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Simply Tomatoes farm is at Boort in Northern Victoria. Their green tomatoes are handpicked, pickled, then finished in extra virgin olive oil, herbs and garlic. But that’s not all they do. So if you want to know what you get when you combine woolly sheep with green tomatoes? Well jump in the car and visit Simply Tomatoes to find out!

They also manufacture Aussie Wool Quilts, 100% natural wool bedding, and Woolly Warmers – Therapeutic Heat / Cold pads.

he main parking area is located at the end of the long driveway opposite the homestead. The parking area is on a hard packed fine gravel apron.

Entry is through the double gates onto a gently sloping smooth brick paved pathway. The accessible door into the main lounge is to the right at the end of the path. The side door is wide with level entry.

The lounge area is both a lounge and dining area and is where the presentations are given on the history of the farm and green tomatoes product tastings. Tea and coffee are available all day.

A ramp next to the pool leads up to the quilt making demonstration area. The table is low making viewing easy for children and wheelchair users. An accessible toilet is available at the back of the demonstration area.

Displayed in John and Sonia Piccoli’s country garden are over 25 unique life size and larger than life sculptures, including an iconic shearer, a family of deer, a pair of fighting stallions, a mallee bull, intricate garden seats and many more. John makes the sculptures by welding together antique through to modern day spanners. The tallest sculpture, “ The Marlin”, is over 7 m tall, weighs 1200 kgs and is made from 3500 spanners.

On arrival follow the driveway to the back of the house. There is ample level parking on a fine hard packed gravel apron.

Entry is next to the garage on a concrete and paved path. At the back of the house is a concrete picnic area under cover where coffee is provided.

A concrete path leads to the extensive aviaries.

The sculpture garden is at the front of the house. All of the sculptures are accessible via an open lawn area. The surface of the lawn is smooth and the underlying surface is very hard packed.

All sculptures are accessible and touchable making it a good option for people with visual impairments as a sensory experience.

A fully accessible bathroom is available next to the picnic area at the back of the house.

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