FIELD NOTES
From a small piece of land at the base of Mount Chincogan. Notes on off-grid living, the Byron Shire hinterland, and the things worth slowing down for.
What autumn actually feels like at Butterfly Lane
Autumn at Butterfly Lane is less of a season and more of a gear change. The mist sits lower. The mornings have weight to them. The outdoor bath, already good, becomes something else entirely when the air has bite.
The outdoor bath: how to do it with style
The outdoor bath at Butterfly Lane is the thing guests mention most. Here's how to actually do it properly - timing, temperature, and a few things worth knowing before you get in.
A local's guide to Mullumbimby
Five minutes down the road from Butterfly Lane is one of the most characterful small towns in New South Wales. Here's where we'd point you - the farmers market, the coffee, and the things that don't make any official list.
WHAT OFF-GRID LIVING LOOKS LIKE
Off-grid has a reputation it doesn't entirely deserve. Here's what solar power, aquifer water and a composting toilet actually look like in practice - and why none of it is the trade-off you might expect.
HOW BUTTERFLY LANE WAS BORN - A BIG DREAM TO A TINY REALITY
A piece of land in the Byron Shire hinterland, a friendship, and an inheritance spent differently than expected. This is the story of how Butterfly Lane came to be.