We are first-generation farmers living on a small plot of land in Australia.
In 2022, we purchased our farm with little more than a house, open paddocks, and a vision for what this place could become. There was no established landscaping or infrastructure just raw land, potential, and a lot to learn. Since then, we’ve been slowly shaping the farm into a place that supports not only food production, but family life, health, and long-term resilience.
We live here with our two sons and our dog, alongside sheep and cattle, with a beautiful creek running through the property. Every season brings new lessons, challenges, and opportunities to better understand the land we’re responsible for.
A Shift in Perspective
Not long after purchasing the farm, our family faced several health challenges that forced us to pause and reassess how we were living. It became a wake-up call—one that sharpened our awareness of food systems, environmental health, and the importance of living with greater intention.
Rather than reacting with fear, we chose to respond with clarity.
We began asking better questions:
- Where does our food come from?
- How can we reduce reliance on fragile systems?
- What does a genuinely healthy life look like for our family?
- How do we care for land in a way that gives more than it takes?
Those questions now guide every decision we make on the farm.
Building Something That Lasts
We are not experts. We are learning as we go through experience, observation, and plenty of trial and error. Our focus is on building a self-sufficient, resilient farm that prioritises soil health, animal welfare, and food grown with care.
Equally important to us is creating a life where our children grow up connected to the land, understand where their food comes from, and experience the value of slow, steady work.
Our goal is simple:
To leave this farm in a better state than we found itso our family, and hopefully future generations, can enjoy it for years to come.
Why We’re Sharing This Journey
This blog is a place to document the process honestly. The wins, the mistakes, the muddy boots, and the quiet moments that make this life meaningful.
We believe self-sufficiency doesn’t have to mean perfection. Intentional living doesn’t require extremes. And building a healthy life—like building healthy land—is a long game.
If you’re curious about food, farming, or living more intentionally where you are, we’re glad you’re here.
Love,
The Reeves
Mountain Creek Farm 