🍇 Sensory-Friendly & Inclusive 1.5-Hour Winery Tour

🕙 10:20 am  Arrival & Optional Quiet Space (10 min)

When you arrive, you’ll be welcomed at a gentle, unrushed pace.
The cellar door area is calm and inviting, with soft lighting, minimal noise, and no overwhelming scents.

A printed, easy-to-follow itinerary with visuals is provided, allowing you to preview the schedule at your own speed.
The quiet cellar door is available for decompression, with comfortable high stool seating and soft, natural light filtering in.
The atmosphere is peaceful and pressure-free—no forced small talk, just a simple, warm greeting from staff.

🕙 10:30 am  Vineyard Walk or Seated Overview (15 min)

You are invited to explore the vineyard, where the air is filled with the earthy scent of soil, the crisp freshness of grapevines, and the faint sweetness of ripening fruit.
Depending on comfort level, you can choose either:

Guided Vineyard Walk (for those who enjoy movement and nature):

Five steps down brings you to the lush lawns overlooking vines as far as you can see going down to the Swan River, lined by towering, gracious Gum trees. A leisurely stroll along a flat path, surrounded by rows of vibrant green vines swaying gently in the breeze.
The guide speaks in a calm, measured tone, sharing insights about the vineyard’s unique grape varieties and soil composition.
Opportunities to engage the senses: run fingertips along broad, waxy grape leaves, feel the rough texture of the vines or inhale the deep, sun-warmed aroma of the vineyard air.

Seated Vineyard Overview (for those who prefer a quieter experience):

A shaded, comfortable seating area with a picturesque view of the rolling vineyard landscape.
The guide provides a slow, easy-to-follow explanation, allowing guests to absorb the information at their own pace.

🕙 10:45 am  Winery & Barrel Room Tour (30 min)

Stepping inside the cool, fully lit winery, guests enter a world of deep, rich aromas—oak, vanilla, fruits, and a whisper of fermentation in the air.

The tour is intimate and small-group focused, ensuring a relaxed, sensory-friendly atmosphere.
Guests see gleaming stainless steel fermentation tanks and rows of stacked oak barrels, where wine ages in hushed stillness.
No harsh lighting, no sudden loud noises—machinery is turned off to maintain a quiet, soothing space where possible.  The machinery may be working when vintage or winemaking is in progress
For those who enjoy hands-on experiences:
✅ Run fingers over the rough grain of an oak barrel, learning how it influences flavor.
✅ Smell different wine aromas—peach, melon, vanilla, blackberry, toasted spice—to connect scents with flavors.
✅ View the wine making eqipment, enjoy two short videos of the winemaking processes, (you choose the volumn or we can mute all audio). 

🕙 11:15 am Wine Tasting (20 min)

The tasting room is serene and thoughtfully arranged, with natural light filtering through large windows and comfortable spacious standing room.

The room is set up to minimize auditory distractions, allowing you to focus on the experience and the wine without sensory overload.

Each guest is provided with a personalized tasting card, featuring visual descriptions of the wines with simple flavor guides.
Five wines are served, each in small, manageable pours.
No pressure to drink—you can choose to sip, swirl, or simply observe.
Aromatherapy-style wine exploration is available—guests can simply smell the wines without tasting, connecting the scents to memory and sensation.

🕚 11:35 am Shopping & Farewell (5 min)

Guests are welcome to browse the winery’s boutique, a softly lit space featuring beautifully displayed bottles, local artisan goods, and handcrafted souvenirs.
No pressure to stay or chat—staff are available for assistance but will respect guests' need for space.

🕦 11:40 am Departure

Guests may leave at any time, and staff will gently assist with a smooth, stress-free exit.
The experience concludes calmly, without any overwhelming farewell gestures, ensuring everyone departs feeling relaxed and satisfied.

🕦 12 Noon – Optional Lunch

Our Restaurant offers a calm, welcoming atmosphere with sensory-sensitive features. Upon arrival you can choose your seating preference.
The menu is available to browse beforehand, it is clear with legible text, ingredient transparency and customizable options.
Ordering is easy with no pressure or rush and the environment is free from overwhelming visuals or smells.

🌟 Neurodivergent-Friendly Features

✅ Structured, Predictable Itinerary – Clear schedule provided in advance.
✅ Flexible Participation – Guests can opt in or out of any activity.
✅ Sensory-Friendly Adjustments – Soft lighting, quiet areas, and natural spaces.
✅ No Forced Socializing – Guests engage at their own pace, with minimal verbal pressure.
✅ Quiet Spaces & Exit Flexibility – Break areas and smooth departures.

This tour is designed to be immersive yet calming, ensuring all guests feel at ease and fully in control of their experience.