A Toru Trail Event: Discover how you can build a sustainable lifestyle using small and slow solutions - why the rush!

The next event in our monthly series of events called the Toru Trail, find out more about our Toru Trail events here.

Matt and Carys Brenin, along with their two children, Awen (6) and Morgan (4) have spent 10 years of building a sustainable lifestyle on whenua in Ōtaki. Starting with bare land, they’ve created a home complete with vege gardens, a perennial food forest, off-grid solar power, composting toilets, and even a wood-fired bath.

What to Expect:

A guided tour of the property, highlighting the food forest, solar power systems, and composting toilets.
Insights into Matt and Carys’ journey of creating a self-sufficient, sustainable lifestyle.
Hands-on learning about building a simple composting toilet and lessons from establishing a 2500m² food forest.
If the weather permits, enjoy a swim at their favorite spot on the Otaki River.

Location: End of Rahui Rd, Otaki. Last house at the end of the sealed road.

Spaces are limited to 20, so book early to secure your spot!

Toru Trail: Build a Sustainable Lifestyle Using Small and Slow Solutions

Choose your tickets

General Admission ticket

Koha (to make it accessible, pay what you can) ticket