Farm and Flowers

“Karinya” means “peaceful and happy home” which is exactly what we wanted to create for our family when we bought this beautiful rural property in 2008. The kids have since grown up and it is now just the two of us and a menagerie of animals and wildlife that call “Karinya in the Valley” home. We are thrilled to be able to offer the opportunity to share it with others. 

Over our time at Karinya we have raised livestock and grown small crops. The seasons have not been kind to us, with prolonged droughts resulting in our irrigation licence being suspended, making the production of food for livestock and humans both difficult and expensive. We were also affected by the big floods of 2011, which changed our landscape considerably. 

As primary producers do, we look to diversify and adapt as best we can. Today, we raise bobby calves; hatch poultry; grow heavy crops in season (primarily pumpkin and watermelon); run equestrian activities; have also introduced a market garden and orchards, as we experiment with what grows well and might be a sustainable option in the future and in Spring 2024, we opened our cut flower farm where we host Pick Your Own experiences. 

Of course that too means battling the elements – as they say, if it doesn’t rain, it pours (or hails in our case) and pests are always an issue, especially when we produce our food organically. 

Regardless of what nature (and market forces) throw at us, one thing remains – and that is that we have a beautiful property that looks toward the Great Dividing Range and over Lockyers Creek (even when it doesn’t flow). It showcases spectacular sunsets and is a wonderful vantage point to view the stars on a clear night, connect with nature and take time out. So our latest diversification is to open up our property for short term farm stay experiences for those set up for self contained camping. 

We look forward to welcoming you to “Karinya in the Valley”

Cheers, 

Kent and Kym Briese

Whether this is your first visit, or you have been a guest many times, we want your experience to be excellent. We are always available to help with any questions or concerns you may have. 

Follow us on Facebook for details of upcoming PYO experiences or other events, to order flowers or arrange your own private event - great for a friends get together or Hen's Party, couple with BYO wine and nibbles for a picnic in the field. 

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If  connecting with nature is your thing, Karinya is a great place to do it. You can take a hike to the creek for a swim, fish or kayak (in season); birdwatch;  spot wildlife (especially at sunrise and sunset); bring your mountainbike or hiking shoes; stargaze and generally enjoy the nothingness of being away from daily life. 

Of course if taking time out isn’t your goal, Karinya is also a great base to explore the Lockyer Valley, Somerset and Toowoomba Regions. 

If self catering isn’t your thing (fair enough!) there are plenty of options within twenty minutes, from good old fashioned pub meals to a la carte and international cuisine. We’ll give you some options. 

Book here https://rb.gy/inv1gd