Welcome

Holy Cow is a venture started by Colin Harvey and Twid McGrath that had its beginnings in Healesville as a Chai Tent and now has extended to include retailing of their Chai Spice mix and decorative Marquee hire.

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Holy Cow was fuelled by a vision that takes its inspiration from travelling in India, many hours spent in chai tents at festivals and a love of creating decorative opulent spaces. With a formal background in art / design, vivid imaginations and more time than money the first chai tent was handcrafted over 8 months. In 2004 the Holy Cow Chai Tent serving our original masala chai emerged. Purple, yellow and red became our trade mark colours – symbolising the wholistic mergence of the spiritual, intellectual and physical elements. Holy Cow was chosen for its affiliation with India without specific religious ties. In India the cow is revered by all symbolising the nurturing, maternal properties of the mother providing for all in a multitude of ways. This paralled with our vision to not only serve food and drinks but to create a space that is engaging on many levels. The comfort of carpet and cushions nestled amongst a decorative environment of flowing drapes, flowers and soft lighting beckons. The aroma of our freshly brewing chai and home made delicacies is irresistible and the social and musical spontaneity that evolves engages all within its boundaries.

Our commitment to creating opulent spaces and chasing our dream never faltered and in 2006 we travelled again to India to have our second tent made. Its influence like the first drew elements from the bright and highly decorative Rajasthani ceremonial tents. The natural progression in 2007 into marquee hire has enabled the experience of these highly individual decorative dwellings to be experienced and enjoyed by a wider range of people.

Later in 2007 the focus extended to retail our own Chai Spice mix, enabling Holy Cow Chai to be brewed at home. The concept of brewing spices first and then adding tea to steep ensures that a full flavoured and highly beneficial chai results.

We have been fortunate and privledged to embark on a business venture that has truly rewarded us in many ways. Thanks to all those who have helped and supported us along the way. Our vision is continually inspired and energized by all those who join in and create the Holy Cow ambience giving the space spirit rythym and life - put simply you are the reason the Holy cow exists!

Thanks to all Colin and Twid.