Duration:
5h
Hands-on long lunch cooking school at Maggie Beer’s Farm with seasonal ingredients.
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Master the Art of Seasonal Home Cooking
Sharing delicious food with friends and family is a lifelong passion of Maggie Beer’s. This hands-on cooking school at the legendary Pheasant Farm invites you to utilise fresh, seasonal ingredients straight from the garden to bring vibrant flavour and colour to your dishes. 🍳
In this intimate class of just 10 guests, you will be guided through a journey of home cooking by Maggie’s expert team. Learn the secrets behind iconic recipes from Maggie’s own cookbooks, gaining practical hints and tips to recreate these exciting dishes at home.
The Ultimate Barossa Valley Culinary Experience
Your day begins with an interactive demonstration of the menu. Next, you will don your apron to cook these seasonal dishes yourself. The experience culminates in a spectacular shared long table lunch, where you will enjoy your creations alongside premium Pheasant Farm wines. 🍷 During lunch, discover the rich history of how Maggie and Colin started the Pheasant Farm, the evolution of the property, and stories from The Cook and the Chef.
What Your Experience Includes:
- Expert Guidance: A hands-on cooking school led by Maggie Beer’s passionate team.
- Interactive Learning: Step-by-step demonstrations of a series of seasonal dishes.
- Take-Home Recipes: Recipe cards so you can impress your guests at your next long lunch. 📝
- Long Table Lunch: A shared feast enjoying the dishes you have prepared, paired with the Pheasant Farm wine range.
Note: Additional beverages are available for purchase during lunch.
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Awesome “feast” lunch with the accompanying flight of wines. A few ingredients were not what I would normally choose but it all worked so well together - chef Sarah and the team were perfect. Larissa looked after us (and even politely laughed at a few Dad jokes) as we worked through the 5 courses after the chicken liver parfait.
Thoroughly replete at the end and, much to our surprise, found we had taken over 2.5 hours of enjoyable time.
Thoroughly replete at the end and, much to our surprise, found we had taken over 2.5 hours of enjoyable time.
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andrew
03 Aug 2026
Have visited Maggie's a few times over the years. Great location. Make sure you pre-book one of their experiences to avoid disappointment. Make sure you do the Farm Walk, which is a pleasant wander around the dam/lake, through the quinces and around the averies.
Finish with a cuppa & a treat in the on-site cafe.
Finish with a cuppa & a treat in the on-site cafe.
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Tarn
12 Jul 2026
Quick stop off here on our way back to Adelaide at the end of our holiday. Greeted by a lovely lady offering tastings. The whole place is delightful. Had a delicious muffin and a Chai latte looking out over the lake. Enjoyed browsing through the farm shop and around the aviary of very interesting poultry. Have come home with a little goodie bag which I'm looking forward to sharing with my family.
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Anita
28 Jun 2026
Really nice sanctuary for a cake and coffee. Felt a little ‘touristy’ with all the ‘Maggie Beer’ merch everywhere… but I get it. It’s Maggie’s Farm House. Worth a stop if you love food…and nature.
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Timothy
07 Jun 2026
Ellie, our instructor was fun and fabulous. There was so much food we could not eat it all, and the ingredients were all so fresh making the food delicious. The recipes are created so they can be used again and again for all different recipes. Plenty of drinks included and the venue is superb!!
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DION
15 Apr 2026
The shop is beautifully organised and presented, gorgeous views of nature and beautiful products. The orchard tart was absolutely delicious and topped with seasonal figs. I want a whole tray of that. They have beautiful pheasants on the property too.
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Ljiljana
14 Apr 2026
We had a sensational day! My brother bought me the indulgence package for my 50th bday pressie, and it was more than I could have hoped for. We were super lucky to have Elli (Maggie's daughter) as our cooking demonstrator. She was fantastic, entertaining and had so many wonderful stories & knowledge. I loved that so much. The food we cooked was divine, matched with great wine! Lunch at The Eatery was fantastic & we had a really fun group of people!! The staff were all lovely and very accommodating. The farm shop also has an amazing range of Maggie's products which are amazing, and the dam and scenery are just stunning. We had the most glorious weather to top it off. Highly recommend, and we are keen to come back to do the Gin making demonstration. Truly a wonderful experience and present!! ❤️❤️
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Sandra
09 Mar 2026
The cooking demo was excellent. Delicious food following the demo. Tasty lunch and wine tasting. Beautiful grounds to explore
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Catherine
08 Mar 2026
Had a wonderful time with my daughters. Dru was very knowledgeable and a fantastic personality to match! He took time to sit with us after and a chat about his experiences in the world of cooking.
The farm itself was a lovely and peaceful place to walk around, thrilled to be there and to have had the experience 🥰
The farm itself was a lovely and peaceful place to walk around, thrilled to be there and to have had the experience 🥰
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Belinda
08 Feb 2026
Fantastic day for the indulgent experience! Loved every minute of the cooking demo, a gorgeous lunch and wine tasting! A thrill to stand in Maggie’s kitchen! Staff were all fabulous!! Highly recommended
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Sandra
11 Jan 2026
Amazing place. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the food and drinks are served quickly. It’s definitely worth the money. The most attractive part is the calm, welcoming atmosphere -perfect for relaxing and enjoying the surroundings. Can’t wait to visit again. Highly recommended.
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Ryan
02 Dec 2025
It was lovely to return here again in late Oct 2025 - lots of improvements and additions since last visit in 2006!! We browsed all the goodies at the shop, wished we had planned our morning better so we could have had a coffee here, but really enjoyed everything and walked the lake circuit
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Colin
24 Nov 2025
We loved our visit to the Maggie Beer Farm shop. We had an indulgent lunch package which involved a cooking demonstration. lunch and a wine tasting. The food was delicious and the wines varied in styles for every taste. Dru was our presenter, cook and tasting guide. He was fabulous with a wide variety of food and wine experience and humorous stories! There were lots of yummy products for sale as well if you wanted. Well worth a trip to Nuriootpa in South Australia for this experience.
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Anne
11 Nov 2025
Great lunch tasting menu….. the atmosphere and surroundings are beautiful….a must stop in the Barossa tour… the food and service was good and the staff were very friendly….. a beautiful spot for a drink and relax if you don’t want to eat as well.
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Ed
09 Nov 2025
Nice surprise not being familiar with Maggies famous chef career. Very nice garden with beautiful birds and shop has so many interesting products to offer. We bought the passionfruit curd 💛
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per
30 Oct 2025
Love this place. The staff is friendly. Also they are helpful, and the food & drinks were served quickly . I think it's worth for money. The most attractive part is the calm and welcoming atmosphere, which makes it perfect for relaxing. Hope to visit again. Highly recommended.
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Aaron
16 Oct 2025
We had the best time doing Maggie’s Ultimate Experience in the Barossa! Drew was such a fantastic host friendly, funny, and full of great stories. His cooking demo was super fun to watch and the food and wine were absolutely delicious (and there was plenty of it!). We spent a few hours there just enjoying the beautiful setting, amazing food, and great company. It was such a lovely day with fun, relaxed, and really memorable. Definitely something I’d recommend to anyone visiting the Barossa!
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Ava
13 Oct 2025
Unbelievable Our Chef Linda was exceptional. The experience was way above expectations and we were treated like royalty. Would not hesitate recommending this experience. The food was just great.read moreread less
Karen
12 Oct 2025
We visited Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop and found the scenery to be beautiful. The property features a lovely lake, where visitors can enjoy a cheese board while taking in the view. There is also a loop walk around the lake and a farm walk, and the presence of beautiful peacocks adds to the charm of the setting.
It is certainly worth a visit. However, there was no lunch menu available.
It is certainly worth a visit. However, there was no lunch menu available.
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Negin
19 Sep 2025
We did Maggie’s Ultimate Experience!! The place is absolutely beautiful and the ultimate experience was fun, interactive and the food and drinks were in abundance throughout the 3 hours! It was a lovely day we all enjoyed!! Definitely recommend and think it’s great value.
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Katie
16 Sep 2025
Drew was the perfect host and his cooking demonstration was great. The food wine was great. Throughly enjoyed the whole experience a must do when in the Barossa
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Kerrie
02 Sep 2025
What a cosy and inviting shop/cafe!
So many great produce for sale.
Topping it off, the "kitchen" on the cook and the chef also on site for some photos opportunity.
Had a chance to dine in their Cafe, pairing the scones with latte was beautiful! Best of all, we were seated directly infront of the beautiful blue lake (wonderful view).
Will be back!
So many great produce for sale.
Topping it off, the "kitchen" on the cook and the chef also on site for some photos opportunity.
Had a chance to dine in their Cafe, pairing the scones with latte was beautiful! Best of all, we were seated directly infront of the beautiful blue lake (wonderful view).
Will be back!
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jerena
29 Jul 2025
Visiting Maggie Beer was on my bucket list. I can tick it off now. Was lucky enough to see her in the flesh. We met some lovely people and shared some great food. Awesome, awesome
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Amelia
20 Jul 2025
Turtle-viewing was a delightful surprise! Only made a quick lunch stop but had a very pleasant snack n the sunshine by the water. Definitely recommend sitting outside for the pleasure of watching the turtles! Lovely conserves too.read moreread less
FarAway520927
24 Jun 2025
The nature is so beautiful, we sat by the window and had some delicious treats and a hot choccy! I am with my partner on our anniversary, and it’s just such a lovely place. The last time I went here was when I was young, I think I bought one of the ice creams and I met Maggie herself! A lovely lady. The staff were nice! And I got a quince paste to top it off. Always feels like stepping into home ♥️
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Amy
08 Jun 2025
Like a zoo Absolutely horrified by the caged birds outside the shop. Small cages, stressed animals - hard to concentrate on anything else after seeing thatread moreread less
lanah777
09 Apr 2025
Wonderful shop full of tasty things and great to sit outside for dining in Autumn. Lovely atmosphere with turtles, peacocks and people, and the is a short walk as well. Can get busy, but we arrived after 3 when people were leaving and had afternoon tea
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Malcolm
05 Apr 2025
Just an awesome overall experience.
We chose the indulgent cooking and dining experience, which was an absolutely excellent value packed mixture of cooking skills, delightful food and yummy wines.
Bron is a champion presenter who made cooking educational, fun and informative.
The wine tasting is a must do...
Highly recommend!!!
We chose the indulgent cooking and dining experience, which was an absolutely excellent value packed mixture of cooking skills, delightful food and yummy wines.
Bron is a champion presenter who made cooking educational, fun and informative.
The wine tasting is a must do...
Highly recommend!!!
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Kane
22 Mar 2025
Had lunch there yesterday. What a fabulous experience, food and the flavours were outstanding. I took the paired wine option. Service staff also very knowledgeable and accomodating. This has always been on my list of things to do and it didn't disappoint
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Debra
17 Mar 2025
Loved our time here. Came for a Quick Look. Stayed 3 hours. Friendly staff. Stunning outlook. Delicious platter for a light lunch. So much variety in products, wines, conserves, cheese and so much more. Book cooking classes etc in advance! Loved the aviary and the peacock feathers we found were a bonus 🩵
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Dianne
24 Feb 2025
Visiting Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop is an absolute treat! From the moment you step in, you’re welcomed by the charming atmosphere and the aroma of delicious gourmet products. The staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, offering tastings and recommendations that make the experience even more enjoyable.
The range of products is impressive—gourmet pâtés, fruit pastes, sauces, and, of course, the famous burnt fig, honeycomb & caramel ice cream. Everything is crafted with high-quality ingredients and packed with flavor. The scenic surroundings add to the charm, making it a perfect place to relax and indulge.
Whether you’re a foodie or just looking for a lovely spot to unwind, Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop is a must-visit. I highly recommend it for anyone visiting the Barossa Valley!
The range of products is impressive—gourmet pâtés, fruit pastes, sauces, and, of course, the famous burnt fig, honeycomb & caramel ice cream. Everything is crafted with high-quality ingredients and packed with flavor. The scenic surroundings add to the charm, making it a perfect place to relax and indulge.
Whether you’re a foodie or just looking for a lovely spot to unwind, Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop is a must-visit. I highly recommend it for anyone visiting the Barossa Valley!
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Lyra
30 Jan 2025
Lots of fun….unless you’re a bird Lovely views and staff. Non-alcoholic wine is a nice alternative, but on leaving we visited the birds in cages and they were baking in the 38 degree heat, some totally without water and minimal shade. It was very disappointing to see how well the tourists/$ side is cared for whilst the birds & animals are left to suffer.read moreread less
Navigate54460542321
16 Nov 2024
It was nice to go there but I did some research and found that Maggie sold her final shares in the business a fair while ago. Credit to the staff who still talk about Maggie as if she is the operator and maker of all the products.
It’s a lovely lake and nice to walk around the property.
The wine tasting lady was very friendly but the other staff gave the feeling of a commercial venture, with not much passion for their job.
It’s a lovely lake and nice to walk around the property.
The wine tasting lady was very friendly but the other staff gave the feeling of a commercial venture, with not much passion for their job.
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Debbie
03 Nov 2024
5 Course Lunch extravaganza We visited the farm today and sat down for an amazing 5 course lunch with wines. absolutely fantastic value for money. deffinately will be back on out next trip to S A .Highly recommend this.
Thank you fora wonderful experience.
David and Tracy Landells. Melb Aus.
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Culture23940025362
03 Nov 2024
Fun visit with great food This was great to visit. Would like to have done the cooking class but it was booked out. We had the best coffee and scones with jam and cream. Delicious. We all took photos in Maggie’s kitchen. Bought a few items in her shop. Rainy day so didn’t walk around the lake but did check out where birds were and peacocks walking around. A really fun visit.read moreread less
James
10 Sep 2024
Lovely way to spend a few hours Lovely way to spend half a day in this part of the world. Cooking demonstration was first rate and you get to sample all the cooked goodies. Followed by lunch in the restaurant where you choose an entree and main from the menu. Then took a leisurely stroll around the lake/farm before settling back down in the Farm shop for a wine tasting.read moreread less
stephenmN3620VC
09 Sep 2024
Such a lovely experience facilitated by a warm & welcoming team, delicious ingredients, atmosphere & recipes. I will definitely indulge again! Thank you
My only gripe was that once lunch time hit, the dining room spread into our area, with banter, laughter and noise overshadowing our experience. It made it hard to hear Linda for the second part of our long lunch cooking class.
My only gripe was that once lunch time hit, the dining room spread into our area, with banter, laughter and noise overshadowing our experience. It made it hard to hear Linda for the second part of our long lunch cooking class.
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Michelle
11 Aug 2024
Staff are lovely, atmosphere and environment is fantastic. There is an Avery with peacock, pea hen and other fowl which the kids will love. Maggie Beer’s kitchen is on display and as you’d expect, great food, coffee, wine and as many condiments as the eye can see. Winter time is the best as there’s a gorgeous fire and view of the stunning lake.
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Nick
12 Jul 2024
From the moment you arrive at the #thefarmeaterycookingschool you know you are in good hands. Lynda, Elli and their army of passionate team members expertly guide you through preparing three courses from scratch. Using local produce as far as possible and in utterly breathtaking surrounds. The day caters for all skill levels and is heaps of fun. Book for yourself - book as a gift - you will be so glad you did.
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Teresa
08 Jul 2024
We did the indulgent experience and had a wonderful relaxed few hours at the farm. The cooking demonstration gave great insights into using the products and left us feeling part of the Maggie Beer experience. A great way to spend the day.
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David
15 Apr 2024
Inspiring experience A wonderful 4-5 hour culinary journey Outstanding recipes, produce and guidance from Linda. Welcoming and inspiring
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merryll2016
14 Apr 2024
What an amazing day! We chose the indulgence package and it was more than we could have hoped for. Jacob was our cooking demonstrator. He was entertaining and knowledgeable. The samples of food were divine. Lunch at The Eatery was fantastic! The staff were lovely and accommodating. Wine tasting (again with Jacob) was pleasant, finished off with dessert from the demo. The farm shop had an extensive range and all well priced. Obligatory photo in The Cook and The Chef kitchen! A walk around the dam finished off our visit perfectly!
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Dale
17 Mar 2024
On arrival for our experience we felt very welcome and the staff are all awesome.
The cooking demonstration was very informative and tasted amazing.
The wine and gin tasting with Jacob was very enjoyable and we had so much fun.
The whole day was incredible and we can’t believe we actually got to spend time at the farm shop. This was one big tick off the bucket list. Thank you for an awesome day
The cooking demonstration was very informative and tasted amazing.
The wine and gin tasting with Jacob was very enjoyable and we had so much fun.
The whole day was incredible and we can’t believe we actually got to spend time at the farm shop. This was one big tick off the bucket list. Thank you for an awesome day
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Ian
05 Feb 2024
My partner and I had a lovely day doing the Ultimate Experience. Started with Mary-Ann’s food demonstration which we ate with a wine tasting, then went for a short walk around the lake. This was followed by a gin tasting, and then a platter on the deck with a glass of wine. The experience seemed pretty good value for money. Service was pleasant and friendly. They were catering when I called up the morning of to add my partner to the experience.
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Laura
09 Jan 2024
Quality The tour is amazing, wine testing# food delicious. It’s a great experience and highly recommended to friends & family.read moreread less
Uyen
01 Jan 2024
Enjoyed an excellent indulgent farm experience starting with a cooking demonstration and experience with Linda, followed by wine and spirit tasting with Jake, and finished with a cheese board. Shopped for products in the store as well. Thoroughly enjoyed our whole visit. Big fans of the cook and the chef so excited to see the kitchen where it was filmed..
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Barb
08 Dec 2023
Lovely location within the farm. The shop with the cafe has a vast selection of food and wine products to select. Recommend going for a walk around the farm as there are peacocks and birds along the way.
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Peter
16 Nov 2023
BEST ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE EVER!!!
Booked for a friend and myself. We had cooking class by Lynda and wine and gin tasting by Jake. My friend was the designated driver so Jake suggested she take a mocktail tasting instead. The service of all the staff was excellent, they made you feel exclusive and special. There were also items sold only at the farm shop.
I was told we would take averagely 2-3 hours, but we were there till they closed! Absolutely amazing!!! Would highly recommend it to anyone going to Barossa Valley.
Booked for a friend and myself. We had cooking class by Lynda and wine and gin tasting by Jake. My friend was the designated driver so Jake suggested she take a mocktail tasting instead. The service of all the staff was excellent, they made you feel exclusive and special. There were also items sold only at the farm shop.
I was told we would take averagely 2-3 hours, but we were there till they closed! Absolutely amazing!!! Would highly recommend it to anyone going to Barossa Valley.
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Teresa
07 Nov 2023
BEST ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE EVER!!! BEST ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE EVER!!!Booked for a friend and myself. We had cooking class by Lynda and wine and gin tasting by Jake. My friend was the designated driver so Jake suggested she take a mocktail tasting instead. The service of all the staff was excellent, they made you feel exclusive and special. There were also items sold only at the farm shop.
I was told we would take averagely 2-3 hours, but we were there till they closed! Absolutely amazing!!! Would highly recommend it to anyone going to Barossa Valley.
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Teresa
07 Nov 2023
A must do An all round Australian culinary experience with the most incredible lunch, authentic surroundings and beautiful shop.read moreread less
Road562440
27 Oct 2023
A must do in the Barossa. We had a wonderful time, the staff can not be faulted and location is beautiful. Would recommend it to anyone in the area. The cooking demonstration and subsequent food and drinks were spot on. Well done to all.read moreread less
Phillip
07 Oct 2023
Lovely time sharing the Ultimate experience e with my daughter. Cooking demo then wine tasting then gin tasting. Food from the demo and a platter and glass of wine after. All in a very relaxed well presented format. Lovely day. Lovely location.
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Nicki
01 Oct 2023
The most wonderful experience we have had. The cooking demonstration by Kylie was fabulous and so is her personality. The food she made was delicious . The wine and gin tasting plus the food platter were all superb. Troy who looked us was fantastic and a great person. The atmosphere is really great. We walked around the lake and it was beautiful. Highly recommended to come here. Just marvellous xxx
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Sarah
23 Sep 2023
What a beautiful place to visit. Went for my wife's birthday and had wine tasting, meat and cheeseboard. Lovely property and even lovelier staff. If we come back to South Australia we would love to visit again
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Peter
20 Sep 2023
Lucky we made it here on our trip.
What a stunning place.
Found some delicious liquor and jams.
We love it.
Must try the gelato!
What a stunning place.
Found some delicious liquor and jams.
We love it.
Must try the gelato!
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Natalia
26 Aug 2023
Impressed, loved it. A great rustic country feel to the property. Just what I expected. The farm shop was packed full of goodies to take home, and we had tea and cake. A perfect morning. Drove 800 km to see it and waited many years to do so. Thankyou Maggie.
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Judi
29 Jul 2023
My family surprised me with a dream come true, Ultimate Farmshop Experience at the Pheasant Farm. One of the perks of turning 60. We were all overwhelmed with the special attention from Kylie and Troy. Plus ooh lah lah the food was delicious, freshly made. The wine tasting was a barrel of laughs, of course with a Maggie Beer twist of flavour combinations. I particularly loved the non alcoholic drinks, my pregnant daughter was blissfully enjoying the many varieties. After the wine tasting and before the cheese platter, we strolled around the dam, spotting turtles as we the many olive trees bursting with fruit, and the lemon trees, giant lemons. We bought so many scrumptious products we needed to have them shipped home to Brisbane. Extra special moment as we spotted a glimpse of Maggie as she was leaving ????.
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Sharon
25 Jul 2023
We had an amazing time doing the Maggie Beer Indulgent Farm Shop Experience. The demonstration was interesting, the food was amazing, and the staff themselves were so attentive and knowledgeable. We are really glad we did this, as the variety of inclusions was wonderful. We would definitely recommend this experience to anyone interested in trying the wonderful food South Australia has to offer
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Andrew
23 Jul 2023
The staff couldn’t do enough to make our visit to the farm shop as enjoyable as possible. We had booked in to the wine tasting and the cooking demonstration and because we were the only people in the group, we were able to be flexible with the arrangements, giving us time to have coffee and something to eat first. The cheese scone was the best I have ever eaten!
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Thea
09 Jun 2023
We honestly had the best time visiting the farm shop. There are hundreds of products for sale, a cafe and amazing setting to sit and have a drink and/or food. The surroundings are beautiful and so tranquil. All of the food we tried was delicious and the quality of the ingredients was obvious. The staff were very friendly and helpful too! We had the platter and we threw on some pâté! To die for! Superb! Would definitely visit again. Great value for the quality you’re greeting. @kirbystaltari
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Kirby-Lee
16 May 2023
