The Post and Rail
Highlights
- Savour freshly baked scones and Devonshire tea in a charming heritage setting at The Post and Rail.
- Explore hands-on workshops like Sourdough for Beginners and Seascape Art, perfect for creative souls.
- Browse a retail nursery filled with onsite-grown plants and Cindy's latest lifestyle books.
- Enjoy alfresco dining on five picturesque acres, just 10 minutes from Mount Gambier.
The Post and Rail is a multifaceted cooking, gardening, and art school, as well as a friendly cafe and providore, located in the historic heart of Penola.
The Post and Rail occupies the heritage-listed Cobb & Co building. This charming site is situated adjacent to the iconic Petticoat Lane and the Mary MacKillop Church, placing it at the centre of the region’s rich colonial and spiritual history.
Owned and operated by Cindy Bunt—an enthusiastic cook, author, gardener, and artist—The Post and Rail offers a unique “home-made” atmosphere where everything is crafted from scratch. Visitors can explore a retail nursery filled with plants grown onsite or browse Cindy’s latest lifestyle books, such as Fall in Love with Baking.
The establishment is open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am – 4pm. Guests can enjoy:
Seasonal Dining: A menu featuring freshly baked scones, Devonshire tea, and hearty dishes like the famous “Manwich”
Hands-on Workshops: Diverse classes ranging from Sourdough for Beginners and Vietnamese Feasts to Seascape Art Workshops.
Providore Goods: On-site-made preserves, including tomato chutney and strawberry jam, available for purchase.
Classes can be booked directly through thepostandrail.com.au, offering a perfect destination for foodies and creative souls alike.
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HACCP Food Safety Certification
Features
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
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