Mountain Festival is returning to the forests of Mount Macedon next month, featuring a range of guests and an expanded program.
Running from November 22–24, guests will include Alone Australia winner and author Gina Chick, environmentalist Bob Brown, Miles Franklin Award winner Alexis Wright, Dark Emu author Bruce Pascoe, Macedon Ranges chef Annie Smithers, and musician Tim Rogers.
The program will showcase writing and storytelling and includes nature immersion, indigenous astronomy, art classes, and workshops for children.
Actors Shane Jacobson and Pia Miranda, and local performers will lead the Ash Wednesday play reading, which tells a story of community resilience.
Mountain Festival founder and director Sonia Orchard said that the Macedon Ranges is the “perfect location” for the weekend event – especially in spring.
“Macedon is known for the beauty of its gardens and the excellence of its wine and hospitality. This year, adding in bird walks and fireside stargazing as well as art workshops, yoga and meditation will make it even more well-rounded,” Ms Orchard said.
“We hope guests return from their weekend feeling spiritually, intellectually, and physically nourished,” she said.
Weekend and day passes are now on sale on the organisation’s website.
Details: mountainfestival.com.au/welcomeback2024
