Join a Workshop or MASterclass...
Discover France in a hands-on and immersive way through our intimate ticketed sessions. Savour a Cheese and Wine Pairing Masterclass or explore your creativity with a Paper Flower Making Workshop. Our expert presenters will share practical tips, inspiration and insider knowledge to help you bring a touch of France into your everyday life.
SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER
MIND YOUR FRENCH - MINI CLASS
SATURDAY 10:30am - FREE
Join this fun mini class for an introduction to the French language. You will learn some simple words and phrases as well as modern French etiquette and social practices to avoid making a faux pas on your trip to France.
Location: Masterclass Marquee, rear courtyard
Duration: 1 hour
Free Entry - Bookings essential
Saturday: 10:30am and Sunday 10:30am
OLIVER GEE - Unexpected ways Australia shows up in Paris
PRESENTATION - SATURDAY 11:45AM
Oliver Gee from the acclaimed Paris podcast The Earful Tower shares unexpected ways Australia pops up in Paris. What did Banjo Paterson inspire in Paris? Why is the best spot to watch fireworks in Paris technically on Australian territory? And why do so many Moulin Rouge dancers have Tim Tams tucked in their dressing room cupboards?
Delivered with his trademark observational storytelling style, and mixed with personal anecdotes, Oliver will show you sides of Paris you've never seen before.
Location: Masterclass Marquee, rear courtyard
Duration: 1 hour
Bookings essential, $10.00 per person
Niche French Perfume
MASTERCLASS - SATURDAY 1:30PM
This perfume-focussed masterclass offers an exquisite journey into the art of unique and luxurious fragrances. In this class, you will learn the history and ingredients that define niche perfumery, setting it apart from mainstream perfumes. Explore the olfactory pyramid, understanding top, middle, and base notes.
Learn about the Regions of Grasse and Provence. This experience is perfect for fragrance enthusiasts looking to expand their knowledge and develop a more discerning nose for fine perfumes or for anyone wanting to learn more about niche perfumes.
Location: Masterclass Marquee, rear courtyard
Duration: 1 hour, glass of bubbles on arrival
Bookings essential, $30.00 per person
CHEESE & WINE PAIRING
MASTERCLASS
- SATURDAY 3:00PM
Indulge in this unique experience where we'll be pairing exquisite cheeses with the finest French wines. Curated by the cheesemakers of Long Paddock Cheese and wines by Bordeaux and Beyond you’ll be guided through the art of cheese and wine pairing. Learn how the Australian terroir influences each cheese and the characteristics and complexities of the wines selected to complement each. You will taste 5 cheese and wine combinations in this intimate session.
Strictly for 18 years old and over
Location: Masterclass Marquee, rear courtyard
Duration: 1 hour
Bookings essential, $50.00 per person
Saturday: 3:00pm and Sunday 3:00pm
SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER
MIND YOUR FRENCH - MINI CLASS
SUNDAY 10:30am - FREE
Join this fun mini class for an introduction to the French language. You will learn some simple words and phrases as well as modern French etiquette and social practices to avoid making a faux pas on your trip to France.
Location: Masterclass Marquee, rear courtyard
Duration: 1 hour
Free Entry - Bookings essential
Saturday: 10:30am and Sunday 10:30am
From the page to the Louvre
PRESENTATION - SUNDAY 11:45AM
Paris residents Oliver Gee and Lina Nordin Gee (the married duo behind the hit Earful Tower podcast) share behind-the-scenes stories of how they brought their five children's books from the page to the Louvre museum (and beyond). Self-publishing children's books may be easy, but how do you get them on the shelves of the most famous bookshops, museums, and department stores in Paris (... or perhaps the world?). Oliver and Lina will also give a glimpse into their brand new book: Sophie in Paris.
Location: Masterclass Marquee, rear courtyard
Duration: 1 hour
Bookings essential, $10.00 per person
PAPER FLOWER MAking
WORKSHOP - THIS IS STUNNING
SUNDAY 1:30PM
Join paper artist Leesa Cowan for a hands-on workshop showcasing the art of handmade paper flowers. In this one-hour session, you’ll create a classic red poppy, known in France as a coquelicot and famously painted by Claude Monet. Leesa will guide you step by step, sharing her techniques and creative approach. All materials provided, and you’ll take home your finished flower.
Leesa's stunning work will also be on exhibit inside the house across the weekend.
Location: Masterclass Marquee, rear courtyard
Duration: 1 hour
Bookings essential, $50.00 per person
CHEESE & WINE PAIRING
MASTERCLASS
- SUNDAY 3:00PM
Indulge in this unique experience where we'll be pairing exquisite cheeses with the finest French wines. Curated by the cheesemakers of Long Paddock Cheese and wines by Bordeaux and Beyond you’ll be guided through the art of cheese and wine pairing. Learn how the Australian terroir influences each cheese and the characteristics and complexities of the wines selected to complement each. You will taste 5 cheese and wine combinations in this intimate session.
Strictly for 18 years old and over
Location: Masterclass Marquee, rear courtyard
Duration: 1 hour
Bookings essential, $50.00 per person
Saturday: 3:00pm and Sunday 3:00pm
BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
SPECIAL TICKETED event
sATURDAY EVENING MUSIC 6:30-10:30PM, 24 October 2026
NOCTURNE
avec DJ LILIAN
Join the Party Saturday Evening at The Heights as French-born DJ LILIAN takes over the decks. A dynamic blend of percussion, new beat, and infectious groovy house, LILIAN’s electrifying energy keeps the crowd moving from the first beat to the very last.
Food and beverages available during the evening.
Eat. Drink. Dance.
Limited Ticket Release - Bookings Essential
