YARRA VALLEY ARTISAN BAKER RISES TO THE OCCASION IN WESBURN
WORDS Pip Young | PHOTOGRAPHY Hugh Davison
For those of us lucky enough to live in the Upper Yarra Valley, Wesburn’s Artisan Baker has become an iconic pulse in the small town’s heart. Head baker and business owner, Ben Griffiths, has established his business in an unassuming shop front on the Warburton Highway, and has become a vital part of the surrounding community.
Yarra Valley Artisan Baker has built a reputation for producing bread – particularly sourdough – and baked goods of exceptional quality. Ben has a loyal following both locally and from beyond the Valley. Many customers drive for hours to stock up on the authentic French baguettes and artisan sourdough that Ben and his team have become famous for. The shop regularly draws crowds. Together with neighbouring fromagerie (The Mill House) and café / patisserie (Flying Apron), this small strip has transformed Wesburn into a gourmand’s heaven – with a distinctly French influence.
Read the article in issue 57 Autumn 2024, here.
