No matter the season, no matter the day there are always a group of girls we can count on to deliver. our free-range chooks supply us with 40+ big delicious eggs every single day. we love the versatility of a frittata - you can put almost anything in it! We love using up our leftover veggies and mixing through our paddock-raised bacon and plenty of fresh herbs picked from our garden.

Sometimes simple is best and nothing quite beats your classic meat and two vege. This is an incredibly simple dish using juicy Freshwater Creek Cottages free-range pork fillet. We have happy animals on our farm and we’re told that you can definitely tell in the quality of our meat.

As the months get cooler there really is nothing better than a hearty pasta dish to warm up! These meatballs and juicy and moist and of course are made with our grass-fed beef. An Ottelenghi recipe that we promise will stay on your meal rotations.

Switch off the screens and plug into nature. We’ve designed the backyard you’ve always wanted. From feeding baby animals, playing in our adventure playground to exploring the property on bikes you’ll find the kids fly out the door in the morning and you won’t see them again till dinnertime.

Spring is an exciting time of year, the days become warmer and the nights longer. The gardens are exploding with flowers, the grass is green and with first taste of a balmy night, the bbq fires up. One of our favourite ways to cook our lamb is on the bbq. Here’s a recipe from our neighbour, best enjoyed while watching the animals run amuck at dusk. Spiced lamb skewers.

Spring is such a beautiful time of year here in Freshwater Creek. As the winter frost fades and leaves start to appear on the trees, It amazes us every year how vibrant and green everything becomes. The farm feels very much alive in spring with all of our new little baby farm animals finding their feet. Here’s a diary documenting Spring 2018 at Freshwater Creek Cottages.

This year we’ve had our best year yet for farming at Freshwater Creek Cottages. We are feeling very grateful that our hard work in the fields is paying off and we’re being rewarded with our very own chemical-free, paddock-raised beef. Here’s a recipe from one of our neighbours who regularly drops by for fresh meat, a simple spaghetti bolognese.

The Surf Coast and Geelong is home to many vineyards. Fancy a drop? Here’s a list of local wineries that are nearby to Freshwater Creek Cottages.

The Surf Coast is home to many markets that support local farmers and artisans. Here’s a round up of markets near Freshwater Creek including the popular Torquay Farmer’s Market and the summer Nightjar Festival that runs throughout January.

Victoria is undoubtedly home to some of the world’s most famous surf breaks. Whether you’re here to catch the pros at the annual rip curl pro at Bells Beach or learning to surf on a foamy down at Point Roadknight, the Surf Coast has swell for all skill levels.

Although all of our cabins are fully equipped with kitchens you may want to treat yourself to a meal out. Whether it’s for breakfast, lunch or dinner there are plenty of amazing restaurants on the Surf Coast, here are just a couple that spring to mind.

Winter is birthday season on the farm and is without a doubt our busiest time of the year. Almost everyday we welcome a new baby farm animal which keeps our hands busy and our hearts full. I love winter in freshwater creek, it’s all about open fires and red wines. Here’s a diary documenting Winter 2018 at Freshwater Creek Cottages.