Monday, May 21, 2012

from the city (melbourne): CERES

On my list of "Things to do in Melbourne" CERES came in at number 1. I had read so much about the demonstration farm in the heart of the suburbs and I desperately wanted to take the kids there for a bit of country in the city. 

Located on 4.5 hectares on the Merri Creek in East Brunswick, this thriving community environment park that was once a rubbish dump (and a quarry before that) is an inspiring example of sustainability, innovation and community. 

We were immediately impressed by the contemporary, eco-friendly architecture and enjoyed walking on the paths, around the abundant vegie patch and down to the cafe where mums, dads, bubs and toddlers basked in the sun. Che ran off to meet new friends and Daniel and I settled under a grapevine decorated with prayer flags. We sat and watched for a good hour; everyone around us seemed so delighted to be there, blessed to have such a wide, green, lush space for their children to play in. Looking out over the hill I thought about the 350000 people who walk through the gates each year - to buy from the permaculture nursery, peruse the weekly organic market or meet with their local mother's group for a catch up over chai. 

Every inch of CERES is imbued with a handmade, home-grown, lovingly-tended vibe...gosh it's a beautiful place.

If I lived in Melbourne I'd want to live near CERES. 

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12 comments:

  1. GreerMay 21, 2012 at 5:48 AM

    What a wonderful place! I'd never heard of it till now. Must pay a visit on my next trip to Melbourne x

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  2. one claire dayMay 21, 2012 at 5:54 AM

    Sounds and looks amazing... as if I need another reason to go back and visit Melbourne!! x

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  3. evdokia t.May 21, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    this beautiful place looks to be a really good experience!

    xx
    evdokia

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  4. Noelani NadineMay 21, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    That sounds like so much fun. Exploring new places is always exciting :)

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  5. JoannaMay 21, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    I'm lucky to live within walking distance of CERES and my sister used to run the market... it's definitely a favourite spot of ours. We get their Fair Food fruit and veg boxes too, which are fabulous. Worth checking out if you live in the inner city. They need support after a recent media debacle so thanks for this write up Jodi...

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  6. Christina LowryMay 21, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    Impressive indeed! No wonder it was so high on your list. Thanks for the introduction. :)

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  7. hello milkyMay 21, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    We too are lucky to live just down the road from CERES. We are headed there today in fact, weather permitting! So glad you enjoyed it x

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  8. Emma SteendamMay 21, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    Hi Jodi, I am lucky enough to be a part of the CERES family - my husband's uncle founded CERES and is a managing director :) It is a beautiful place, full of beautiful spirit! So glad you got to enjoy it, and you're right, living near CERES is the best - our brother and sister-in-law and several cousins and their partners all live around the corner and it's a great community.

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  9. m.e (Cathie)May 21, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    i live in Melbourne & I DO want to live near Ceres, love it near there!
    beautiful place ♥

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  10. SianMay 22, 2012 at 12:27 AM

    I live on the other side of the world - I soooo want to visit Melbourne : )

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  11. LizeylouMay 23, 2012 at 4:09 AM

    Ceres is one of the most wonderful places ... think I might have to make the trip with my kids again soon. Happy to hear that you enjoyed your adventure!

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  12. Jo - Dusty PlumMay 27, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    I'm another who is lucky enough to live very close to Ceres, it's often a destination on family bike rides :)

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