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Picking Damask roses

Hand picking our precious Damask roses - the best job in the world
Damask roses

The Damask rose (Rosa × damascena) has been used since ancient times for rose oil and rose water distilling. Samaria Farm has a plantation of 3000.
Damask roses at daybreak

During harvest, we are down in the Damask plantation at daybreak picking the rosebuds to be taken up to Allan at the still. And then it's time for a delicious breakfast!
Yellow roses and fence post

Samaria farm is just 25 km from Benalla in Victoria's beautiful North East
Samaria Farmhouse

Overlooking the groves of Lemon Myrtle and our gorgeous rose garden the farm house is available for private functions and celebrations. Contact us to book.
High quality distilled essential oils

Our distillery is housed in a repurposed shed. It's here we create the magic of essential oils and hydrosols from roses, lemon myrtle and citrus grown right here on the farm

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Visit or get in touch

2520 Samaria Road, Samaria Victoria 3673

Telephone: 03 5768 2225

Mobile: 0417 990 764

Email: info@samariafarm.com.au

Facts and figures

22 acres (9 Hectares)

25 km from Benalla

3000 Damask roses

Citrus orchards with lemons, limes and seville oranges

Lemon Myrtle groves

Veggie garden – providing freshly picked produce for the cafe

Mini harlequin sheep breeding herd