The author reflects on moving to Pemberton, Western Australia, highlighting its beauty and the local craftsmanship exemplified by furniture maker Andrew Kristoffersson. They express gratitude for his skill and the meaningful furniture they commissioned, emphasizing the importance of supporting local artisans. … More Settling In: Supporting Local Craftsmanship
Here for a moment — delicate mushrooms, easily missed, quietly beautiful. I was working in the garden, fixing a cut in the reticulation, when I noticed something unexpected at my feet — these tiny, beautiful mushrooms quietly growing in the mulch. I believe they are pleated inkcaps. They have delicate, finely pleated caps, almost translucent, … More A Small, Temporary Gift
We are feeling satisfied watching our garden slowly come into its own. Across the Pemberton property, plants are growing and beginning to reveal their beauty — from fresh garlic harvested straight from the garden, to roses blooming, and we have layers of colour developing beneath the arbour. We also have a lovely project underway: the … More Garden Update: Growth, Patience, and the Last Bed Taking Shape
As the door on 2025 closes, this post reflects a year of disciplined leadership that turned focus, partnership, and a small high-performing team into measurable economic and community impact for the Southern Forests and Western Australia. The Southern Forests Food Council (SFFC) plays a quiet but critical role in Western Australia’s regional economy. From Manjimup … More 2025 Leadership: A Focus on Positive Impact and Positive Results
The Manjimup Cherry Festival is a lively gathering in Western Australia’s Southern Forests region, highlighting its status as a premier food-producing area. The event unites the community, celebrating local produce, creativity, and the importance of togetherness during the festive season. … More Manjimup Cherry Festival: A Region Celebrates
The Cherry Festival Sponsors Dinner was one of those evenings that quietly reminds you how much community matters. A room full of local business leaders, sponsors, growers, and friends, all brought together not for speeches or formality, but for good food, conversation, and shared pride in the region. It was a pleasure to spend time … More Cherry Festival Sponsors Dinner 2025
In May 2024, the Pemberton home’s roof is completed, with ongoing work on cladding, rendering, and interior. The complex has a matching Eucalyptus Green roof, and the back yard’s games/firepit area is being developed. … More We have a roof on the Pemberton home.
The vegetable garden in Pemberton is making progress with the bore, pumps, and greenhouse misting system in place. Reticulation work is underway, and planting of the first vegetables is anticipated for April or May 2024. … More Update: Our Pemberton Vegetable Garden
Being Arthur 