Driven Indulgence

23/07/2022

Welcome to the brand new and ‘wow factored’ Hubert Estate’ for an awesome food, wine and art experience. All part of a Driven Indulgence bespoke tour

03/07/2022

What better way to finish off a fun day with friends in the Yarra Valley, than with a cheese platter and cocktails at a boutique distillery - yummy 😋

14/11/2020

The Yarra Valley and Driven Indulgence are open once again and offering COVIDSafe Indulgences🥂. (Mask wearing is everywhere)!

26/10/2019

It may be cold and windy (and the man in the tub on the roof is really shivering), but that won’t stop a fun tour with Driven Indulgence today!

08/10/2019

Art and great wines go together, and nowhere better this year than at Tarrawarra Estate where the Archibald Prize is being hosted and displayed for your viewing pleasure (but only until the 5th of November)!
The quality on display is simply just amazing! Don’t miss out.

07/08/2019

Whether you're a visitor to the the Yarra Valley or a tourism industry member wishing to understand & appreciate sustainability at another level, do yourself a favour and check out their website and book a tour or cooking class.

MEET THE TEAM – Louise Ward, Owner of Yarra Valley Estate

Louise and her husband John have been the proud and successful owners of Yarra Valley Estate (formally Yarra Valley Conference Centre) for over 20 years.

During this time, Louise raised four children; built an award-winning sustainability-operated business and is an active supporter and contributor to a number of charities close to her heart. A very passionate, dedicated and empathetic person, Louise also devotes her time to volunteering in humanitarian services and wildlife charities.

In 2015, Louise expressed her wish to build an Edible Forest within her property to encourage guests and the public to enjoy a garden like no other - where all plants are either edible or medicinal. A garden that would reduce food transport miles and support the onsite restaurant, while echoing the sustainability values and ethos of Yarra Valley Estate.

In true Louise style, she began her research, sought guidance from leaders in the field and employed a consult to assist her in developing one of Australia’s largest Edible Forest gardens.
The road to launch was not without some hurdles, but in November 2018, Louise and her team were thrilled to officially open the Edible Forest YV project. As Louise states, ‘It’s a dream come true and I look forward to welcoming you to the Edible Forest in the Yarra Valley soon’.

For more information on the story of the Edible Forest please visit our website www.edibleforest.co

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30/07/2019

Anytime of year is great in the Yarra Valley, but winter has a special feel about.

Quiet, cosy, quaint, comfy. Get swept away in the feels of a midweek break in the Yarra Valley this winter. Master the art of slowing down time, and share all the good things in life with the one you love.

15/06/2019

Today’s tour included a visit to the beautiful Sutherland Estate in Dixon’s Creek. Not only great Yarra Valley wines on tasting, but also amazing locally crafted timber pieces to peruse and a cosy ‘real’ wood fireplace to hunker down by. Perfect on this cool winters day.

14/05/2019

Design a bespoke tour with Driven Indulgence to include your favourite style of venue. Come and appreciate art & craft at places like ‘Stonehouse Gallery & Shop’ in Warrandyte showcasing and selling beautiful ceramics, textiles, woodwork, glass, jewellery and more. Today, Nancy, Louise & Bob from America did just that, and they didn’t go home empty handed!

02/05/2019

A Driven Indulgence Tour takes you to more colourful venues than you can possibly imagine. David and his family from Singapore found a ‘Festival of Flowers’ on their recent tour. What will you find? Make an enquiry to find out!

20/04/2019

A quality wine and dine private tour is like the quality of a real Easter Bunny (you know it when you see it and feel it). “Driven Indulgence” - just like it should be!

03/04/2019

While picking up a lovely tour group from Tullamarine yesterday, we found that a large chunk of London has also arrived in Melbourne. The London Taxi cabs are here in force!