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Discover CherryHill Orchards’ captivating Blossom by Light event, where glowing cherry blossoms and fireside gatherings create a unique nighttime orchard experience. Perfect for savoring local wine and gourmet food under the stars in Victoria’s Yarra Valley.
Discover CherryHill Orchards’ captivating Blossom by Light event, where glowing cherry blossoms and fireside gatherings create a unique nighttime orchard experience. Perfect for savoring local wine and gourmet food under the stars in Victoria’s Yarra Valley.
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Operated by CherryHill Orchards · Wandin East, Victoria
CherryHill Orchards, located in the fertile Yarra Valley region of Wandin East, Victoria, offers a distinctive night-time event that redefines orchard visits — Blossom by Light. As dusk descends, this working cherry orchard becomes a glowing canvas, where cherry blossom trees are carefully illuminated to create an immersive experience of natural beauty heightened by artistic lighting.
From 5:30 pm, visitors step onto uneven orchard paths lined with radiant cherry blossoms that shift in color and intensity as night falls at around 6:20 pm. Unlike traditional daytime festivals, this event combines the quiet wonder of nature with curated entertainment: fire pits invite groups to gather and roast marshmallows, while tasteful local wines complement the sensory feast. Food truck vendors provide a diverse culinary spread, blending casual bites with gourmet offerings amid the orchard’s open airs.
The event’s timing is key — arriving early allows guests to enjoy the expansive picnic spaces and leisurely sample cherry-infused beverages and artisanal products before the light show begins. The orchards themselves feature rows of mature cherry trees, a significant agricultural staple of this region, emphasizing the seasonal cycle and cultural heritage of cherry growing in Victoria.
Blossom by Light is thoughtfully designed to be accessible, wheelchair and stroller friendly, with safety managed through ticketed entry times. Its evening setting offers a rare chance to experience the orchard’s landscape transformed by light and shadow, an experience uncommon in the outdoor events calendar.
As a regional highlight, CherryHill Orchards successfully blends agriculture, artistry, and community. Visitors can immerse themselves in a sensory-rich environment that honors both the natural orchard environment and the local food and wine culture, making Blossom by Light a standout nocturnal adventure in Victoria’s Yarra Valley.
easy.
2–4 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; mostly walking on gentle orchard paths with some uneven terrain.
It takes place at CherryHill Orchards in Wandin East, Victoria, located at 474 Queens Road.
Infants aged 0-3 years require a free ticket for entry.
No, this is a licensed event. Guests cannot bring their own alcohol.
Yes, the event is wheelchair and stroller accessible. Contact [email protected] for assistance requests.
No pets are permitted during Blossom by Light, except for assistance animals.
No, a digital ticket with a QR code on your phone is sufficient for entry.
CherryHill Orchards has been a cornerstone of the Yarra Valley’s cherry-growing tradition, supporting local agriculture and community events for decades.
CherryHill Orchards promotes sustainable farming practices that protect soil health and water resources, enhancing biodiversity within the orchard ecosystem.
CherryHill Orchards is a cherry orchard located in Yering, Victoria, offering seasonal orchard experiences across multiple sites including Coldstream and Wandin East. The business programs a calendar of events that showcase cherry blossom season and summer picking, including the Blossom Festival, Blossom By Light, Bloom and Graze, Early Bird Cherry Picking, Cherry Picking at Wandin East, and themed day trips such as Cheese, Cherries and Chocolate Day Trip. Visitors can pre-order a range of grazing boxes for convenient pick-up on arrival. Couples Grazing Boxes (Wandin and Coldstream) and Group Grazing Boxes (Wandin and Coldstream) feature Yarra Valley Dairy selections, premium prosciutto, relish, olives, goat cheese, crackers, and eco-friendly cutlery. Grazing options are designed for picnics among orchard scenery. Early Bird Cherry Picking at the Coldstream Orchard offers an all-you-can-eat picking experience on a 100-acre orchard, with live music, food trucks, and unique cherry treats. Blossom By Light presents illuminated cherry blossoms with evening activities such as campfires, marshmallow roasting, local wine and food trucks. Bloom and Graze runs over two weekends with market stalls, wineries and family-friendly entertainment; select events welcome dogs. CherryHill also offers professional portrait photography packages during blossom season, with private short sessions, online galleries, and edited images. Online pre-ordering, organized event programming, and curated local produce create reliable visitor experiences. Located in Yering within the Yarra Valley and positioned about an hour from Melbourne, CherryHill Orchards provides seasonal orchard activities focused on cherries, food and memorable outdoor events. Advance booking is recommended for popular weekend events.
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