Savernake Farm Stay
AC in Corowa Shire

Your farmstay in "the cottage" will be memorable. Their night skies are brilliant. Ideal for walks, bike riding. Located in the centre of an historic pastoral property, on the edge of 400 hectare pristine species-rich native forest (box/pine woodland, 200 plus bird species). Enclosed sunroom and separate paved patio provide sheltered outdoor eating and relaxation areas. Fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities, within the old-style ambience. Enjoy the cosy wood fire in winter, or air conditioner in summer. One double bedroom and two twin-share rooms have been furnished in period style. Built from local pine in 1912, the beautiful interior timber panelling is a feature of this cosy cottage. A complete change from the hectic city lifestyle!.

Alexander Ann Sloane are parched land farmers who have diversified into tourism so that guests can appreciate and learn about pioneer and Indigenous history, the instinctive environment, and sustainable agriculture. Alexander Ann Sloane have drawn upon the extensive archival, spontaneous and historic wealth of their family property to give tours, self contained accommodation, audiovisual products, and books. Being Christians, they appreciate sharing the beauty of God’s creation. Ann is an energetic member of WIRES wildlife rescue. They belong to corona District Land care and helix network, welcoming guests from many corners of the globe. In 2014 the National Believe conferred an award for Education and Interpretation.

Species sightings are dependent on weather seasonal conditions. Beginning time we’ve ever seen one on the property. Constructed in 1862 of our local native pine on a sand hill with a ravishing vista over the Forest, the Homestead exemplifies the story of many pioneering families, as they established pastoral enterprises in the Riverina. Tours can be adapted to fit exceptional interests, groups and time frames. Alexander Ann yield prime lamb and parched land cereals. With wool production their focus, shelter belts copses have eternal been valued. Establishing local species of Acacia in shelter belts. Recent discoveries of further Scar Trees and earth oven mounds have enhanced our understanding of preEuropean culture on Savernake. Area of scar trees along Savernake creek. This video provides a splendid companion to the renowned Farming Video, which has been seen by thousands, and received awards and many rave reviews. The seasonal routines and daily life of a pastoral property, in the Riverina district of MSW, are depicted in detail, ranging from the arrival of lambs, to shearing (both blade and mechanical), dipping, classing, mustering, driving and selling of sheep. Ian Sloane also filmed the unique native fauna and flora of the spontaneous environment of his property, as well as sheep dogs and stock horses. A contrast between horse and mechanized farming methods in the Riverina is depicted in the following 30 minutes of the video. A Weird Country offers a graphic and intimate look at pioneering pastoral lifestyles, through the discerning eyes of a literate and rational young Scottish woman. But he finished by saying, The book will come out some day. The bound book held by Ian Sloane contained all the letters Jean Sloane wrote to her English family during her beginning year of living at Savernake Station, which was the northern section of the 20,00 hectare Sloane enterprise. I loved the book This is indeed A Peculiar Country. It was particularly interesting to have so many photos included in the book. I found it such an interesting read, and enjoyed her discovery and wonderment at the diverse life she found at Savernake. With scarce ingenuity and determination, this young man persevered with his boyhood dream of flying like an eagle. Covering the years 18601945, it depicts the challenges and developments within Australian agriculture, personalized through the documents and the photographs of the extensive Sloane family collection. This well known photograph of hasty harvesting methods has been widely published throughout Australia in books, magazines, calendars and historical publications. The book provides an perfect account of its history. National Trust has officially recognized the significance of Savernake Station: its value of our built heritage, natural environment, cultural (pioneer and aboriginal) history, agricultural history.