SERVICES
our buildings and facilities
Mariefields has several buildings and areas making it unique to provide many interesting things to see.
- The 6 bedroom Farmhouse for Farm Stay guests is located in rainforest setting
- Banquet Barn for Farm Stay guests adjacent to the Farmhouse has mountain views
- The original Dairy has been renovated with a veranda deck adjacent to the oval
- The original Homestead built in 1920 overlooks the property
The daily farm activities ,rainforest and nature walks can be enjoyed by all.
The fire-pit is a great to gather around at night under the stars ,play music and tell bush stories.
The dams provide great places of natural enjoyment watching the wildlife.
Intimate Family Weddings
bamboo wedding boulevard
walking from farmhouse to the wedding boulevard
walking from farmhouse to the wedding boulevard
The wedding boulevard is very unique as the bride glides through the bamboo bouvelade. The majestic border ranges national park with the pinnacle overlook the ceremony.
walking from farmhouse to the wedding boulevard
walking from farmhouse to the wedding boulevard
walking from farmhouse to the wedding boulevard
A short walk from the farmhouse to the bamboo wedding boulevard though the rustic rainforest setting.
The rainforest surroundings
walking from farmhouse to the wedding boulevard
The rainforest surroundings
The grounds at mariefields have been manicured to provide a unique experience. Beautiful trees and plants are all over the property and abound with native birds.
bird sanctuary island
banquet barn interior
The rainforest surroundings
The jetty on the dam behind the banquet barn provides a great photo location with the bird sanctuary island in the background.
banquet barn interior
banquet barn interior
banquet barn interior
The banquet barn has beautiful long polished timber tables made of hoop pine.The lightning effects in the evening is amazing as fairy lights twinkle from the ceiling..
banquet barn lawn
banquet barn interior
banquet barn interior
The banquet barn is a unique environmentally sustainable building with some of walls constructed of straw bales and covered by hand plastering.
Bee keeping courses for adults and children
bee keeping courses
adults beekeeping preparation
adults beekeeping preparation
introduction to beekeeping for adults. .personalised courses arranged to suit you given by resident apiarist Dr John
adults beekeeping preparation
adults beekeeping preparation
adults beekeeping preparation
professor goltenboth of germany getting ready to open the hives
hands on experience
adults beekeeping preparation
lighting the bee smoker
our courses are total immersion courses. start immediately with the opening of the hives and l;earn as you go along
lighting the bee smoker
children learning about bees
lighting the bee smoker
the smoker settles the bees down so they are easy to handle
children learning about bees
children learning about bees
children learning about bees
dr john runs special courses to teach children about the bees
children love the bees
children learning about bees
children learning about bees
the children's courses are a great way for them to learn about bees under the care of a professional teacher.
our Activities
mango plantation
walk with the dogs
mango plantation
pick mangoes from our mango plantation
monsterio plants
walk with the dogs
mango plantation
take a selfie with the unique plants
walk with the dogs
walk with the dogs
nature walk to the peak
Stroll past the barn made of straw bales
nature walk to the peak
nature walk to the peak
nature walk to the peak
bush walk around the paddocks and see the great views and wildlife
tea house
nature walk to the peak
original 1920 homestead
The original milking shed has been restored a caretakers dwelling
original 1920 homestead
nature walk to the peak
original 1920 homestead
Cows and their calves grazing on the helipad in front of the old homestead that has been restored to original condition.
our Grass fed Organic Cattle
lulu our cattle dog
mother and baby calf
lulu our cattle dog
loves to cool down in our dam
front gate grazing
mother and baby calf
lulu our cattle dog
enjoy fresh grass at front gate
mother and baby calf
mother and baby calf
mother and baby calf
grazing on organic pastures
friendly angus cow
fresh water trough
mother and baby calf
easy to hand feed our cattle
fresh water trough
fresh water trough
fresh water trough
she loves our fresh spring water
fresh lucerne hay
fresh water trough
fresh water trough
wonderful fresh cattle feed at Mariefields
our buildings
homestead build 1920
homestead build 1920
homestead build 1920
beautiful old renovated queenslander
straw bale barn
homestead build 1920
homestead build 1920
great place for banquets
our can-am transport
homestead build 1920
our can-am transport
4 wheel drive to get around
chichen pen
old cockies gate
our can-am transport
night time home for our free range chickens
old cockies gate
old cockies gate
old cockies gate
the old gate style built in 1900
bee shed
old cockies gate
old cockies gate
bee hive boxes are kept here
our activities
lola and lulu in canam
lola and lulu in canam
lola and lulu in canam
prof goltenboth with lola and lulu
bamboo pruning
lola and lulu in canam
lola and lulu in canam
cutting the bamboo for making native bee hives.
spring water tank
lola and lulu in canam
planting the fig tree
checking tank water level
planting the fig tree
tree planting ceremony
planting the fig tree
prof goltenboth planting the fig tree at homestead
tree planting ceremony
tree planting ceremony
tree planting ceremony
prof goltenboth with dr john
spring water pump
tree planting ceremony
tree planting ceremony
priming the pump to pump up the spring water to tank