Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Highfield Farm & Woodland - EcoNest Accommodation Small scale farming ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Australia’s Eco Tourism at a Crossroads: How We Measure Up Globally](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/australias-eco-tourism-at-a-crossroads/) - Australia is lagging behind global eco-tourism standards. Here's how Highfield Farm & Woodland is leading by example and what needs to change. - [Green or Greenwashed? Genuine Eco-Stays vs Marketing Spin](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/green-or-greenwashed/) - You’ve found a beautiful stay, it has good reviews, it’s been in an impressive list of magazines and it’s ‘eco’. But is it? - [From Green Promises to Proof: EU Greenwashing Rules in Australian Tourism](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/eu-greenwashing-rules-australian-tourism/) - EU greenwashing rules take effect in September 2026. Learn what they mean for Australian tourism and how we supports sustainability claims with evidence. - [Farming and Biodiversity: Looking Beyond Soil Health](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/farming-and-biodiversity-looking-beyond-soil-health/) - Exploring how biodiversity shapes truly healthy food systems. Why farming beyond soil health is essential for sustainable agriculture in Australia. - [Highfield’s Summer Birds: Meet Our Migratory Visitors](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/summer-birds/) - Discover the summer birds of Highfield Farm, from Dusky Woodswallows to Rainbow Bee-eaters. Learn how these seasonal visitors mark the rhythms of our woodland. - [Farming with Habitat - Kissing the Mistletoe](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/farming-with-habitat-kissing-the-mistletoe/) - This Christmas, instead of kissing under the mistletoe, kiss the mistletoe instead and thank it for it’s role in the environment. - [Stargaze at Australia’s First DarkSky Approved Lodging](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/darksky-approved-lodging/) - Stargaze at Kestrel Nest EcoHut, Australia’s first DarkSky Approved Lodging. Enjoy pristine night skies and unforgettable star-filled experiences when you stay. - [Regenerative Farming & Nutrient Density: Fact or Fiction?](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/regenerative-farming-nutrient-density-fact-or-fiction/) - Discover the truth about nutrient density in regenerative farming. Do these methods truly boost nutrients, or is it just a claim? Get the facts here. - [The Chicken and The Egg](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/the-chicken-or-the-egg/) - We raise a mixed flock of Leghorns, Australorps, Rhode Island Reds, Plymouth Rocks and Araucanas and Marans, which produce a range of eggshell colours. - [Farming towards an ethical egg](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/farming-towards-an-ethical-egg/) - Read how we raise our chickens to produce ethical eggs and how we ensure our chickens live healthy, happy lives on Highfield Farm and Woodland. - [Our Farm Philosophy](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/our-farm-philosophy/) - We needed to outline a set of Acknowledgements and Farm Rules - our Farm Philosophy if you like - the principles we could always come back to and check our activity against. - [Guiding Principles](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/guiding-principles/) - Take a read of the guiding principles we use to influence farming practices at Highfield Farm & Woodland. And no, we don't just believe in regenerative farming! - [Wort Work - Eradicating the Weed Naturally](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/wort-work-eradicating-the-weed/) - St John’s Wort is a perennial weed introduced into Australia in 1875 as a garden plant and for use in herbal medicine. It has become a tenacious weed in NSW. - [Interesting Facts About the Uncommonly Common Butterfly](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/uncommonly-common-butterfly/) - The Common Brown is a native to Australia, and on Highfield Farm, it is not uncommon to see a kaleidoscope of the Common Brown butterfly during autumn. - [Native Perennial Grasses on Highfield](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/native-perennial-grasses-on-highfield/) - Listing of Native Perennial Grasses found on Highfield Farm and Woodland in the NSW Riverina Highlands - a farm dedicated to regenerating native grasslands. - [To Market, to Market](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/to-market-to-market/) - To Market, to Market | Reasons, why we sell our Highfield Farm, produce only locally and where to buy our produce if you live in the region. - [Farming with Habitat - Messy Paddocks](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/farming-with-habitat-messy-paddocks/) - Farming with Habitat: We love our messy paddocks and fallen trees as they offer a range of ecological roles and also house numerous native wildlife on our farm. - [Farming with Habitat - Embracing the Wild Irishman](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/farming-with-habitat-embracing-the-wild/) - The Wild Irishman -. A native wattle that we have growing on Highfield Farm & Woodland. It's benefits and why we will continue to ensure Acacia paradox grows. - [Farming With Habitat – Carex Sedgelands](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/farming-with-habitat-carex-sedgelands/) - Carex Sedgelands is so uncommon that it is now considered an endangered ecological community. This grassland is critical to our farming with habitat practices. - [Farming with Habitat - Wombats](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/farming-with-habitat-wombats/) - Farming with Habitat - Wombats - is their digging good for the landscape? Soil disturbance by these animals also increases the ability of water penetration. - [Where is Your Herb Spiral? Don't Label Us Permaculture](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/where-is-your-herb-spiral/) - Permaculture - please don't think our gardening practices here on Highfield Farm are just based on one practice. We don't like labels and have our own ideas. - [Revegetating Sheep Camp Hill](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/revegetating-sheep-camp-hill/) - Sheep, like to be together – it’s their safety mechanism - especially at night. This is called ‘camping’. Overtime this damaged a habitat at Highfield Farm. - [What We've Learned About Thistles](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/what-ive-learned-about-thistles-varigated/) - During the first couple of years at Highfield Farm & Woodland, we learned a lot about thistles - we had to, there were just so many of them. - [Talking Grazing: Sheep and Paddock Rotation](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/how-often-do-we-move-our-sheep/) - How often do you move your sheep on Highfield is a question often asked. The answer is a set of nuanced observations, not a diary entry or written in a book. - [Restoring Native Grasses - Kangaroo Grass](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/restoring-native-grasses-kangaroo-grass/) - It is estimated that Kangaroo Grass once covered 70% of Australia. Here are the reasons why we are regenerating this often misunderstood grass in our paddocks. - [Ancient Paddock Trees and Succession Planning](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/paddock-trees-and-succession-planning/) - Our plan is to keep adding new paddock trees and to keep linking ancient trees up with their new recruits each year, adding to the ecosystem values on our farm. ## Pages - [Highfield Farm & Woodland](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/) - Highfield Farm & Woodland and the Kestrel Nest EcoHut eco-luxury accommodation in the Snowy Valleys is the perfect retreat from Wagga, Canberra and Sydney. - [The Farm](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/farm/) - Highfield Farm operates as a small-scale farm stocking free-range chickens, sheep and cattle nourished on native pasture without growth promotants, or hormones. - [Nature’s Nightlight: Our Dark Sky Mission](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/our-dark-sky-mission/) - Discover Australia’s first DarkSky Approved Lodging. Sleep under starry skies, reduce light pollution, and reconnect with nature at Kestrel Nest EcoHut. - [Meet Your Hosts](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/meet-your-hosts/) - We are Louise and David, your hosts and passionate advocates for sustainable farming and environmental conservation at Highfield Farm & Woodland. - [FAQS](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/faqs/) - FAQs - To help you plan your stay with us at Kestrel Nest EcoHut, we have put together some of the most frequently asked questions we receive from our guests. - [Environmental Projects](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/environmental-projects/) - Everything we do at Highfield Farm aims to address the climate and extinction crisis, increase biodiversity, protect our soils and improve waterways' health. - [Awards and Accolades](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/awards-and-accolades/) - Discover the awards and accolades recognising Highfield Farm & Woodland’s conservation leadership, sustainable tourism, and unique visitor experiences. - [Accessibility + Inclusivity](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/accessibility-inclusivity/) - At Kestrel Nest we aim to provide the setting for memorable experiences that are inclusive and accessible. We are always looking at ways to improve the experience for our guests. - [Emissions Accounting](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/emissions-accounting/) - As part of our Ecotourism Australia certification, we collect data on greenhouse gas emissions associated with Kestrel Nest, our off-grid eco accommodation. - [Kestrel Nest EcoHut](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/kestrel-nest-ecohut/) - Kestrel Nest EcoHut is the perfect luxury off-grid, off-line eco-retreat to relax and get back to nature. Close to Gundagai, Tumut, Adelong and Wagga Wagga NSW. - [The Produce](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/produce/) - The Produce: We believe in keeping food miles as low as possible and keeping the distance between paddock and plate close. - [Explore](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/explore/) - Explore when staying at Kestrel Nest & EcoHut the Highfield Farm and the beautiful surrounds. - west of the Mountains, east of the Outback and miles from stress. - [Media & Trade](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/media-trade/) - A full listing of Media & Trade Assets for Kestrel Nest EcoHut to enable easy communication and promotion of our sustainable tourism and eco-luxury credentials. - [BOOK ONLINE](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/book/) - Book your off-grid, offline private retreat at Highfield Farm's Kestrel Nest EcoHut. Escape to tranquillity and eco-Luxury at Mt Adrah, New South Wales. - [In the News](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/in-the-news/) - Stories in the news & media on our off-grid eco-luxury accommodation - Kestrel Nest EcoHut and Highfield Farm & Woodlands conservation practices and ethos. - [History](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/history/) - The history of Highfield Farm & Woodland from the First Nations culture and management through to European settlement to current custodians Louise and David. - [Contact](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/contact/) - Contact - Phone: 0429 985 222. Highfield Farm and Woodlands' accommodation, Kestrel Nest EcoHut, is the perfect off-grid and off-line luxury eco-retreat in NSW. - [Gift Voucher](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/gift-voucher/) - Have you ever wondered what to give someone who has it all? Give a special experience - Gift Voucher for Kestrel Nest EcoHut at Highfield Farm & Woodlands. - [Blog](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/blog/) - Blog - take a read of news, happenings, environmental projects and interesting information on Highfield Farm and Woodland in the Riverina Highlands region. - [Booking Terms and Conditions](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/terms-and-conditions/) - Highfield Farm and Woodland’s Kestrel Nest EcoHut (hereby referred to as Kestrel Nest EcoHut) booking policy to ensure all our guests have a comfortable stay. - [Sights and Sounds](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/sights-and-sounds/) - Take in the sights and sounds of Highfield Farm and Woodland – take a tour via these video and audio files. - [The Woodland](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/woodland/) - The Woodland - Two-thirds of Highfield Farm is under a conservation covenant protecting one of Australia's rarest habitats: Box Gum Grassy Woodland. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.highfieldfarmwoodland.com/privacy-policy/) - 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