HIGHVALE BIO-DYNAMIC ORCHARD

ABOUT High Vale is Western Australia's Big Apple for biodynamic fruit. Set on an idyllic property and only 30 minutes from the CBD, High Vale offers the finest biodynamic fruit and organic vegetables available in Perth and is a showcase for sustainable farming. With their tasting room under construction, you can soon enjoy a relaxing place to enjoy a glass of our refreshing cider, or coffee and gourmet treats overlooking the historic orchard. Or take a leisurely stroll through the 'apple 'avenues' that produce the best biodynamic Pink Lady apples in the country! And the kids will delight in feeding the animals. Established in 1939, High Vale know their fruit and besides the best biodynamic Pink Lady's, produce superb pears, plums, citrus and some exotic varieties such as pomegranates and quince. High Vale is open to the public on Thursdays (9am-4pm) and Saturdays (10am-2pm). or phone through special orders at other times. CORE CIDER Coming soon - Straight to the Core. Enjoy the fruits of our labour, experience and passion. Made with biodynamic apples on-farm from the pristine hills of Perth and water tested for its purity, the flavours that are missed in mass produced ciders are bought to the fore. Character assured, perfectly refreshing and perfectly suited to the Australian lifestyle. No added sugar and NO concentrate. The ingredients are better, the attention to detail is better, the cider is better. And proudly West Australian. Due date soon! EVENTS AND NEWS Enjoy the most sublime biodynamic delights on Sunday the 23rd of November from 10am-5pm at High Vale. Showcasing Biodynamic growers and producers from around the state, this festival will delight the whole family. Highlights include: * Delicious biodynamic morsels * Biodynamic growers/producers market * Celebrity Chef Vince Garreffa from Mondos * Biodynamic wine tastings from Cullens Wines * Core Cider Tastings * Ed Valentine on "Why biodynamic food tastes better" * Guided, educational orchard tours * And for the kids: Bouncy Castle, baby farm animals and face painting * Entrance fee is $8 which includes all tastings. Kids are free. 10 - 5pm Sunday 23rd November. For details call Emily; 0417 954 715 BIODYNAMICS With conventional fruits now receiving an average of 10 applications of agrochemicals from seed to storage, its no wonder people are turning to more natural methods of production. These chemicals were not developed with nutrition, taste or the ecology in mind, so what you get is a cheap but inferior product - end of story. The principle of biodynamics is in managing and developing the soil so the trees are healthy. Healthy trees mean fruit packed with health - vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Not chemical residues. We have to meet pretty intense production standards and undergo regular inspection to be certified with the Demeter biodynamic qualification. It's your assurance of quality. Go to www.demeter.org.au for more information. Don't go for 'spray free', make sure it's certified.