Finders Distillery
Meet Kyle and Georgia Ford, the co-founders and owners of Finders Distillery, an award-winning gin distillery based in St Leonards. A bustling distillery that throws open its cellar door to the public two days each week, on the weekends visitors can delve behind the scenes on a tour.
Georgia says
'In the almost four years we've been operating as a distillery here we've met a lot of locals and can genuinely only say great things about our customers. There's also a really great mix of small businesses in the area to lean on, whether that’s as simple as borrowing a pallet jack from someone, or as big as collaborating on a product together.'
'Shopping local is environmentally friendly and customers can be confident their product hasn't travelled halfway across the globe to get to them. When you shop local you’re also supporting your local community and helping it thrive.'
How to support this business
You can help support Finders Distillery by:
- Telling friends, family and acquaintances that Australian-made gin is being produced right on their doorstep.
- Visit Finders for a distillery tour, where you’ll learn how spirits are created and get to taste the all-important end product.
- Sharing Support Local videos and other content on your social media channels.
- Visiting the Finders Distillery website and browsing their product lines directly.
St Leonards local centre information
The suburb of St Leonards lies across three local government areas, serving residents of Lane Cove and North Sydney as well as Willoughby.
Home to The Forum shopping centre which contains an independent supermarket and 34 food and retail shops, St Leonards also features a range of boutiques, cafes, restaurants either side of the Pacific Highway.
How to get involved in Support Local
Support Local is Willoughby City Council’s campaign to spotlight exceptional local businesses that contribute to the area's economic vitality and cultural vibrancy. Through engaging storytelling, video features and interviews, the campaign celebrates the entrepreneurs behind high-quality businesses that offer something truly unique to the local community.
Businesses that meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply:
- Demonstrate high quality in products or services
- Offer unique and innovative experiences
- Attract residents to local centres and draw visitors to Willoughby
- Enhance the area’s economic and cultural diversity
The campaign supports the broader goal of encouraging residents to shop locally, sustaining jobs and helping shield the community from wider economic challenges. Featuring in Support Local is an opportunity to gain valuable exposure while strengthening Willoughby’s position as a vibrant and distinctive place to live, work and visit.
Businesses that align with the local economic development strategy and contribute to increased foot traffic in the area will be prioritised.
Business nomination form