Our Story

When Jeff's parents purchased the farm in 1979, Tomogalak Gorge was part of  a 5000 acre bare run block with very few trees but a lot of wind..

 Much time was spent in the bulldozer seat and there were a few near misses with machinery !

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The ancient rocks, home to the native karearea (native falcon) survey the lush sheltered paddocks that now surround the flat areas of the farm.

The Tommy House is nestled quietly in the orchard and berry garden.

Sited  privately against a backdrop of trees, it enjoys incredible views of the hills and the mountains beyond.

Looking South toward Gore, This area is now a reserve. (Look at the photograph to your right.)

This area is now a reserve under Landcare  Trust. It houses a significant area of native fauna and flora as well as one of the three gravity fed water schemes that supply the farm.

Linzi and Jeff are constantly planting native plants from Linzis own plant nursery into areas on the farm. this way we enhance and foster habitats for native birds such as koromako (Bellbird), pukeko, keruru and  tui.

Freshwater crayfish can be observed in the waterways and of course our river  boasts world renowned brown  trout.

Jeff's dad spent many, many hours on machinery "breaking in' the land. Fencing areas and creating paddocks from the vast un-managable blocks.

Jeff's Mum bumped along the rough tracks each day to deliver a lovely home made lunch for her workers.

The Tommy Trail

Guests can book an experience on our Tommy Trail, where, after a 1-2hr walk  you will arrive at our beautiful

back-country hut by the river. 

Here you will  find a delectable lunch or 'smoko' of Tommy Treats waiting for you before you return at your leisure or by arranged vehicle to The Tommy House to relax. 

Enquiries Welcome.