Events at the old church in the bush
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Swiss Italian Festa- Yandoit's Stone Houses Tour
Saturday October 24th, 2026
Gather at Yandoit Cultural- the old church in the bush, Uniting Church Rd, off High St, Yandoit.
Description:
Yandoit Cultural is hosting another stone houses tour as part of this year’s Swiss Italian Festa.
We will gather at Yandoit Cultural, the old church in the bush, and screen a short video clip of forth- generation descendant, Maurie Gervasoni, sharing some history about one of Yandoit’s grandest stone houses. Maurie also plays a few pieces on his piano accordion, which he and his family used to do for dances at the old stone house.
Then we will travel by mini buses, as well as car-pool, to several old stone houses in Yandoit, with the chance to wander around, to hear more stories and to understand more history.
We will finish up at the grand stone house, now renovated by locals Marnie and Dale, whose initial efforts are recorded on ABC TV’s Grand Designs. At the grand house- bullboar sausages, games of bocci and beverages will all be available.
Bookings: Numbers are limited so bookings are essential- click on the link on this page.
https://www.swissitalianfesta.com/ or https://yandoitcultural.org/
Cost: Adults $30, Families $50, Concession $25
Note re transport: In addition to mini buses, car-pooling will be essential to reduce traffic on local narrow roads.
Dirtbird’s ‘Desolation Sound’ Launch
Sunday, September 27th, 2026
Description:
Dirtbird, the ethereal epic whisper-rock project of Yandoit’s singer-songwriter David M. Lewis, will be launching their brand new double album, Desolation Sound, at Yandoit Cultural on Sunday September 27th. The album was recorded over 4 years at Sound Recordings in Campbell’s Creek, and features the beautiful harmonies, dobro and double bass playing that have been the mainstay of the Dirtbird sound for several years.
Join Dave Lewis, Alex Miller, Razz Mussen and Ralf Rehak for a Sunday afternoon of alternative country music. Not to be missed!
Suggested donation: $15/10 Tickets at the door- cash preferred.
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About Yandoit Cultural
Yandoit Cultural is located at Yandoit’s historic Uniting Church - Uniting Church Rd (off High St), Yandoit, 3461, Central Victoria. This old church in the bush is an intimate space seating approximately 100, with excellent acoustics.
Yandoit Cultural provides an arts and cultural space for the communities of Yandoit, Clydesdale and Franklinford, as well as surrounding townships in central Victoria. We encourage local, acoustic, quality and innovative performances with a diverse, inclusive program of music, story, song, poetry, film, visual arts and local history. In addition, Yandoit Cultural is available for wedding hire, musical recordings and more.
Yandoit Cultural celebrates the retention of our community’s much-loved and historical Uniting (ex-Methodist) church. Over the years many churches across central Victoria, and throughout Australia, have been decommissioned and subsequently sold. Once vital community hubs and commons, these buildings shift from public to private. The communities of Yandoit, Clydesdale and Franklinford are committed to retaining our precious church in community hands and to exploring ways the church can continue as a community gathering place, as local cultural centre, and as a venue for an emerging faith community.
Yandoit Cultural is committed to arts and culture being accessible to everyone. In most instances entry is by donation. We offer country hospitality with afternoon tea/supper provided at each event. Yandoit Cultural is a project of the Yandoit Clydesdale and Franklinford Community Planning Group.
If you’re interested in performing at Yandoit Cultural complete our expression of interest form.
