Berries
Berries are nutritious and low in calories. They are versatile, can be eaten fresh or stewed, alone or with cream or ice-cream. Berries make beautiful jams, jellies, toppings, pies and tarts. They can be frozen with no special preparation, simply place them in a sealed container and freeze. Berries can be stored in the refrigerator for 5 days in an airtight container.
High Grove specialises in Pick-Your-Own Berries and Cherries and is open every day (except Christmas Day) from approximately 15th December to 25th January between the hours of 9am and 5pm. Each variety of fruit has its own unique season within the summer so you are advised to ring first to ensure supplies of the berry you want are available.
A range of berries are grown in the cool sub alpine Stanley climate and these include:| - Raspberries | - Blackberries (American Brambleberries) |
| - Blue Berries | - Thornless Blackberries |
| - Boysenberries | - Black Currants |
| - Cherries | - Red Currants |
| - Waldo Berries | - Other new varieties being planted |
Delicious berries are cultivated using organic fertilisers and are grown on trellis for ease of picking. You are welcome to bring your own containers however they are for sale at our Kiosk. Eating passes are available and we offer a complete High Grove experience for the family to enjoy. Amenities include:-
- Ample car parking in shade
- Tables and seats
- Toilets
- Shade House for picnicing
- Kiosk stocked with: Berry sorbet, Ice cream, Cold drinks, Tea and coffee, Sweet treats & Carmelina’s jams and muffins
Apart from the Pick-Your-Own Berries and Cherries operation the property is the second largest chestnut producer in the region.
High Grove is a certified member of Freshcare Limited, which is an on-farm food safety program for fresh produce. High Grove chestnuts also carry the eezi-peel trademark.