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Phil Edgeley performance
- Sunday 5th February - 4.30pm

Direct from the UK, multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter Phil Edgeley now calls Australia home with a very individual style in the Blues, Folk n Roots scene. Drawing on experiences from a lifetime or two his approach results in songs that are direct, yet somehow, still soulful and sensitive. With his trademark Churchill Acoustic, Tim Kill Weissenborn and National Steel guitars combined with open-tunings, fingerstyle and slide, his live performance is full of dynamics and intensity in both a lyrical and sonic sense.

$16 main course dinner menu Friday & Saturday nights

Whether it's dinner for two or dinner for ten, head to the Penny School for a great value meal in a fabulous setting. Available every Friday and Saturday from 6pm, all main courses cost $16 each (excluding private function bookings). To view the full dinner menu, click here.

Take advantage of the beautiful evenings and stunning views from our outdoor rockery garden and come early for Happy hour specials from 5pm. To book, call 5475 1911.

Current Exhibition

A mixed exhibition of Utopian Indigenous and local Artists

Includes Minnie Pwerle, Lindsay Bird Mpetyane, Angelina Ngale (Pwerle), Dolly Petyarre Mills, Jeannie Mills (Pwerl), Stanley Payne, Dwan Brown and more. Local artists include Lars Stenberg and John P Pollard.

Forthcoming Exhibition

Lars Stenberg - Exhibition dates 3rd March - 8th April 2012

An exhibition of new and recent landscape paintings by Central Victorian based artist, Lars Stenberg.

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is situated in the Former Denominational ('Penny') School, a significant early building classified by the National Trust and Heritage Victoria. Specialising in regularly changing exhibitions by some of Australia's finest artists, with all works available for purchase.

It also features a fully licensed cafe offering seasonal menus with fresh local produce. Serving meals from 11am to 5pm Wednesday to Sunday and dinner from 6pm on Friday and Saturday evenings (bookings recommended). An ideal venue for large or small functions.

The Penny School Gallery / Cafe

Open Wednesday to Sunday
Wednesday to Sunday 11am to 5pm
Open for dinner Friday and Saturday from 6pm

Recent Visitor Quotes

“A wonderful use of a unique building” 
                         (David  de Kretser- Governor of Victoria)

“Great venue for a happy Hens party! Thank you for a perfect arvo!”       (Rachelle Bassett)

“Lovely views, lovely location and very nice artwork”        (Christine Matthews)

 “A very pleasant Gallery and a sparkling personality to welcome us.”       (Kath Lowen)

“A haven on the hill, delightful”       (Kristin Cook)

“Lovely ambience. Delicious meal. Thank you.”   (Graeme & Karen  Hulls)

“Great place, great company and great wine!” (Jennifer Cuthbert)

“A very beautiful and welcoming place”          (Jan Althause – Germany)

“ Great building and BEST Coffee”            (Sandra Sylvester)