THE Delatite Winery will hold their second Harvest Moon festival on May 5 to 7.
The festival encourages everyone to pause and reflect on the pleasures of togetherness and regenerative rural living at the end of vintage before the winter season.
Delatite's Managing Director David Ritchie said it was always a relief to enjoy the last days of autumn.
"As anyone who lives and breathes wine knows, vintage is dirty hot and exhausting," he said.
"Any excuse to enjoy ourselves and get new ideas is much appreciated."
Traditionally, the harvest moon provides ample moonlight in the early evening for harvesting autumn crops.
The festival is the brainchild of David's daughter Polly Ritchie, the third generation of Ritchie's involved at Delatite and the fifth in the Mansfield district.
"My grandmother Vivienne was a tireless promoter of wine in Mansfield in her day, so it is great to combine that with Dad's dedication to sustainability and put a slightly younger twist on it," Polly said.
This year's festival will include yoga, meditation, fine–dining, a bonfire, local produce markets and workshops.
"I hope there is something for everyone," Polly said.
