Off the Rails Dunkeld

17/10/2026

Inside Out Happiness – A Free Afternoon of Meditation 🌿

Can we experience lasting happiness and true peace, even when life and circumstances change?

The Brahma Kumaris Australia warmly invites the Dunkeld and district community to an afternoon of gentle conversation, practical tools for everyday life, and guided meditation.

Discover how a little inner peace can bring more happiness, clarity and calm into everyday life. 💛

🗓️ When: Saturday, 24 October 2026
🕑 Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
📍 Where: Off the Rails Dunkeld, corner of Skene and Sterling Streets
🎟️ Cost: Free

🌸 Everyone is welcome, including complete beginners. No booking is required — simply come along!

We look forward to sharing this peaceful afternoon with you.

Enquiries: [email protected]

Om Shanti 🙏

10/10/2026

How can we experience true peace, lasting happiness, and a deep sense of fulfillment in a changing and challenging world?

Let’s come together and connect, with gentle conversation, practical tools, and the experience of meditation to explore inner peace.

Saturday 24 October
2pm - 3.30pm
Off the Rails, Dunkeld
All welcome, free event.

24/09/2026

Clay and Sip!

Sunday 27 September 2026 | 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Get your hands dirty, have a sip and see what you can
create!

Make a quirky Adobe house, little vase, trinket dish,
candle holder, planter, decorative bowl, imaginative
character, a little bird — or forget the rules and make
something completely your own.

No experience needed and definitely no pressure to create a
masterpiece. It’s all about having a laugh, getting creative
and enjoying a relaxed afternoon with clay in one hand and a
drink in the other.

Come with an idea … or just come and see what takes
shape!

$30 with tuition, clay, tools, ideas and wine/bubbles all
provided.

Spaces are limited, so be sure to book early by RSVP,
[email protected] or text 0405395359

06/09/2026

ILLUSTRATE THE LANDSCAPE WITH EMMA STUART

We’re delighted to welcome the wonderful local author and illustrator Emma Stuart back to Off the Rails Dunkeld for a very special FREE watercolour workshop celebrating the launch of her beautiful new children’s book, Big Mountain, Little Emu. 🏔️🪶

Come along for a relaxed morning of creativity, connection and a little time out. Whether you’ve never picked up a paintbrush or you’re already a keen creative, Emma will gently guide you through watercolour techniques inspired by the landscape around us.

And did we mention it’s completely FREE — including a delicious light lunch! 🙌🏼

📅 Saturday 19 September
⏰ 10am–1pm
📍 Off the Rails Dunkeld
🎨 All skill levels welcome
🥗 Free light lunch included

This Community Artreach initiative is designed particularly to support the wellbeing, creativity and connection of people living and working on the land.

Places are limited, so make sure you grab yours!

🎟️ Book your FREE place here
https://events.humanitix.com/commartreach-illustrate-the-land?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Or simply scan the QR code on the poster.

Come, paint, eat, chat and spend a lovely Saturday morning with us at Off the Rails Dunkeld. 🌿🎨

03/09/2026

Check out this fabulous workshop! A rare opportunity for beginners and experienced artists at a great price! Don’t miss out.

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**Step away from the demands of the farm and enjoy a day created especially for you.** Join award-winning local artist **Jacky Morris** for a...

21/08/2026

Meet the star, and animals, of Emma Stuart’s beautiful new book — and he’s already hard at work helping Mum get everything ready for tomorrow!

21/08/2026

A little sneak peek, as the very talented Emma Stuart works her magic and transforms Off the Rails ready for tomorrow’s event. ❤️

The space is looking absolutely gorgeous and we can’t wait to welcome all of you, all ages, to her book launch of Big Mountain, Little Emu. 🙌🏼🤩 How lucky is Dunkeld!

Come along, meet Emma, explore her beautiful world of illustration and creativity, and enjoy Fairy Bread + Lolly Pops for the kids, and Bubbles for the bigger kids, thanks to Grampians Providore. 🙏

Tomorrow, Saturday 22 August, at 2pm, Off the Rails Dunkeld,

Have a look at this set-up… 👀👇✨

10/08/2026

BOOK LAUNCH – BIG MOUNTAIN, LITTLE EMU by Emma Stuart

We’re excited to celebrate the launch of local author Emma Stuart’s brand-new children’s book, Big Mountain, Little Emu!

📍 Off the Rails, Dunkeld
📅 Saturday 22 August
⏰ 2:00pm
🙌🏼 RSVP for catering purposes to [email protected]

This is a free community event and a wonderful opportunity to come along, meet Emma and celebrate her new book.

🎨 There will be art activities for children and light snacks provided, making it a fun afternoon for the whole family.

Come along and support one of our wonderful local creatives as she launches her new book! 📖✨💙

20/07/2026

Don't give up on your favourite socks just yet!

Got holey socks, a ripped jumper, or a much-loved piece of wool clothing that's seen better days? Bring it along to Off the Rails Dunkeld and discover the creative art of Visible Mending.

Learn simple stitching techniques to repair, restore and personalise your wool clothes—turning worn-out into one-of-a-kind. It's a fun, sustainable way to save your favourite pieces and pick up a skill you'll use for years to come.

No experience needed—just bring something that needs a little love, and we'll help you give it a second life.

Come along, get creative, meet some lovely people, and help keep your favourite wool clothes (and socks!) out of landfill.

Entry by Donation. Tea, coffee and heating provided.

Sunday 26 July, 2pm - 4pm at Off the Rails Dunkeld, car Skene and Sterlings Sts.

27/06/2026

What a privilege to spend the evening with Muzafar Ali and his beautiful family following the screening of *We Are Not Powerless” at Off the Rails Dunkeld.

Muzafar's story is one of extraordinary courage, resilience and hope. Hearing firsthand about his family's journey and the incredible work they have done to create opportunities for others was both inspiring and deeply moving. Their generosity, humility and unwavering belief in the power of education and community left a lasting impression on everyone in the room.

Thank you, Muzafar and your family, for sharing your story so openly. It was an evening of meaningful conversation, connection and reflection—one that reminded us all that ordinary people can make an extraordinary difference.

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