Google Reviews
Petina Sponder
23:00 30 Sep 19
I cannot remember a day when the combination of fun, great learnings, delicious food, stunning surroundings and a sense of peace and relaxation were all wrapped up into one glorious day spent with wonderful women. It really was a first class experience. The breath and depth of Jo's knowledge will literally transform the way you think about food. The Female Hormonal Health cooking workshop is a luxury every women would benefit greatly from. The whole team managed to make me feel, welcomed, nurtured, valued and special - thank you!read more
Bianca Hill
01:04 02 Jul 19
Couldn't have ever dreamt of a more amazing experience. Attended their adrenal and gut workshop on the weekend and it was just magical. Their passion and love for food and what they do is just amazing and how they absolutely draw you into every moment. Thank you! I'll be back ♥read more
tara austin
03:23 27 Jun 19
The ladies behind Bhavana were very generous with their knowledge and time. The class was fun but most importantly, delicious. We were thrilled to discover this perfect little gem and look forward to our next experience. Highly recommended for a group of friends!read more
Maia Osborn
00:40 17 May 19
Thank you to Jo, Greta and Georgia for an inspiring, informative and thoroughly enjoyable gut health and adrenal fatigue workshop. Greta welcomed us warmly upon arrival, and I felt instantly comfortable in the cosy, beautifully equipped converted dairy. The surrounds are magnificent, and it is obvious Greta and her husband take great pride in caring for their land. I thoroughly enjoyed picking fresh herbs and greens from Greta’s abundant vegetable garden, and learning about the many benefits of specific plants.Back inside, Jo demonstrated an astounding depth of knowledge around gut health and adrenal fatigue, and was generous in sharing her wisdom with us all. I particularly appreciated her willingness to answer questions and offer specific, achievable suggestions to implement in our everyday lives. The key learning of the day for me was around the importance of routine, rhythm and rest.Throughout the day we enjoyed the perfect mix of informative discussions, cooking demonstrations and opportunity to prepare and cook ourselves. The recipes were clear and easy to follow, and the kitchen is well-equipped. The ladies were always available to answer any questions and offer helpful hints and tricks of the trade.The Bhavana ladies set the long shared table with love and care, and it added to the warm ambience of the space. It was a real pleasure sitting down together to enjoy the delicious meals we had all contributed to preparing and cooking. Taylor’s tai chi following the meal was calming, grounding and certainly aided digestion. I would recommend Bhavana cooking school without hesitation, and I look forward to returning again myself in the near future.read more
Troy Methorst
09:04 07 May 19
WOW what a day! Awesome and would highly recommend. I was pretty nervous heading out to a "Cooking Class" for the first time, but as soon as I arrived all the nerves disappeared when we were greeted by our awesome hosts. The kitchen was warm and friendly as was the whole environment around the area. I learnt heaps through out the day and i felt so privileged to be there around great people who genuinely wanted to help us all learn and grow. I'm looking forward to me next adventure out to Bhavana! Thanks team!!!read more
will andersen
00:23 20 Mar 19
I drove out of Bhavana feeling warm and fuzzy. I learnt a tonne of awesome information and tied it in with my other loves, cooking and eating! The staff are extremely accommodating. You really feel their passion and theres nothing they wont do to ensure you have the experience you're after.read more
Jake George
09:02 19 Mar 19
We spent the day at Bhavana Organic Farm + Cooking School and it was an absolute treat. We had six days in Byron on our honeymoon and this was a perfect activity to do up in the hinterland. It was incredibly relaxing, the scenery was stunning, food was delicious and educating, and most importantly the company was welcoming and warming. Highly recommend for any couple or individual visiting the Byron region.read more
Ben Summons
05:36 20 Sep 18
A great location for a team building day. Stunning location, cosy breakout areas, and foodie fun with perfect hosts.read more
Julie O'Brien
09:53 05 Sep 18
A big thank you to the amazing hosts and staff. I am truly grateful for such a beautiful experience.read more
Arwa Al-Turkait
10:36 30 Jul 18
What a lovely way to spend a day as a family! It was perfect from the warm welcome when we arrived from the friendly Bhavana team, to the breath taking views, the fun interactive class and delicious food. My daughters are 14 and 7. My 7 year old did get a little bored, however if your kids are older or they have a sibling closer in age to play with then should be alright. I highly recommend it if you’re traveling to the area 👍🏼read more
Taylor Cecil
07:53 29 Jul 18
We just completed 'A Taste of Bhavana', a full day experience. I can honestly say it ticked all of my boxes, from pulling herbs and vegetables to creating new and exciting dishes that we got to eat was so perfect. The staff were very welcoming and also very informative of nutrition. If you are thinking about an experience like this, then Bhavana is the place to go. Thank you all.read more
Imbibe Living
08:55 20 Jun 18
Absolutely wonderful day out! Delicious food, organic garden, wonderful company and very knowledgeable hosts. Highly recommend!read more
Steve Mitchell
06:48 21 May 18
Such a magic place for my 60th Birthday dinner. We had something specific we wanted to achieve with an intimate dinner for 10. Greta and Jo took on the challenge of mixing a cooking school experience with an elegant dinner. It was perfect from start to finish. One of our guests said that that is in the “Can’t improve upon bucket of experiences” and as he is mid sixties and this is only the third experience like that in his bucket, I think they did just perfect... Go there...read more
Aysha Monticone
23:56 01 May 18
Had the best time at the Nurture and Nourish class last week. The ladies knew exactly how to cater for all of our needs and teach us all about slow cooking and living. We loved the setting including the beautiful vegetable garden and house where we cooked our healthy, delicious lunch. The ladies we were patient and kept the atmosphere really light and fun. It was the perfect way to end the week with fantastic people and delicious food. I can’t wait to go again!read more
Sarah McGrory
21:50 10 Apr 18
A great day sharing home grown organic food, recipes for health and wellness and good company!read more
Sarah Ward
22:51 23 Jan 18
This is a nurturing experience that goes beyond purely food. The cooking time was full of great energy and the paddock to plate lunch was a perfect reward.read more
Grant Joblin
04:07 22 Jan 18
My wife & I decided some cooking/nutrition inspiration was required to kick start our New Year, and our visit in January 2018 to Bhavana, satiated us both. Harvesting the produce from Bhavana’s designer kitchen garden, before pairing off to prepare specific dishes for the days menu was both fun and challenging. Great support is at hand from the Bhavana team, with chef and nutritional guidance throughout the day. On top of all of this, you get to meet/mix with some other like-minded accomplices, before sharing the beautiful meal you’ve all contributed to, in a gorgeous farm setting. Highly recommended.read more
Kerry Farriss
09:38 13 Dec 17
I left with more than just recipes! Bhavana cooking was a beautiful experience in a stunning location, hosted by amazing women. Highly recommended.read more
Caro Webster
23:13 13 Aug 17
I was lucky enough to visit Bhavana for its inaugural cooking class, "Nourishing Your Gut". Wow. Simply put, Bhavana is one of those places where time stands still and you can concentrate on nourishing yourself in the most beautiful of surroundings. Jo, Susie and Greta have created a piece of heaven in the Byron hinterland and their knowledge of food and food sources, cooking and organics is unsurpassed. I'd thoroughly recommend Bhavana to anyone wanting to learn more about living a healthier life.read more
Johann Kim
15:08 10 Aug 17
An amazing and unique experience in a breathtaking setting. We visited Bhavana on a business retreat and were blown away by the beautiful bespoke experience that was created for us by Jo, Greta and Susie. The food was absolutely delicious, the cooking lesson was both fun and informative, and we learnt so much about the chemistry of our food as well as some life transforming tips and lessons in health and wholesome eating. Watching the sun set over the fields of the farm with the hinterlands rolling in the background whilst sipping on organic wines and sampling some of the girl's delicious treats is truly something else!I would highly recommend this experience for anyone wanting to learn more about wholesale food and cooking and found it to be one of the most memorable parts of our entire weekend away.Thank you ladies! You created a truly memorable and educational experience and mouth watering meal that we helped to create with our own hands. We loved it!read more
Amy Skene
11:31 10 Aug 17
An experience that takes 'Paddock to Plate' to a new level. The hands on approach to cooking and learning about foods that 'nourish your gut's was so informative it was memorable! A must do with friends, family or work colleagues. It ticks off a great day which ends with a toast and eating a 3 course meal whilst sitting under the most divine fig tree looking out over the rolling hills.read more
Claudine Claridge
03:20 10 Aug 17
Food for Thought. Amazing day exploring cooking to "Nourish your Gut".Educational Cooking. Loved being on an amazing property in the Northern Rivers with friends and like minded people. Highly recommended. The meal we all prepared was delicious and the setting Picturesque A must do when you are in the arearead more
Georgia Rhodes
02:12 10 Aug 17
Thanks for such a great cooking class (Nourish Your Gut). It was a wonderful day (out of the regular) of learning, cooking and connecting with new people. Highlights were gathering produce from the garden and the long lunch under the fig tree, where we all got to relax - sharing, savouring and enjoying the delicious food we had made. I thought the entire day and class we did (Nourish the Gut) was a really good blend of information, fun, activity and down time.Thanks again for a wonderful experience. I'll be back (and I'm planning on sending my hubby and son to your next one!) G xread more
Facebook Reviews
Bianca Hill
2019-07-02T00:57:26+0000
Couldn't have ever dreamt of a more amazing experience. Attended their Adrenal and Gut workshop on the weekend and it was just magical. Their passion and love for food and what they do is amazing. They absolutely draw you in to every moment. Thank youread more
Aysha Monticone
2018-05-02T00:01:56+0000
We had such a wonderful experience at the Nurture and Nourish cooking class recently at Bhavana Organic Cooking School. The setting is next level beautiful and the vegetable garden and kitchen was so well maintained and beautiful. I found the entire day so enjoyable and can’t wait to go back! Thank you ladies!read more
Karen Inglis-Turner
2018-03-09T11:52:07+0000
What a fabulous day! Celebrated my Birthday with new friends while learning how to create delicious healthy food. A definite 5 star experience...I’ll be back!read more
Taliah Lowry
2017-10-22T01:11:08+0000
Honestly one of the best experiences I've had in Byron to date . It felt as though I was in Tuscany in the most beautiful hinterland property with expansive views and incredible hospitality. I arrived at 9:30 and left at 4:30 and it seriously felt as though I had only been there for an hour as time flies when your having that much fun ! This is NOT just a cooking school . Jo and Greta have such vast experience and knowledge of health , nutrition , mind and body wellness as well as Jo being a chef . I felt completely comfortable to openly discuss any issues I personally wanted to discuss in a safe , supportive and professional environment. Learning to cook these amazing meals was just a bonus for the day . Harvesting from their organic garden and learning to make the most delicious healthy lunch from garden to plate . From foraging , cooking , laughing , learning and enjoying the amazing lunch with a gorgeous table setting of french linen dining under the fig tree with a breath taking view of the hinterland ... I've booked in again for the next one . A fulfilling experience to say the least . The passion and knowledge of our hosts was second to none .Can't wait for the Spanish Tapas class in a few weeks ...read more
Tracey Knowland
2017-10-04T11:42:29+0000
Bhavana offers a unique opportunity to enjoy one of the most beautiful farms and vistas in the Byron hinterland while enjoying a full yet balanced day of fun and learning. Foraging in the organic garden and dining under the fig tree, sipping organic Australian wines with views to The Nightcap Range are highlights. Knowledgeable staff. Highly recommended to tourists and locals alike.read more
SJ McKay
2017-08-05T03:40:04+0000
Three top chicks have opened the wonder that is the Bhavana Organic Cooking School + Farm in the Byron Bay hinterland. This week I had the absolute pleasure of taking part in the inaugural Nourish Your Gut cooking class... If I had to choose, the highlight of my day was the moment I sat down at the divine table, designed beautifully, in a truly spectacular setting, with all my classmates, to feast on all the fruits (and vege and meats) of our labours !It is the perfect spot to soak up this incredible experience, to absorb the knowledge, to learn the expertise, to bask in the ambience and feel the heart that Bhavana serves up! #bhavanacookingschool #bhavanaorganicfarmandcookingschool #brooklet #byronbay #organic #cookingschool #hinterland #fresh #countryside #nourishing #nourishyourgut #cookingclass #countrystyle #tablesetting #northernrivers #gourmet #gourmetfood #delicious #treat #heavenonearth #byronhinterland #somanyhashtags #tourismnsw #visitnsw #australiaread more
Emma-Jane Anderson
2017-08-04T02:26:08+0000
An amazing escape, experience and education! From the setting to the food, everything was beautiful, authentic and of the highest quality! The owners are warm, welcoming and wise to the ways of organic food and nutrition. I cannot believe how much I learned in such a short time, not to mention how much I could cook and consume! If you're looking for a fun and nourishing experience, plan a trip to Bhavana Organic Farm + Cooking School next time you're in the Byron area!read more
Caro Webster
2017-08-03T11:43:57+0000
Went to the inaugural cooking class today at Bhavana. It surpassed my expectations. Knowledgeable and gorgeous owners, beautiful food and a breathtaking setting. It's a must if you're up Byron way or planning a visit there.read more
