Venue: Rayners Stonefruit Orchard, 60 Schoolhouse Rd WOORI YALLOCK

Contact Details:

5964 7654 or visit www.raynerstonefruit.com.au

Come and enjoy Christmas in July at Rayners Stonefruit Orchard. We believe it's just too long to wait to December and have planned something special to brighten up those cold winter days.

Our Christmas package includes: a traditional roast lunch; glass of homemade Champagne (non-alcoholic); mouth-watering roast peach pie and cream; and espresso coffee and an assortment of teas.

Your group can enjoy this Christmas delight while relaxing around our cozy fireplace and enjoying our peaceful views! Bookings are essential.

Cost: $29.50 per person

Venue: Oakridge Wines, 864 Maroondah Hwy COLDSTREAM

Contact Details:

9738 9900

Choice of two courses, including a glass of Over the Shoulder wine, tea or coffee. Weekdays during May, June and July (excluding public holidays).

Time: Lunch

Cost: $35 per person

Venue: Heart Gallery, 43 Maroondah Hwy HEALESVILLE

Contact Details:

5962 6055 or visit www.healesvilleart.com.au

Karen Neal will be the featured artist at Heart Gallery.

Karen's mixed media artworks are inspired by the colours, patterns and moods of the natural world. Her artist of the month artworks feature favourite subjects of flowers, vines and trees. Celebrating each subject with the imaginative use of materials; texture, resin, metallic finishes and handmade tiles.

Open: Wednesday-Sunday (10am-4pm)

Venue: Warratina Lavender Farm, Quayle Rd WANDIN YALLOCK

Contact Details:

5964 4650 or visit www.warratinalavender.com.au

Throughout July the Tea Rooms will be featuring hearty winter soups and pasta dishes. Also, new items will be available in the Gift Shop. Please note: the Tea Rooms will be closed July 19-28 for renovations.

Time: 10am-5pm (Wednesday-Sunday)

Venue: Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead, 71 Wellington Rd WANDIN

Contact Details:

5964 2088 or visit www.montdelancey.org.au

Works for exhibition and sale include Rudilf Steiner inspired Wood Sculpture by Lindsay Clarke. Wood turning by the Eastern Woodworkers, Quilting by Catharina's Country Collection.

Time: 10am-4pm (Wednesdays to Sundays)

Cost: FREE entry

Venue: Healesville Memorial Hall

Contact Details:

5965 3528

This international smash hit is an utterly charming tale of food, feisty ladies and unlikely friendships. Broke and armed only with a glass of wine and a wry sense of humour, middleaged Gianni (Gianni Di Gregorio) is pressed to entertain his elderly mother and three other lively mammas in their ancient apartment during summer. Multi-award winning, including Best First Film at Venice.

Time: 7.30pm

Cost: $8 per person (July 27) & $11 per person (July 31)

Venue: Fergusson Winery, 84 Wills Rd DIXONS CREEK

Contact Details:

5965 2237 or visit www.fergussonwinery.com.au

Come and enjoy our Christmas in July festivities - eat, drink and be merry! Prices include: 3-course festive menu; Fergusson table wines, soft drinks, tea/coffee; festive decorations; and a gift for each person from under the Christmas tree. Bookings essential.

Time: 7pm-11pm

Cost: $80 per person

Venue: Sanctuary House Resort Motel, Badger Creek Rd HEALESVILLE

Contact Details:

www.sanctuaryhouse.com.au

Enjoy a buffet dinner and show.

Venue: Montrose Town Centre, Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd MONTROSE

Contact Details:

9761 9133

The Pianist and the Diva feature the stunning young pianist Stefan Cassomenos and the golden-voiced soprano Tania de Jong. The show blends virtuosic playing and singing with humour, interaction and a touch of seduction. Repertoire ranges from Bach, Chopin, Rachmaninov and Mozart to Puccini, Piaft, Gershwin and Lloyd Webber. This show has been created by Music Theatre Australia.

Cost: Adults $30, Concession $24