The Truffledore is owned and operated by Ina Ansmann and Timothy Noonan. We took on the farm and business in early 2019 and for us it has been a wonderful and much needed tree change!
Getting the hang of the truffle growing business has been an adventure and a steep learning curve. But we love being able to combine our passion for great food and simple farm living in a true farm-to-table experience… with that little bit of truffley decadence thrown in!
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Located in the sleepy hamlet of Lower Barrington in the foothills of Cradle Mountain, we boast some of the cleanest air in the world. With Tasmania’s rich volcanic soil and a climate that resembles the South of France, it’s no wonder the region is perfect for growing our wonderfully fragrant Périgord French Black Winter Truffles. Our boutique truffière was planted in 2007 and contains 600 English Oak, Hollyoak and Hazelnut trees. The black winter truffle grows on their root system, in a symbiotic relationship with the trees. Our farm is run as organically as possible and we avoid using chemicals such as pesticides, relying instead on natural forms of pest control like our flock of 15 guinea fowl. Harvesting our truffle is done completely by hand, finding them with the aid of our truffle dogs.