Special event
We're excited to invite you to Dinner with Lisa Millar. Esteemed TV presenter, journalist and author Lisa Millar is the face of the ABC’s much-loved Muster Dogs and Back Roads. Lisa will be in conversation with award-winning journalist Belinda Hawkins.
Mayor’s Short Story Writing Awards 2026
Now in its sixth year, the awards celebrate and support local emerging writers of all abilities across the Mornington Peninsula. Start writing and share your story with the community!
A Conversation with Stephanie Alexander OAM
As part of the Somers Open Gardens Day, hear much-loved chef and Kitchen Garden Program founder, Stephanie Alexander, in conversation with Jaclyn Crupi at Coolart Observatory on Sunday 9 November.
The Glasshouse and The Oasis – an insider’s Review
In the warm, sweet ambience of Stonier Winery in Merricks, on a late winter afternoon in August – with a glass of pinot or chardonnay in hand and a platter of cheese and nibbles to savour the conversation palate – an audience gathered to hear authors Professor Anne Buist and Graeme Simsion in conversation with Western Port Writes Festival Director, Sally Holdsworth.
Writing Vividly Workshop
This workshop with Dr Lee Kofman is suitable for writers at all stages of their craft, whether starting out or working on a manuscript. It’s a deep dive into ways to make writing more expressive and evocative.
Wine and Words at Stonier
Gather your friends and come along to glorious Stonier Winery from 12.30pm, grab a seat by the cosy fireplace, for an afternoon of conversation with bestselling authors Anne Buist and Graeme Simsion, as they chat about their latest book, The Oasis.
