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February/March 2026 
the house on the hill
The renovation of a 1960s weatherboard farmhouse on Werai’s Mount Broughton has turned it into a stunning entertainer’s house where its owners enjoy outstanding views from every room.
February 1, 2024
seasonal stars
Few things bring as much satisfaction as picking and cooking home-grown vegetables and fruit, say Berrima residents Jane and Jimmy Barnes, whose veggie patch provides endless seasonal inspiration for meals with family and friends. The couple share recipes from their new cookbook and tell HIGHLIFE why their garden is so special.
go to goats
People farm goats for meat, milk and fleece but they’re also handy lawnmowers who will happily munch on the most unappealing of weeds. HIGHLIFE asks three small-scale goat farmers about the benefits of goats and the tricks for thwarting their escape plans.
(Photograph Ashley Mackevicius)
estate of bliss
Horses and horticulture come together in a visually stunning combination at
Silverdale Farm, a boutique thoroughbred broodmare property at Avoca. HIGHLIFE discovers the extensive grounds and gardens are the result of some surprising plant combinations and influences.