Mount Gnomon Farm

Father's Day on the Farm - Barbecue, Blues and Brews
2021-09-05 12:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Hobart) | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
Join us for a big father’s day barbecue with live music from Jacob Boote. This is a family day out with kids craft activities and a patting corner, where kids big and small can feed a lamb and pat a piglet. This is an all weather event where if it’s nice weather we will be outside and if it rains we will move to the barn.
Drinks will be flowing at the bar, the fire will be roaring and you will have a chance to relax as the kids play.

Medieval Feast
2021-08-28 17:00 - 23:00 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
Dress up in your favourite medieval costume and join us for a medieval long table feast in our barn which will be kitted out medieval style. Special guests The Sovereign Military Order of the Knights Templar Tasmania will take part in combat sessions and provide training in swordsmanship skills where you will have the opportunity to challenge a real knight.
Medieval music, games, cooking with fire, wenches, brews and fire pots.
Prize for best dressed gal and guy and family.
Tickets include food and entertainment
Adults $65
Junior $20

Saturday 28 August 2021 5:00-11:00 PM

Farm Light
2021-08-21 18:00 - 22:00 | Tasmania
Join us at the farm for an evening of stories and songs of sunlight, porch lights and Massey Ferguson headlights with special guests Bert Spinks and Daniel J Townsend. The evening will showcase projection artwork from Kelly Slater our inaugural artist in residence, who has captured the farm through the changing seasons.
https://www.kslater.com.au/thefarm.html
Tickets include a two course farm feast.
On Saturday 21 August 2021 at 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Christmas in July
2021-07-24 18:30 - 22:30 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
Gather some friends and book a table for a two course feast in the comfort of our new barn. We will be serving our most popular Christmas options. Imagine a feast consisting of roast porchetta, glazed ham, smoked chorizo, roast chickens, 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 from You3.

Tickets include mulled wine on arrival.

There will be two sittings, Saturday night the 25th 6:30-10:30 and Sunday lunch on the 25th 12-4.

This is an indoor ticketed event only, our last event in the barn sold out so don’t leave it to the last minute.

Tassels and Tails
2021-07-17 18:00 - 22:30 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
The barns hosting an exciting new event.

Goddess Burlesque Co. is taking over our beautiful space to to bring you: Tassels and Tails, a wintery but warm burlesque cabaret.

With 7 dancers, starring some of Tasmania’s most celebrated burlesque performers, live music and a long table dinner the show will be a feast for the stomach and for the eyes!

There is only one show, don’t miss out, get a group together for a fun night.

Farm Light
2021-06-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Tasmania
Join us at the farm for an evening of stories and songs of sunlight, porch lights and Massey Ferguson headlights with special guests Bert Spinks and Daniel J Townsend. The evening will showcase projection artwork from Kelly Slater our inaugural artist in residence, who has captured the farm through the changing seasons.
https://www.kslater.com.au/thefarm.html
Tickets include a two course farm feast.

Saturday 21 August 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Fire and Mountain Festival
2021-06-05 16:00 - 22:00 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
Our first twilight festival – experience the magic of the farm at night.
Featuring internationally acclaimed artists playing with fire including Polynesian Fire Twirler Lion Tasi and Bubble magician Denis Lock.
Sit around a fire pot and be mesmerised by harpist Emily Sanzaro who will be combining with talented Launceston duo the Runaway Belles.
Then get your dancing shoes on as dynamic 3 piece the Chester draws and the Lowboys will serve up old school toe tappin, chicken pickin, swingin jazzed up blues.
Food Stalls
Long Table Barn Feast
Bonfire
Garden Bars
Mulled Wine
Piglet patting and kids activities
Saturday 5th June 4-10 pm
Purchase your ticket online to secure a place and for the opportunity to win a hamper from the farm.
Tickets also at the gate subject to capacity;
Adults $20
Children $5
Families $45
Tickets https://www.trybooking.com/BRJWC

Mother's Day Lunch in the Barn
2021-05-09 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
Come and celebrate Mother’s Day Lunch in the comfort of our new barn.
Enjoy a 3 course meal in a shared family style by the French fireplace.
This will be a ticketed event, featuring produce from the farm prepared by our French chef, Madjid and the team.
There will be the option of 2 sittings; 11:15am and 1:30pm.
Children’s option available.
Ticketed event only. Limited space. No walk-ins.

Menu:
To Start

House cured Coppa with roasted almonds.
Butternut squash and Tasmanian vintage cheddar soup with nutmeg cream and seeds.
Artisan cultured butter and sourdough bread.

Main

Mount Gnomon farm rare breed slow roasted pork loin with garden herbs and fennel stuffing.
Garden beetroots and carrots with olive tapenade “Red Cow Organics” feta, fermented chilli and fried sage.
Cider and honey jus.

Dessert

Garden rhubarb and almond tart with Tasmanian pepper berry cream.

Or gluten free option:

Burnt Basque cheesecake

$55 pp adult.
$30 pp under 16.
-Dietary options available upon request-
Extras:
$14 – Sausage and chips (for kids under 14 only).
$8 – Bowl of chips.
$12 – Rhubarb and almond tart with cream.
$12 – Burnt Basque cheesecake (GF).

Easter Fair - Scavenger Hunt on the Farm
2021-04-04 11:00 - 15:00 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
A family day out with an Easter egg scavenger hunt, craft and produce stalls, face painting, piglet patting and kids crafts. Talented local musician Brad Von Rock will provide live interactive family entertainment including hits from the wiggles which will get the children up and about and dancing with easter bunny. You get to sit back and enjoy a drink from the bar and some delicious barbecue food.
Bring a basket and follow the clues. There will be several scavenger hunts for different age groups. Easter bunny will be present to assist follow the clues.
The bar will be open and we will be serving a range of barbecue food options for the family.
This is a ticketed event. Please note the age and easter egg hunt times.
Children 0-2 Free entry supervised Easter egg hunt 11:00 am
Children 3-6 $15 Easter egg hunt 11:30 am
Children 6-18 $15 Easter egg hunt 12:00 pm
Adults $10

Harvest Festival - An Autumn Picnic
2021-03-28 12:00 - 16:00 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
Join us at the farm for an afternoon of delicious food, live music, cider and chilled vibes. It’s a chance to listen to and interact with the experts. Gardening Australia presenter Tino Carnevale heads a great line up of speakers.

Joining Tino will be the Feisty Tasmanian Rees Campbell who will be discussing Tasmanian native foods and and sharing knowledge from her hit book Eat Wild Tasmanian. Annette Reed from Tasmanian Natural Garlic and Tomatoes will talk about all things tomatoes, seed saving and greenhouses.

http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Up2CFlM_YKU

In addition there will be workshops on preserving the autumn harvest, including how to pickle, preserve and bottle your excess vegetables. Other topics include compost making and starting a cottage cut flower garden.

There will be our regular festival activities including food stalls, bars, piglet patting, gumboot throwing and farm tours.

It promises to be a great family day out. Secure your ticket online to go into the draw to win a hamper from the farm.

Adults $15
Children $5
Family $35 two adults more than one child
Children under $5 free

Tickets will also be available at the gate

Barbecue, brews and beats
2021-01-26 12:00 - 16:00 | Tasmania
Due to popular demand we’re putting on a second summer picnic. Join us for a chilled afternoon of live music as we cook up a storm on our Argentinian grill. Sit back with a drink from our bar and soak up the tunes of Dylan Boys and band Channel IV.

This will be a family friendly event with a farm tour and piglet patting. Some seating and tables will be provided but picnic blankets and chairs are recommended.
Adults $10
Children $5
Families $25

Purchase your tickets online to go into the draw to win a picnic hamper featuring our produce and a 4 pack of our orchard cider. Tickets will also be available on the gate. Please don’t attempt to buy reduced tickets from fake on sellers who are targeting facebook events.
It’s going to be a great day.

Farm Picnic
2021-01-03 12:00 - 16:00 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
Join us for a summer picnic in our orchard and gardens as we welcome in the new year. Grab a blanket or chair and sit back with a glass of wine, cider or gin and take in the tunes of talented duo Clinton Hutton and Margot Kelly. The Mount Gnomon team will be serving platters and firing up our big barbecue. Lawn games, piglet patting and farm tours will be on offer. It’s a great family day out with activities for children so you have the chance to relax in the sun.
Pre-book your tickets for the opportunity to win a picnic hamper and cider on arrival.
Adults $10, Children $5, Family pass $30
https://www.trybooking.com/BNIWN

Farm Fiesta
2020-12-31 18:00 - 2021-01-01 00:30 | Tasmania
Join us for our first New Year Eve party where we collectively say goodbye to 2020 and welcome in a new year with style.
See our garden and barn transform with fire pots, live music, garden lights and pop up bars.
Tickets include:
Return bus from either Burnie, Penguin, Ulverstone and Devonport Gourmet feast with dessert
Mount Gnomon keep cup with a free cider or beer
Outdoor games
Live music with Trev Weaver
Cocktail bar in the garden and beer wine and cider bar in the barn

On Thursday 31 December 2020 at 6:00 PM to Friday 1 January 2021 12:30 AM

Christmas Artisan Market in The Barn
2020-12-23 16:00 - 21:00 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
Join us for our first market in the barn! We’re combining with local artisan producers such as Red Cow Organics and Rocky Gardens for a twilight Christmas market. The bar will be open, there will be live music, product tastings and we will be serving platters showcasing available produce. 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. There will be cheese, meat, local vegetables, berries, honey, baked goods plus a host of crafts.

For those customers seeking ham make sure you pre-order to avoid missing out, we have limited stock this year.

THE BARN DOOR CABARET
2020-10-24 18:00 - 22:00 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
Three amazing shows. Friday night is now booked out and tickets are selling fast for the Saturday night, 6:00 pm 24th and Sunday afternoon 25th at 2:00 pm
COME TO AN EVENING OF CABARET FILLED WITH CIRCUS, GAMES AND WONDER. ENJOY TALENT CULTIVATED ON THE NORTH WEST OF TASMANIA. PERFORMERS INCLUDE THE MARVELLOUS;
JOE FISHER, DENIS LOCK, SPENCER INWOOD AND SABINE BESTER.
LIKE MOST TASMANIAN EXPORTS, THESE ENTERTAINERS ARE NOW INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED, BUT ARE HOMETO RAISE THE ROOFON THE NEW BARN!
NOM-NOM FOOD AND DRINKS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE EVENING.
SEATS ARE LIMITED – BOOK NOW OR MISS OUT!
BOOKA TABLE OF TEN AND RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY GLASS OF BARRINGWOOD FOR THE WHOLE GROUP UPON ARRIVAL.

Farm to Ferment - Open Day!
2020-10-18 11:00 - 17:00 | Tasmania
Preserving the past, culturing the future. Join Mount Gnomon Farm & friends to launch their new barn with the Farm to Ferment Festival.

About this Event

To celebrate the launch of their new barn, Mount Gnomon have invited everyone to the farm! Join us as we explore what a sustainable future looks like in NW Tasmania as we preserve the past and culture the future.
Gates open at 11 AM Sunday, 18 October and there will be:

A garden talk and tour with Gardening Australia’s Tino Carnevale
An official barn launch
The new Mount Gnomon charcuterie bar
Farm fresh food & drink
Free masterclasses on all things fermented, including cheese, sourdough, cider, gin, kimchi & kombucha
Fermented food & drink stalls in the barn
Live music
Piglet patting
Gumboot tossing
Farm tours
And more…

Book your tickets online to go into the draw to win a farm & ferment hamper.
The event will comply with all current COVID-safe regulations and guidelines. Due to current restrictions, numbers are strictly capped at 500 people and tickets must be purchased online prior to the event.
About the Event
DATE: Sunday, October 18, 2020
TIME: 11 AM – 5 PM
VENUE: Mount Gnomon Farm, Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, TAS
ENTRY: Adults $20, Kids $5

Bubbles and Squeal
2019-11-24 11:00 - 15:00 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
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Christmas in July
2019-07-27 18:00 - 22:00 | Tasmania
Join us at the farm restaurant for a traditional Christmas winter three course feast. On arrival you will be welcomed around out beautiful fire pots with mulled wine and platters before we move to the warmth of the restaurant for a traditional Christmas long table feast. We will be will be serving a range of roasted vegetables and condiments to compliment our glazed ham, rolled porchetta and stuffed free range chickens before concluding with traditional northern hemisphere Christmas desserts.
In the past both the Saturday night and Sunday lunch have been super popular and a lot of delicious fun.
There will again be two sittings;
Saturday night 27th July 6:00-10:00 pm
Sunday lunch 28th July 12:00-4:00 pm
The cost is $50 per a person.
To book a table please send us a message or give us a call 0448067779. Free mulled wine for the best Christmas jumper.

Rare Day Out - 10th Birthday Celebration
2019-03-24 12:00 - 16:00 | Tasmania

Free Event: Celebratory 10 Year Thank You feast at Mount Gnomon Farm
2019-02-09 18:00 - 23:30 | Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
To celebrate ten years of Mount Gnomon Farm and to thank our customers for their amazing ongoing support and loyalty we’re throwing a feast at the farm for people that have purchased our Christmas orders. We would love to welcome you to the farm for a farm tour, look behind the scenes and a feast prepared by us using produce from our farm and kitchen garden. We’ve scheduled this for 6:00 pm Saturday the 9th of February, in the New Year when we’ve all recovered from the festive season madness. We look forward to celebrating with you, because without you there wouldn’t be Mount Gnomon Farm.
