Every year out little family goes to visit the Spring Hill Peony Farm. I love flower farms and they are one of my favourite Spring PYO events.
Last year when we visited I was shooting this pretty Alannah Hill dress for their spring collections while still hiding my baby bump. I wasn’t very well leading up the visit but nothing was going to stop me going.
Spring Hill Peony Farm is located in the Daylesford-Macedon Ranges Region of Victoria about an hour drive from Ballarat or Bendigo and about an hour and 15minutes from Melbourne. If you are planning your visit my tips are listed below.
Entry: You can buy peonies and plants from the farm gate or you can buy a ticket to the peony paddock (a 1km walk). I recommend pre purchasing your ticket to the paddock online so you don’t miss out.
PYO: Buy the ticket to enter the paddock online and take your own bucket & secateurs. Get tips from the staff on which peony buds to cut on the day.
Dress: Keep in mind its a few degrees cooler at Spring Hill and you will be in a paddock so I suggest a coat! You’ll have to walk on some rough ground so wear comfortable closed toe shoes that are suitable. I wore my SheWear gumboots. Don’t forget a hat and sunscreen.
Food/Drink: We usually take a picnic blanket and picnic. On specific days they do have a cute food van, coffee van, bar and even live music.
Access & Facilities: There are toilets on site. The terrain to the paddock is rough, last year we took the pram but it was not easy to push. If you choose not to go to the paddock you can expect the main grounds to be fairly pram friendly.
It sounds like a wonderful place to visit. I’d love to visit something like that someday.
And I love how your outfit matches the peonies!
Kathrin | Polar Bear Style
Thanks Kathrin. The dress was sent to me by Alannah Hill and I knew when I got it I had to wear it when we went to the peony farm.
Omg this is a dream! My favorite flowers are peonies and would have loved to visit this farm!
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Thanks Rach. I love peonies too although they don’t smell very nice, they look amazing.
Omg you nailed the photography.
Love how cute is everything.
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Thanks Zorica. Poor hubby had to manage the photo’s with me telling him how to take them!!
So pretty 🙂
Thanks Kinga,
Oh my goodness, you fit right in amongst these beautiful blooms! Peonies are my favorite!
-Ashley
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Thanks Ashley. It seems peonies are very popular. Its a pity they only bloom for a short time.
So beautiful! This would really be such a fun family adventure.
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Thanks Radi, yes the boys loved the day out.
Such pretty pics – you look sooo amazing in the peony fields ♥
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Tina
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Thanks Tina, it was a beautiful day.
Wow, this farm looks like such a beautiful place to visit! Also I love your cute outfit! Amazing photos!
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Thanks so much Valerie. It is a stunning place and is actually used as a wedding venue throughout the year.