Nov 14 2024 30 mins
In this week's episode, we sit down with Angie Armstrong from Callubri Station, a 28,500-acre sheep and wheat farm in the heart of outback New South Wales. Angie shares her incredible journey of moving from Melbourne to the farm, the challenges of transitioning into rural life, and her passion for agritourism. 🐑🌱
Discover the story behind their Sky Suites, unique luxury accommodation built in refurbished shipping containers with breathtaking views. Angie talks about the hurdles of launching a business in the midst of a drought and the pivot they made during the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, we explore how they’re opening up their farm to international visitors and the opportunities they see in agritourism. 🌏✨
What you’ll learn in this episode:
How Angie and Mike started Callubri Station and built a family farm business
The highs and lows of moving to the farm and finding your place in the family business
The journey of launching agritourism, including the innovative Sky Suites
How they’re overcoming the challenges of attracting guests to remote NSW and the importance of regional tourism collaboration
A behind-the-scenes look at life on the land, from droughts to floods and everything in between!
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