SOLD OUT
Join us for the Montsalvat WinterFest! Stay warm by the crackling fireplaces and enjoy live music and entertainment! Join us for a guided lantern walk through the Montsalvat grounds. Bring your own cushion, let the kids enjoy storytime in front of the fireplace, indulge in delicious food, mulled wine + more! Scroll down for more information.
Please wear warm clothing as it is sure to be a brisk winter evening. Click here to view the site map.
Saturday 18 June 2022
5 - 9pm
In preparation for Montsalvat WinterFest, Montsalvat will close early at 2pm on Saturday 18 June.
Tickets:
Adult $20
Child $15
Children under 5 years of age FREE
Family (2 Adults + 2 Children) $65
Please note: Unlike previous winter festivals at Montsalvat, this year’s program does not include a bonfire. Please view the exciting program below.
Strictly no BYO food or alcohol.
No ATM facilities available onsite.
Due to the birdlife at Montsalvat no pets are allowed in the grounds & birds cannot be touched or fed.
PROGRAM
Roaming Fire Twirlers
Exhibitions open
Keiko Matsui Open Artist Studio
Screening of Montsalvat Winter Solstice Celebrations 2014 produced by Montsalvat resident artist Richard Nelson
On loop for the duration of the festival.
Amy Christian performs in the Barn Gallery
5 - 6.15pm
Lantern Making Workshop lead by creARTivity 4 KIDS
SOLD OUT
Show off your creative flare by making your very own paper lantern! Workshop runs for 30 minutes. All materials supplied. Battery operated tealights provided.
Lantern walk in the Montsalvat grounds led by Montsalvat studio artists Rochelle Van Der Merwe and Sue Thomas
7pm
BYO battery operated lantern. Lantern walk is subject to weather conditions.
Children’s story time with Amie Brûlée in the Barn Gallery
6.30pm
BYO cushion
Vardos trio perform in the Great Hall
7 - 7.45pm
8.15 - 9pm
Capacity limited, arrive early to avoid disappointment!
Driven by Alana's wild violin, chased by accordion and double bass, Vardos play East European music.
Meredith Louise performs in the Barn Gallery
8 - 8.45pm
Meredith Louise is a singer, songwriter, musician and Registered Music Therapist currently residing on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri people. Combining infectious grooves with words that make you think, Meredith creates a sonic tapestry of jazz, neo-soul, R&B, and folk. Her strong vocals and colourful lyrics create rich imagery that takes the listener on a journey into the human condition. Intrigued by stories and the common threads that weave us together, Meredith writes songs about people, places and landscapes, and how we can find our way back to our truth.
FOOD + DRINK
Twista Sis | Spuds & Poffertjes
Mr Bratwurst (Gluten free option available)
Pookie May Coffee
Mulled Wine Bar
Montsalvat Bar
SHOP
Handmade Ceramic Goblets
$30 each | Available for pre-purchase + collection at WinterFest
Beautifully handmade ceramic goblets made at Montsalvat by master potter, Sergei Shatrov are available for pre-purchase! Collect your one-of-a-kind handmade ceramic goblet on the night to take home as your own to cherish forever. Fancy a beverage in your goblet? Just take your goblet to the Montsalvat bar and enjoy a beverage on the night! Pre-purchase your goblet with your entry ticket.
Access
Limited accessible parking is available at Montsalvat.
Accessible toilet available.
Montsalvat has gravel pathways, uneven heritage pathways, steps, stairways and overhead archways. Please be mindful and take care when moving around. Unfortunately not all areas are wheelchair accessible.
Carparking + Transport
Montsalvat is located at 7 Hillcrest Avenue, Eltham.
Limited parking is available on site. Parking on Hillcrest Avenue is strongly discouraged as it is highly likely you will obstruct neighboring properties.
Limited parking is available on nearby Metery Rd.
We recommend parking in Eltham township and catching bus #582.
Eltham Station is on the Hurstbridge train line. Montsalvat can be reached from bus #582. Disembark at the Rockliffe St/Mt Pleasant Rd stop and walk a short distance along Hillcrest Ave to Montsalvat.
Whether arriving by car or public transport, we recommend allowing extra time to travel to Montsalvat WinterFest.
Performing at WinterFest - Vardos Trio (Credit: Melisa Savickas) & Amie Brûlée, Amy Christian, Meredith Louise & Mariko firetwirler (Credit: Nathan Goldsworthy).