Escape with Flourish This Saturday

🌿 Sip, Stroll & Sculpt

A Flourish Pop-Up Adventure For Women| This Saturday

Join Jacqui for a relaxed, social Saturday escape exploring art, wine and coastal favourites — all without having to plan a thing.

🚌 Departure

8:30am from Cornelian Bay Boathouse - the carpark opposite the Boathouse has no parking restrictions.

(Grab a takeaway coffee on the way if you like ☕)

We’ll travel south in our air-conditioned Flourish van, with a great playlist, easy conversation and a small group of ladies.

🖼️ Stop One: Art Farm Birchs Bay

Our first stop is the beautiful Art Farm Birchs Bay, a unique outdoor sculpture trail set on a working farm overlooking the D’Entrecasteaux Channel.

The trail features large-scale contemporary artworks by Tasmanian and interstate artists, showcased as part of the Art Farm Birchs Bay Sculpture Prize. Sculptures are thoughtfully placed throughout paddocks, bushland and open spaces, blending creativity with nature.

We’ll spend around an hour wandering at an easy pace through the landscape — taking it all in, chatting, stopping for photos and enjoying the fresh air.

👉 Please note: the track includes gentle hills and uneven ground, so closed-toe shoes and a moderate level of fitness are recommended.

🍷 Stop Two: Cathedral Rock Vineyard – Wine Tasting

Walking works up a thirst, so next we head to Cathedral Rock Vineyard, a gorgeous boutique winery nestled in the foothills near Sandfly.

This small, family-run vineyard is known for its cool-climate wines, including Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Riesling. We’ll enjoy a relaxed wine tasting in a peaceful rural setting, soaking up the scenery and learning a little about the wines and the land they come from.

A perfect chance to slow down, connect and enjoy something truly local.

🍺 Final Stop: Hopfields Brewery – Brewery Lunch & Local Brews

To finish the adventure, we’ll head to Hopfields Brewery in Margate — a heritage brewery set in an old hop drying shed that’s now a lively bar, restaurant and beer garden.

Here, you can enjoy:

• A wide range of locally brewed beers (from hoppy IPAs to creamy stouts) and ciders on tap

• A thoughtful wine and spirits list

• Seasonal, hearty food and pub classics perfectly paired with your drinks

• A relaxed indoor bar or sunny outdoor beer garden with plenty of room to unwind

  
  

  Whether you’re into craft beer, a crisp cider, or a wine on the side, there’s something for everyone here — and it’s the perfect way to wrap up our day together.

  
  

Food and drinks at Hopfields is own cost — dine on delicious modern pub fare at reasonable prices and soak up the easy-going vibe before heading home.

If there's time on the way back we may also stop off at Boho at the Beach to check out their great clothing and giftware.

🏡 Return

We’ll head back to Cornelian Bay by approximately 2:00pm, having enjoyed a full but unhurried day out.

🌸 What You’ll Get

• Air-conditioned Flourish van transport with a pick up and drop off from central location

• Your own host (me!)

• A great playlist for the drive

• Curated stops you may not have visited before

• The chance to meet new people and make new connections

• Opportunities to purchase local wine and produce

  
  

🎟️ Tickets

The cost is $79 per person. Limited to just 10 guests

First in, best dressed!

👟 What to Bring / Wear

• Closed-toe walking shoes

• Water bottle & snacks

• Sunscreen

• Bathers & towel (optional) but it's going to be hot and if you want to do a spontaneous dip along the way I'm happy to stop!

• Cash or card for lunch and any shopping