by Mara | Nov 9, 2022 | In the kitchen, Preserving
I want to build culture away from supermarkets and consumerism and into gardens, forests and streams. The very talented Caroline who wears a knitted hat made by her and a woven poncho (underneath the long cardigan) also made by her, picking Lilacs with an expression I...
by Mara | Oct 25, 2022 | Design
Ilka White came to teach us and brought skills she has honed for over thirty years. Her weaving and braiding skills, her technical and creative skills. All thrown together to create something from nothing, something from very little. Braided Rag Rug made by Ilka White...
by Mara | Jul 2, 2022 | Harvests, In the kitchen
What makes one sausage better than another? In most cases it is not an elaborate recipe handed down by an amazing cook nor the artisanal skills of a highly skilled butcher. What makes food taste great is simplicity itself! The kind of simplicity that is incredibly...
by Mara | May 10, 2022 | Our home building journey
JUNE 26 @ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Matthew Turner from Enduring Domain Join the highly experienced, skilled and passionate Passive Solar architect Matthew Turner at ORTO Farm! Passive Solar design principles are really important because they allow you to create a home...
by Mara | Apr 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
Harvesting, a meaningful way of spending quality time with others. Last week I invited people to attend a chestnut harvest, for it is autumn! and chestnuts are bountiful in this area (Daylesford, Victoria, Australia) thanks to the work of previous generations who...
