Gidgee Estate

14/02/2026

12/02/2026

Something a little different this Valentine’s Day. Limited flower hearts available but we have an abundance of flowers to create the perfect bunch for your loved one.
Contact Kathy on 0428213920.

05/02/2026

05/02/2026

'What began with a daughter’s wedding in the garden evolved into something larger: a patchwork of gardens and event spaces, all surrounded by a menagerie of animals now serves as a floristry hub, and outdoor classroom.' 💐🌷🌸

is a story of perseverance forged by reinvented through creativity, and offers to the community something generous and sustaining.

📰 Words from the Visit Riverina Fertile Grounds editorial with Pandaemonium Paper

Read the full story 🔗https://www.pandaemonium.org/stories/kathy-heinjus-gidgee-estate-temora

'When Kathy Heinjus and her family moved here in 2011, it was water security that first drew them. Years of consecutive dry seasons had shown them how volatile broadacre farming could be. On this twenty-acre block, with its strong dams and proximity to Temora township, they saw not just survival but possibility.

Children who join her “Day in the Dirt” programs learn not just how to dig up carrots or take home sweet potatoes, but how food grows from the ground they live on. For adults, weddings and events in the gardens are more than just backdrops for photographs — they are immersive reminders that beauty and practicality can live side by side. Goats wander in with their stubborn charm, ducks scatter across the dam, and floral arrangements feature edible blossoms pulled straight from the beds outside.

Platters at events often feature their own pickles, relishes, and edible flowers — the kind of hyper-local flavour that makes a gathering unforgettable. Now also with a nursery open by appointment, offering plants suited to the region’s climate so visitors can replicate Gidgee’s hard-won lessons at home.

Gidgee Estate embodies the principle that endurance doesn’t always come from scale but from imagination. “I love that I can still be a teacher here, just in a different way,” Kathy says. “Kids and families come out, get their hands dirty, and learn that what we grow here is what will grow in their own backyards. That’s the magic of the Riverina, it’s beautiful, but it’s also practical, resilient country”.

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05/02/2026

Gidgee is hosting the upcoming AgriWomen Connect event. Register and come along!

14/10/2024

Grace and Dan 💍

16/04/2024

Mr and Mrs Allen

Anne Cooper Photography

12/03/2024

Introducing Gidgee Gardeners: DAY IN THE DIRT 🪴

Come and enjoy a day of excitement in our garden with our engaging workshops designed just for kids!

🕙 When: 10 am - 1 pm
📍 Where: Gidgee Estate, Temora
🥤 Refreshments: Water, homemade lemonade and snacks provided.
👨‍🌾👩‍🌾 Who: 6-12 year olds.
🧢 What to bring: hats, drink bottle, sunscreen and lunch.
💲Cost: $80 per child

Each child will get a set of gloves and gardening tools to use in the garden. From planting seeds, weeding and harvesting, they’ll have everything they need to explore and learn in our garden. It’s an opportunity for hands-on experiences and holiday fun.

Spaces are limited to ensure a personalised experience, so reserve your spot today! Maximum of 6 children per session.

For bookings and inquiries, contact Kathryn via email [email protected] or call 0428 213 920.