“In all of my creative work, I’m most interested in using natural fibres & natural dyes.”

“Living in the depths of the Thora Valley surrounded by an abundance of green beauty immediately allows my mind to rest, allowing what needs to come forward without effort.

My primary focus has always been the family, centred around keeping the hearth fires burning. Now with four teenagers and more time, I can look more outwards and inwards.  

I’m now inspired by the quiet moments of my days, where I can settle into my craft and allow it to share it’s own story.

Knitting has always been a joyous part of my everyday life, my Dad taught me to knit when I was 5. Dad was a sheep farmer and shearer on the banks of the Murray River, as was his father.

I always have a varied lot of projects on the go, depending on my mood; A portable one that goes wherever I go, that is soothing and mediative to knit, perfect for watching the kids play sport and catching up with friends. 

I enjoy really challenging projects, where I need to count and to follow a detailed graph, in comparison, these projects are riveting and constantly exciting as the patterns and pictures emerge. I have been known to stay up all night just to see what happens next.” - Kerrie

“Growing nutrient dense food is an important responsibility I have as farmer.”

“A lifetime of living has brought me to farming. Growing nutrient dense food + soil health is very rewarding for me.

I am a practical man, I enjoy all the aspects of farming; from driving the tractor, mending the fences, to preparing the beds for planting, setting up irrigation, directing water or nutrients for the crops & harvesting.

I take a keen interest in my family’s projects & endeavors, to support them with these however I can. I also follow the AFL football & rarely miss a Tigers game during the season!” - Dan