Experiences
About Levenvale Farm
Levenvale Farm is a certified organic farm located in Bellingen, on Gumbaynggirr land, under the stewardship of Sam and Georgina Baker since 2019. As passionate advocates for regenerative agriculture, animal welfare and human health, they have created space to reconnect the consumer to the farm and their food. They grow and produce their own range of organic & grass-fed beef products under the brand of Bello Beef and they land-share with The Patch Organics, who grow free-range, pastured chickens and a market garden. In addition to Bello Beef and their own off-farm butchery, they also have a farm shop, and host many community events, educational workshops, farm-stays, tours and venue hire. Building resilience in small scale agriculture and food production.
Their mission continues to be focused on the land “to farm in a more sustainable way, to leave the land in a better condition than we found it, to regenerate the environment through improved soil health and plant diversity.”
About the Levenvale Farm Experience
The Levenvale Farm Experience offers a unique opportunity to explore the principles and practices of regenerative and sustainable farming. Participants will enjoy a tour of the organic farm, learning about its journey from conventional to regenerative agriculture, with insights into soil health and sustainable farming practices. They will also walk through the permaculture market garden and forested areas, discovering how permaculture principles are integrated and local ecosystems are supported. The experience includes a Paddock to Plate panel discussion on sustainable food systems, followed by a two-course dining experience. Limited spots are available, so early reservations are encouraged.
Experience includes:
Regenerative Farm Tour
- Welcome and presentation on Georgina and Sam Baker’s journey from conventional to organic farming
- A farmer-guided walk through our paddocks, looking at soil and the why / how it looks different to soil in industrial agriculture
- An explanation on the basic principles of regenerative agriculture and sustainable practices
Permaculture Market Garden Tour
- A farmer-guided walk through the vegetable garden, soil, composting, planting, co planting, and an explanation of permaculture principles used throughout the garden
Ecology Walk
- a guided walk looking at forested areas, discussing forest ecosystems, species and the effect on surrounding agricultural land
- a guided walk through 1-2 farm sites showing revegetation planting
Paddock to Plate
- 30 min panel discussion featuring Rachel Ward and Georgina Baker and more special guests
- how and why we grow the produce the way we do (Bello Beef and The Patch Organic Chickens)
- localised food systems
- sustainability and food security
Butchering Demonstration
- During this demonstration a local butcher will break-down a primal cut of beef, explaining each sub-primal cut and why each has its own unique characteristics
Private Dining Menu
- 2 courses