Upon arrival

Upon arrival leisurely take in the stunning surroundings, and be met by a knowledgeable Tasting House team member who will assist with questions you may have about the sheep, farm, cheese, spirits, Ewe Care the newly launched sheep milk skin care range and the experiences you can enjoy during your visit.

Choose your own adventure from one of our 3 experiences and book now to avoid disappointment.

Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the scheduled tour to allow time to park and check-in.

HOBART EXPERIENCE NOW AVAILABLE AT OUR BROOKE ST PIER OUTLET

Don’t have time to visit us at the farm?  That’s okay.  You can now enjoy our popular Spirited Alchemist Experience at our Brooke Street Pier outlet where the MONA ferry departs. Simply book below and select your preferred venue – Brooke St Pier Hobart or the Ewenique Tasting House at Birchs Bay – 40 minutes south of Hobart.

Price is $15 per person, children under 12 complimentary

Allocate 20 minutes

Enjoy a sheep cheese and sheep whey spirit tasting at our tasting bench, guided by a Tasting House team member. You will have the time to taste, chat and learn anything you would like about the sheep, production, and simply the essence of this family owned and run business.

Price is $150 per person
(includes your own 500ml bottle of gin)

Suitable for groups 2–12. Allocate 1 hour

This is a sensory heavenly experience for gin enthusiasts. You will be looked after by a Tasting House team member who will guide you through the mixology process of creating a balanced gin in the style of your choice. Whether your favourite profile is a classic London Dry, Old Tom or an aromatic Botanical gin, you will delight in smelling, tasting, then mixing our botanical spirits to create your own unique gin to bottle, wax and then personalise in the Hartshorn style.

Price is $80 per person
(includes your own butter to take away)

Suitable for groups 2–12. Allocate 1 hour

Try your hand at milking our very own metal “Shirl the sheep”. Then a Tasting house team member will guide you through the process of making your own butter from cream the old fashioned way before electricity was invented, transporting you back in time to when dairy was real and you worked hard for every gram. Churn your very own butter, wash and process it and wrap it ready to take home with you and share with friends.

Stay a little longer and enjoy a cheese platter and a beverage on our deck overlooking the spectacular D’Entrecasteaux Channel.

Reservations

Online reservations need to be made at least one hour in advance. We are happy to accommodate walk-ins, but please book in advance to guarantee a place on a tour.

Private Tour Enquiries

For larger/private tour groups please contact us for all of our options.

Opening Hours

Daily 11 am – 5 pm. Closed Xmas day and Boxing day only.

CLOSED XMAS DAY AND BOXING DAY

Ewe Care, Grandvewe Cheeses and Hartshorn Distillery is in Birchs Bay only 40 minutes south of Hobart and overlooks the picturesque D’Entrecasteaux Channel and Bruny Island.