On the way to Forrest Haus Retreat, take the turn off to Winchelsea-Deans Marsh Rd and stop in to see Travis and Katie at Alt Rd vineyard. With a variety of grapes on the property you won't be disappointed that you stopped to grab your favorite drop. Running short of time? No worries, a selection of Alt Rd red wines are available in the honesty wine fridge in the house.
At Forrest Haus Retreat's doorstep is one of Australia's most acclaimed restaurants - Brae. Chef Dan Hunter has curated a foodie experience at Brae which you won't forget, incorporating sustainable farming methods and highlighting seasonal produce and local producers. To make a reservation click here.
We are so lucky to have some of the best General Stores in the region close by. From amazing local coffee to delicious pastries, pies and delicacies you can find it all. It is also the community connection where you can see what's on in town, sample smaller producers and connect with locals. The best (in our opinion) is Forrest General Store, Deans Marsh General Store and drop into Moriac General Store on your way especially on Friday nights when they have resident food trucks visit!
Only walking distance from Forrest Haus Retreat is the Forrest Brewery which has a range of different brews to sample, purchase over a burger and chips. Local to the area, which guests can sample is Otway Distillery's range of small batch spirits using locally sourced and foraged ingredients.
Further afield is Otway Estate where you can have a cheese platter by the fire whilst having a gin or beer tasting . Those who want something more substantial there is a longer menu to fill your belly.
Click here for Forrest Brewery
Click herefor Otway Distillery
Click here for Otway Estate/Prickly Moses