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Ironbark Ridge, Hunter Valley NSW
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5 days · 12–16 June 2025
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Step 1 — Complete
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You selected your disciplines of interest and confirmed NSW as your base. Regenerative agriculture, livestock and soil work.
Step 2 — Complete
Property matched & booked
Matched to Ironbark Ridge in the Hunter Valley — a 340-acre regenerative grazing property run by Tom & Bec. Booking confirmed and paid.
Step 3 — Upcoming
The Working Stay
5 days at Ironbark Ridge. You'll work alongside Tom & Bec across land management, cattle rotation and soil restoration. Shared meals each evening. No agenda.
Step 4 — After your stay
Reflection debrief
A facilitated conversation with your practitioner and the Away team. No pressure — just honest reflection on what you felt, what surprised you, and what you want to do next.
Step 5 — Optional
Stage 2 — The Deeper Programme
4–8 week extended placement, matched to your region and interests. Fundable by your employer, government programmes, or yourself. Includes mentorship and employment pathways.
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Sarah Mitchell
Former Senior Analyst · Exploring regenerative agriculture
Stage 1
NSW
Self-funded
Personal details Edit
Full nameSarah Mitchell
Emailsarah.mitchell@email.com
LocationSydney, NSW
BackgroundSenior Analyst, financial services · 18 years experience
My interests Update
Regenerative Agriculture
Livestock
Soil & Land
Horticulture
Forestry
Market Garden
Native Vegetation
Programme details
Current stageStage 1 — Discovery
Funding typeSelf-funded
Enrolled3 April 2025