COUNTRY LIVING

Rachael Treasure

RACHAEL TREASURE

Tasmanian author Rachael Treasure loves her kids more than life itself, but a deep commitment to the land comes a pretty close second.

Lavender

PATCH OF LAVENDER

The old truism that you never know what’s around the corner couldn’t be more apt than it has proven for lavender farmers Robert and Jennifer Ravens.

THE PERFECT HARP HARMONIES

THE PERFECT HARP HARMONIES

There are many strings to craftsman and wood turner Geoff’s bow, though in most cases they come in groups of 26 to 36 − the number of strings to make a Celtic harp.

Macadamia Farm

NSW MACADAMIA FARM

Tree changers before the expression was invented, Martin and Pam Brook exchanged life in Melbourne for a farm on the NSW North Coast. Along the way they’ve regenerated remnant rainforest, restored the land and created Australia’s most delicious muesli.

Tree change

A LANDSCAPED TREE CHANGE

Making a tree change — literally — meant a steep learning curve for this gardening novice.

winter

A WINTER’S TALE

Welcome the season’s crisp air, rug up and embrace the outdoors. View this glorious winter gallery.

THE PRINTING PRESS

THE PRINTING PRESS

Traditional printing presses and a contemporary design approach are the secrets of success for Alischa Herrmann’s bespoke stationery business.

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AUSTRALIA’S GOATLAND SHEEP

Victorian farmer Cheryl Crosbie believes she is Australia’s only breeder of Gotland sheep. The curly fleece yields a wonderfully soft yarn that is world-renowned by spinners and felters.

GO RETRO AND DINE ALFRESCO

GO RETRO AND DINE ALFRESCO

Enjoy the pleasures of sunshine and simpler times with a laden picnic basket, a bush setting backdrop and a stash of old-fashioned games.

LIGHTING AND DESIGN

LIGHTING AND DESIGN

The environment and social justice are the two major drivers for Tasmanian lighting and furniture designer Duncan Meerding.

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MILK AND CHEESE

Trevor Hart thinks outside the box. Mal and Margaret Thompson also know a thing or two about problem solving. So it was a marriage of like minds when they joined forces to make cheese.

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