Turn Your Kitchen Scraps Into Garden Gold
Learn a simple Bokashi-to-worm workflow at The Farm Byron Bay and turn kitchen scraps into powerful compost. This hands-on 5.5-hour workshop is tailored for small spaces, renters, and backyard growers ready to keep organics out of landfill.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
5–6 hours
Fitness Level
Light physical activity; able to stand, bend, and lift small containers for short periods.
Wildlife
History
The Farm Byron Bay has developed into a community learning hub focused on regenerative agriculture and hands-on workshops.
Conservation
The workshop emphasizes diverting food waste from landfill, repurposing containers, and small-scale systems with low environmental impact.
The Farm Byron Bay
Turn Your Kitchen Scraps Into Garden Gold
The Farm Byron Bay is an 80‑acre regenerative farm located in Ewingsdale, New South Wales, offering venue hire, guided tours, hands‑on animal experiences, and photoshoot locations. Situated in Byron Bay’s hinterland, the property includes The Old Garlic Shed and the Farm House as event spaces, plus a macadamia orchard, vegetable gardens, and paddocks. Events at The Garlic Shed and Farm House can be paired with on-site dining by Three Blue Ducks, creating a full-service rural celebration option.
Guided Farm Tours introduce visitors to regenerative farming practices led by an experienced farmer. Tours include garden walks, animal introductions, and explanations of chemical-free cultivation and soil health. The private Into the Paddock Experience provides hands-on feeding of ducks, chooks, lambs, and Nigerian Dwarf goats for groups and families. Photoshoots at The Farm Byron Bay take advantage of seasonal light, rustic structures, and rolling farmland as natural backdrops.
The Farm Byron Bay supports sustainable agriculture and community engagement through education and curated experiences. Venue hire and tour bookings are designed for groups, events, and excursions that value local produce, farm-to-table dining, and conservation-minded land management. Safety, animal welfare, and clear guidance from staff underpin every experience.
Visitors choose The Farm Byron Bay for its authentic regenerative farming demonstrations, picturesque settings for events and photography, and accessible hands-on activities suitable for all ages. The business emphasizes practical, educational encounters that connect guests with responsible farming and the Northern Rivers landscape. Bookings accommodate private groups, corporate events, weddings, school excursions, and family gatherings year-round locally.
Land Size
80 acres
Scenic regenerative farm in Ewingsdale.
Venues Available
Garlic Shed & Farm House
Rustic-chic event spaces on-site.
Tours & Experiences
Guided tours & paddock activities
Hands-on activities for all ages.
Location
Ewingsdale, NSW
Byron Bay hinterland setting.
Reserve guided tours, private paddock sessions, photoshoot locations, or venue hire in Ewingsdale — availability varies seasonally.
Bring a small airtight container
A 1–2 litre lidded tub or jar for collecting kitchen scraps between home and the workshop makes demonstrations practical.
Wear closed-toe shoes
You’ll be on gravel and around soil beds — sturdy shoes protect toes and keep you steady during hands-on tasks.
Note accessibility details
Wheelchair access is available but includes a slight slanted gravel hill; contact organizers if you have specific mobility needs.
Reserve the starter pack early
Starter packs are limited; email [email protected] to reserve materials if you want to begin immediately.
Notebook and pen
Record proportions, timings, and troubleshooting notes so you can replicate the system at home.
Reusable lidded container for scraps
Keeps food waste secure and sanitary between kitchen and workshop demonstrations.
Sun hat or brimmed cap
Useful if parts of the workshop move outdoors into garden beds during hotter months.
summer
Sturdy, closed-toe shoes
Protects feet on gravel paths and while working around bins and beds.