Woolshed Cabins Information

The WOOLSHED CABINS have been designed in conjunction with Eco Design Architects, award winning architects of several eco-tourism projects in the Blue Mountains. The position of the cabins has been carefully decided upon for many reasons. Firstly for their unique views of the cliffs. Secondly, their proximity to our heritage shearing shed. Indeed the cabin architecture is redolent of the shed's roofline and construction (weatherboards & bush poles). Thirdly, for the fantastic natural environment which surrounds them. Finally, for the northerly aspect , so that passive solar design principles could be utilised. Wherever possible, environmentally friendly materials and methods have been utilised. For example, the timber used for the weatherboards is radially cut Australian hardwoods (which maximises the quantity of wood that can be harvested from each log). Thus there is no wastage in off-cuts. Also, all paints and oils used are organic (citrus based) and made in Australia. Indeed you may detect a pleasant smell from these products! Gas has been chosen for heating (gas log fires), hot water and for cooking, as it has a lower environmental impact than other fuels. Dry composting toilets are another obvious part of the same policy. Not only can they compost human waste, but they play a major role in the conservation of water, always a precious resource, but especially so on a farm. All drinking and washing water is spring-fed by a wonderful spring emanating from the rocks above the property. It has been laboratory analysed and is possibly the cleanest drinking water available.