Visit the Mushroom Tunnel in Mittagong

Join other members to visit the Mushroom tunnel in Mittagong for an informative and fun outing with a group photo at the end!  We will walk the 650 metres of the tunnel, hear about its history and take home a small box of mushrooms.

It is important to note that we must meet at the Southern Highlands Visitor Information Centre, 62-70 Main Street, Mittagong, to double up in cars as parking at the Tunnel is very limited.  It is also important not to be late!!

We are charging only the entrance fee to the Tunnel –
Adults $40, and Seniors $30.

If you would be interested in having a local lunch after the tour please let Celia know (email info@slowfoodsaddleback.com.au) and we may be able to book somewhere nearby, and all pay for ourselves.

When:  Thursday 20 March, 10.30am in Mittagong (see below) .

Where:  Mushroom Tunnel in Mittagong – meet at the Southern Highlands Visitor Information Centre, 62-70 Main Street, Mittagong.

Cost:  Adults – $40, Seniors – $30.

To book:  Try Booking: https://www.trybooking.com/CZOUU

Happy 2025 to all!

To start another year of Slow Food Saddleback events, we will get together for a Bring and Share meal at the Bonaira Native Gardens on Sunday 23 February, at 5 pm.

There is easy parking and toilets at the Bridge Club adjacent to the park, and we will provide tables, shade covers and a welcome drink, and you will bring simple shared picnic fare.

Keep it simple, one basket per couple??

You will need to bring your own glasses, plates and knives and forks.  Being in this special landscape, with a shared picnic has been a highlight of our get togethers over many years, and an opportunity to discuss future plans and ideas to promote Slow Food!

We need to charge a small fee, $10 per person to manage numbers and provisions.

There will be a lucky prize kindly donated by Slow Dough in Kiama.

We also have a good wet weather plan if required, but let’s hope it won’t be needed!

When:  Sunday 23 February, 5 pm.

Where:  Bonaira Native Gardens, Kiama
(enter via the AFL carpark in Girrawheen Avenue)

Cost:  $10

To book:  Try Booking: https://www.trybooking.com/CYRGZ

Future plans

In 2025 we are planning workshops and visits to other venues to share their produce and support our local growers.

The Committee is looking at projects to involve the local community, such as supporting school breakfasts, teaching simple cooking skills or maybe funding ‘pickers’ for excess farm produce so it can get to groups providing meals to the needy.

As the January holiday period ends –  and it has been a busy one for our producers, cafes and restaurants, we will be conducting the Snail of Approval Awards for 2025 in March, and this important activity will highlight those businesses that promote good, clean and fair food in the Kiama area. Please bring information on any business that you think deserves an award, so we can further Slow Food ideals.

We will be asking for your support for these important initiatives.