About Us

We are gardeners, educators, and designers driven by a passion for creating spaces that are not only beautiful and sustainable, but also highly productive.

Our two-acre hillside farm on the edge of Paterson is a thriving ecosystem where we cultivate a diverse range of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Registered under the CEN Habitat for Wildlife program, it is home to an array of native animals, particularly birds.

In addition to our gardens, we care for chickens, ducks, and quail, integrating small-scale livestock to enhance the health and resilience of the land.

With many years of experience tending to our home vegetable garden, we have expanded our reach to sell at farmers' markets, local businesses, and our own front-gate farm stall. Our fresh produce is available to the local community upon request.

As designers, we both began our permaculture journey by completing a Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) with Brett and Nici Cooper at Limestone Permaculture. Will then studied for his Certificate IV in Permaculture with Beck Lowe as his tutor, while Anthea completed her Permaculture Teacher Training, taught by Hannah Moloney and Brenna Quinlan.

Will has continued to deepen his knowledge in agroforestry, biodynamics, and naturalistic garden design through Rowan Reid’s Australian Master Tree Grower course, hands-on biodynamic practice at Purple Pear Farm with Mark Brown and Kate Beveridge, and Dan Pearson’s Naturalistic Garden Design Masterclass.

As educators, we share a passion for fostering inquiry and a love of the natural world. Anthea trained in Children’s Services, while Will has worked in the NSW primary school setting as a classroom teacher and in leadership roles.

We are professional members of Permaculture Australia and proud members of the Hunter Organic Growers Society. We strongly believe in the importance of connections and the resilience that comes from local community organization. In 2022, we started Permaculture at the Pub here in Paterson, and this local meet-up has since spread to many new areas across New South Wales.

We look forward to bringing our expertise, passion, and experience to your project!