The farm tour runs for approximately 2.5 hours, depending on group size and level of engagement. Smaller groups (under 10 people) tend to move more quickly and allow for more interactive discussion, while larger groups naturally take longer as we explore each area in more depth and accommodate questions and group flow.
Please email [email protected] prior to booking to arrange a suitable date. If you don’t see a time that works, get in touch—we will always do our best to accommodate where possible.
Farm Tour at KoruKai Herb Farm
Set on the stunning hills of Pigeon Bay, KoruKai Herb Farm is a living example of regenerative, biological, and spray-free farming in action. On this guided tour, you’ll step into a working farm system where soil health, nutrient density, and ecological balance are at the heart of everything we do.
We farm with a focus on building life in the soil rather than depleting it. Through regenerative practices, we actively grow soil biology and sequester carbon using the soil food web. Our own on-farm inputs—compost, compost extracts, vermicast, and fish hydrolysate—are used to inoculate soil, seeds, and plants, strengthening microbial life and supporting nutrient cycling from the ground up.
Permaculture principles guide much of our design and decision-making, with a strong focus on closing loops wherever possible. This includes systems such as water harvesting swales on contour, and a composting toilet that returns nutrients safely back into the system.
You will also see a diverse and integrated farm ecosystem including Wiltshire sheep, ducks, chickens, and weaner pigs, as well as our Jersey house cow. Her milk is transformed on-farm into butter, yoghurt, and traditional cheeses, demonstrating small-scale, self-sufficient food production in practice.
Topics That May Be Covered (depending on group interest)
- The story of KoruKai Herb Farm: past, present, and future
- Herb growing, harvesting, and our solar drying facility
- Holistic health, nutrition, and fasting
- Regenerative gardening and the Soil Food Web
- Composting systems, worm farming, and liquid biological inputs
- Soil fertility and nutrient density in food crops
- Natural pest and disease management
- Self-sufficiency and small-scale food systems
- House cow management and dairy processing (milk, yoghurt, kefir, cheese)
- Permaculture design principles in practice
This is an immersive, real-world tour of a working regenerative farm—offering both practical insights and a deeper understanding of how healthy soil, healthy food, and healthy ecosystems are connected.
We also run a range of hands-on workshops throughout the year for those wanting to go further into specific skills. Please see here.
