Yarrh Wines Winter Solstice Bonfire
Saturday 21 June 2025
We celebrated the winter solstice at Yarrh Wines with a fabulous bonfire built by brigade members, following an afternoon of wine-tasting, and accompanying nibbles. Guests enjoyed a beautiful still clear afternoon with spectacular views over the vineyard and beyond to the Yass River Valley.
Once dusk descended the bonfire was lit – once a pagan ritual to defy the longest night of the year – the Yarrh team and brigade volunteers served canapes and wine to the gathered crowd. There was a festive mood around the bonfire with children in awe of the fire’s flames and likewise many mesmerised adults enjoying a wonderful evening.
This traditional gathering at Yarrh has been taking place for 18 years! It is one of Yass River Nanima Brigade’s biggest annual fundraisers supported by our community and the generosity of Yarrh winemaker Fiona and partner Neil. Fiona and Neil recently passed the operation of Yarrh Wines to winemaker Caleb and partner Jessica, and we wish all of them the best for the future!
This year, $3,840 from the Winter Solstice Bonfire proceeds will be donated to the Yass River Nanima Bush Fire Brigade, which is much appreciated.
