2009 was a milestone year for ChillOut. All our photos available in our gallery – just click through to have a look.

We are pleased to announce that we've surpassed this year's fundraising target raising more than $25,000 to support Buddies for Wildlife, the Hepburn Wildlife Shelter and our local CFA. It means that our main project - Buddies for Wildlife - is fully funded and will kick off in Hepburn Shire schools shortly. Click here to read more about this important local initiative.
Businesses of all types and sizes have proudly provided their support to ChillOut. We will be profiling their products and services to help make your visits to Daylesford even more fun and memorable. We hope you will give these businesses your patronage. (Shown in alphabetical order)
Arcturus
Main Rd, Hepburn Springs
Tel: 03 5348 7739
Web: www.hepburnholidays.com.au
Private, 2-bdrm self-contained villa in Hepburn Springs.
Azidene House
68 Central Springs Rd, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 1140
Web: www.azidenehousedaylesford.com
Located in the heart of Daylesford village. Luxurious accommodation including 2 in-house bed/breakfast rooms and 2 spacious spa apartments.
Balconies Daylesford
35 Perrins St, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 1322
Web: www.balconiesdaylesford.com
Boutique B&B in unrivaled parkland setting; we pride ourselves in offering style, comfort and unique hospitality.
Body Isle Day Spa
10-16 Forest Ave, Hepburn Springs
Tel: 03 5348 3498
Web: www.thebodyisle.com.au
Hydrotherapy pool, mineral water baths, saunas, massage, facials, scrubs and wraps, milk baths and courtesy spa car available.
Boomerang Holiday Ranch
Ranch Rd, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 2525
Web: www.boomerangranch.com.au
Supervised trail rides for novice to experienced riders; 1 hour rides; bookings essential.
Breakfast and Beer
117 Vincent St, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 1778
Web: breakfastandbeer.com.au
European beer cafe with huge beer list; dishing up great coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner with local produce.
Bullarto Glade Cottages
34 S Bullarto Rd, Bullarto
Tel: 03 5348 5700
Web: www.bullartogladecottages.bigpondhosting.com
Two self-contained cottages on 7 acres of garden with a 3-hole golf course.
Captains Creek Organic Wines
Kangaroo Hills Rd, Blampied
Tel: 03 5345 7408
Web: www.captainscreek.com
Tastings of our organic wines, regional beers and ciders. Goldfields Farmhouse cheese platters. Cellar door 10 mins from Daylesford.
Cellarbrations @ Foxxys
55 Vincent St, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 3577
Web: NA
Retail liqour outlet, largest range of local and general wines, beers and spirits. All at competitive prices.
Central Springs Cosy Corner
3 Tenth St, Hepburn Springs
Tel: 03 5348 2576
Web: www.cosy-corner.com.au
Iconic cafe/restaurant; traditional and modern cuisine; local produce and wine make a true experience; Specials Nights - Tue and Fri
Chameleon Gallery
113 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs
Tel: 03 5348 3158
Web: www.thechameleongallery.com.au
A fresh space featuring local and regional artists and craft practitioners; select soft furnishings, ceramics.
Cheeky Lula & Flower Press Music
24 Albert St, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 4229
Web: NA
Great mixture of musical instruments and supplies; plus fetish wear, sexy shoes, collars and naughty cossies.
Cherry Tree Cottage B&B
42 Jamieson St, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 3299
Web: www.cherrytree.com.au
Daylesford's only guaranteed 'doily free' accommodation. Contemporary styled, modern atmosphere. Pet friendly. Hosted by David Linney-Barber.
Cliffys Emporium
30 Raglan St, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 3279
Web: www.cliffys.com.au
Produce store and cafe full of local, regional and seasonal products. Dinner Saturday night. Breakfast, lunch and shopping daily.
Country Awareness Network Victoria (CAN)
34 Myers St, Bendigo
Tel: 03 5443 8355
Web: www.can.org.au
Providing support, education, resources and advocacy for HIV/AIDS, Hep C and sexual health in regional communities.
Country Cuisine
4400 Midland Hwy, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 4141
Web: www.countrycuisine.com.au
Handmade gourmet foods featuring local produce; jams, marmalades, chutneys, relishes, dressings, sauces and Christmas fare.
Daylesford & District Community Bank Project
Daylesford
Tel: 0409 787 728
Web: NA
Creating new community banking services for Daylesford and the surrounding district.
Daylesford Bazaar
9 Vincent St, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 1188
Web: NA
Vintage clothes, books and records, retro items, furniture, collectables. Open Thursday to Tuesday.
Daylesford Charcoal Chicken
70 Vincent St, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 1020
Web: NA
Charcoal chicken, hot chips, fresh salads daily, schnitzel rolls, souvlakis and much more.
Daylesford Cottage Directory
16 Hepburn Rd, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 1255
Web: www.cottagedirectory.com.au
Boutique collection of affordable, quality, self-contained accommodation; we make you feel right at home.
Daylesford Day Spa
25 Albert St, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 2331
Web: www.daylesforddayspa.com.au
Earthy and harmonious ambience and total commitment to provide the perfect environment for relaxation, rejuvenation and wellness.
Daylesford IGA Plus Liqour
26 Vincent St, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 2021
Web: NA
Supermarket, fresh fruit and veg, liqour, dairy, local butcher meat, delic and local produce.
Daylesford Inn
2891 Ballan Rd, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 2554
Web: www.totaltravel.com.au
Accommodation and function hall, restaurant and cafe.
Daylesford Real Estate
25 Vincent St, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 1122
Web: www.daylesfordrealestate.com.au
Residential and commercial real estate sales and property management.
Daylesford Royal Hotel
27 Vincent St, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 2205
Web: www.daylesfordroyalhotel.com
All day dining in cafe/bistro, lounge, pokies, TAB, accommodation; located at the main roundabout.
Daylesford Seafood Bar
62 Vincent St, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 2757
Web: www.around-oz.com
Fresh fish, seafood; freshly opened oysters and the best fish and chips in town.
Daylesford Victoria Caravan Park
Ballan Rd, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 3821
Web: www.familyparks.com.au
Daylesford's caravan park; powered and non-powered sites; short walk to lake and shops; cabins from 2.5 to 4 star.
Dbar
74 Vincent St, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 2982
Web: NA
Funky late-night bar, restaurant and club. LIve jazz Fridays, DJ Saturday nights. Open lunch til late.
Debs Wholesome Food Cafe
6/11 Howe St, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 1030
Web: NA
Licensed cafe specialising in gluten-free, organic and local produce; home style breakfast and lunch; open 7 days.
Ego Cakes & Catering
16/39 East St, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 1674
Web: NA
Full range of catering styles from intimate dinner for 2 to a lavish dinner party for 200.
Ellender Estate
260 Green Gully Rd, Glenlyon
Tel: 03 5348 7785
Web: www.ellenderwines.com.au
10 mins from Daylesford - perfect place to chill out. Tastings of cool climate wines with regional platters and wood fired pizza.
Farmers Arms Hotel
1 East St, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 2091
Web: www.farmersarms.com.au
Everything that a country pub should be serving award winning, modern Mediterranean food. Dinner 7 nights; lunch on weekends.
Fells Electrical Service
Lot 5 Railway Cr, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 2492
Web: NA
Specialising in all electrical services - industrial, commercial, domestic, lighting and underground power.
Food Gallery
77 Vincent St, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 1677
Web: www.thefoodgallery.com.au
Cafe, restaurant and lounge. Great breakfasts, Spanish/Mexican dinners. Open 7 days.
Frangos and Frangos
82 Vincent St, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 2363
Web: www.frangosandfrangos.com
Award winning classic European restaurant featuring Mediterranean cuisine; Koukla serving breakfast and wood fired pizza.
Friends Alike of Bendigo (FAB) - Central Victoria
Bendigo
Tel: 03 5443 8355
Web: www.fabcv.org.au
Social group for GLBTI and friends living or visting Central Victoria; hosting events, parties, etc.
Gables Bend
59A Vincent St N, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 4422
Web: www.dayget.com.au
Three cottages for two; each with open fire and spa baths; also a solar heated pool and jacuzzi.
Galstays
PO Box 563, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 2898
Web: www.galstays.com.au
Gay and lesbian stays in LGBT-owned and operated properties. Also book car hire, flights and travel insurance.
Gourmet Larder
57A Vincent St, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 4700
Web: NA
Licensed cafe/deli; local produce including imported cheeses; gourmet gift and picnic hampers.
Graeme Wallis and Associates
1/11 Howe St, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 3370
Web: NA
Accounting, taxation and business services.
Green Hat Muesli
Whitegum Dr, Wheatsheaf
Tel: 03 5348 7675
Web: www.greenhatmuesli.com.au
Locally produced varieties of untoasted muesli.
Harvest Organic Cafe
29 Albert St, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 4022
Web: www.harvestcafe.net.au
Organic licensed cafe, grocery, vegan and gluten-free foods, organic coffee, courtyard. Gay owned and operated.
Hepburn General Store
102 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs
Tel: 03 5348 2764
Web: www.daylesford.info
Open 7 days. For all your general needs. Good food, great coffee.
Hepburn Lagoon Trail Rides
60 Telegraph Rd, Mt Prospect
Tel: 0408 059 125
Web: www.hepburnlagoonrides.com.au
Horse trail rides including most popular 2 hour ride; food and drinks served after the ride in a relaxed setting.
Hepburn Spa Pavilions
Main Rd, Hepburn Springs
Tel: 03 5348 4422
Web: www.hepburnspapavilions.com.au
Luxury accommodation; individual, architecturally-designed villas in the heart of Hepburn Springs.
Hepburn Springs Golf Club
Golf Links Rd, Hepburn Springs
Tel: 03 5348 2185
Web: www.hepburngolf.com.au
An undulating 18-hole course with manicured fairways and grass greens in a peaceful bushland setting. 'If you like golf..you'll love Hepburn Springs!'
Hepburn Springs Naturals
136 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs
Tel: 03 5348 1464
Web: www.hepburnspringsnaturals.com.au
Mineral rich products from the Spa Capital of Australia.
Hepburn Villas
25A Second St, Hepburn Springs
Tel: 0427 517 414
Web: www.hepburnvillas.com.au
Luxury villa accommodation; private, self-contained with all the facilities you expect in Hepburn Springs.
Hocking Stuart Daylesford
58 Vincent St, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 1700
Web: www.hockingstuart.com.au
Real estate and property management; "the hardest working estate agents".
Jubilee Lake Holiday Park
151 Lake Rd, Daylesford
Tel: 1800 686 376
Web: www.jubileelake.com.au
Situated on Jubilee Lake; accommodation includes cabins and shady camp sites; free wireless internet.
Lake House
King St, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 3329
Web: www.lakehouse.com.au
Small luxury hotel, restaurant and spa on the shores of Lake Daylesford.
Linton Estate
Ballan
Tel: 0408 310 949
Web: www.lintonestate.com.au
First premier GLBTIQ retirement haven in Ballan. Register your interest online or by post to PO Box 326 Yarraville 3013.
Massage Healing Centre
5/11 Howe St, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 1099
Web: www.massagehealing.com.au
Wide range of massages and treatments to soothe, scrub, cleanse, tone, polish and restore natural balance; in the heart of Daylesford.
Mercato @ Daylesford
32 Raglan St, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 4488
Web: www.mercatorestaurant.com.au
Contemporary dining experience awaits you in this 1864 timber building; lovingly restored by head chef & owner Richard Mee.
Mooltan House
129 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs
Tel: 03 5348 3555
Web: mooltan.com.au
Gracious Edwardian guesthouse with 11 bedrooms; wide verandahs, billiard room and tennis court.
Moongate Oriental Antiques & Gallery
106 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs
Tel: 03 5348 4396
Web: www.visitdaylesford.com.au
Chinese antique furniture, carvings, paintings, ceramics, textiles, jewellery and themed giftware.
Mount Stuart House
18 Duke St, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 1436
Web: www.mountstuarthouse.com.au
Traditional B&B situated in the heart of Daylesford.
Old Hepburn Hotel
236 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs
Tel: 03 5348 2207
Web: www.oldhepburnhotel.com.au
A real country pub friendly and welcoming, great food, casual dining; live music Friday and Saturday; open 7 days.
Old Macaroni Factory
64 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs
Tel: 03 5348 4345
Web: www.macaronifactory.com.au
Visit our historic site and Lucinis authentic pasta restaurant.
Pantechnicon Gallery
34 Vincent St, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 3500
Web: www.daylesfordartgallery.com.au
Eclectic mix of everything beautiful showcasing quality artisans; gifts and jewellery.
Paradise Bookshop
46 Vincent St, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 1288
Web: www.paradisebooks.com.au
Historic Georgian bank building filled with new and 2nd hand books, magazine, comics and multimedia. A joyous experience.
Pendower House
10 Bridport St, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 1535
Web: www.pendowerhouse.com.au
Relaxing B&B in the heart of Daylesford; all bedrooms with private ensuites; 1 min walk to town, easy stroll to markets and lake, ideal location to celebrate ChillOut!
Perfect Drop
5 Howe St, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 3373
Web: www.aperfectdrop.com
Wine and food lounge, groovy tunes, wicked wine list, intoxicating cocktails, sunny courtyard..and the best food in town.
Red Star Cafe
115 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs
Tel: 03 5348 2884
Web: www.theredstar.com.au
Indoor/outdoor venue, great breakfasts, lunch and dinner.
Sault Restaurant
2349 Ballan Rd, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 6555
Web: www.sault.com.au
Exquisite modern cuisine prepared with the freshest of regional produce presented with the finest of local and international wines.
Savoia Hotel
69 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs
Tel: 03 5348 2314
Web: www.visitdaylesford.com.au
Country style pub; beer garden, pool tables, drive-thru bottle shop. Good country grub 7 days.
Secret Garden of Daylesford
12-14 Howe St, Daylesford
Tel: 0439 417 212
Web: NA
Come and see our abundant range of hand selected plants, shrubs and trees and be captivated by our unique blend of art and garden.
Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Spa Retreat
7 Lakeside Dr, Hepburn Springs
Tel: 03 5348 2030
Web: www.shizuka.com.au
Australia's renowned Japanese guesthouse. Multi-award winning indulgent retreat featuring traditional accommodation, delicious cuisine and luxurious spa treatments.
Special Touch
PO Box 1024, Daylesford
Tel: 0423 630 674
Web: www.specialtouch.com.au
Event management services including commitment ceremonies, corporate and leisure.
Springs Medical Centre
2 Duke St, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 2912
Web: users.netconnect.com.au
General medical practice.
Sweet Decadence
87 Vincent St, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 3202
Web: www.sweetdecadence.com.au
Cafe serving light meals and chocolate shop with home made chocolates.
The Albert Guesthouse
12 Camp St, Daylesford
Tel: 0419 558 439
Web: www.greatozescapes.com.au
Historic guesthouse and 5 self-contained apartments.
The ALSO Foundation
L8 / 225 Bourke St, Melbourne
Tel: 03 9660 3900
Web: also.org.au
Creating and celebrating a diverse, strong, safe and inclusive GLBTIQ community that contributes to broader communities.
The Readers
107 Vincent St, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 8000
Web: www.daylesfordtarot.com.au
Tarot, palmistry and clairvoyant readings; crystals, books, CDs and healing balms.
Widow Twankeys Confectionery Emporium
48-50 Fraser St, Clunes
Tel: 03 5345 3220
Web: www.widowtwankeys.com.au
For the ultimate experience in old fashioned confectionery, good coffee and delicious ice cream.
WINE is a 4 Letter Word
Shop 6 Howe St, Daylesford
Tel: 03 5348 2333
Web: www.wineisa4letterword.com
Wine store, wine bar, cellar door for Horvat Wines; specialise in boutique regional wines.
Yendalloch
16 Tenth St, Hepburn Springs
Tel: 0438 441 917
Web: www.yendalloch.com
Private, romantic accommodation for 1 or 2 couples in central Hepburn Springs.