At Bendigo Ridge, we are very intentional in our use of land and respect our place in this fragile landscape. We want you to be able to enjoy this guilt-free and we intend to make the land and surroundings better for future generations to enjoy.

We generate our own solar power – enough for 3 homes. When we do draw from the grid, is is typically 95% low-carbon energy. We don’t use gas or diesel for heating or cooking apart from our BBQ and pizza oven.

Cleaning and food products are ethically sourced, from local suppliers where practical. We have identified these sources for your menus. This includes wines and honey from nearby Rocha Terrace.

The house itself is designed to be energy efficient and adopt a low profile on the environment. Materials were selected to be natural where possible, including wool carpets and low VOC paints and bedding.

We farm flowers (proteaceae) on the site that are organically grown.

We are replanting with locally sourced plants, some of which have become locally rare or extinct due to human intervention and pests. We are trapping possums and ferrets to give the local fauna and flora a chance to thrive.