Shepherds Story

Join Anna, a member of the Tasmanian Basket Makers, for a weekend of fun , friendship and weaving ! She will expertly guide you through making your very own take home melon basket from found and gathered material while you meet other people with the same creative passions and make new friends. This is a 2 day event with accommodation at Riverview at Ross included in the ticket price as well as tea , coffee and snacks throughout the event and all materials Family and friend packages available Cant make this date ? We have another one on 8th 9th of November 2025 Please note photo is only indicative of the basket shape you will make in the workshop.

The Ross Hotel is located right in the middle of Tasmania, in the historic and picturesque town of Ross. A meeting place in the Midlands for generations of Tasmanians and tourists alike, we pride ourselves on good food and drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere.

A festival celebrating onset of Autumn in the Tasmanian Heartlands over the long weekend in March. The festival celebrates the history, culture and traditions of the Tasmanian Heartlands region. Featuring a Bush Feast cooking over fire; the Tasmanian Chilli & Cheese Festival; Autumn Harvest Long Table Lunch and Make It, Bake and Growers Market.