Words in Winter Festival
Highlights
- Explore the vibrant storytelling landscape of Daylesford and Hepburn, immersing in local culture and creativity.
- Engage with acclaimed authors and emerging voices, discovering fresh perspectives and unexpected narratives.
- Participate in hands-on workshops that ignite your imagination and enhance your writing skills.
- Experience a diverse range of performances, from spoken word to theatre, celebrating the art of storytelling.
Words in Winter Festival returns to Daylesford and Hepburn this August, celebrating storytelling in all its forms.
This beloved volunteer-led festival invites you to five days of author talks, writing workshops, live performances, and family events. This year’s theme, Curiouser and Curiouser, champions the spirit of discovery. Expect unexpected paths, fresh ideas, and voices that surprise and delight.
Meet acclaimed writers alongside homegrown talent. Dive into a hands-on workshop. Experience spoken word, music, and theatre that reimagine storytelling.
Set on stunning Djaara country, Words in Winter is a welcoming celebration of creativity and community. Whether you’re a book lover or simply curious, there’s something for everyone.
Mark your calendars for a winter weekend of inspiration, connection, and stories to remember.
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Dates & times
- Next occurrence: reoccurring
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
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