We are career microbiologists with a passion for the natural environment and a love of food. We both worked for thirty years at one of the major teaching hospitals in Sydney before buying a farm near the heritage town of Braidwood in Southern NSW.

 

Our truffle orchard is now producing prized black truffles.

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Max, a kelpie has replaced Bella as our truffle finding dog. Bella, in 2023, ate a secondary bait that was probably dropped by a bird near our house and we could not save her.

 She was a kelpie cross and a rescue dog, and was part of our family since 2014.

Max is 4 years old now and was an amazing dog at finding truffles last year. He loves people but can be a bit excitable when he first meets people.

My beloved husband Dick died suddenly in 2023 and the last 2 years have been difficult for me but I have found strength in our shared passion.

Last year was a good year for truffles and Max was outstanding in finding them. I have reduced the truffle hunt to limited tastings and 1 hour and found this to be a successful format last year.

 

I am active in promoting the truffle industry with a regional focus. I love meeting new people and showing them the natural wonders of this part of the world. 

 

Locally grown foods, wine and living in balance with nature provide the perfect lifestyle.