Situated on the outskirts of Wingham NSW, the Simple Patch is
home to Jarrod, Ashleigh and their two young children. Moving
away from the city sprouted from our want to live a fulfilling
and connected lifestyle that works in harmony with nature. We
are applying holistic thinking, permaculture ethics and
continually challenging ourselves to learn new skills to bring
our regenerative lifestyle dreams to life.

Our farm currently has two off-grid dwellings made from
natural building materials, a young food forest, multiple
gardens, chickens and two horses. We appreciate the simple
things in life, like good food, making memories with family and
exploring the great outdoors.

We hope our actions can inspire and empower our children
and local community, while also increasing the biodiversity and
resilience of the land, so that it can provide shelter and food
for all creatures that call this land home.

In 2018 we stumbled upon Passive House design and were
amazed by its claim of creating indoor temperature of 20-25C
year round without a reliance on heating and cooling systems,

As our research and passion for building continued to grow
we started on a journey which has seen us build two
Hempcrete, Solar Passive, off-grid houses. From design to
completion we have been fully engaged in the process.

Key considerations in this build were;

• To minimise the carbon footprint of the build
• To build a house that is passively thermally comfortable
• To build a house suitable for fire events
• High quality indoor air conditions
• Long term functionality

We have thoroughly enjoyed living in our buildings and have
been amazed at the comfort which you can live in when good
design principles are applied.

To hear more about our journey you can listen to a podcast
we did with the Off-grid Tribe - Crafting Eco- Conscious Homes
with Ashleigh Horne

Don't just take our word come
experience the comfort of Solar
Passive Design in our Hempcrete
cottage. Situated on an easterly slope,
the one bedroom cottage overlooks the
food forest and is a perfect spot to
relax and unwind in comfort. Watch the
birds flutter, listen to the creek or taste
the organic herbs straight from your
own private kitchen garden.

Click here to book your stay

See below for additional experiences
during your stay

Experiences

Meet & Treat the farm animals - $30

Come meet our chickens, rooster and horse. We will feed them tasty
treats, give them pats, brush the pony and check the coop to collect the
chicken eggs for the day.

Building tour - $40

In this tour we will share with you our story, knowledge and wisdom on
sustainable house building. We can personalise this tour around your
interests in Solar Passive Design, hempcrete, off-grid living and building
in a fire prone area.

Farm and Garden Tour - $50

In this tour we will meander around the farm, collecting produce,
explaining how the plants grow and the permaculture principles we have
applied to work in harmony with our ecosystem. We will also visit the
chickens and horses to feed them some tasty treats.

(For Cottage Guests Only)

Nutrition presentations

Ashleigh offers a variety of evidence-based nutritional presentations
tailored to specific life stages. She combines her passion for healthy
eating, food, and community support to equip everyone with the
knowledge needed to make informed food choices. She simplifies
complex information into relatable insights within a safe
environment, where all your food-related questions can be
addressed.

Upcoming events

Introducing Solids to your baby - 4th April 2025

Held at First Steps Count Taree