Half day educational retreats and workshops - 1st Saturday of every month, starting 3 October 2026
In these uncertain times, it is more crucial than ever to cultivate resilience and self-sufficiency.
Hi my name is Tamaris. I bought this property in 2005 and I have spent the last 20 years inventing and implementing environmentally beneficial systems that make My Wonderland a viable sustainable reality. The aim of this workshop is to share some of these ideas with our community, and that they share them with their family and friends, and then by sheer numbers we will make enough difference to save our world.
Topics for discussion will include:
- Rain water tanks being connected to hot water systems.
- Composting at home.
- Suburban lawns and their environmental impact.
- Suburban pools and their environmental impact.
- Alternative products to use instead of plastics.
- Creating your own cleaning products.
- Creating your own bug sprays.
- The absolute need for all of us to start growing food at home.
- The importance of eating well.
- The quality of the food we buy.
- What happens when the shops run out of food.
- Making the most of what you already have in your space.
Creating My Wonderland - 4 hours - W/S 001 - $100 per person
Max 12 people - please car pool if possible
10.00am start - Welcome to My Wonderland. Enjoy a drink and snack and meet the other participants,
10.30am - 12.30pm - Discussion and a tour around My Wonderland, demonstrating the environmental improvements already implemented and talking through ideas for what's coming next.
12.30pm - 2.00pm - Cook a vegetarian lunch together using already prepared ingredients, picked where possible from Tam's garden, using whatever is in season.
We currently have 19 fruit trees and 8 raised garden beds. We'll be demonstrating the simplicity and affordability of growing your own ingredients, the deliciousness and benefits of a plant-based diet, and the advantages of promoting food sharing.
Each meal will be carefully chosen and documented, and a copy emailed to our guests after the workshop.
If there is anything that you cannot eat, please let us know.
The main aim is to meet like-minded people, enjoy some conversation and exchange ideas.
Available dates for Creating My Wonderland:
At Wonderland Retreat we offer a range of specialised services tailored to meet your individual needs. Our approach is focused on understanding and responding to what you require, providing effective and practical solutions.
This is a unique space that offers on site examples of what all of us in suburbia can do to help both ourselves and our environment
A double sided bar accommodates large groups of people.
We have numerous seating areas available
Kitchen availability
