CRACKENBACK Farm on the Alpine Way is a true jewel of the Snowy Mountains. The original property dates back to the 1880s as a sheep farm. In the 1980s, the building was remodelled by architect Glenn Murcott into the guesthouse and restaurant it is today. Set on 80 acres, the beautiful property is home to kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, deer, emus and most importantly, the Australia Day special achievement business award winner for Jindabyne presented to owner, Jodie Evans.

Jodie is regarded as a businesswoman, great cook and chef, event manager, generous neighbour and community minded citizen.

Crackenback Farm is top of the restaurant list for many tourists who visit the Snowy Mountains. If you haven’t visited Jodie at her restaurant, you are missing out on amazing food served in authentic Australian High Country themed style. The desserts are spectacular. It is worth a visit just to get the sweet greeting from Chilli the resident blue cattle dog.

Jodie is a lifer in the hospitality industry having taken inspiration from her famous wine industry father, the great Len Evans. Before making Crackenback her home in 2013, Jodie trained as a chef and worked in Sydney, Adelaide, Hunter Valley, London, the French Alps and Thredbo.

Jodie is famed for her use of seasonal products to produce unique and French farmhouse styled cuisine and offers a splendid range of fine wine to accompany any meal.

Jodie helps look after the community by catering for all occasions including funerals and sick neighbours. Her home food catering has appeared at high profile events including the Jindabyne Snow Ball.

Originality, seasonal quality ingredients and attention to detail are the hall marks of Jodie’s cooking which has kept locals and visitors returning to her restaurant.

Jodie has always maintained a strong contribution to the community and tourism industry.