While we try to avoid superlatives when describing the activities and events that take place at Woodfordia, the word ‘inspiring’ springs up not infrequently. So when author and social provocateur Helen Razer found her talk It Doesn’t Start With You at The Planting had been described as inspirational, she worked quickly to dispel that idea. “I don’t…
She’s been described as the protégée of famed science communicator Dr Karl Kruszelnicki and astrophysics PhD student Jessica Bloom was certainly one of the shining stars of The Planting this year. As well as separating science fiction from science fact by delving into faster than space light travel and colliding black holes during her onstage…
In a first for The Planting, this year Julian Grigg and I lead two Myco-Restoration Workshops, teaching festivillians how to use fungi to restore a damaged ecosystem. We had a great turnout and a lot of fun. The ecological role of fungi is an important one, particularly because of the magic of fungal mycelium; the threadlike…
You will find wonder in the world we create at Woodfordia, and every day will be extraordinary. Camping for the duration of The Planting Festival is by far the best way to immerse yourself in the festivities. Camping gives you the opportunity to explore Woodfordia, knowing as you participate in the day’s activities your home…
First there is knowledge and awareness; then a change in personal consciousness, followed by inspiration to action. The talks programmed at this year’s festival is full of inspiring, honest, hopeful and mindful experts in their field. Ask questions, network, share knowledge and experience talks and discussions on a range of different topics. This year’s talks…
Hidden amongst the foliage of Woodfordia lies the Artisan Camp, awaiting the arrival of excited travellers ready to unleash their creative energy. Most excited of all is our community of Giant Puppets. If you have come along to Woodford Folk Festival or The Planting in previous years you are bound to have seen our large…
Seek solace and sustenance as you plunge headfirst into our annual three-day cultural event, The Planting. We couldn’t be more excited to bring to you these maestros and troubadours to help us all kick up our feet and celebrate after a day’s learning and nurturing Woodfordia’s 500acre parkland. More than a festival, join us as…
It’s here! The 2017 Planting Festival programme launched over the weekend and we couldn’t be more excited for you to devour each and every page. Held over the Queensland Labour Day long weekend, the festival will feature over 100 artists and presenters, over 300 shows, across 24 venues, which combine with characteristic stalls to make up The…
Whether you’ve always had a passion for creating cuisine using fresh, seasonal and local ingredients, or would like to try something new, this year at The Planting, we invite you to join us in being inspired in the kitchen with a host of remarkable guest Chefs. From the humblest of ingredients, Jennifer Hill and Annette…
At The Planting and Woodford Folk Festival, we have found so many ways to work with bamboo and in recent years have been fortunate to collaborate with a number of international artists in partnership with Sydney arts collective – Cave Urban. We are looking forward to the second stage plantings at The Planting this festival with our…