Eating Country - A Long Lunch On Country at Djanaba Farm

Eating Country to Save Country.

The world’s oldest continuous culture managed, cultivated and acted as custodians over a continent that holds a food story that is 65,000 years. In 2026, Djanaba Farm stands as a monument to the re-awakening of this story and of what Caring for Country means and requires.

On Saturday 28 November, Djanaba Farm will open its gate for you to experience this story with an afternoon of food, story and Country. It's part of Finding Nature’s ongoing program with Jocelyn King, Eating Country to Save Country, which reconnects people with land through the food it gives us.

We'll begin with ceremony and story, followed by drinks and appetisers as you settle in. By walking the farm together Jocelyn will share its origins, history, vision and progress so far.

From there, and overlooking the Monkerai River Valley, we will settle in to enjoy the peerless Gus_tronomy serve a three-course long lunch drawing on produce from the farm and the region. Glasses will be filled courtesy of our friends at Tinshed Brewery in Dungog and Dharawal Spirits.

This is a long, unhurried afternoon at one table with 30 like-minded and hearted people. You'll leave nourished in every sense.

You'll also be looked after by a small crew of ten who've spent the days before living and working on the farm as part of our Djanaba expedition. Every dish, pour and welcome is part of their experience on Country.

What's included:

• Ceremony and story

• Drinks and appetisers on arrival

• A guided farm tour

• Jocelyn King in conversation

• A three-course long lunch by Gus_tronomy

• Drinks from Tinshed Brewery and Dharawal Spirits

The afternoon:

• 1:00pm: Arrival and Welcome, followed by drinks and appetisers

• 1:45pm: Farm tour

• 2:45pm: Jocelyn shares her story

• 3:30pm: Long lunch is served

• 6:00pm: Farewell

Getting there: Djanaba Farm is located in Monkerai (specific address will be shared upon registration), and is a three hour drive north of Sydney. Nearby accommodation is available at Riverwood Downs, Wangal Lodge and in town at Dungog. Drinks will be flowing, so a designated driver or a local stay is a recommended suggestion.

What to bring: Enclosed shoes for the farm tour, a hat, sunscreen and a layer for later in the afternoon. Let us know about dietary requirements when booking.

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