UTC+10)

Ash Grunwald
2024-09-08 14:30 - 18:00 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
Australia’s foremost bluesman Ash Grunwald has announced a new National Tour to coincide with the release of his new single – Life Without You, a chilled groove about going the distance in a relationship and having gratitude for your loved ones. A collaboration with Garett Kato, most well-known for producing Tones & I’s ‘Dance Monkey” and many of Ziggy Alberts most recent releases – this is a track that hits you in the feels.
Ash Grunwald has inspired a generation to hit the road in an old beat-up old van to ‘surf by day jam by night’. Throughout his career, he has supported legends James Brown, The Black Keys, Jack Johnson, Xavier Rudd, and Keith Urban, among numerous others, and played sold out festivals across Europe, Japan, and North America. With six Australian Top-50 albums to his credit, alongside five ARIA and four AIR Award Nominations, two APRA Awards, and gong for Best International Act at the LA Music Critic Awards.
Family Friendly
All day food available

Spring Fling
2024-10-26 16:00 - 19:00 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
Join us as we celebrate spring with an afternoon of jazz, bubbles and blossom. This is a family friendly event with a range of baby animals for patting, pony rides, faceprinting, and henna tattoos for children.
There will be a chance to pick up some heirloom vegetable seedlings and dahlia tubers for the garden and learn how to make a flower wreath.
This event is also a celebratory event as it will be the first public event since we have resolved our planning issues with the council. Grab a cider, something yummy to eat and enjoy some jazz from Wendy Moles and Nick Hart.
There will also be a chance to get a sneak peak at our geodesic domes prior to launch.
Children and Adults $10
Families $30
Children under 3 no charge.

Sip and Paint With a Pig
2024-10-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
Join us at the farm as we host a a sip and paint workshop with one of our pigs. The workshops will be held in the warmth of our barn in front of a roaring fire. The workshop includes a range of finger styled finger food and everything you require to paint your own pig masterpiece. The bar will be open and there will be mulled wine. The day will allow you to visit our pigs for inspiration with the workshop being run by Sip, Paint, Creative with Amanda.

Shane Howard (Goanna)
2024-11-03 14:30 - 17:00 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
He’s played for Prime Ministers, Aboriginal elders and environmental campaigners, from concert halls to protest sites and remote campfires.
The founding member of the legendary Australian band Goanna, his iconic song, ‘Solid Rock, Sacred Ground’, lit a fire for the rights of Aboriginal people in Australia more than 40 years ago, that hasn’t gone out. It’s been recorded and performed, many times in the ensuing years and translated into several Aboriginal Languages.
Howard is a respected senior statesman in Australia who continues to work as a poet, musician, writer, singer, speaker, producer and mentor. He was awarded an honorary Doctorate in 2022 and is currently writing his autobiography.
Performing solo, Howard will share songs and stories from his decades long journey, with special guest Niamh Oh.
Music commences 3pm.
Family friendly event.
All day food available

Daniel Champagne
2024-11-22 18:00 - 21:30 | Tasmania
The young virtuoso recently described as “the finest guitar player of this generation” has been selling out shows all over the globe and will be bringing his dynamite live show back home audiences this Spring!

LIMITED TICKETS HERE: https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/daniel-champagne/166045
Growing up in the Bega Valley on the Far South Coast of New South Wales, Australia the story goes that the young singer-songwriter and one of a kind guitar virtuoso first picked up his instrument of choice as a 5-year-old following in the footsteps of a musical father. He began writing songs at 12, training classically throughout his teens and performing wherever he could, honing his craft and developing the dynamic live show that he is renowned for today. At 18 he finished school, turned professional and hit the road without looking back.
The following 15 years have seen him independently release 7 studio albums, tour relentlessly around the globe, play some of the biggest festivals under the sun and share stages with the likes of Tommy Emmanuel, INXS, John Butler, Lucinda Williams, Ani DiFranco, Judy Collins and Rodrigo y Gabriela.
He has been described as “the finest guitar player of this generation”, “a leading light in acoustic music” and “a performer that must be seen to be believed” and through October and November he will be touring back home in Australia where it all began!

The bar will be open and the Mount Gnomon Farm team will be serving food from the kitchen.

Twilight Christmas Market
2024-12-23 16:00 - 21:00 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
Join us at the farm, as we combine with local producers and craft makers for our annual twilight Christmas market. This is a free community event, the bar will be open, there will be live music and food stalls.
In addition to some of the regions best produce there will also be some high quality local crafts for last minute Christmas shopping.
It will be a great time to pick up your Christmas goods, visit the farm and have a night out with family and friends. Santa will be in attendance for photos and last minute Christmas requests.
If you are a local maker or grower and would like to have a stall please send us an email atevents@mountgnomonfarm.com.au
For those seeking ham and porky Christmas treats, make sure you pre-order to avoid missing out.
https://mountgnomonfarm.com.au/christmas-orders/

The Blues Brothers Revival Band
2024-12-29 15:30 - 21:00 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
The Blues Brothers Revival band are currently celebrating their 40th year together playing the greatest hits of their namesakes.
Enjoy afternoon of high energy entertainment from the band plus special guests.
All day food and drink available. Family Friendly. Children under 10 free. Camping available on site.
Special guests The Sheyana Band & Brad Gillies Band.
Supports commences 4.00pm.

Kim Churchill
2025-01-12 18:00 - 21:30 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
Join us for an unforgettable night as Kim Churchill, the indie-folk sensation, brings The Lovely Tour to Penguin! With his soulful voice, masterful guitar skills, and captivating lyrics, Kim will perform songs from his latest album, It’s Lovely To Have You Here, along with fan favorites. This is his biggest Australian tour yet, and he’s ready to fill the night with raw energy, emotion, and powerful storytelling.

Dome Launch - Summer Picnic Session
2025-01-27 13:00 - 17:00 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
Join us for a summer party as we begin a new chapter at the farm and launch our geodesic domes. When you are not touring our domes you can grab a drink from the bar and relax on our lawns and soak up some great music from Hump Entertainment and the Red Kelly’s. The family friendly day features baby animal patting, face painting and pony rides.
The bar will be open and the kitchen team will be cooking up a storm.
Book your tickets online for a chance to win a night accomodation in one of our domes.

Sunflower festival
2025-02-23 15:00 - 20:30 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
The time has arrived for our popular sunflower festival. It’s a chance to visit the sunflowers and come back and enjoy some great live music on our lawns. This year we have planted out 8 different colours and varieties. There will be face painting, piglet patting and a craft table for children. The bar will be open and we will be serving some delicious food.
A stellar line up of music will go from 3:00 pm through to sunset, featuring Tasmanian Jazz vocalist Susannah Coleman-Brown who will be performing with Jazz trio Blossom. They will be followed by Tessa Lee and band who will take us through to sunset. Bring some friends a picnic rug, dress up in summer attire and take some great pictures in our sunflowers.
Book tickets online for your chance to win a night in one of our luxury domes.
General admission $12
Families $34
Children $5
