Accommodation - Ballybrook Farm
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.
Relax in the stillness of the bush, in this “Swiss Chalet” with extensive gardens and ponds, and Highland cattle in the paddocks of course.
Calmore - Tiny Home
Coming soon
What else happens on Ballybrook Farm?
Farm Tours (Pat a Cow)
Highland Cow Experience & Farm Tour – Want to get up close and personal with a Highland cow, or see a bunch of adorable Highland calves? Ride around in our 6-seater CanAm while we show you around our farm and get you scratching these beautiful bovines (as well as our Highland Ponies & their foals).
WE will share with you the story of this majestic breed, and our time with them, and there will be plenty of opportunities for photos. All this, and so close to Melbourne city and airport.
Photo Shoot
(Private Photo Session at Ballybrook Farm)
Have your very own photo session with our professional photographer, including your choice of our Highland cows and Highland Ponies, utilising the whole farm, farm buildings and animals.
Various sessions are available, and so many back drops and settings can be used – creating opportunities for family photos, wedding photos, or just that perfect birthday gift for a loved one.
Paint, Pat & Pinot
* “Pat a Highland Cow” in the paddock on the farm.
* “Paint a Highland Cow” (we have a selection of images for you to paint – of the cows you will be patting).
* 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
Bree’s Bovine Behaviour Page
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.