Question 1

Can I bring my dog along?

Accepted Answer

Several gardens allow dogs on leashes. They have a ‘dogs on a leash welcome’ symbol on their garden description. Please respect the gardens you visit with your fur-friend.  Pick up doggy poo and always keep them on their leash.

Question 2

Are children free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we encourage all children to come along and develop a love and knowledge of gardening. The price of a family ticket covers all children aged 15 and under.

Question 3

Will the event be cancelled if the weather is bad?

Accepted Answer

No, Creative Harvest will take place rain, hail, or shine. Please check the forecast and come prepared with umbrellas or sunscreen. Some gardens are on farms. Consider gumboots if the weather is wet.

Question 4

Is there access to toilets?

Accepted Answer

Some of the gardens have access to toilets. Look for the toilet symbol on their website information. There are also excellent public toilets in the towns along the route between gardens.

Question 5

How will I find my way to each garden?

Accepted Answer

Download the Creative Harvest Map/Flyer to your phone or print a copy as your guide. It has a pictorial map and the gardens’ addresses. Look out for our green roadside banners and the volunteers who will be near each garden entry.

Question 6

I love this event! How can I be involved?

Accepted Answer

We’d be delighted to have your help over the Creative Harvest Weekend There are loads of ways to get involved. You can:  Volunteer on the day Open your garden Sponsor the event Be involved as a supplier (food or coffee van) Be a creative (artist, creative, maker, small-batch producer) Join the Creative Harvest Organising Committee Become a member of Baw Baw Sustainability Network (BBSN)   See our Get Involved Page for more information.

Question 7

Are tickets refundable?

Accepted Answer

No, but tickets are transferable to another attendee.  Tickets will be refunded (less the booking fee) if the event does not go ahead due to regional lockdown restrictions. If you’re in a Victorian Government mandated lockdown zone or affected by Covid, please respect these restrictions, and  stay at home .

Question 8

What if I can’t attend due to lockdown restrictions?

Accepted Answer

Tickets will be refunded (less the booking fee) if the event does not go ahead due to regional lockdown restrictions. If you’re in a Victorian Government mandated lockdown zone or affected by Covid, please respect these restrictions, and stay at home.

Question 9

Is food or coffee available at any of the gardens?

Accepted Answer

Two gardens will have food and/or coffee carts selling food and drinks.   Green Hills Farm will host Pellegrinos Wood Fired Pizza and Franklin & the Bean Coffee Cart The Butler Garden will host Michael Haffner’s Big Food Van selling coffee and snacks.   We’d love you to try some delicious local treats in towns along the way and between gardens. Here are our recommendations.

Question 10

Can I drive my caravan to the gardens?

Accepted Answer

We strongly advise against bringing caravans, campervans, or trailers to the gardens. Many of our gardens are on country roads where parking and turning large vehicles is extremely difficult.

Question 11

I want to stay the weekend, where can I find accommodation?"

Accepted Answer

Staying the weekend is a brilliant way to enjoy all fifteen gardens and explore our amazing Baw Baw shire. Here are some places we recommend.   Here’s a link to the Visit Baw Baw accommodation page.   Mercure Hotel Warragul is offering a 10% discount for anyone wanting to stay for the weekend. Use the code CREATIVE10 when booking.

Question 12

Can I buy tickets at the gate?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but you’ll save money if you buy tickets to multiple or single gardens online. Besides saving money and getting faster access to each garden, your online tickets will also: Support safe social distancing practices for volunteers and other visitors Give you an eco-friendly, no print option to store the tickets on your phone NOTE: Gate Sales are Cash Only.  Our volunteers will have a limited cash float available on the day. Correct money for cash ticlets is appreciated.   Gate Sale Cash Only Pricing Adult Weekend Pass $40 (16+) Senior Weekend Pass $30 Family Weekend Pass $70 (2 adults, unlimited children 15 and under) Single Garden Entry $10 (adults and senior) Children aged 15 and under are free)

Question 13

Is Creative Harvest a CovidSafe event?

Accepted Answer

Creative Harvest will be following the current guidelines of the Victorian Government regarding hosting a CovidSafe outdoor event. The most up-to-date guidelines can be found at coronavirus.vic.gov.au/public-events We will keep date stamped information posted here as it becomes available. 9 January 2022 Creative Harvest falls under the guidelines of public outdoor event. All visitors are required to QR CODE check-in to each garden with our volunteers at the entry to each garden. We are currently not required to check vaccination status. Mask wearing is not a requirement for attendees of an outdoor event Please maintain CovidSafe practices such as social distancing and personal hygiene.

Question 14

This is an outdoor event; do I need to wear a mask?

Accepted Answer

Creative Harvest will be following the current guidelines of the Victorian Government regarding hosting a CovidSafe outdoor event. The most up-to-date guidelines can be found at coronavirus.vic.gov.au/public-events We will keep date stamped information posted here as it becomes available. 9 January 2022 Creative Harvest falls under the guidelines of public outdoor event. All visitors are required to QR CODE check-in to each garden with our volunteers at the entry to each garden. We are currently not required to check vaccination status. Mask wearing is not a requirement for attendees of an outdoor event Please maintain CovidSafe practices such as social distancing and personal hygiene.

Question 15

Do I need to QR code in?

Accepted Answer

Creative Harvest will be following the current guidelines of the Victorian Government regarding hosting a CovidSafe outdoor event. The most up-to-date guidelines can be found at coronavirus.vic.gov.au/public-events We will keep date stamped information posted here as it becomes available. 9 January 2022 Creative Harvest falls under the guidelines of a public outdoor event. All visitors are required to QR CODE check-in to each garden with our volunteers at the entry to each garden. We are currently not required to check vaccination status. Mask wearing is not a requirement for attendees of an outdoor event Please maintain CovidSafe practices such as social distancing and personal hygiene.

Question 16

Will I need to be fully vaccinated to attend the event?

Accepted Answer

Creative Harvest will be following the current guidelines of the Victorian Government regarding hosting a CovidSafe outdoor event. The most up-to-date guidelines can be found at coronavirus.vic.gov.au/public-events We will keep date stamped information posted here as it becomes available. You can buy tickets online on the day of the event if you wish to wait to see what the vaccination status guidelines are on the weekend of our event, Saturday 22 January and Sunday 23 January. 9 January 2022 Creative Harvest falls under the guidelines of public outdoor event. All visitors are required to QR CODE check-in to each garden with our volunteers at the entry to each garden. We are currently not required to check vaccination status. Mask wearing is not a requirement for attendees of an outdoor event Please maintain CovidSafe practices such as social distancing and personal hygiene.

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