ABOUT HUONBROOK VALLEY
Return to the morning of the earth.
Huonbrook Valley is a living art villa of extra-ordinary beauty and working Certified Organic farm.
We’re nestled in the caldera of a 20 million year old extinct volcano.
A tranquil haven in a secluded valley.
Steeped in artisan traditions, we have 25 acres of hushed intimacy deep in nature.
We welcome you to Huonbrook Valley for weddings, business events, health and wellbeing retreats - or simply come
and stay to slow down and relax.
Huonbrook Valley is a living art villa of extra-ordinary beauty and working Certified Organic farm.
We’re nestled in the caldera of a 20 million year old extinct volcano.
A tranquil haven in a secluded valley.
Steeped in artisan traditions, we have 25 acres of hushed intimacy deep in nature.
We welcome you to Huonbrook Valley for weddings, business events, health and wellbeing retreats - or simply come
and stay to slow down and relax.
Eco-Friendly and regenerated
We grow an extensive array of produce on our Certified Organic farm. Being Certified Organic means compliance with the Organic Standard and that covers things such as animal kindness, no use of toxic chemicals, ensuring water quality and much more. Hot water and some of our electricity are supplied by the sun. A good deal of building and landscape materials are natural or upcycled. To ensure a healthy eco-system 10% of our farm is dedicated to rainforest regeneration, including all riparian zones. The chooks are our ‘pesticide’ and ‘fertiliser’.
We grow an extensive array of produce on our Certified Organic farm. Being Certified Organic means compliance with the Organic Standard and that covers things such as animal kindness, no use of toxic chemicals, ensuring water quality and much more. Hot water and some of our electricity are supplied by the sun. A good deal of building and landscape materials are natural or upcycled. To ensure a healthy eco-system 10% of our farm is dedicated to rainforest regeneration, including all riparian zones. The chooks are our ‘pesticide’ and ‘fertiliser’.
Digital Detox
Unplug and reconnect. The Villa at Huonbrook has no mobile reception. We can easily turn the internet off. You can call out though - our dial phone which is from the 1800's. Unplug the head-set and sit around the 120 y.o. pianola. Savour the pleasure of leaving television,
shopping malls, traffic and sirens behind!
Unplug and reconnect. The Villa at Huonbrook has no mobile reception. We can easily turn the internet off. You can call out though - our dial phone which is from the 1800's. Unplug the head-set and sit around the 120 y.o. pianola. Savour the pleasure of leaving television,
shopping malls, traffic and sirens behind!
ABOUT HUONBROOK VALLEY and WANGANUI GEORGE
The Huonbrook and Wanganui terrain originated from lava flows direct from the Mount Warning volcano, some 20 million years ago.
The rugged ridges of this area are mostly within National Parks. They comprise of stunning forests – both dry forest, rainforests and old growth eucalypt - with fine-scale mosaics of vegetation. Flowing through this area are the Wilsons and Coopers Creeks, both tributaries of the
Wilsons - Richmond River system which flows into the ocean at Ballina.
Prior to white settlement, Aboriginals of the Bundjalung tribe inhabited this area. The nearby Koonyum Range, part of
Mt Jerusalem National Park, has been identified as belonging to the Widjabal people.
The first red cedar cutters arrived in this area in 1849. There was extensive logging in the whole of this northern rivers area. Settlement soon followed after, with roads made to haul logs to the ocean. Soon after dairy farms, then banana plantations, were established.
A decline in both industries post WWII saw an upsurge in regeneration and formerly forested lands began to revert to regrowth forest.
The rugged ridges of this area are mostly within National Parks. They comprise of stunning forests – both dry forest, rainforests and old growth eucalypt - with fine-scale mosaics of vegetation. Flowing through this area are the Wilsons and Coopers Creeks, both tributaries of the
Wilsons - Richmond River system which flows into the ocean at Ballina.
Prior to white settlement, Aboriginals of the Bundjalung tribe inhabited this area. The nearby Koonyum Range, part of
Mt Jerusalem National Park, has been identified as belonging to the Widjabal people.
The first red cedar cutters arrived in this area in 1849. There was extensive logging in the whole of this northern rivers area. Settlement soon followed after, with roads made to haul logs to the ocean. Soon after dairy farms, then banana plantations, were established.
A decline in both industries post WWII saw an upsurge in regeneration and formerly forested lands began to revert to regrowth forest.
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BYRON BAY AND HINTERLAND VILLAGEs
Plenty to explore locally.
The Byron Bay Lighthouse walk (45 minutes away) is one of Australia’s most beautiful beach-side and headland walks.
The heritage village of Bangalow (45 minutes away) is a streetscape that captures the essence of a dairy farm village of 100 years ago. Bangalow is bursting with historical shop-fronts, award winning restaurants and artisan produce.
Brunswick Heads (30 minutes away) is bursting with vintage curios, fashion and the best baristas!
Colourful Mullumbimby (20 minutes away) is filled with organic food, yoga studios and plenty of friendly locals
The Byron Bay Lighthouse walk (45 minutes away) is one of Australia’s most beautiful beach-side and headland walks.
The heritage village of Bangalow (45 minutes away) is a streetscape that captures the essence of a dairy farm village of 100 years ago. Bangalow is bursting with historical shop-fronts, award winning restaurants and artisan produce.
Brunswick Heads (30 minutes away) is bursting with vintage curios, fashion and the best baristas!
Colourful Mullumbimby (20 minutes away) is filled with organic food, yoga studios and plenty of friendly locals
testimonials
Huonbrook Valley Farm is a paddock to plate experience. In our class we harvested produce,
learnt about its history, uses and got to take our creations home. Yum!
Harry, Byron Bay, NSW
learnt about its history, uses and got to take our creations home. Yum!
Harry, Byron Bay, NSW
As an international company with offices around the world, our weekend at Huonbrook Valley offered
us the opportunity to engage with each other, on a personal side as well as business.
Steve, Canberra, ACT
us the opportunity to engage with each other, on a personal side as well as business.
Steve, Canberra, ACT
We woke for yoga at sunrise, enjoyed pure spring water, hiked the surrounding mountains,
swam in the stream and ate from the farm. You can’t get any more connected then that!
Michael, Brisbane, QLD
swam in the stream and ate from the farm. You can’t get any more connected then that!
Michael, Brisbane, QLD