The growing farm
Highland cattle join the everyday Riverdell view as the family farm continues to grow.
One corner at a time
The steady work of clearing, mowing and maintenance is making Riverdell safer, easier to read and more welcoming.
What the next generation picks up
An old backhoe, new machinery and the quiet way the next generation learns by watching work happen.
A small hosting milestone
Riverdell reached Hipcamp Star Host status—a welcome sign that thoughtful, clear off-grid hosting matters.
Wild neighbours in winter
Winter brings a changing cast of wild neighbours to Riverdell, from birds on the lawn to small native hitchhikers.
Learning the creek and seasons
Clear water, changing light and the practical lessons of living beside Cabbage Tree Creek.
Shaping the cabin stay
The cabin takes shape as a quiet, self-contained stay for two beside the creek.
The Riverdell chapter begins
Toward the end of April 2026, our family settled on the property that would become Riverdell.
Our first night under the trees
Our first camp at Riverdell—one moonlit tent, a fire at the forest edge and the beginnings of the stay we wanted to create.