Welcome to Sages
Sages Cottage Farm is a unique Mornington Peninsula destination where great food, beautiful gardens, friendly farm animals and meaningful employment opportunities come together.
Enjoy a coffee or meal, wander through the gardens and wetlands, meet the animals or simply enjoy the surroundings. Every visit supports employment opportunities for people with disability.
Free entry. Open daily.
Explore Sages Cottage Farm
Explore Sages Cottage Farm
Whether you’re visiting for coffee, lunch or a day on the farm, there’s plenty to see and do.
- Enjoy seasonal food and great coffee.
- Wander the gardens and walking trails.
- Meet the farm animals.
- Explore the heritage buildings and open spaces.
- Bring family and friends and make a day of it.
Sages Café
Fresh, seasonal food shaped by what’s growing on the farm.
Led by Chef Zac, formerly of Stillwater at Crittenden, Sages Café pairs great food with beautiful farm surroundings. Fresh herbs are picked from the garden, and the menu celebrates seasonal ingredients and local produce.
You’ll enjoy:
- Seasonal dishes made with fresh, local produce.
- Barista-made coffee, house-made treats and light meals.
- Indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the gardens and wetlands.
Open daily. Walk-ins welcome. Weekend bookings recommended.
Sages Cottage Farm is a place where people learn by doing.
Sages Cottage Farm is a place where people, purpose and community come together.
Across Sages Café, the Farm Gate Shop, flower gardens, horticulture, grounds and creative spaces. More than 80 people with disability work alongside experienced coaches…
- Preparing meals and serving customers in Sages Café.
- Welcoming visitors and sharing local produce in the Farm Gate Shop.
- Growing flowers, fruit and seasonal produce.
- Caring for farm animals and maintaining the gardens and grounds.
- Creating, making and learning alongside experienced coaches.
What’s On at Sages Cottage Farm
From seasonal events and workshops to community activities and family fun, there’s always something happening at Sages Cottage Farm.
Stay Connected
Follow Sages Cottage Farm for seasonal updates, upcoming events, new menu specials and everyday moments from life on the farm.
Meet the Animals
Goats, alpacas, miniature ponies, pigs, chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs and plenty more are waiting to say hello. Every visit is a chance to get a little closer to life on the farm.
The animals are cared for by Wallara clients and supported employees with their coaches, helping create a farm that’s enjoyed by visitors of all ages.
You’ll find:
- Friendly farm animals to meet throughout the year
- School holiday activities and family-friendly experiences
- Plenty of reasons to slow down and explore the farm
Farm Gate Shop
Take a little piece of Sages home.
Browse seasonal produce, handmade gifts, flowers and locally made favourites while discovering products created and packed on the farm.
You might find:
- Seasonal fruit and vegetables
- Jams, chutneys and pickles made on site
- Fresh flowers, plants and seedlings
- Handmade gifts and homewares
Every visit is a little different, with new seasonal products arriving throughout the year.
The Sensory Garden
The Sensory Garden is designed for calm and connection, offering space to slow down, wander, pause and reset, whether you’re exploring textures and scents, following the reflexology path, or simply sitting quietly and taking it all in.
What to expect:
- Low-sensory spaces
- Tactile features throughout the landscape
- Plenty of quiet corners
Free entry. Open daily. Just a short walk from the café.
The Flower Farm
From seasonal favourites to colourful garden blooms, the Flower Farm is where flowers are grown, cared for and prepared throughout the year.
Along the way, Supported Employees work alongside experienced coaches, building horticulture skills while helping the gardens and flower farm flourish.
You’ll find:
- Seasonal flowers and garden favourites
- Horticulture and nursery work
- A peaceful setting beside the Sensory Garden
Button: See What’s Growing
The Hub @ Sages
More than a meeting space.
Home to Wallara Media, The Hub is available for workshops, meetings, creative projects and community events.
Walk Sages Cottage Farm
Discover 38 acres of gardens, bushland, wetlands and open paddocks.
Start at the Guardian Statues and follow the walking trails through the farm. Along the way you’ll discover heritage buildings, farm animals, the lake and wetlands, native wildlife, open spaces and plenty of places to stop and explore.
Supported Employment
Sages Cottage Farm is a certified social enterprise where people with disability build skills and work alongside experienced coaches.
Supported Employment opportunities are available across:
- Sages Café and hospitality
- The Farm Gate Shop
- Horticulture and grounds maintenance
- The Flower Farm
- Farm operations
Every visit to Sages Cottage Farm helps support inclusive employment opportunities while contributing to a vibrant working farm enjoyed by the whole community.
Visit Sages
Whether you’re stopping in for brunch, exploring the walking trails, meeting the animals or picking up something from the Farm Gate Shop, there’s always something to discover.
Open daily
55 Sages Road, Baxter, VIC
Plan your Visit
Bring family or friends and enjoy a day on the farm. Wander the gardens, meet the animals, visit the café and discover what’s in season. Open daily.
