Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # The Mill Castlemaine The Mill Castlemaine ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News & Events](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/news-events/) - [Cheese Demo team building with The Cheese School](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/cheese-demo-team-building-with-the-cheese-school/) - Visitors to The Mill Castlemaine may have spied some high-profile chefs and their teams coming to The Cheese School. They have been hosting not only some of the best chefs and their kitchen crews, but also corporate squads who come for a fun team-building day based around cheese. They call it the Cheese Demo and - [The Woollykins Knittery journey](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/the-woollykins-knittery-journey/) - The Knittery journey, as captured by Brenna and edited by us. Big things have been occurring behind the scenes at Woollykins. We’re well and truly up and running in the new Knittery here at The Mill Castlemaine. So grateful for these momentous photos by Penny Ryan Photography who came over the week and documented all - [The latest from the Drying Shed Artist Space](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/the-latest-from-the-drying-shed-artist-space/) - The Drying Shed Artist Space at The Mill Castlemaine is an evolving and vibrant creative space displaying a diverse range of artworks. The collective recently welcomed visual artist/designer, Xavier J Mouche to the fold. Some examples of his work are below. Other works you will discover at the Drying Shed: Black cockatoos are - [New shop manager for Long Paddock Cheese](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/new-shop-manager-for-long-paddock-cheese/) - Welcome to Ruby Albrecht, the new Long Paddock Cheese shop manager at The Mill Castlemaine. ‘We’re lucky to have someone of Ruby’s experience run our cheese shop’ explains Gaetan Chapon. ‘She has a deep understanding of cheese, having worked at Calendar Cheese Co. and Maker & Monger at the Prahran Market.’ Ruby’s love of cheese - [Eat, drink, shop and peruse at The Mill Castlemaine this Easter](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/eat-drink-and-shop-at-the-mill-castlemaine-this-easter/) - Feast and sip your way around The Mill Castlemaine this Easter, where you can shake the hand that feeds you. Spend time browsing for something you're not looking for in the ginormous haven of vintage goodness and discover hand made items created by some of the clever clogs makers on site. Explore artists at work - [Eat, drink, shop at The Mill Castlemaine this summer](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/eat-drink-shop-at-the-mill-castlemaine/) - (Updated December 2025) Feast and sip your way around The Mill Castlemaine this summer, where you can shake the hand that feeds you. Spend time browsing for something you're not looking for in the ginormous haven of vintage goodness and discover hand made items created by some of the clever clogs makers on site. A - [2025 gift and gathering guide at The Mill Castlemaine](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/2025-gift-and-gathering-guide-at-the-mill-castlemaine/) - This gifting season is an opportunity to think local, ethical and handmade when you buy. It’s a wonderful way to support local small businesses. Here are some of the many options available, in no particular order, from businesses at The Mill Castlemaine. - [Breaking the Mould: How Women and Gender Diverse People are Reshaping Business](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/breaking-the-mould-how-women-and-gender-diverse-people-are-reshaping-business/) - How Women and Gender Diverse People are Reshaping Business - an article by the Victorian Women's Trust featuring Jane Goodrich of the Castlemaine Vintage Bazaar - [French Order of Agricultural Merit awarded to Ivan Larcher](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/french-order-of-agricultural-merit-awarded-to-ivan-larcher/) - Ivan Larcher, Long Paddock Cheese, awarded Chevalier du Mérite Agricole - the French Order of Agricultural Merit by the French Ambassador The Mill Castlemaine - [A fresh look for the Drying Shed Art Space](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/a-fresh-look-for-the-drying-shed-art-space/) - The Drying Shed Art Space is an evolving and vibrant creative space displaying the artists' diverse artworks, and where regular featured exhibitions are held. - [Weddings, parties, anything at The Mill Castlemaine](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/weddings-parties-anything-at-the-mill-castlemaine/) - The Mill Castlemaine is a one stop shop for weddings and events in Castlemaine, regional Victoria. With venue options and suppliers all in one fab location. - [Female and gender diverse construction course begins](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/female-and-gender-diverse-construction-course-begins/) - Bendigo TAFE’s first ever female and gender diverse construction course, Certificate II in Construction Pathways, begin at The Mill Castlemaine. - [Meat, spices and tradition - Oakwood Smallgoods Co. at The Mill Castlemaine](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/meat-spices-and-tradition-oakwood-smallgoods-co-at-the-mill-castlemaine/) - Oakwood Smallgoods at The Mill Castlemaine: where traditional techniques & carefully sourced ingredients come together to create high quality artisan smallgoods - [The Drying Shed Artist Space (DSAS) at The Mill Castlemaine](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/the-drying-shed-artist-space-dsas-at-the-mill-castlemaine/) - Housed in the former woollen mill drying room, the Drying Shed Artist Space is an evolving and vibrant creative space displaying the artists' diverse artworks. - [Paving the way at The Mill Castlemaine](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/paving-the-way-at-the-mill-castlemaine/) - As works continue around the site, one major improvement has been creating better driving surfaces in the main car park at The Mill Castlemaine. - [Long Paddock Cheese named best in Australia](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/long-paddock-cheese-named-best-in-australia/) - The 2024 delicious. Harvey Norman Produce Award winners have been announced and Long Paddock Cheese has taken out the award in the 'From the Dairy' category. The following article is by Elizabeth McDonald on delicious.com.au Victorian cheesemaker named best in Australia for its first-rate fromage “We want to see the Australian cheese industry cast off - [Mimosa Botanicals' sustainable practices](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/mimosa-botanicals-sustainable-practices/) - Sustainability practices at Mimosa Botanicals at The Mill Castlemaine, an old-world apothecary studio that creates luxurious bath soaks and botanical perfumes. - [4 great reasons to visit The Mill Castlemaine mid-week](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/4-great-reasons-to-visit-the-mill-castlemaine-mid-week/) - The Mill Castlemaine is ideal for a cheeky mid-week break - Only 90 minutes from Melbourne, and easily accessible from a number of other regional centres. - [Long Paddock Cheese National Finalist in the delicious. Harvey Norman Produce Awards](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/long-paddock-cheese-national-finalist-in-the-delicious-harvey-normal-produce-awards/) - The Mill Castlemaine based Long Paddock Cheese has been announced as a 2024 National Finalist in the Dairy category of the delicious. Harvey Norman Produce Awards. They will go up against six other state finalists for the national prize. This competition is the country's most prestigious food industry campaign. The four major categories are dairy, - [Circular economy and community at the Castlemaine Vintage Bazaar](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/circular-economy-and-community-at-the-castlemaine-vintage-bazaar/) - Castlemaine Vintage Bazaar's commitment to the circular economy and community.Huzzah! The Castlemaine Vintage Bazaar just celebrated its 8th birthday in style. Since opening its doors in May 2016, the Bazaar has become a beloved local spot with over 150 stallholders. These folks aren't just from Castlemaine—they travel from Melbourne, Bendigo, and Echuca, hunting down treasures from garage sales, op shops, and even the nooks - [Cabosse & Feve Chocolates Swiss adventures](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/cabosse-feve-chocolates-swiss-adventures/) - During the past two weeks, Freya and Thomas from Cabosse & Feve Chocolates have been in Switzerland at the headquarters of the Swiss company they source their couverture chocolate from (not the beans they process on site for bean to bar). They paricipated in chocolate/patisserie masterclasses, visited the factory where the chocolate is made, visited - [Sustainable winter woollies for the whole family](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/sustainable-winter-woollies-for-the-whole-family/) - Woollykins, based at The Mill Castlemaine, has your family covered from top to toe with a wool-centric, hand-picked selection of sustainable and organic merino clothes, ethically produced and made to last. With items suitable for newborns up to 14 years, and grown-ups too, they have handpicked their favourite eco and ethical brands from around the Woollykins Organics sustainable natural clothing for the whole family, based at The Mill Castlemaine. - [Mount Alexander Tastes at The Mill Castlemaine](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/mount-alexander-tastes-at-the-mill-castlemaine/) - The Mount Alexander Tastes Showcase is a weekend long spotlight on the region’s amazing food and drink producers, taking place from Thursday 25 to Monday 29 April 2024. During the Showcase you can take a Cheese Masterclass at Long Paddock Cheese. This special full day class is taught by one of their cheesemakers, Lydia, former Meet the Mount Alexander region's amazing food and drink producers at this weekend long showcase 25-29 April 2024 - [Sustainability at the heart of bespoke furniture pieces](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/sustainability-at-the-heart-of-bespoke-furniture-pieces/) - Sam Haliday (Shivering Timbers) and Doug Alderson, located in Shed 5 around the back of the site, joined forces to create this fabulous new bar in Boomtown Winemakers recently. In the ultimate act of repurposing, the timbers used are the old science lab benches from the Castlemaine Secondary College former Etty Street campus. Not only breathing new life into reclaimed timbers to create bespoke furniture pieces. - [Celebrating women in business at The Mill Castlemaine](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/celebrating-women-in-business-at-the-mill-castlemaine/) - Of the 40+ businesses based at The Mill Castlemaine, many of them are owned, co-owned or managed by women. This International Women's Day we shine a spotlight on these women and celebrate their creativity, conviction, spirit and success. We've loosely ordered the list in order of longest to newest on site, although this doesn't necessarily This International Women's Day we celebrate the many women in business at The Mill Castlemaine. - [Autumn art at The Mill Castlemaine](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/autumn-art-at-the-mill-castlemaine/) - An explosion of art will flood the region this March with the biennial Arts Open open studios event. Experience a behind the scenes, personal look at artists in their natural habitat, discuss their artwork and techniques and, if you love it, purchase directly from the artist. You'll find our regular artists in residence and showing - [Your guide to workshops at The Mill Castlemaine](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/your-guide-to-workshops-at-the-mill-castlemaine/) - Feel inspired by the various makers at The Mill Castlemaine? When you meet the makers on site they are always happy to share their knowledge of their craft. Well now you can take it to the next level, with a number of businesses offering workshops, extending the experience well beyond your visit. Learn how to Your guide to workshops at The Mill Castlemaine - learn to make cheese, smallgoods and all manner of art - [Ethical, sustainable floristry - it's a thing](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/ethical-sustainable-floristry-its-a-thing/) - Most of us love receiving a beautiful floral arrangement, or buying flowers to enjoy in our home. Until recently, thinking about these flowers from an environmental and sustainability point of view (to me) hadn't extended far beyond whether the arrangement included Australian natives or not, and a bit about the packaging. Then Handpicked Ethical Floristry Handpicked Ethical Floristry at The Mill Castlemaine. A sustainable florist using local growers and aiming for zero waste floristry. - [Sustainability - a core value at The Mill Castlemaine](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/sustainability-a-core-value-at-the-mill-castlemaine/) - One of our core values at The Mill Castlemaine is sustainability. We continuously work to reduce our carbon footprint. To date we have installed 200kW of solar power generation, with another 100kW to follow this year. Our aim is to ensure that all the site's power requirements are generated on site or sourced from renewable - [What's on at The Mill Castlemaine these holidays](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/whats-on-at-the-mill-castlemaine-these-holidays/) - Looking for the best way to celebrate? Grab friends, family and loved ones and head along for live music, comedy and various other fun events happening at The Mill Castlemaine this summer. Following is a list of one-off ticketed events, but there are also regular happenings, such as free* live music on Fridays from 8pm - [Holiday season planning at The Mill Castlemaine: gift guide, food and drink for the table](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/holiday-season-planning-at-the-mill-castlemaine-gift-guide-food-and-drink-for-the-table/) - We've put together a quick guide for holiday season gifting, eating and drinking from businesses at The Mill Castlemaine. GIFT IDEAS This gifting season is an opportunity to think local and handmade when you buy. It’s a wonderful way to support local small businesses. Here are some of the many options available, in no particular - [Festive season planning at The Mill Castlemaine](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/festive-season-planning-at-the-mill-castlemaine/) - NOVEMBER 2023 NEWS FROM THE MILL CASTLEMAINE Welcome to the November issue of e-news from The Mill Castlemaine. This issue is all about planning for the festive season ahead, so we’re looking at all things G! Meaningful GIFT IDEAS that say a lot about YOU. You support small businesses, locally made, ethical production and consider - [Spring 2023 news from The Mill Castlemaine](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/spring-2023-news-from-the-mill-castlemaine/) - Check out this issue to find out about events, exhibitions, workshops, new businesses, new products and more at The Mill Castlemaine. To read our Spring 2023 e-news, click here. - [Winter 2023 news from The Mill Castlemaine](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/winter-2023-news-from-the-mill-castlemaine/) - This issue we explore things to see, things to hear, things to do and much more. To read the winter 2023 issue of The Mill Castlemaine e-news click here. - [Autumn 2023 news from The Mill Castlemaine](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/autumn-2023-news-from-the-mill-castlemaine/) - Click here to read the autumn e-news from The Mill Castlemaine. Discover festival happenings, open studios, workshops and more. - [Summer 2022 news from The Mill Castlemaine](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/summer-2022-news-from-the-mill-castlemaine/) - Click here to read the summer 2022 Christmas edition of The Mill Castlemaine e-newsletter. It’s packed with gift ideas, workshops to get involved with and all sorts of other happenings. - [Spring 2022 news from The Mill Castlemaine](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/spring-2022-news-from-the-mill-castlemaine/) - Click here to read the Spring 2022 e-newsletter from The Mill Castlemaine. Find out what’s happening, what’s on and what’s hot. - [Winter 2022 news from The Mill Castlemaine](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/winter-2022-news-from-the-mill-castlemaine/) - Click here to read the winter 2022 news from The Mill Castlemaine. This season we explore things to do, things to see and things to eat and drink during the winter months. - [Autumn 2022 news from The Mill Castlemaine](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/autumn-2022-news-from-the-mill/) - Click here to read the Autumn e-news from The Mill Castlemaine. This issue there is a focus on art – viewing art, meeting the artists, even creating your own art. You can also find out about a number of Elvis-themed events happening on site over the coming months. Check it out! - [Summer 2021 news from The Mill Castlemaine](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/summer-2021-news-from-the-mill-castlemaine/) - Click here to read our Summer 2021 e-news from The Mill Castlemaine. Photo credit: Penny Ryan Photography - [Spring 2021 news from The Mill Castlemaine](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/spring-2021-news-from-the-mill-castlemaine/) - Click here to read our Spring e-news from The Mill Castlemaine. - [Winter 2021 news from The Mill Castlemaine](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/winter-2021-news-from-the-mill-castlemaine/) - Read our bumper lock down winter 2021 e-news about happenings at The Mill Castlemaine here. - [Autumn 2021 news from The Mill Castlemaine](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/autumn-2021-news-from-the-mill-castlemaine/) - Read all the latest autumn 2021 happenings, including new businesses and new products, at The Mill Castlemaine here. - [Summer 2020 news from The Mill Castlemaine](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/summer-2020-news-from-the-mill-castlemaine/) - It’s great to see every person and their dog returning to The Mill after yet another lockdown. Read the latest summer happenings at The Mill Castlemaine here. - [Damien Mitchell Art](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/damien-mitchell-art/) - Damien Mitchell Art Damien Mitchell is a renowned street artist, currently living in New York, who spent 3 days painting a wall at The Mill. Thanks Damien, we love it. - [Excited Beginnings](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/excited-beginnings/) - Excited Beginnings So here we are. We are about to launch online after months of friendly banter, onsite dust and excited anticipation. We’re lovingly revitalising the original Castlemaine Woollen Mill to provide a haven for local artisans, food producers and vintage wares. Later this month you'll be able to wander through this iconic site and - [Long Weekend at the Mill](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/long-weekend-at-the-mill/) - Long Weekend at the Mill It's the long weekend and the Mill is open for you to wander around and soak up some Castlemaine ambience in the amazing autumn weather. Have a look at some of the studios that are open for Arts Open 2016, or sample some of Boomtown wines. Their cellar door is - [Autumn 2018 news is now online](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/autumn-2018-news-is-now-online/) - Have you seen our latest newsletter? You can have it delivered directly to your email inbox by subscribing on our website. We promise not to bombard you! Click here to read our current issue. - [Hot Rods Visit the Mill](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/hot-rods-visit-the-mill/) - We had a great visit by Hot Rod enthusiasts on their way to the 23rd Street Rod Nationals in Bendigo. The rodders had a great time visiting Das Kaffeehuas, The Taproom and grabbing a bargain at the Vintage Bazaar. Here's how it unfolded. - [Get your Coffee Here!](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/get-your-coffee-here/) - Get your Coffee Here! From Das Kafeehaus Rösterei, heritage award winner at The Mill Castlemaine. Opening in July 2015, Coffee Basic’s Das Kaffeehaus was the first enterprise to open in the former Castlemaine Woollen Mill. It is a contemporary Viennese coffee house in a former industrial assembly floor. The owners, Elna Schaerf-Trauner and Edmund Schaerf - [Power to the Mills](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/power-to-the-mills/) - Power the The Mills Tour the Mill Castlemaine as part of the 2017. See our full program here.> Mills. They seem to hold a certain fascination for us that makes us want to preserve them. Repurpose them. Hold on to their integrity. Maybe it's the sense that they were so important to our communities. We - [Libre Hem Mural](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/libre-hem-mural/) - Libre Hem created a new mural for The Mill Castlemaine over 3 days in March 2017. It honours the workers of the old Woollen Mill and depicts their working hands and the wool they spun into beautiful woollen products. You can watch the creation as it happened. - [Spring e-news from The Mill](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/spring-e-news-from-the-mill/) - Read about the latest happenings and what's coming up at The Mill in our Spring e-news - [Winter 2018 news - hot goss for chilly days](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/winter-2018-news-hot-goss-for-chilly-days/) - The latest happenings at The Mill are right here in our winter newsletter. Click here to have a read. - [Spring has sprung - read the latest news from The Mill](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/spring-has-sprung-read-the-latest-news-from-the-mill/) - Busy times at The Mill. Click here to read our latest newsletter. - [Summer news from The Mill](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/summer-news-from-the-mill/) - Find out what's been happening, and what's coming up, by reading the Summer newsletter here. - [An exhibition opening, a billy cart challenge and a festival of gardens](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/an-exhibition-opening-a-billy-cart-challenge-and-a-festival-of-gardens/) - The weather is getting warmer, the days and getting longer and people are out and about all over Castlemaine enjoying a myriad of wonderful exhibitions and events. Coiled Springs Studio at The Mill has a fabulous new exhibition - FLIGHT - opening this weekend. You can check a selection of forthcoming events here. - [Things to do in Castlemaine](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/things-to-do-in-castlemaine/) - Heading to Castlemaine some time soon? There is plenty to do at The Mill Castlemaine. What started as a woollen mill in 1875 has transformed into a go-to zone for visitors and locals alike - a place for food and artisan manufacturing - a part of Castlemaine’s vibrancy. The reimagined industrial site is home to vintage - [Coffee at The Mill Castlemaine during Christmas holidays](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/coffee-at-the-mill-castlemaine-during-christmas-holidays/) - Yodel lay ee odl lay ee odl lay hee hoo! While our good friends at Das Kaffeehaus have a well-deserved Christmas break, you can still enjoy delicious coffee brews using their Mill site roasted coffee beans. Happy Goats Travelling Coffee will be setting up on site at The Mill outside the vintage precinct from Wednesday - [Never too late - Real Strength training information sessions](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/never-too-late-real-strength-training-information-sessions/) - Monday 7 January @ 12.00pm and Wednesday 9 January @ 7.00pm Use it or lose it - so the saying goes. Find out how Dean at Real Strength Training at The Mill is helping the mature age folk of Castlemaine regain or maintain their mojo. A chance for anyone interested in improving their quality of life and - [The Nesting Project - a community arts and storytelling project.](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/the-nesting-project-a-community-arts-and-storytelling-project/) - The Nesting Project is a community arts and storytelling project exploring the concept of ‘nesting’- the desire to belong and to create safe and supportive spaces for ourselves and our loved ones. The Nesting Project will collaboratively create a giant woven nest accompanied by a collection of community stories and photos; a place-making installation that community - [Autumn happenings at The Mill](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/autumn-happenings-at-the-mill/) - Have you seen the autumn news from The Mill? It's a bumper arts issue this quarter. Have a read here. - [Festive Twilight Trading at The Mill](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/festive-twilight-trading-at-the-mill/) - [Autumn 2020 news from The Mill Castlemaine](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/autumn-2020-news-from-the-mill-castlemaine/) - Autumn 2020 e-newsletter - [Winter 2020 news from The Mill](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/winter-2020-news-from-the-mill/) - This season's newsletter focuses on re-awakenings, reconnections and gratitude. You can read it all HERE. - [Ladies who pump - Real Strength Studio](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/ladies-who-pump-real-strength-studio/) - When Jill retired two years ago “shopping and drinking” didn’t seem enough to fill her days. So she found a special new hobby By Jenny ValentishPhotographs by Nicole Cleary Read the full article here - [Spring 2020 news from The Mill Castlemaine](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/spring-2020-news-from-the-mill-castlemaine/) - Smile-worthy news and happenings from The Mill Castlemaine. 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Public holidays 9am – 4pm Online sales here or phone 5470 6270 Business info: - [In the Media](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/our-story/media/) - Nice things people have to say in the media about The Mill Castlemaine and the businesses based here. - [Our Values](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/our-story/our-values/) - The owners of The Mill Castlemaine, Phil and Ronnie, and staff believe we are responsible to the communities in which we live and work and to the world community as well. We act in ways that respect the dignity, uniqueness, and intrinsic worth of every person. We will maintain in good order the property we - [Getting Around - site map, business directory, dogs & accessible travel info](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/visit-us/getting-around/) - Site map & business directory for The Mill Castlemaine. Also travelling with dogs, accessible travel and group travel information. - [SERVICES](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/businesses/services/) - Services to help you take care of business, learn a new skill or build a home. Architects and educators. - [Eat + Drink](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/businesses/eat-and-drink/) - Food and beverage producers at The Mill Castlemaine include coffee roastery, chocolatier, smallgoods, artisan cheese, sourdough bread, ice cream, beer and wine - [History of The Mill](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/our-story/history-of-the-mill/) - History of The Mill Castlemaine The Mill Castlemaine is the re-imagining of the former Castlemaine Woollen Company site, which was built in 1875 and continued operation until Victoria Carpets purchased the assets in 1993. It has a land area of approximately 7.5 acres and 8,500m2 of buildings. Buildings on the site range from 1875 to - [Contact](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/connect/contact/) - Do you want to join The Mill community? To find out about leasing a space at The Mill Castlemaine, or to register your interest for space as it becomes available, email Brett Fitzpatrick at Castlemaine Property Group. Alternatively call him on 03 5470 6277 or 0419 833 510 Do you want to be a stall holder - [MAKERS AT THE MILL CASTLEMAINE](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/businesses/makers-at-the-mill/) - The Mill Castlemaine is home to a number of artisan food & beverage makers, plus makers of bath soaks, organic woollens, comfy undies & bespoke furniture pieces - [HEALTH AND WELLBEING](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/businesses/health_and_wellbeing/) - '.get_the_title().' Real Strength '.get_the_title().' Pilates at The Mill Castlemaine '.get_the_title().' Love Tribe Yoga Back to all - [The Mill Castlemaine Privacy Policy](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/privacy-policy/) - 1. 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Our tenants are Castlemaine people, either starting new businesses, or expanding - [Visit Us](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/visit-us/) - [Past, Present & Future](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/oldies/past-present-future/) - Past, Present and Future - The Mills events for The Australian Heritage Festival 6-7 May 2017 Uncover fascinating facts about the history of brewing in Castlemaine at one of a series of free events taking place at The Mill Castlemaine on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 May. The Mill Castlemaine - Past, Present and Future is a - [Castlemaine - the town and what's on](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/oldies/castlemaine/) - Castlemaine During these times of staying at home, we have created some downloadable activities to print at home. There are no fancy graphics or colours - we want to keep the environmental impact as low as possible. There will be word searches, crossword puzzles, spot the difference activities and more. The plan is to post ## Portfolio - [Studio Baxter - Painting and Drawing](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/portfolio/studio-baxter-painting-and-drawing/) - [kudos studio](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/portfolio/kudos_studio42/) - k.u.d.o.s is a small, sunny workroom/gallery space - home to Kathryn McAllister kmac textile artist & Katie Kilgour multi disciplinary artist - [Sprout Family Bakery](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/portfolio/sprout-bakery/) - Sprout Bakery Castlemaine - Bakers of fine sour dough breads and various other deliciousness. Fresh pasta available on Fridays. Wed-Satt The Mill Castlemaine - [Harvest Fruit and Veg](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/portfolio/harvest-fruit-and-veg/) - Fresh fruit and vegetables sourced locally & from the market with a focus on organic produce. Based at The Mill Castlemaine. - [Cabosse & Feve Chocolates](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/portfolio/cabosse-feve-chocolates/) - Cabosse & Feve artisan chocolatier in Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia. Using traceable and ethical cocoa beans from Ghana, Solomon Islands, and Peru. Fairtrade - [Love Tribe Yoga](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/portfolio/love-tribe-yoga/) - Love Tribe Yoga studio at The Mill Castlemaine is a small studio grounded in tradition and a commitment to inclusive, authentic yoga. Opening September 2025 - [Real Strength](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/portfolio/real-strength/) - Strength training studio for people of all ages, gender identities, fitness levels abilities - with a special focus on the over 55’s. At The Mill Castlemaine - [Boomtown Wine](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/portfolio/boomtown-wine/) - Boomtown is a local winery, cellar bar, bistro and event space located at The Mill in Castlemaine. A place to gather and share local food and wines - [The Drying Shed Art Space](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/portfolio/the-drying-shed-art-space/) - [Frankie Espresso coffee cube](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/portfolio/frankie-espress0-coffee-cube/) - Coffee cube located at the entrance to the vintage markets and arts precinct - open weekends and public holidays for coffee, hot chocolate, chai, snacks & more - [Shedshaker Brewing](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/portfolio/shedshaker-brewing/) - Shedshaker Brewing Taproom serves a wide range of hand-crafted beers all made on site + local wines, cocktails & non-alcohol options. Live music & events venue - [Artpuff Studio](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/portfolio/artpuff-studio/) - Artpuff is a groovy little showing and making space at the Mill in Castlemaine, run by artists Kir Larwill and Melissa Proposch. - [Icecream Republic](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/portfolio/icecream-republic/) - [Studio MA 56](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/portfolio/studio-ma-56/) - [Woollykins Organic Wool clothing for all the Family](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/portfolio/woollykins_organic_wool_clothing/) - [Advantage Design Draft](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/portfolio/advantage-design-draft/) - [The Cheese School](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/portfolio/the-cheese-school/) - [Long Paddock Cheese](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/portfolio/long-paddock-cheese/) - [Handpicked Ethical Floristry](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/portfolio/handpicked-ethical-floristry/) - [Wonderpants](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/portfolio/wonderpants/) - [Oakwood Smallgoods Co.](https://millcastlemaine.com.au/portfolio/oakwood-smallgoods-co/) - 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