Bundara Farm

04/05/2024

Lovely to be included in this Homes To Love article on the best rural Airbnbs!
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From Berry to Byron, here are our favourite regional NSW towns and where to stay in each for picturesque weekends away.

28/04/2024

It’s our first autumn in Berry, and I’m loving it! Chilly mornings, followed by gorgeous sunny days. Anyone for a little picnic down by the cow paddock? 🐗

17/02/2024

A few years back in the midst of a (late) mid life crisis, I trained as a florist …… because who doesn't love flowers!? And now I find myself here on the farm, surrounded by beautiful blooms and the kitchen scullery often becomes my workshop. Turns out it’s a very handy skill to have!!
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20/01/2024

Whenever I have to leave the farm and head back to Sydney for a few days, I like to take a little bit of something from the garden with me ……. and a bunch of these gorgeous roses never fail to remind me of one of the many reasons I can’t wait to get back there!

22/11/2023

It’s been action stations here over the last several weeks, with full restyling of our cottages now complete, lots of tweaks and additions to The Homestead styling and the lovely photographer dropping by to capture new images so I can share all the changes with you! Here’s a sneak peek of one of the cottage bedrooms while we’re working on our new website and relaunch ….. coming soon.

07/10/2023

I’ve spent the last few weeks settling in our gorgeous new mini ponies.
Meet Rosie & Otto, who came to us from equine sanctuary in Victoria having been given up by an elderly lady who could no longer care for them.
Rosie (the Palomino) is so sweet. Otto is the cheeky one. They love a carrot or a cuddle and are already a hit with our guests.
Come stay with us and I’ll introduce you. 🐴🥕

07/10/2023

I’ve spent the last few weeks settling in and gorgeous new mini ponies.
Meet Rosie & Otto, who came to us from equine sanctuary in Victoria after being given up by an elderly lady who could no longer care for them.
Rosie (the Palomino) is so sweet. Otto is the cheeky one.
They love a cuddle or a carrot and are already a hit with our guests.
Come stay with us and I’ll introduce you! 🐴🥕

19/09/2023

We’ve been away for a little while visiting with our son in London and arrived back at Bundara to find Spring has well and truly sprung (and in the last few days it seems Summer is all but here🌞). All the tweaks and fixes and additions carefully planned over the last few months are coming together, so stay tuned for updates! The first of which will be the arrival of our two mini ponies, who I will introduce you to shortly. Enjoy the day. X
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02/08/2023

As well as offering beautiful short stay accommodation, Bundara Farm is the perfect location for small gatherings and corporate events.

Offering Bundara for health & wellness retreats is especially close to the heart, and we are delighted to be hosting the amazing team from who will be running a tailored mother/daughter retreat from 3rd to 5th October.

Created by some of the world’s leading mental well-being experts, this two night retreat is designed to help you and your daughter reconnect and build forever memories ❤️

In this crazy, busy, technology-obsessed world we’re living in, it’s an opportunity to take time away to focus on your daughter without any other distractions.

Activities include mental well-being sessions, reconnection and communication sessions, daily yoga, sound and crystal healing, journalling, mindful bush walks, creative drawing and mother only sessions whilst the girls do a friendship session.

My first thought when I initially chatted to Marina (CEO of Beautiful Minds) was that it’s something I would have loved to experience with my daughter when she was younger. They grow up quickly, so if you have a daughter aged between 8 and 14yrs, I encourage you to take the opportunity now!

Beautiful Minds are offering Bundara Farm followers $400 off the total retreat price (quote code Bundara2023 to access your discount) – see link in profile.

30/06/2023

As we settle into farm life, no one is happier to be here than Arnold (our Cavoodle). Ok, he doesn’t look like much of a farm dog, but he’s doing a pretty good impersonation of one so far!
Come and spend a few days in the country here at Bundara during school holidays & you can bring your fur baby for a taste of farm life too!! 🐂🐕🦆

12/06/2023

What a perfect weekend…… our first as custodians of beautiful Bundara Farm!
Gratitude to Anna and Greg for creating such an idyllic haven and for their generosity in providing an amazingly thorough handover.
It will be business as usual here as we intend to continue to share our little slice of Berry with you all.
We hope you will come and spend some time with us soon!! 🐂🐂 Jane & Mark

09/02/2023

I’ve received a few queries as to whether Teddy and Komet are staying at the property when the new owners take over, and the answer is Absolutely YES!  You can continue to feed and pat them when you come to visit.  We will miss them dearly, but unfortunately can’t bring them to our new project in suburbia. There will be animals of course, but perhaps a little smaller.  I look forward to sharing the journey with you. Anna x

07/02/2023

The chandeliers were the inspiration for the decor in the games room, which being on the lower level of the house, we named The Cellar.  It’s a big open space that can be used for lots of fun activities across all ages; games, karaoke, banquets, yoga, just about anything really. 🏓 🎱 🍷

05/02/2023

I am very excited to let you know that within a few months, Bundara Farm will be in the hands of its new owners, who plan to continue to share the property for special gatherings, celebrations, retreats and holidays. In due course, I’ll introduce you to your new hosts and you can continue to be a part of the journey here. Greg and I are off to find another house in need of restoration, this time our family home.  If you would like to follow our new venture as well, you can find me  🏡

15/01/2023

It's been a wonderful weekend spent in the garden.  The sun was shining, the birds were singing, a fresh ocean breeze was rustling through the trees and just as it was time to down tools, a shower passed through giving everything a good drenching.  The perfect end to a lovely weekend. 🌳 🌹 🍃

11/01/2023

Sunny days and balmy nights, with the windows wide open, and the sounds of birds, cicadas and frogs all around.  An easy book to read, a dip in the ocean, an afternoon nap and delicious fresh seafood at any time of the day. Who loves the freedom of summer holidays? 🏖️ 🏄‍♂️ 🦀

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09/01/2023

Waverley Cottage started out as a humble farm shed, then over the years was converted into a one bedroom cabin, then a two bedroom cottage, with two bathrooms, a full kitchen, and lovely verandah overlooking the gardens and paddocks.  You can swipe to see the original shed c1980. 🏡

07/01/2023

Here's an oldie but a goodie... gorgeous Komet with the most beautiful eyelashes and a string of slobber dripping from his mouth. 🤭😍🐮

05/01/2023

What a delightful way to spend Christmas with extended family...
“We loved our time at Bundara. Highlights of our stay include lots of relaxing and reading under the pin oak tree in the garden, awesome cook-off style catering in the well-equipped kitchen, beautiful twilight dinners under the vines, cosy fireside evenings with fantastic starry skies, games on the lawn, lazy cricket afternoons in the living room, endless games of table tennis and pool, and afternoon beers and BBQs. All together a 10/10 stay with all details so carefully considered. Our stay was seamless and enjoyable. We hope we have the need and possibility to do it all again. Thanks again for creating such a beautiful place to create so many memorable moments.” 🎄

05/01/2023

‘Tis the season for romance.  With so many engagements over the Christmas period, we’ve been thinking of the beautiful couples who decided to have their happiest day at Bundara Farm.  Whether they brought their friends and family together for days of celebrations leading up to and after their special day, or eloped then surprised their loved ones afterwards, many treasured memories have been made. 🥂

23/12/2022

It feels like summer has actually arrived at last!  This means warm, sunny days, nights by the fire, and lots and lots of barbeques.  The regular cook loves this time of year (as she’s yet to learn how to use the barbeque 😉). 👩🏻‍🍳

19/12/2022

Are you ready for Christmas?  Six sleeps to go!  😬😬😬 Do you have a style for your Christmas table?  This year, I think we may go a little more earthy than usual, with rustic tones and lots of texture from foliage and flowers.  🍃 🎄

27/11/2022

Is your fur-baby ready for a holiday?  Do you think they will enjoy getting out into the fresh country air, exploring a beautiful historic village with all manner of scents including artisan bakeries, fresh coffee and exquisite donuts, running along stunning beaches and dipping their paws into the ocean, and at the end of the day relaxing in beautiful gardens with their favourite humans? 🐾

27/11/2022

It’s nearly time for the annual outing of our handsome friends Bellamy and Montgomery.  Just in time for the festivities and suitably attired, they warmly greet arriving guests. 🎄

19/10/2022

Spring has definitely arrived!  Here’s some prettiness from the garden today:
1.    Sweet Peas from
2.    Jude the Obscure by
3.    Viburnum opulus Snowball (Guelder-rose)
4.    Snow-in-summer
5.    Chincherinchee

05/10/2022

The ornamental grapes have sprung to life, weaving their way through the scaffold so when the hot sunny days finally arrive, we’ll be sitting under the canopy enjoying long lunches with friends. 🍷 🥖 🧀

21/09/2022

We are delighted to be included in Country Style’s Most Inspiring Country Kitchens.  Looking through old photos, it’s been fun to reflect on what an ever-evolving creative project the property has been over the years.  Swipe for the original kitchen, beautifully built, but updated over the decades with colours that were surely the height of fashion at the time.  Ours was a more classic makeover, retaining the country charm, but matching the elegance of the kitchen to the rest of the house.  Click on the link in our bio to see all the beautiful designs.  🍞🥗🍪

10/09/2022

“One of the most enchanting properties you’ll come across in the area... a glistening property plucked directly from the pages of the best fairy tales with endless green meadows, manicured gardens, iridescent ponds, towering trees and three magical dwellings” is how for .com.au has beautifully described the property.  You can read the full story via the link in our bio. 🌳🌳🌳

02/09/2022

The past few years has been monumental in terms of the life we have breathed back into Bundara Farm, but also in what we have experienced as a family.  Despite being born in a rural area, my family moved to ‘town’ when I was very young, so the nuances of farming life were fairly foreign.  Nevertheless, caring for miniature cattle, slashing paddocks, learning about plants, restoring gardens, looking after the land throughout the seasons, and growing food and flowers are as familiar now as they were unfamiliar then.  We have been welcomed into the fold by so many Berry locals and part-timers like ourselves, who are so generous with their knowledge, time and kindness, something we will always remember and treasure. Greg and Anna x🐮 🐮

01/09/2022

The property has provided a continually flowing stream of creative projects over the years, from the interiors and exteriors of the house and cottages, the gardens and landscaping, and the many areas we have created for gatherings.  The Verandah is one of our favourite spots in winter when the northern sun bathes the area in warmth, as well as in summer, when shade from deciduous trees and the late afternoon sea breeze provides a refreshing place to overlook the gardens and paddocks. 🌳🌳🌳