After reading your Echo article about The Paddock Project, I decided I would stop procrastinating and actually turn left on the way out of Mullum and visit.
I’m glad I did.
The people working there, many with disabilities, are friendly, and make everyone feel very welcome, including dogs.
I know one young woman with special needs who works there and she says it has given her life meaning.
What a joy it was to discover I could buy freshly picked organic veggies and mixed leaves at a great price.
And the seedlings I bought were generous and thriving, and cheaper than anywhere else.
They have a food van if you’re hungry or need a coffee fix and they even have sustainable cups and mugs. It seems everything has been thought of to provide a special, sustainable shopping experience.
I also bought some Christmas presents from their quaint little shop which were much nicer than anything I could have bought that is manufactured in China.
I left feeling uplifted and calmer. I’m definitely going to their Wednesday afternoon curry and jam session.
I’m so impressed. Well done, Karen and crew.
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