At Chestnut Brae, sustainability isn’t just a trend — it’s at the heart of everything we do. Nestled in the rolling hills of the South West, our certified organic chestnut farm is a living example of how caring for the land can also care for our health, community, and future.
Here’s how we walk the talk — and why sustainability matters now more than ever.
In a world moving faster by the minute, many people are craving a return to what’s real, seasonal and grounded. And it turns out that the health of the earth and our personal wellbeing are closely linked.
At Chestnut Brae, we believe in regenerating the land, not just using it — and the result is better, more nutritious food, richer biodiversity, and a more meaningful experience for every visitor.
We’re proud to be certified organic and focused on regenerative agriculture. Here’s what that looks like on our farm:
Our chestnuts are grown without synthetic fertilisers, pesticides or herbicides. Instead, we work with nature using compost, animals and biodiversity to maintain healthy soils and robust trees. Our animals rotate through the orchards to help maintain the grass levels, keep the suckers down, fertilise the orchards, but not over trample the soil. Our guinea fowl roam the orchards and gardens as our natural insect control.
Our pigs are rotated on pasture and fed a seasonal diet of fallen chestnuts, giving them a healthy life outdoors while improving soil health. They play a role in natural fertilisation and land regeneration, and nothing goes to waste — even their lard is used in our handmade skincare! The pigs are raised in small batches and rotated over the land to ensure the best life for them, and maximum benefits to the soil.
We are blessed with several natural springs on the farm. In addition, we harvest rainwater, mulch our orchards and gardens to reduce evaporation and return organic matter back into the soil wherever possible. Nothing is wasted — it’s all part of a closed-loop system.
Our orchard and gardens are a sanctuary for birds, bats, bees and beneficial insects. We maintain habitat corridors and flowering zones to support local biodiversity. We installed a bat box to encourage the micro-bats on the farm, but they seem to prefer to find their own hideaways. We also installed an insect hotel that we labelled “Bugingham Palace” to encourage insects and to educate visiting children about the importance of insect life.
Our sustainability commitment goes beyond farming — it’s in our skincare range, too. Each product is crafted by hand using natural, local ingredients like chestnut tea oil, chestnut milk, beeswax, and pasture raised lard. They’re gentle on your skin and free from synthetic chemicals, so they’re kinder to both people and the planet. We use natural products wherever possible, including in our cleaning products.
Sustainability isn’t just about protecting the environment — it’s about protecting our future. When you choose to support a sustainable farm like Chestnut Brae, you’re voting for:
When you visit Chestnut Brae, you’ll feel the difference. Whether you’re picking your own chestnuts, walking the orchard trails, or relaxing under the shade of the trees, you’re experiencing a place where nature is respected, not rushed.
It’s sustainability you can taste, touch, and feel — and we’d love to share it with you.
Plan your visit or explore our farm-grown products — and discover how small, sustainable choices can lead to big change.
Chestnut Brae acknowledges the Wardandi and Bibbulmun people, the traditional custodians of the country we live on, and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures; and to elders both past and present.
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