What’s On
Launching The Woodshed Creative Residencies.
Launching The Woodshed Creative Residencies.
Where Craft Meets Fire
The Woodshed Residencies are a curated series of immersive 2 day experiences, each grounded in a material, craft or hand made tradition. From charcoal and clay to paint pigment, smoke and fermentation, every residency explores the transformation of raw materials through skilled hands.
In an increasingly digital world, The Woodshed Residencies offer a return to slower rhythms and the enduring value of making by hand. More than workshops, they are immersive celebrations of creativity, craftsmanship and shared experiences centred around the table in the Noosa Hinterland.
The Woodshed Residencies
Immersive 2 Day Experiences
Photo Credit Benjamin SowryTwo Days With Lauren Jones
An immersive painting retreat at The Woodshed.
Lauren Jones paints with immediacy. Colour, light, flowers, still life — ordinary things made compelling through the act of looking closely and painting quickly.
Now, for two days, a small group of painters will step into her world in conjunction with The Woodshed, in the rolling hills of the Noosa hinterland.
Two days to paint, eat, slow down and see the landscape differently.
The focus is alla prima — painting wet-on-wet, with each work created in a single sitting. Lauren will guide painters through her approach to colour, composition, brushwork and the instinctive decisions that give a painting its energy. Beginners are welcome. Experienced painters will find plenty to push their practice further.
Mornings at the easel. Time to paint, pause and begin again. The surrounding hinterland becomes part of the experience — the light, the greens, the changing sky, the flowers and still life arranged before you.
Then there is the table.
Farmhouse breakfasts. Long lunches. Fire-pit cocktails. And a seven-course dinner cooked entirely over fire in The Woodshed, recently awarded “Best Destination Dining 2026” by Gourmet Traveller.
Two nights of country hospitality, exceptional food and painting in good company.
Two days. A handful of painters. Plenty of colour.
October 29th -30th
Inaugural 2-Day Charcoal Residential At The Woodshed
Begin this unique 2 day event beneath the mighty fig tree, gathered around the fire pit with artist Elisabeth Berry, whittling vine cuttings and transforming them into drawing charcoal over glowing embers.
As dusk falls, move into The Woodshed for a cocktail and its celebrated seven-course live-fire degustation, where fire becomes the medium once again. The following day, return to create with the very charcoal you’ve made by hand.
Part artist’s residency, part gourmet escape, this immersive two-day experience celebrates the enduring connection between fire, craft and creativity in the heart of the Noosa Hinterland.
Thursday 20th-Friday 21st August
Workshops & Gatherings
Single Day Experiences And Events At The Kin Kin Hotel
The Art Of The Croissant - “Viennoiserie” Croissant Workshop
Kirsty's handmade croissants have developed a loyal following at The Kin Kin Hotel, regularly selling out within hours of baking.
In this three-hour hands-on workshop, you will be guided through the entire croissant process, from making the dough, rolling and laminating, shaping, proofing and baking.
You'll make and laminate dough, learn temperature control techniques, and shape your own croissants ready for proofing. As authentic croissants take several days to complete, you’ll watch a live demonstration of the final proofing and baking process and will take home your handcrafted pastries ready for their final rise and bake. A delicious introduction to the patience, precision and pleasure of French pastry.
What You'll Learn
How to make traditional croissant dough from scratch
The importance of dough temperature and how to control it throughout the process
How to prepare and roll butter for lamination
Techniques for laminating dough to create delicate, flaky layers
How to roll, cut and shape classic croissants
Understanding the proofing process and why timing matters
Tips for achieving a light, buttery and perfectly layered result at home
A live demonstration of croissant proofing and baking
What You'll Take Home
Your own handcrafted croissants, prepared and shaped during the workshop
Instructions for final proofing and baking at home
The knowledge and confidence to recreate croissants in your own kitchen
Workshop Requirements
No prior baking experience is necessary
All ingredients and equipment will be provided
A passion for good food and a willingness to learn
Additional Information
Workshop size is limited to ensure personalised attention
Fresh tea or barista coffee upon arrival
Please inform us of any dietary restrictions in advance
Aprons supplied, please wear enclosed shoes
Not gluten free or coeliac suitable
Sunday 13th September
9.30am arrival at The Kin Kin Hotel for tea or coffee
10am Start in The Bakehouse followed by seasonal sharing lunch
$185
Photo credit: Ian Waldie
FINE ART EXHIBITION
“SYMBIOSIS” Exhibition by Kate Owen
SYMBIOSIS explores the parallels between the underground world of fungi and the relationships that shape our lives.
The semi-representational mushroom forms and expressive abstract paintings, explore the parallels between the hidden world of fungi and the complexity of human relationships. While the mushroom inspired works celebrate the extraordinary diversity of fungal forms, the abstract paintings evoke the environments in which they thrive, layers of underground shadowed spaces and rich organic matter where unseen networks sustain life.
Rich in colour and instinctive mark-making, the works celebrate nature's quiet intelligence and the beauty of what lies beneath the surface.
The exhibition invites viewers to consider the invisible threads that sustain us, reminding us that, like thriving ecosystems, our strongest relationships are those with connection.
Saturday 5th September 12.30pm -27th September
New and original artworks for sale online and in person
Photo Credit: Pip Williams
Mixed Media & Painting Workshop With Kate Owen
This September, acclaimed Northern NSW artist Kate Owen joins The Kin Kin Hotel for a special painting workshop and exhibition celebrating intuitive mark-making, colour and the beauty of the natural world.
Using acrylics, graphite, oil stick and collage, her process is instinctive and layered, allowing each painting to evolve organically through gesture, texture and colour rather than predetermined outcomes.
A highly awarded contemporary artist, Kate’s work has received numerous national art prizes and is celebrated for its evocative use of colour, line and movement.
You’ll be working with acrylic paints, mediums, collage and oil pastels in this full day workshop. No experience necessary - just a willingness to show up and experiment.
Friday September 4th, 9am-5pm
Full day workshop with tuition, acrylic paints, boards, oil pastels and brushes all included.
Photo Credit @mrs_paulie_
Dog Life Drawing!
Life drawing, but not as you know it. That’s right! Dog life drawing!
For anyone who’s ever wanted to try life drawing but didn’t feel thy had the skills or the nerve, this is the workshop for you. There’s something undeniably fun about a morning spent drawing—especially when your muse is man’s best friend.
At The Kin Kin Hotel, Dog Life Drawing is all about relaxed creativity: a barista coffee in hand, charcoal on paper, and a loveable, waggly tailed model stealing the spotlight. With our friendly artist and tutor Elisabeth guiding you (and absolutely no experience required), you’ll learn just enough to bring our beautiful models Bonnie the Kelpie and Mitch the red heeler to life—wonky lines and all.
It’s playful, a little messy, and entirely joyful, before rolling into a long lunch where you can compare sketches, share a laugh, and toast to your new artistic talents and canine loving friends. Leave with the newfound confidence to draw your favourite four legged friend at home.
Saturday July 18th 10am
$125 Coffee, guided morning Workshop, all materials and sharing lunch.
photo credit Ian Waldie In Noosa magazine
Sourdough Masterclass
With Head Baker Richard
Come behind the scenes and into the quiet rhythm of true artisan bread making in Kin Kin.
Using heritage ingredients and traditional methods refined over years of experience in top restaurants, you’ll move through Richard’s essentials of kneading, slow proving, and the alchemy of the bake itself.
You’ll learn how to create your own sourdough starter and be guided through the entire process of making consistent, deliciously flavoured bakery-quality bread at home.
Whether you're looking to improve your technique or start your starter, this sourdough masterclass set in The Kin Kin Bakehouse, is a must for bread lovers.
What you'll learn:
Understanding the science behind sourdough fermentation
Creating and maintaining a sourdough starter
Mixing, folding, and shaping sourdough dough
Baking techniques for achieving a perfect crust and crumb
Troubleshooting common sourdough issues
What you'll get:
Your own sourdough starter to take home
A freshly baked sourdough loaf
Recipes and resources for continued sourdough exploration
The confidence to bake delicious sourdough bread at home
Welcome coffee, masterclass and sharing lunch after at The Kin Kin Hotel
$185
Host your book club with us…
Come for the plot twists, stay for the pastries! The Kin Kin Hotel is the perfect setting for a cosy book club gathering.
Sink into thoughtful conversation over barista-made coffee, fresh pastries and house-baked cakes, with plenty of gluten-free and dairy-free options to ensure everyone feels welcome. Gather around a beautiful 18th century table in the private dining room, surrounded by art, character-filled heritage charm, and natural light designed for lingering.
Whether it's a monthly morning meeting or a special literary event, we’ve got caffeine, wine or even a shaken cocktail to fuel the debate.
Painting by Lauren Jones
PREVIOUS EVENTS
Fine Art Photography Exhibition
The Kin Kin Hotel is proud to host Jennifer Chassagnol an acclaimed Australian animal and pet photographer recognised as a finalist for the 2025 Australian Professional Animal Photographer of the Year.
The Animalia Project, captures hinterland wildlife, farm animals, and equine subjects with quiet precision and reverence distilling over a decade of Jennifer’s craft, along with some new release, limited edition pieces.
Each image reflects a shared language between artisanal practice and the natural world—where patience and technicality is distilled into powerful studies of form, presence, and spirit.
Limited edition pieces for sale. May 9th 12.30pm - Sunday 7th June
Noosa Food & Wine Festival
Mac Forbes x The Woodshed
The Woodshed Kin Kin is excited to welcome acclaimed winemaker Mac Forbes for an intimate dinner of rare cellar wines and seasonal cooking.
For one night only, Mac is opening his cellar to us as Head Chef Oscar Holgado and The Woodshed team pair the region’s finest produce with Mac’s elegant, terroir-driven wines . Each pour and plate a reflection of place, season and craft. Expect more than just food and wine. This is an evening of discovery and an immersive conversation about farming and winemaking, with the people who dedicate their lives to it.
SATURDAY 13th JUNE 5pm
Tickets: $280 + Booking Fees
Tickets include: Seven-Course Set Menu with 7 matching wines, a rare chance to taste from Mac Forbes extensive cellar
Dietary options upon request.
Tickets are strictly limited to sixteen (16) tickets per purchase
This is a licensed event and all ticket holders must be 18+.
Please refer to the Ticketing Terms & Conditions for information regarding refunds, transfers and general conditions of entry. Every ticket purchaser must read and agree to these before completing their purchase.
Limited accommodation available and can be booked by emailing NFW26@kinkinhotel.com
$265 pp, $330 per couple queen accommodation and breakfast at The Kin Kin Hotel
LAST FEW TICKETS AVAILABLE
Mother’s Day Signature Bouquet Workshop
Treat your mother, yourself or gather your mum friends— for a relaxed, hands-on morning building a beautiful hand tied bouquet ready for Mother’s Day.
Settle in to learn the essential techniques for choosing and creating a generous, hand tied, beautifully balanced bouquet, whilst you sip on prosecco in the beautiful Noosa hinterland.
After your creative morning, settle in for a leisurely shared lunch —with your fellow creatives.
You’ll leave with an abundant bouquet to gift or enjoy at home, along with the confidence to recreate your own arrangement in future.
10am Saturday May 9th
$170
Includes, welcome tea or barista coffee, workshop, floral bouquet, glass of prosecco and seasonal sharing lunch.
NB. Photo is illustrative and florals will depend on availability at time of workshop.
Pop Up In The Pub! Noosa Pottery Studio
Thursday 21 May — Sunday 31 May.
Double the reason to come in. pottery and photography!
Back by popular demand, the beautiful handmade ceramics from Noosa Pottery Studio are returning to the pop-up in the pub for 10 days only. Think earthy plates, perfectly imperfect mugs, pickling jars, platters and pieces made to be used and loved daily.
Running alongside the striking Animalia photography exhibition — a celebration of hinterland animals captured in extraordinary detail — it’s the perfect excuse for a long lunch, slow wander and little browse.
Come for the art, stay for the pottery (and probably a wine)!
DJ Sunday Socials
DJ Jim of 'Hashima Radio' will be turning the decks in our leafy beer garden with his unique blend of jazz, soul and disco hits
Grab a cocktail and dance your Sunday afternoon away under the mighty fig tree…
Free entry- Only fun people allow
Mother’s Day Woodshed Lunch
A one-off gathering, just for her.
This Mother’s Day, The Woodshed opens for lunch — a space usually reserved for evening service. This 5 course seasonal set menu will be cooked from hyper local produce, including the Hotels’ own market garden and served by the chefs themselves.
Settle in, raise a glass, and treat the special female in your life to a long, relaxed afternoon. Paired wines are available as half pours, full pours, or Champagne — designed to complement each course with ease.
No cooking, no organising — just a comfortable seat, a little indulgence, and time to properly connect.
Gather mothers, daughters, or fellow mums and raise a glass whilst you let the afternoon unfold — an intimate celebration, offered just for Mother’s Day.
Sunday May 10th
5 courses
$120
Photo credit: IN Noosa magazine
Artisanal Cuvée Chocolate Bonbon Making with Kirsty
Thursday 2nd APRIL
Join us for a hands-on artisanal chocolate making workshop that celebrates craftsmanship and flavour. Guided by our Head Patissier Kirsty who brings years of refined artisanal pastry experience having helped create the cult level queues outside of Agnes Bakery in Brisbane!
You’ll learn the art of tempering with premium Cuvée chocolate to achieve that perfect gloss and snap. You’ll also try out unique flavour pairings, chocolate moulding and hand decorating your own artisanal chocolates using premium seasonal ingredients.
Set within the warmth of The Bakehouse kitchen, this immersive experience is equal parts indulgent and inspiring — every step illustrated with warmth, tasting and expertise, making it the perfect experience for curious beginners and devoted chocolate lovers alike.
What’s Included:
Welcome drink, 3 hour Workshop, take home box of artisan chocolates and a sharing lunch with fellow chocolatiers at The Kin Kin Hotel!
$185
Photo credit: Cuvée chocolate
Easter Floral Workshops
Thursday March 26th
Saturday March 28th
Join us to create a fresh, floral centrepiece that brings your Easter celebration to life. This workshop led by design director Ellie from Cottonflower Studios, blends design tips with hands-on creativity, and sustainable techniques for a truly inspiring experience.
Using Easter floral favourites such as lush garden roses and pastel tulips you’ll create a design that feels abundant and effortless.
Throughout the workshop, we’ll cover:
How to choose seasonal flowers for balanced, at-home designs
Conditioning and preparing common blooms for longevity
Styling and reflexing roses for bold, modern impact
Constructing with sustainable, foam-free mechanics
Simple care tips to extend the life of your arrangement
An elegant ceramic vase is included with your floral arrangement, followed by a seasonal lunch.
Grab a girlfriend and a ticket and head on over for some quality time…
Nesh Simic x The Woodshed Champagne Masterclass
Sunday March 29th 12.30pm
Join us at The Woodshed for a Champagne Masterclass and paired lunch with acclaimed champagne authority, Nesh Simic.
5 extraordinary growers of champagne.
Selection of paired courses.
One unique opportunity to spend time with Nesh, one of the foremost champagne authorities of our time.
Menu curated by Oscar Holgado, Head Chef at The Woodshed and previously of Michelin starred kitchens in the UK.
Due to the rarity of bottles in Australia, only limited tickets are available. $280pp
Champagne Christmas Lunch
December 13th 12.30pm start
’Tis the season to sip, savour, and sparkle. Join us in the courtyard for a three-course shared feast, with premium champagne -Perrier Jouet.
An afternoon of bottomless bubbles, that happily drifts into the golden hours.
A festive hinterland long lunch with all the cheer and maybe a little bit of mischief—just as Christmas should be.
3-Course Feast & Bottomless Perrier Jouet Bubbles
$180pp
NOVEMBER
Christmas Wreath Making
NEW DATE ADDED : November 29th 9.45am- 1pm
Just as our kitchen honours the rhythm of the land — with our head chef growing vegetables mere steps from the door and collaborating with local producers — our artisan workshops bring together local artisans and craftspeople to share their knowledge and creativity.
In this spirit, we invite you to join flora expert Ellie McCarthy of Cotton Flower Studio, for a Christmas Wreath Making Workshop.
Join us for a relaxed, hands-on morning of natural crafting using fresh foliage and beautiful seasonal materials.
The experience continues with a seasonal lunch by Chef Oscar Holgado, whose culinary journey spans Michelin-starred kitchens in the UK.
Bring a friend, or come make new ones, as we celebrate the season through creativity, connection, and the timeless beauty of handmade traditions.
Limited spaces, book now!
OCTOBER
Pop Up Art Exhibition:
Lauren Jones
This October, as part of the Sunshine Coast Open Houses Tour and the Noosa Council Heritage Pub Trail, The Kin Kin Hotel is honoured to host a pop-up exhibition by renowned Sunshine Coast painter Lauren Jones.
Known for her evocative still lifes in oil which look closely at the every-day items; fruit, flowers or a new found or favourite object, Jones reminds us to savour the smallest details.
Friday 10th - Sunday 12th October
Thurs 16th - Sunday 19th October
OCTOBER
Noosa Pottery Studio:
Prue MacFarlane
Prue MacFarlane’s ceramics — from the bespoke plateware and wall lights of The Woodshed — will be showcased alongside Lauren Jones’s paintings, in a celebration of craftsmanship, artistry, and the pleasure of small moments living with beautiful things.
The pop up exhibition runs:
Friday 10th - Sunday 12th October
Thurs 16th - Sunday 19th October
Dining Options
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The Woodshed
Where fire, flavour and craftsmanship sit alongside the open-fire kitchen. The seven course set menu unfolds luxuriously over the evening.
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Pub Pavilion
This covered outdoor space with music stage is designed for leisurely lunches and enjoying live music with a refreshing drink in hand.
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Market Garden
Just steps from the hotel, the Market Garden supplies the kitchen with a vibrant array of seasonal fresh produce. Book a Market Garden tour.
Come spend the day
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Workshops
We're big fans of the old fashioned arts. Connect, explore and learn new skills in our creative workshops run by local artisans.
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Activities
Whether you’re hiking the Noosa Tail, mountain biking or horse riding, there’s plenty of options to keep you on the move.
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Events
From live music and trivia to workshops and guest dinners there’s always something happening. See what’s coming up next!
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Live Music
From live bands to acoustic chilled singers we have a range of music regularly on offer in our Beer Garden and Pavillion.
