Widden Brook Farm is a remote, working mountain farm on Nullo Mountain in the Central Tablelands of regional NSW. We are growers and makers, focused on regenerative land stewardship and small-batch production rather than scale or tourism. The farm is run by Darren and Shireen, who live and work on the land full-time. Days here follow weather, season and practical farm needs. WWOOFers who come here should expect real outdoor work, quiet surroundings, and a rhythm shaped by the land rather than a fixed schedule. This is a place for people who value learning through doing, simplicity, and attention.
We became a WWOOF host because we believe the most meaningful learning about land, food, and farming happens through direct experience, not explanation alone. Widden Brook Farm is built on observation, restraint, and long-term stewardship. Hosting WWOOFers allows us to share what that looks like in practice — not as a program or a promise of transformation, but as real days of work shaped by season, weather, and land condition. We hope to offer people a chance to slow down, pay attention and understand how regenerative decisions are made on a working farm. In return, we value the energy, care and contribution WWOOFers bring to the everyday tasks that keep the farm running. For us, WWOOF is about mutual respect and fit. We are not trying to host everyone. We are hoping to connect with people who are curious, capable and comfortable with simplicity — people who want to learn by doing and who respect both the work and the quiet that comes with it.
Organic/Biological methods we use
Widden Brook Farm is managed using regenerative and holistic land management principles.
Our approach is grounded in stewardship rather than production targets. We aim to improve soil health, water retention, biodiversity, and long-term resilience across the whole property.
Practices include: – Regenerative grazing and careful stocking decisions based on season and conditions – Protecting and improving soil structure and soil biology – Managing ground cover to reduce erosion and retain moisture – Working with natural water flows rather than against them – Avoiding synthetic fertilisers, herbicides, and pesticides – Integrating trees, pasture, and animals as part of one system
Elderflowers and other botanicals used in our small-batch production are grown on-farm as part of a broader permaculture-inspired planting approach. Fermentation processes rely on natural yeasts rather than industrial variants.
We do not chase maximum output. Decisions are made using Allan Savory’s Holistic Management Framework with long-term land health, personal sustainability and realism in mind. Observation, adjustment, and restraint are central to how we farm.
