Ewa (pronounced Eva) and Warren Jones, being people of passion for good food, found the idea of becoming involved in the establishment of a uniquely Australian cuisine a very exciting one. With unquenchable enthusiasm they began what they readily admit was a hit and miss attempt to grow a range of native food plants.

As teachers they had been involved in the establishment of innovative schools in Sydney, so doing something unconventional was not a new experience for them.

There was a great deal of skepticism from local farmers as they learned of the project as Ewa and Warren , complete farming novices, attempted to do something that many agricultural experts believed was impractical
- if not impossible.

There was no one to whom they could turn for advice. There were no experienced growers to help out. Ewa and Warren literally learnt from their mistakes. They planted and replanted, tinkered and retinkered. As modern day pioneers they were working part time and blind, without practical knowledge or infrastructure support but they stayed with their dream.

THE PLACE

Tumbeela is a beautiful, peaceful place situated in the charming Adelaide Hills some 25 minutes from the Adelaide CBD. It’s simply a matter of coming up the South East Freeway from Adelaide, take the Hahndorf exit off the freeway, turn left at the roundabout, then right at the next roundabout and you will find yourself in Verdun. Go 300 metres past the Stanley Bridge Tavern and turn left into Beaumont Road. We are exactly 2km up Beaumont Road on the left.

For visitors who have booked a tour a large sign is placed outside.

If coming from Hahndorf head towards the freeway but do not enter it, just go right around the first roundabout and proceed as above. If coming from Woodside area travel towards Verdun on the main road only turn right into Beaumont Road 50 meters after crossing the Onkaparinga River on outskirts of Verdun.

If you are visiting local wineries or superb restaurants in the district you should have no difficulty in locating us.




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