Workshop and tour dates are listed here and also on our calendar page.
at
Peppermint Ridge Farm & Cornucopia
Living
Heritage Centre
we are inspiring a sustainable
future with experiences for all your senses!
We are passionate about our unique Australian
environment. Since 1996, we have been offering
a range of experiences designed to excite and
inspire.
Located at Tynong North, 75km south-east
of Melbourne, Peppermint Ridge Farm and Cornucopia
Living Heritage Centre are designed to showcase
sustainability. We have had over 6000 visitors
attending one of our sustainability workshops
or enjoying a bushfood lunch.
You can choose to attend one of our advertised
workshops and tours or contact us to organise
your own event. Both sites are also available
for hire for your next work or private function.
Our
motto is TASTE - LEARN - SEE.
At each workshop (listed below and in our
calendar)
we make sure all of these are covered.
Take a virtual tour of Peppermint Ridge Farm and Cornucopia Living Heritage Centre.
Reduce your carbon footprint by using V/Line (train) to Peppermint Ridge Farm and road shuttle service to and from Tynong station (see carbon calculator)
Our consultancy service provides a wide range
of services in environmental land management,
community development projects and property design.
Please contact us for further information on
how we can assist you with your next project.
Indigenous Food Garden Designs and incursions include:
At Beaconhills College, Pakenham Victoria after constructing the garden Julie taught students about planting and maintaining their new vegetable garden. Peppermint Ridge Farm offers a service to schools in creating and teaching students about vegetable gardens. See photos opposite.
links to recent research
Health Benefits of Australian Native Foods - An evaluation of health-enhancing compounds read more
Functional Properties of Australian Bushfoods read more
plant NURSERY & farm
products
Our own fresh free range eggs – personally
thank the chook who laid your eggs!
Seasonal organic vegetables and fruit
Fresh Organic Bush Foods – Lemon
Myrtle, Aniseed Myrtle, Native Spinach, Native
Mints (3 varieties) and much more
Bush Food Plants
Bush Food Recipe Book
Peppermint Ridge Farm Organic Eucalyptus
Oil
Organic Yarra Valley Olive Oil
Peppermint Ridge Farm Organic Hay (square
bales)
Organic composted manures and potting
mix for your new vegetable garden
recent Articles
Beaconhills College - Letter of thanks from Food Technology teacher for Year 11 Indigenous Foods Workshop
Recent articles for Gippsland Country Living by Julie include:
- Bush Foods For Your Backyard - What does your Garden Grow?
Julie talks to The Weekly Times reporter Sarah Hudson in an article "Sustainability as a way of life at Peppermint Ridge Farm"
Julie discusses activities at Peppermint Ridge Farm in a recent article in The AGE titled "Food tourists demanding a hands-on experience"
