Rybrae Farm

Finally we can introduce 'Rybrae Farm' to our blog followers!
(Can you figure out how we came up with the name??).

Rybrae Farm is situated in a town called Amphitheatre, which is about 70 km from Ballarat. It is the town that David grew up in and the town where my parents bought a holiday house some 20 years ago.
It is the town David and I met as kids and then fell in love some years later.
It is where our hearts are.

The farm features a 5 bedroom home that is run by solar and wind power and we also have some appliances that use gas (and some lights!). We have approximately 135 acres with 6 dams. There is a lot of bush areas, with some cleared areas too.
Braeden exploring the front garden

We have so much work to do! 
But can't wait to get stuck in.

For those who are wondering, we won't be living out there. We will be staying in town. It doesn't make sense for us to move given that we both work in town, Ryley is at school and Braeden at Kinder. 

Ryley finding his feet
The driveway
The front gate












Comments

  1. AnnaMarch 18, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    Thanks Alison! It is hard to capture in a few photos how beautiful it is out there!

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  2. KatMarch 19, 2012 at 1:59 AM

    That is AMAZING! Should I ever find myself in your neck of the woods, I might have to stop by to admire everything you've already done and everything you're still going to do! (I live in the USA...). You inspire me so much.

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    1. AnnaMarch 19, 2012 at 7:03 PM

      Thanks Kat! We have so many plans and ideas. Now to make them happen! First step done though at least with buying the property!!

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  3. Phil DzialoMarch 19, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    Amazing, picturesque and filled with peace...I guess that dreams do come true! Congratulations!

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    1. AnnaMarch 19, 2012 at 7:04 PM

      Phil-It is just so peaceful. I can't tell you how magnificent it is just walking around surrounded by the bush.

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  4. AnonymousMarch 19, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    ooooooooooo so exciting! Congrats! XL

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    1. AnnaMarch 19, 2012 at 7:05 PM

      Thanks Liv, you and Mr E will need to come for a visit..school hols?? xoxox

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  5. UnknownMarch 19, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    So Awesome and so exciting.. I am going to love your updates about your progress on Rybrae Farm xx

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    1. AnnaMarch 19, 2012 at 7:06 PM

      Thanks Mel! The only problem is figuring out where to start. You guys will have to come for a drive too xoxox

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  6. HilaryMarch 19, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    Love the name! Love the pictures. I am so excited for you all! Congrats again!!

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    1. AnnaMarch 19, 2012 at 7:07 PM

      Thanks Hilary! One day you guys will HAVE to come and see it for yourselves!!

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  7. TheThingsIdTellYouMarch 19, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    Oh! This is huge! It looks beautiful - Joel would be in heaven. I can't wait for more.

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    1. AnnaMarch 19, 2012 at 7:08 PM

      Mel how wonderful would it be for you guys to come stay one day?? There is something really special about this place.

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  8. AnonymousMarch 20, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    Hey Anna, looks fantastic, such a beautiful looking area ! Love the name too, can't wait to hear more about it all as things progress.

    Caroline

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