Events
Join agroecologist and viticulturist Dr Mary Retallack, founder and custodian of EcoVineyards
The EcoVineyards performance system applies agroecology in a practical, vineyard-ready way—helping growers build resilience to extreme weather, improve productivity and profitability, and reduce reliance on synthetic inputs. It demonstrates the value of stacked enterprises and integrates fit-for-purpose agtech tailored to real vineyard conditions.
Winegrowers across Australia are adopting regenerative and ecological practices to improve soil health, establish resilient groundcovers, and enhance beneficial biodiversity—resulting in stronger, more stable vineyard systems over time.
Bookmark this page to find EcoVineyards events and presentations in your region. To book Dr Mary Retallack, please contact the EcoVineyards team.
We look forward to working with you and sharing practical, proven ways to grow in harmony with nature.
Upcoming events
26
May
2026
Macedon Ranges, Victoria
EcoVineyards soil health indicators
Soil health plays a crucial role in the success and productivity of your vineyard. Come along to this next EcoVineyards event to hear from Dr Mary Retallack on improving soil health and using soil health indicators to measure the health of your soils and ensure it is improving over time in collaboration with Melbourne Water, Macedon Ranges Vignerons Association and Retallack Viticulture Pty Ltd.
This event is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program.
Time: 11am to 3pm
Location: Lyons Will Estate, 60 Whalans Track, Lancefield Vic
21
July
2026
Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, Aotearoa EcoVineyards Tour (in partnership with Organic Winegrowers NZ)
This is a special opportunity to learn from a leader in practical vineyard ecology. Dr Mary Retallack is one of Australasia’s true experts on vineyard biodiversity, with decades of scientific and hands-on experience. As the pioneer of the national EcoVineyards program in Australia, she has helped numerous growers find cost-effective solutions to vineyard problems by working with nature.
A captivating presenter, Mary was an audience favourite at our conference last year. Her coming tour is a rare opportunity for a deep dive with her in Aotearoa New Zealand. She will share wisdom on functional biodiversity, cover crops, soil health and much more
Location: Paritua Cellar Door, 2112 Maraekakaho Road, Hastings, NZ
Time: 8:30am to 4:30pm
28
July
2026
Marlborough, New Zealand, Aotearoa EcoVineyards Tour (in partnership with Organic Winegrowers NZ)
This is a special opportunity to learn from a leader in practical vineyard ecology. Dr Mary Retallack is one of Australasia’s true experts on vineyard biodiversity, with decades of scientific and hands-on experience. As the pioneer of the national EcoVineyards program in Australia, she has helped numerous growers find cost-effective solutions to vineyard problems by working with nature.
A captivating presenter, Mary was an audience favourite at our conference last year. Her coming tour is a rare opportunity for a deep dive with her in Aotearoa New Zealand. She will share wisdom on functional biodiversity, cover crops, soil health and much more
Location: Yealands Cellar Door, Cnr Seaview and Reserve Roads New Zealand Seddon, Blenheim, NZ
Time: 8:30am to 4:30pm
4
August
2026
Central Otago, New Zealand, Aotearoa EcoVineyards Tour (in partnership with Organic Winegrowers NZ)
This is a special opportunity to learn from a leader in practical vineyard ecology. Dr Mary Retallack is one of Australasia’s true experts on vineyard biodiversity, with decades of scientific and hands-on experience. As the pioneer of the national EcoVineyards program in Australia, she has helped numerous growers find cost-effective solutions to vineyard problems by working with nature.
A captivating presenter, Mary was an audience favourite at our conference last year. Her coming tour is a rare opportunity for a deep dive with her in Aotearoa New Zealand. She will share wisdom on functional biodiversity, cover crops, soil health and much more
Location: Carrick Winery, 247 Cairnmuir Road, Bannockburn, Cromwell, NZ
Time: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Recent events
7
May
2026
Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria
EcoVineyards: Season and vintage reflections with Dr Mary Retallack
This gathering is designed to bring growers and winemakers together to reflect on the 2025 growing season and vintage, and to introduce participants to the EcoVineyards program and its vision for ecological and regenerative viticulture across the region.
This event is hosted by Corangamite CMA in partnership with Wine Geelong, Bellarine Landcare Group, Geelong Landcare Network, Bellarine Secondary College, and Retallack Viticulture and Ecology.
The Diverse Farms, Resilient Catchments - growing diversity and resilience on-farms, in communities and across landscapes project - is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program.
Time: 10am to 3pm (concluding with a vintage benchmarking tasting session)
Location: The Vault @ Leura Park Estate, 1400 Portarlington Rd, Curlewis VIC
12
May
2026
North, Tasmania
Join us for an EcoVineyards: living vineyards Tasmania event in partnership with Wine Tasmania and the Tasmanian Government.
Location: Tamar Ridge Cellar Door, 1A Waldhorn Dr, Rosevears TAS
Time: 10am to 4pm
Time: 10am to 3pm (concluding with a vintage benchmarking tasting session)
Location: The Vault @ Leura Park Estate, 1400 Portarlington Rd, Curlewis VIC
15
May
2026
South, Tasmania
Join us for an EcoVineyards: living vineyards Tasmania event in partnership with Wine Tasmania and the Tasmanian Government.
Location: Home Hill Winery, 38 Nairn Rd, Ranelagh TAS
Time: 10am to 4pm
