Maggie Beer’s
Table for All

Arrive at The Louise from early afternoon and be welcomed by our General Manager Hannah McCormick and the lodge team. The afternoon is yours to settle into your suite, wander the surrounding vines or simply unwind into Barossa time.

In the afternoon, ease into Maggie’s Table for All weekend with the relaxed ‘Swirl Sessions,’ a wine tasting hosted by Hentley Farm. It’s a chance to meet the winemakers, discover Hentley Farm wines, connect with fellow guests and start the rich conversation around Barossa wine and food.

As the sun softens over the vineyards, you’ll gather for welcome drinks and canapés at The Louise hosted by Maggie Beer. With a glass in hand and something savory from the kitchen, it’s an intimate introduction to Maggie’s world and the stories that have shaped her love of cooking.

Dinner follows at Appellation, where a four‑course tasting menu is hosted by Maggie Beer and paired with Barossa wines. Expect generous, produce‑driven dishes, clever use of pantry staples and plenty of conversation about flavor, comfort and the simple joys of sharing a meal.

Begin your day with breakfast at leisure in Appellation, with time to enjoy coffee, freshly baked pastries and fine local produce as the valley wakes.

You’ll then head to the Barossa Farmers Market for the Barossa Basket experience. Over coffee and a guided wander, you’ll meet stallholders, sample what’s in season and help select ingredients that will inspire the evening’s menu – a true market-to-menu moment.

After a short return to The Louise for time at leisure, the focus shifts to Maggie’s own Barossa Valley home base. A transfer takes you to the Maggie Beer Farm Shop, where you’ll be welcomed into the kitchen at The Eatery for a cooking demonstration that weaves together Maggie’s favorite flavors, tips and techniques. There’s plenty to taste, and lots of ideas to take back to your own kitchen.

Lunch follows, where guests gather around long tables to enjoy the fruits of their labor in a seasonal menu that celebrates the best of South Australian produce.
Next, enjoy a hosted wine tasting and dessert in The Farm Shop cellar door, followed by time at leisure to browse the shelves, walk the farm and soak up the atmosphere at your own pace.

Pre‑dinner drinks back at The Louise ease into a relaxed night at Contour, where a ‘feed me’ style dining experience showcases the market‑fresh produce you helped select that morning, transformed as a menu of flavorful shared dishes by The Louise Executive Chef Sam Cooper.

Breakfast is served at leisure in Appellation, leaving time for a slow start, a last wander through the vines or a quiet coffee overlooking the bucolic Barossa landscape.

An optional cocktail masterclass at Maggie’s daughter Elli Beer’s Barossa Gin Lab just down the road invites you to mix, shake and taste your way through locally inspired drinks (additional charge applies).

Depart at your own pace, with the option to extend your Barossa stay or continue your journey feeling inspired, well fed and having made a meaningful contribution to the
Maggie Beer Foundation.

• Spend a winter weekend in the Barossa with Maggie Beer at Table for All, sharing market mornings, cooking experiences, and hosted dinners at The Louise.
• Enjoy a welcome dinner at Appellation hosted by Maggie, plus a relaxed evening at Contour showcasing market-fresh produce.
• Visit the Barossa Farmers Market and help select produce for the evening menu.
• Experience the Maggie Beer Farm Shop and The Eatery with a cooking demonstration, lunch, wine tasting, and dessert in the cellar door.
• Start each day with leisurely breakfasts and enjoy time to explore the Barossa at your own pace from your luxury base at The Louise.
• Your stay includes a contribution to the Maggie Beer Foundation, supporting improved food and nutrition for older Australians in aged care.