Blue Mountains eco home landscape

Blue Mountains · Sydney Region · Australia

Eco Home Experience

Modern day sustainable living in the heart of the Blue Mountains, Sydney Region, Australia.

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Our Workshops & Experiences

All experiences available as private group bookings

Eco House TourFarm to Table
Half day

Eco House Tour

Get exclusive access to our beautiful eco home and learn how it was built. We'll discuss the various raw materials we used and why, as well as how we constructed each element — from using Timbercrete bricks for natural thermal insulation to the sustainable wooden frame of the house to protect from termites.

We will also take you through the outside grounds and see our very own permaculture garden. You will learn skills to bring home and grow your own mini organic garden, and make your own meal using vegetables from our garden for lunch — taste the difference first hand!

  • Timbercrete brick construction tour
  • Sustainable building techniques Q&A
  • Solar systems & rainwater harvesting
  • Farm-to-table lunch from the garden
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Preservative Free DIY CosmeticsDIY Cosmetics
2–3 hours

Preservative Free DIY Cosmetics

Our eco home offers unique knowledge of making 100% natural, preservative-free skin cream and body scrubs. This experience has you mixing your favourite scents and ingredients to make your perfect creation.

Australia is known for its many pure essential oils and rare plants. Learn how natural ingredients and our skin cream or body scrub can be used in your day-to-day life — from your laundry to natural skincare. You'll leave with your own handmade product.

  • Make your own natural skin cream or body scrub
  • 100% preservative-free ingredients
  • Learn everyday household uses
  • Take home your custom creation
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Essential Oils WorkshopHands-on
2 hours

Essential Oils Workshop

Discover the world of pure Australian essential oils through private testing and blending. Learn how to reduce chemicals in your household and create your own personalised essential oil blend.

Australia is home to some of the world's most prized essential oils. We'll guide you through the properties of each oil, how to blend for different purposes, and how to incorporate them into your daily routine safely and effectively.

  • Private essential oil testing session
  • Create your own personalised blend
  • Household chemical-free alternatives
  • Take home your blend
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Fermentation WorkshopHands-on
3 hours

Fermentation Workshop

The fermentation process is the method of food preservation that enhances the nutrient content of food. You can ferment almost any vegetable you desire — a single vegetable or get creative and mix your favourites.

With our 3-hour Fermentation Workshop, you'll select from available mixed or single options, and we'll take you through the preparation and fermentation process. You'll leave with your own jar of fermented vegetables that you made, plus a snack to try with it.

  • Pick vegetables from the garden
  • Learn kimchi, pickles & sauerkraut
  • Take home your own jar
  • Small group experience in the eco kitchen
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Pizza Oven WorkshopFarm to Table
2–3 hours

Pizza Oven Workshop

Fire up our traditional wood-fired outdoor pizza oven and learn the art of slow, sustainable cooking. Using fresh produce from our permaculture garden, you'll craft and bake your own pizza from scratch.

Wood-fired cooking is one of the oldest and most sustainable methods of preparing food. We'll show you how to manage the fire, prepare the dough, and top your pizza with seasonal garden ingredients. A delicious and hands-on experience for all ages.

  • Wood-fired oven technique
  • Fresh garden produce toppings
  • Make and bake your own pizza
  • Sustainable outdoor cooking
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Permaculture GardenFarm to Table
1–2 hours

Permaculture Garden

Explore our fully established permaculture backyard garden and learn the principles of growing your own organic food at home. We organically grow potatoes, mint, dill and many other herbs and vegetables.

Permaculture is about working with nature, not against it. We'll walk you through our garden design, composting systems, companion planting, and water-wise techniques — giving you the knowledge and confidence to start your own garden at home.

  • Guided permaculture garden walk
  • Composting & companion planting
  • Organic growing techniques
  • Tips to start your own garden
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Local TrekkingOutdoor
Half to full day

Local Trekking

Being in the heart of the Blue Mountains region of Sydney, Australia, we are very fortunate to be surrounded by many bush walks and trails. Check out the breathtaking view of the famous Three Sisters mountain and swim in the Leura Cascades.

There is a trail for all levels — from hiking and viewing several vantage points of the Blue Mountains to chasing and swimming in waterfalls and natural springs. We know all the vantage points and Instagram-worthy spots. Let us guide you through this spectacular landscape.

  • Three Sisters mountain viewpoint
  • Leura Cascades swimming
  • Trails for all fitness levels
  • Local guide with insider knowledge
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All experiences are available as private group bookings. Get in touch to plan your day.

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