The new property from the Wolf-Tasker family and the team behind the iconic Lake House, Daylesford.

A serviced Lodge with six private suites, bake house, productive farm, olive grove and vineyard – just 10 minutes from Daylesford, 90 minutes from Melbourne.

The 38-acre regenerative farm, set amid rolling hills in the hamlet of Musk, seven kilometres from Daylesford, features an extensive and productive vegetable garden, a vineyard, established olive grove and an orchard of 350 heritage fruit trees. The European-style Lodge, complete with a cellar has been exquisitely decorated with custom-made furniture and offers luxurious accommodation for up to 12 guests.

“Having our own productive farm has been a long-held dream for me and the team at Lake House. It means that the vast majority of produce we serve now comes entirely from the local area. It’s also the next step for us and the Lake House family to close the loop on the immersive food-focused experience for all our guests”. —Alla Wolf-Tasker AM, Culinary Director 

Dairy Flat Farm currently supplements what existing suppliers are unable to provide to Lake House, as well as allowing the chefs and gardeners to experiment with growing rare and interesting vegetables, fruit, and herbs.

One of Dairy Flat Farm’s most exciting features is the bake house specialising in slow-fermented sourdough and viennoiserie. It sits within an existing semi-underground cellar space accessed via a tunnel beneath the Lodge.

There are restaurants, and then there’s Lake House. With almost every national gastronomy award under its belt, this culinary destination is the icon that others look to for inspiration.

Celebrated for its championing of great Australian produce and its bespoke approach to hospitality on lake Daylesford in country Victoria. This ongoing success is due to the ingenuity of the Wolf-Tasker family. Culinary Director Alla and late husband Allan (himself a renowned artist) purchased a bare paddock in Daylesford in 1979; a village certainly not known for its culinary pursuits. Dreaming of productive gardens, notable cellar, peerless local produce and menus that provided a real sense of place, they spent years clearing, building and planting, working to make their dream come true, opening in 1984.

More than three decades on, and since joined by daughter Larissa, her husband Robin and a tribe of industry professionals; the Wolf-Tasker’s evolved Lake House to include one of Australia’s most noted country hotels (Australia’s Best Regional Property). Fresh, modern interiors ensue a luxe country house vibe. Guests indulge at the day spa or by the infinity pool, amongst acres of established country gardens, and often partake in the Cooking School. Whilst these alone make it a drawcard for global travellers; the beating heart of the property remains the 2 Chef Hat restaurant.

A Lake House experience more often that not begins with ‘apertivo’ in The Argyle Library or on The Lagoon Deck at sunset. A signature Negroni, Elderberry Spritz or local Vermouth amongst the top picks.

Long before it became a marketing mantra; Alla’s vision was to create a sense of place for diners which meant sourcing seasonal, local ingredients where possible.

The Wolf-Tasker family and the team at Lake House would like to formally acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land we live and work on, the Dja Dja Wurrung People, and recognise their continuing connection to the land and waterways. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend this to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

Dairy Flat is located in the hamlet of Musk within Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges, only 80 minutes from Melbourne, is a place of breathtaking scenery. Our beautiful region is rich in history and culture and for thousands of years, is where First Nations people have known and utilised the healing powers of this native flora and fauna and our world-renowned mineral springs. The village itself is an eclectic mix of cafes, quaint stores and galleries. Nearby villages of Hepburn, Kyneton, Trentham and Woodend speak of similar interesting vibrant communities. Country roads in between are peppered with farm gates, cellar doors and much more. 

A two-day stay will barely scratch the surface of what’s on offer in this vibrant region.

Known as a place of healing, our region boasts the largest number of natural mineral water springs in Australia and the largest concentration of holistic therapists in the southern hemisphere. For thousands of years, First Nations people have known and utilised the healing powers of this native flora and fauna and our world-renowned mineral springs. The Dja Dja Wurrung People were part of established trade networks which allowed goods such as food and medicines to carry over substantial distances including the use of local plants like lomandra, saltbush, nardoo, cumbuji, wattle, red gum and chocolate lilies which still abound today. Whatever the latest in natural therapies, it is already here and probably being practised by the very best.