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The land was already shaping its own rhythm.

Set across pasture, orchards and rainforest in the Ballina–Byron Bay hinterland, the property has always held a balance between cultivated spaces and untouched wilderness. Some areas are actively farmed and tended to with each season, while others remain protected habitat for wildlife, including native birdlife and even koalas.

That balance continues to guide how the land is cared for today.

From the beginning, The Barn was designed to feel like an integrated part of the landscape — not placed on top, but gently woven into it.

The build unfolded slowly, over around a year and a half, with much of the material sourced directly from the property itself. Timber was milled on site and used throughout the buildings, including in the making of the large barn doors that have become such a defining part of the space.

Working with fresh timber required patience.
The wood shifted, settled and changed over time, inviting flexibility and care as the project evolved.