Our History

Brooklyn Springs is more than just a name. It's a story brought back to life.

Originally known as Golden Valley, this 932-acre farm sits in the heart of Brungle Creek Valley, surrounded by rolling hills and wide open pastures. In 2011, I purchased the property and gave it a fresh start, renaming it Brooklyn Springs to reflect the new chapter ahead.

But the story begins long before that. This land was once part of a much larger holding owned by my great-great-grandfather, Harry French. In the early 1900s, Harry owned much of the surrounding area, including Bullawayarra, the family farm my father still works today at 80 years old. Following the drought of 1914, the land changed hands and became part of the Webb family.

Nearly 100 years later, I had the opportunity to bring it back into our family. Being able to purchase the land again felt incredibly special, reconnecting us with our history and creating a new chapter for the future.

Our Farm

Brooklyn Springs is a working beef farm but it’s also a living, breathing ecosystem. We operate using regenerative agriculture, a modern farming approach that rebuilds soil health, promotes biodiversity and strengthens the entire landscape.

Our cattle and horses are rotationally grazed, mostly as one mob, allowing our pastures the time they need to recover between grazes. This not only improves productivity but also helps capture carbon from the atmosphere, a small but meaningful step in caring for our planet.

In the early years, I ran both sheep and cattle. After navigating a severe drought and the demands of managing the farm largely on my own, I made the decision to move away from sheep farming in early 2024. This shift allowed more time to focus on new possibilities, ones that would invite others to share in the beauty and purpose of this land.

Animal welfare and land stewardship are always at the heart of what we do.

Your Experience

Brooklyn Springs is a place to slow down, step away from the everyday and reconnect with what matters most.

Surrounded by sweeping valley views, rolling hills and wide open skies, the property offers space to breathe, reset and experience the peace of the country.

Brooklyn Springs offers two distinct experiences:

Horse riding experiences across private working farmland for intermediate and experienced riders.
Mindset retreats designed for rest, reflection and personal growth.

Brooklyn Springs has been shaped by generations of family, resilience and care for the land. We hope everyone who spends time here feels that connection.