Grown & Gathered’s First Birthday

Story by Homecamp, photos by Hilary Walker

Here at Homecamp HQ, we are big fans of sustainable, healthy and delicious eating which is why we were pretty excited to discover Grown & Gathered, run by the friendly duo Matt and Lentil.

On a beautiful property in Tabilk (about an hour and a half north of Melbourne), Matt and Lentil grow an abundance of veggies which they box up and deliver to their lucky customers in Melbourne once a week. Whilst there, they also pick up green waste from restaurants and cafes to compost and use on their crops – their version of closed loop farming and just one part of their sustainable and creative approach to farming. They also grow beautiful flowers, but rather than sell them, they exchange them with their customers for anything other than money.

Matt and Lentil are a wonderful example of living authentically and passionately, with a true respect for the environment and world we live in. Grown & Gathered recently turned one and they had a party to celebrate, so we provided some of our tents as guest accommodation.

We all enjoyed a delicious meal of ultra fresh produce, lovingly prepared by Grown & Gathered and the team from Pope Joan, presented on the long table by the water hole, washed down with bio-dynamic wine from Bress and Faire Ferments cider. The talented and lovely photographer Hilary Walker was there the capture the celebration, here are some of her snaps.

Milking Peaches, the cow

Wheelbarrow race!

Pre-dinner delights and flowers from the garden

Homecamp bell tent village

Sun setting over the veggie patch

Dusk dining at the long table

Dinner is served!

The morning after

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