Bloom & Graze 2026: A Spring Weekend at CherryHill Orchards

Once a year, the cherry trees at CherryHill blossom pink, and the orchard opens for a weekend of makers, music and market stalls.

Each September, Bloom & Graze fills CherryHill’s Coldstream orchard with market stalls, workshops and blossoming cherry trees for one spring weekend. Yarra Valley Lodge sits a short hop away, close enough to fit a walk around the Lodge’s own gardens into the same morning.

About Bloom & Graze

Bloom & Graze runs across the weekend of Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September, when CherryHill’s Coldstream orchard opens for cherry blossom season, one of the Yarra Valley’s more photogenic weekends on the calendar. Expect a market of local producers and artisans, guided orchard tours and acoustic music through the blossoms, plus tastings from CherryHill’s own range, cherry spritz, cider, cherry vodka and blossom gin among them.

It’s the kind of day that rewards wandering, a market stall to browse, a workshop to duck into, blossom to walk through, rather than a fixed schedule to follow.

How to get there

CherryHill’s Coldstream orchard is an easy drive from the Lodge, or ask our team to arrange a private transfer if you’d rather not drive yourself for the morning.

Good to Know

• Free workshops run throughout the weekend, spots are limited, so it’s worth getting there early for one you want.
• A few ticketed masterclasses (cocktail and food-pairing sessions) run alongside the free program each year; these need separate booking and are 18+ only.

Make it part of your stay

Only 15 minutes away, CherryHill is within easy reach, a morning among the blossoms, then a full afternoon still ahead back at Yarra Valley Lodge, plenty of daylight left for a walk around the grounds or a round on the golf course. A One Bedroom Suite gives you room to spread out with whatever you’ve picked up at the market stalls, and Lodge Bar is an easy spot to settle into once the blossom’s behind you.

FAQs

What’s the best place to stay for Bloom & Graze?
Yarra Valley Lodge sits close enough to CherryHill to make Bloom & Graze one easy stop in a stay built around the wider valley, wineries and orchards just as within reach.

Do I need to book the masterclasses in advance?
Yes. Spots are limited and they’re booked separately from general entry.

Is there parking at CherryHill Orchards itself?2
Yes, on-site parking is available for the event.

What time is breakfast at Yarra Valley Lodge?
Bella Restaurant serves breakfast from 7am to 10am on weekdays, 7:30am to 10:30am on weekends.