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Family Business Site Visit at Willie Smith's and Grandvewe
Family Business Site Visits are included in your Conference Delegate registration
Enjoy this special five-hour site visit exploring Tasmanian family businesses, including Grandvewe’s sustainable farm, artisanal cheeses, gin and Ewe Care sheep milk skincare range, and Willie Smith’s cider-making facility. Meet the families, get a behind-the-scenes look, enjoy delicious tastings and hear their stories.
Step onto the farm and discover the heart of Grandvewe, a family-owned business committed to sustainability. Sample artisanal cheeses and handcrafted gin while hearing from Nicole about the farm, the sheep and the production process. Learn about the family’s environmentally conscious practices and their innovative Ewe Care sheep milk skincare range, all rooted in generations of dedication and care.
Continue the journey at Willie Smith’s, where the family story comes alive through cider-making. Explore the cider-making facility and then enjoy a chat with Andrew at the Apple Shed. Savor a slice of warm apple pie paired with a cup of organic cider while hearing how the family has built and maintained this celebrated Tasmanian business across generations.
This tour offers not only delicious tastings, but also a behind-the-scenes look at how family values, sustainability and innovation come together to create thriving Tasmanian businesses.
Your exclusive look behind the scenes
About Family Business Site Visits
Family Business Site Visits are included in your delegate rate. You will be able to attend one of the eight Site Visits on offer. If you are planning to attend, make sure to share your preference during registration and we will do our best to accommodate your selection, but it cannot be guaranteed.
Details for Willie Smith's and Grandvewe
Date and Time
Tuesday 19 May, 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Dress
Casual wear, with covered-toe shoes.
Meal
Tastings and afternoon tea will be provided.
Transport
Bus transportation has been arranged to Grandvewe & Hartshorn Distillery and Willie Smith’s Apple Shed, with pick up at the Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart. This site visit has a duration of 5 hours. Departure is strictly at 12:00pm on Tuesday 19 May with a return to the hotel at 5:00pm.
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About Willie Smith's and Grandvewe
A family-owned farm and distillery combining sustainable sheep farming with artisanal production. They craft a range of cheeses and spirits from their own farm, and their sheep milk skincare line emphasises environmentally friendly practices and reflects a strong family legacy in farming and craftsmanship.
A Tasmanian family-run cider business with a long tradition of producing handcrafted, premium ciders. Willie Smith's grow their own apples, use traditional cider-making techniques and focus on quality, sustainability and preserving the family’s heritage in orchard and cider production.