Paint, Pat & Pinot
Paint a Highland Cow Masterpiece - at Ballybrook Farm
Next Paint, Pat & Pinot Event
Paint your own masterpiece, under the guidance of a local artist.
Pat some Highland cows
Sip a Pinot and some other locally sourced wines, while nibbling on an antipasto plate.
What you do:
- “Pat a Highland Cow” in the paddock on the farm
- “Paint a Highland Cow”
- 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
What to know:
- How long? – allow 4 hours
- How Much? – $180 per person
- We provide all art supplies (paper, pastels, frames for your masterpiece to take home; as well as drinks and snacks)
- What to wear? – boots that you are OK to get mud & manure on (& a weather proof jacket – we are happy to do tours in the rain if you are)
- Bookings are essential (artistic skills are not)
Contact Us if you want to join in on our next event, or if you have a group of 8 or more people, we can book in a private artwork session on a date that is suitable to you.
This is a wonderful gift idea for the person who thinks they have everything!
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.
Accommodation
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 Highland cattle & Highland Pony 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.
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.
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.