Magical Farm Tasmania
A biodynamic and heart-centered farm just 20 minutes from Hobart in Allens Rivulet, where we:
Herb Harvest & Blends
Hand-tended nettle, yarrow, valerian, culinary herbs and more, sold by the jar or bunch.Workshops & Retreats
Seasonal farm retreats, Yofence fencing-yoga for youth, natural building intensives and herbalism deep-dives.Community Gatherings
Fireside seed swaps, story circles and “canvas days” where everyday life becomes collective art.Stories & Rituals
Dr Demeter guides plant-based ceremonies and shares regenerative wisdom rooted in living-systems theory, First Nations knowledge and biodynamic practice.Online Apothecary
Biodynamic medicinal & culinary herbs, flower essences and plant allies.
Every offering is designed to reconnect you with the land, nurture your worth and celebrate practical, earthy abundance.
Call or email “Dr Demeter” for orders & bookings:
📞 03 6239 6235 ✉️ info@magicalfarm.org A bio-dynamic & convivial herb farm 20 minutes from Hobart.
About Dr Demeter
Dr Demeter (Emily Samuels Ballantyne) is an eco-philosopher, biodynamic farmer and regenerative systems designer. With a PhD in convivial food-system design and over two decades of hands-on experience, she has shaped Magical Farm Tasmania into a living studio for heart, head & hands expression: a field lab of regenerative practice and place-based learning. Drawing on knowledge from herbalism, living-systems theory, Jungian symbolism, First Nations wisdom, anthroposophical and biodynamic practice, Dr Demeter weaves together science, ritual, rhythm and community to nurture transformation, from inner landscapes to the soils beneath our feet.
The Regen Era Design Studio grows organically from the farm’s soil and spirit, offering consulting, policy innovation, peace activism (gentle resilience), and systems thinking rooted in deep ecology and cultural renewal. It supports the practical flowering of regenerative infrastructure, living sanctuaries of food, bottom-up renewable energy, healing, and community.
Soil & Soul: A Living Philosophy
Soil & Soul is our framework for healing, from the inner world to the broader ecosystem. It’s built on seven “paint brushes” of everyday life:
The 7 Brushstrokes of Magical Farm:
Wellbeing: Inner and communal healing; embodiment, care practices, and soul nourishment.
Biodiversity: Protection and celebration of ecological life forms, pollinators, soil microbiome, and native species.
Conviviality: Relational design, community rhythms, seasonal celebration, and co-creation.
Food & Biodynamics: Holistic regenerative food systems grounded in biodynamic principles and sacred agriculture.
Herbalism: Plant wisdom, folk medicine, apothecary knowledge, and seasonal remedies.
Natural Building & Crafts: Earthen construction, fibre arts, handcraft revival, and ancestral making.
Storytelling & Art: Mythopoetic expression, visual and literary arts, and sharing of living wisdom.
Through regenerative courses, community design labs and one-on-one consulting, we guide individuals and organisations to ground innovation in ecological wisdom, creative co-design and deep nature-connection.
Herb farm at Magical Farm Tasmania. Photography by Ness Vandebourgh Photography.
Magical Farm Tasmania
Making holistic lifestyles a reality.
A place for heart, head & hands expression.
Magical Farm just 20 minutes south of Hobart in Allens Rivulet, Tasmania welcomes you to our community. For herb orders, workshop bookings or media enquiries, please reach out to Dr Demeter:
📞 03 6239 6235 ✉️ info@magicalfarm.org
