As you may know, I relocated my home and studio from Melbourne (Naarm) to Gippsland (on Gunaikurnai country) in 2020. At the time this felt like a monumental decision, but it has since become one of the best choices I've made for my mental health and creativity. City life had begun to stifle me and I found myself yearning for nature, an edible garden and the space to take on endless projects.
It took years of searching, but when my partner and I laid eyes on this property, we knew it was where we wanted to put down roots. The clincher was the inclusion of a barn-style dwelling. Being project-driven, the idea of reinvigorating this space was irresistible.
Renovating. The never-ending work days. The fights. The tears. We learned a lot, we persevered and are quietly proud of the space we have created. It’s light-filled, teeming with wildlife and now has a packed edible garden which feeds us year-round. Sharing this tranquil home with others seeking a quiet bush getaway has been our greatest joy, and we've made it available for bookings.
It was such a pleasure to have Rosie Sayers bring her talent and gorgeous energy to ‘The Barn’, capturing me in my natural environment, away from the sewing machine.
If you’re contemplating a tree change, let’s talk. It’s not as terrifying as it seems (other than the coffee).
Keegan x
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All photos compliments of Rosie Sayers. View more of her work HERE
