Community-focused Regenerative Farm. Making organic food accessible to everyone
Discover the story behind Raven Place Farm, a sanctuary where passion for Japanese food, sustainable farming, and community come together. Learn about our journey, from a dream to a thriving farm, and our commitment to growing fresh produce, supporting local businesses, and fostering a space of connection and tranquility.
Our Story:
The Dream
The Dream of Raven Place Farm
Raven Place Farm sits on a north-facing hill with Clothiers Creek flowing through it, towering bamboo, a landscape that inspired my vision. Blending Japanese food traditions with homegrown, handcrafted meals, the farm is a sanctuary where guests can connect with the land, the food, and the heart behind every dish.
Rachel's Farm
Finding a Farmer for the Farm
With a veggie patch underway and my flock of chickens growing, I was inspired by Rachel Ward’s Farm Documentary and advice from Andrew Cameron at Byron Bay Shire Council about #farmlessfarmers and #growthegrowers. My patch was struggling, yet perfectly located next to a roadside fruit and veggie stall. My next mission? Find a farmer to bring the land to life.
Rachael Sanderson - Life a Little Greener
Rachael
Murwillubah Community Centre
Making Organic Food Accessible to All
Raven Place Farm has partnered with the Murwillumbah Community Centre, supported by the ITV Tweed Community Initiative Fund, to bring fresh, organically grown produce directly to the community. Through dedicated food beds, weekly deliveries, volunteer days, and free workshops, this initiative provides healthy food to those in need while teaching regenerative, chemical-free growing practices. Together, they are strengthening food security, and fostering community connection
We Forest Earth
Regenerating with Mycelium with We Forest Earth
Raven Place Farm and We Forest Earth are using native strains of edible and medicinal mushrooms to restore degraded land, turn invasive weeds into fertile soil, and regenerate biodiversity. Through workshops and community engagement, they share chemical-free, practical techniques for healing landscapes and growing food in harmony with nature.
Wild BNB
Boosting Biodiversity at Raven Place Farm with Wild BnB
At Raven Place Farm, wildlife and farming thrive together. Supported by the Tweed Shire Council Sustainable Agriculture Grant, we’ve installed owl boxes, microbat boxes, hunting roosts, and native bee habitats to naturally manage pests, support pollination, and restore balance to our ecosystem. This project not only protects our crops but also helps native species flourish and shares practical solutions with the wider community.
Our Happy Chickens
At Raven Place, our journey toward offering the best, pasture-raised eggs from loved chickens has evolved over time. Striking a balance between free-ranging and foxes has proved difficult despite our very best efforts.
We've shifted our focus to integrating hens into our broader farm system in our mobile chicken vans to ensure their safety, and rather than the friendly commercial laying Isa brown hens, we are focusing on resilient heritage breed hens including Sussex, Maran and Aracuana to grow a flock of rainbow egg-laying hens. .
We proudly stock pasture-raised eggs from Limpinwood Layers happy hens, a wonderful local family farm where hens roam freely under the protection of Maremma guardian dogs.