A place to explore, unwind, and reconnect
Lavandula is more than a scenic spot - it’s an experience that brings together old-world charm, rural beauty, and warm hospitality. As you wander past ancient olive groves and rows of lavender, you’ll find something different around every corner: a hand-built stone barn, a wine bar tucked under the trees, or a herd of alpacas grazing near the orchard.
Eat & Drink
A table under the trees, a meal to remember
Lavandula’s food and beverage offerings are designed to delight the senses. Enjoy a long lunch in the shade of grapevine-covered pergolas, sip wine in the sun, or graze on picnic fare prepared with local ingredients and old-world care.
Maria's Trattoria
Open 7 days a week this is the beating heart of Lavandula’s hospitality located at the rear of the courtyard. It’s the kind of cooking that speaks to the land, the region, and the heritage of the farm. Part Italian, part country Victoria, part love letter to the garden.
Post Office Deli & Larder
Housed in the original Shepherd's Flat Post Office, our Deli & Larder offers delicious coffee and fresh, ready-to-go options for those who want something simple and satisfying.
The Woodfire
Available on weekends, public holidays and school holidays our homemade woodfire pizzas are the perfect option to dine in or take away and enjoy around the gardens.
Tinetti’s Dairy Barn & Wine Shoppe
Wines by the glass, spritzes, and grazing plates with a view Set inside the old dairy this is an indoor sanctuary steeped in history. Tinetti’s is a favourite for those who want to take their time.
Picnic Baskets
Pick up a ready-made picnic basket from the Post Office Deli, find your perfect spot under a tree, and settle in for a slow afternoon.
The Farm Store
Bring the scent and soul of Lavandula home
From field to shelf, everything in our shop is lovingly grown, harvested, and crafted on-site. Browse a curated collection of lavender essential oils, soaps, jams, honeys, and botanical skincare, each one a fragrant reminder of your time at the farm.
Bestsellers
Our Story
Where Swiss Italian heritage meets the Daylesford hills
Long before Lavandula became a destination, this land was lovingly tended and rich with stories. Today, the farm’s European-style stone buildings, cobbled courtyards, and fragrant gardens reflect the influence of early Swiss Italian settlers whose skills in farming and stonework helped shape the landscape we see now.
See & Do
Explore the farm, your way
There’s no set itinerary here, just space to roam and enjoy. Wander through manicured gardens or sun-dappled olive groves. Sit on the soft lawn with a book. Visit the friendly animals, from fluffy Highland cows to chatty guinea fowl.
Whether you’re here to learn about the past, reconnect with nature, or simply soak in the scenery, Lavandula welcomes you to explore at your own pace. We invite you to breathe deeply, look closely, and let the charm of the farm unfold.
Visit us
Plan your visit to the farm
350 Hepburn-Newstead Road, Shepherds Flat VIC
We’re located just 90 minutes from Melbourne and 10 minutes from Daylesford. With easy parking, accessible paths, and plenty of shady spots to sit and relax, it’s an ideal destination for all ages.