Description

If there’s one word that sums up husband and wife team Michelle and Murray Prior’s hosting ethos, it’s respect. Respect for the environment, for history and for knowledge.

Having relocated to the Gundaroo area in the New South Wales Southern Tablelands region just over 5 years ago, this industrious couple and their two young daughters quickly set about turning the property’s former standalone barn into a sustainably-minded, luxurious, family-friendly retreat.

The result is the property now known as The Barn at Nguurruu Farm, a visually striking, architect-designed, rammed earth building that can comfortably accommodate up to four guests across two bedrooms and a single bathroom.

‘Nguurruu’ is the Walgalu word for ‘camp’ and was chosen by Ngambri Walgalu custodian, Paul House out of respect for the many bush camps that have existed on the banks of the Yass River down through the ages.

Indigenous heritage and considered land regeneration are central to the way this family are managing the evolution of the 220 acre plot of land on which the barn sits. They’ve enlisted the help of scientist, author and regenerative farming pioneer Charles Massy to help guide them in the way they manage the land, all the while ensuring guests have the opportunity to gain an insight into its cultural roots and indigenous backstory.

I came away from this conversation with a very full heart in the knowledge that there were people like Michelle and Murray out there doing so much good in the world. I’m sure you’ll feel the same way after listening. Please enjoy.

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Nguurruu Farm Website