Curio Projects

10/02/2026

Getting rid of the old refrigeration panels we inherited when we bought the property is hard work but worth it. 50 years of rubbish to # regrassing it for a horse paddock . Good news is … we’ve been able to give away almost 80% of the panels now for free instead of just dumping them 🥰

16/01/2026

Whilst we design and plan our dream wilderness escape for you alll we are also testing out campfire recipes, great spots to visit. Ellie the is with us the whole way. She’s so patient with us!

04/01/2026

30/12/2025

The White Dogwood is a native that grows everywhere here. The fluff gets into everything but I love it anyway! I got the old repurposed billy can from . A perfect pair

30/12/2025

Another day, another adventure (in the making)

03/12/2025

So Ian has been experimenting with a few off-grid portable shower prototypes in the Curio workshop. Nothing fancy, just practical, clever, rough-and-ready ideas to help us rinse off the day and feel human again.

This latest little set up which we are testing at Lavenford works surprisingly well — quick wash, clean hair, sanity restored.

One day soon, when the glamping campsites are established, we’ll have fully off-grid hot-water systems, beautiful timber enclosures, and proper amenities designed for guests.

But for now…

It’s prototypes, bush engineering, and small moments of comfort that make the work possible.

24/11/2025

23/11/2025

The love triangle: me, him, and whatever latest antique tractor or truck he’s found on Facebook Marketplace 🤷‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️ which he then explains how we can’t do without as we prepare to build our Wilderness Eco Retreat … 😂🤦🏼‍♀️🤷‍♀️