Off-Grid Farm Living - Central Victoria

River Gardens Axedale is completely off-grid.

We generate our own power from a bank of solar panels on the roof. We store that power in a battery bank for night use. We do have a back-up generator for emergencies.

Drinking, cooking and shower water is collected from the roof and stored in three 33,000 litre tanks.

The washing machine and toilets use clean dam water.

An electric split system air conditioner heats and cools the house. Heating is supplemented by a wheat heater on colder nights.

Gardens are watered from the river and dams using a stand-alone solar powered floating Mono pump.

Below to the right of this page are some links to reviews and comments made by guests who have visited River Gardens Bed and Breakfast Farmstay.

You can see more independent bed and breakfast reviews at TripAdvisor and Google.

Our bed and breakfast commenced in May, 2015. Axedale is 20 kilometres from both Bendigo and Heathcote in Central Victoria.

We cater for adult singles or couples only. River Gardens Axedale does not cater for children under 12 years. Pets are not allowed.

Here on our product reviews page you will see links to our reviews of products and equipment that we use to keep the homestead and property as functional and 'normal' as possible.

Our first review is about the Snowflame Wheat Heater. See the picture on the right.

If we review one of your products or services and you disagree with our review, send us your explanations, comments or corrections and we will be happy to post them on the site for you.

Sometimes life on a farm isn't easy and other times it's a delight to see the wonders of nature. Farmers have a couple of sayings that sum up their daily routines: 'Where you've got livestock you've got dead stock.' 'On a farm you are either trying to keep it alive or trying to kill it.'

Sounds harsh but makes sense. Almost daily you are trying to kill weeds and vermin whilst hoping for rain and nurturing stock.

Below are reviews and comments of interest about what goes on at River Gardens Axedale and surrounding areas.

Campaspe River Fishing - Where have all the Redfin gone?