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Truffle Farms

The Hands Behind the Harvest

Beneath the oaks of Noojee and the surrounding region, a close-knit community of growers nurture one of nature's most extraordinary ingredients — the French black truffle. The official truffle farms participating in the 2027 Noojee Truffle Festival are Ashridge Truffles and the Icy Creek Truffle Co. These are family truffle farms, run by people who made a long-term bet on this land, and waited years for it to pay off. Each of the truffle farms has its own story, its own soil, and its own approach. What they share is a belief that West Gippsland is something special.

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The truffle farms involved in the Noojee Truffle Festival are Ashridge Truffles and the Icy Creek Truffle Co.

Meet the 2027 Truffle Farms & Growers

Ashridge Truffles

Owners:

Abby Graham & Graham Dewhurst

Truffle Type:

Tuber melanosporum (French Black Truffle)

Farm Story:

Ashridge Truffles is a family-owned truffle farm near Neerim South in West Gippsland, Victoria, growing premium French black truffles (Tuber melanosporum) in the rich volcanic soils in the Mt Baw Baw foothills. Welcoming guests for intimate winter truffle experiences. Meet our friendly truffle dogs Bindi, Molly and Lulu and follow them into the truffière as they search for these rare delicacies hidden beneath the soil. Afterwards, warm up beside the fireplace in our cosy farm shop, chat with the growers, taste fresh black truffle, and leave with recipe ideas and cooking tips to inspire your own truffle creations at home.

Festival Role:

Hosting truffle hunts and truffle tastings

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The Icy Creek Truffle Co

Owners:

Wilf Sweetland

Truffle Type:

Tuber melanosporum (French Black Truffle)

Farm Story:

Nestled in the foothills of Mt Baw Baw, The Icy Creek Truffle Co. grows chemical-free Black Truffles in the deep volcanic soils of Victoria's unique sub-alpine High Country. Our truffles are found by Milky, our black and white truffle dog, who hunts through every season — snow included — to unearth our subterranean black diamonds. Since 2023 our intensely aromatic Black Truffles have graced the menus of some of Melbourne and the region's most celebrated restaurants and we are proud they've now found their way to you.

Festival Role:

Supplying the menus of Festival venues

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Follow Your Nose, Right to the Source

The best way to understand a truffle is to find one yourself. At the 2027 Noojee Truffle Festival, you can visit a truffle farm, get up close with the growers, walk the orchards, and watch trained dogs do what they were born to do, lead you straight to something remarkable buried beneath your feet.

Below you'll find truffle hunts, farm gate tastings, and meet-the-maker sessions you can book directly. Numbers are limited and these experiences sell out, so if something catches your eye, don't leave it too long.

FAQ on the 2027 Noojee Truffle Festival official partner farms

Q. Which truffle farms are officially part of the 2027 Noojee Truffle Festival?

A. The exclusive official truffle farms for the 2027 Noojee Truffle Festival are Ashridge Truffles and The Icy Creek Truffle Co.

Q. Where can events for the 2027 Noojee Truffle Festival be booked?

A. Events for the 2027 Noojee Truffle Festival can be booked here

Q. Where can fresh truffles from these farms be purchased?

A. During the 2027 Noojee Truffle Festival, fresh truffles can be purchased from the Heritage Cafe at the Noojee Heritage Centre or contact us here.

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Truffles are one of nature's most uncompromising ingredients. They won't grow in the wrong soil, won't tolerate the wrong climate, and can't be coaxed into ripening before their time. In a way, they demand the same respect for place that the best farming always has.

From regenerative soil practices to preserving the biodiversity of their orchards, these truffle farms are built around a simple philosophy, take care of the land, and the land takes care of you.

West Gippsland's cool winters, clean water, and rich volcanic soils don't just make great truffles. They make a landscape worth protecting.

“Every truffle begins as a partnership between tree, soil, and time.”

Growing a Region, Together

No single farm makes a festival. The Noojee Truffle Festival is built on an equal partnership between the growers of the region, a shared commitment to putting West Gippsland on the map as one of Australia's great truffle destinations.

“Together, we’re building West Gippsland’s reputation as Australia’s truffle heartland.”

Sourcing West Gippsland Truffles?

Chefs and Restaurateurs, if you're looking to work with fresh, in-season West Gippsland black truffles, we'd love to connect you with our growers.

Small batches, exceptional quality, provenance you can put on your menu with confidence.

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The Noojee Truffle Festival is supported by the Victorian Government through the Forestry Transition Program.