Hi, I'm Fiona & Dean

Fiona & I (Dean) purchased our property that we now call Tumbi Hill Retreat in 2014. We fell in love with it even though there was plenty of work to do. The existing orchard area was totally bare and now contains over 60 different varieties of fruiting plants including indigenous varieties. Lantana and tobacco weed was overtaking the natural corridors on the property and this has been removed and endemic varieties planted. Over the years we have been reshaping the property to be both a wildlife sanctuary and a sustainable hobby farm with the creation of orchards and gardens. After becoming empty nesters we decided to share our property with guests with the goal to give people a unique, restful stay with the opportunity to get back to nature, and experience our hobby farm. Tumbi House launched in October 2021, Tumbi Tiny in May 2022 and Tumbi Orchard in September 2022. In the middle of Covid Dean decided to leave corporate life in food manufacturing to turn these dreams into our family business. We love to see others enjoy the beautiful nature on our property and we hope that you have a peaceful stay.