Harcourt Produce and General Store

  • 3AW hosts visit Castlemaine, Harcourt

    3AW hosts visit Castlemaine, Harcourt

    In a boost for local tourism businesses, 3AW Breakfast broadcast live from Shedshaker Brewery on March 16, celebrating autumn with a special show designed to encourage people back to the region. Supported by Visit Victoria, this live show saw hosts Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft showcase all there is to do and see in Castlemaine…

  • Plein air artist exhibits

    Plein air artist exhibits

    Lisa Dennis Former Harcourt resident and talented plein air artist Ben Winspear was back in town on Friday to launch his latest exhibition in the gallery space at Harcourt Produce and General Store. The award-winning Carlton-based artist and tutor said it was great to be able to share his latest works with the local community.…

  • An uplifting exhibition

    An uplifting exhibition

    Eve Lamb Bright and bold, the latest exhibition to adorn the walls at Harcourt Produce and General Store is an instant mood boost. Contemporary Chinoiserie features works by two local artists, Kerry Punton from Eastville near Maldon and Walmer’s Sally Andressen. For those wondering, chinoiserie is loosely defined as being a 17th and 18th century western…

  • Harcourt duo’s talent on show

    Harcourt duo’s talent on show

    A new series of works by award-winning Harcourt North oil and acrylic landscape artist Robert Watson has recently been unveiled at the gallery at Harcourt Produce and General Store. The work is complemented by a new permanent installation of handmade jewellery by Paul Morris of ‘Featherdale Bespoke Jewellery’ crafted from native and exotic timbers from…

  • Solidarity in times of crisis

    Solidarity in times of crisis

    It may seem a very long time ago now that Australia was shocked by the devastation of the summer’s bushfires, but the kindness and solidarity shown during that crisis continues in our communities today. During the bushfire crisis the team from Harcourt Valley Winery wanted to do its bit to help raise much-needed funds for…

  • Here’s cheers Harcourt – New venture to showcase regional produce

    Here’s cheers Harcourt – New venture to showcase regional produce

    It was a champagne, cider and canapés event as the new Harcourt Produce and General Store opened on Friday. “Employment, economic development and collaboration,” said owner and chef Annette Larsen Rae when asked about the vision she had for the new venture that will showcase regional produce and wine to visitors. “Everybody has been backing…