A Regenerative Farm-to-Table Long Lunch Is Coming to Glenworth Valley This May
Community Announcement
04 March 2026
https://thegoodfarmshop.com
In a world hungry for change, the future of food begins in the soil.
On May 23, The Good Farm Shop will host its very first community event, Gathered, an intimate long lunch celebrating regenerative farming, open-fire cooking and the people reshaping how we grow, cook and eat.
Set against the striking landscape of Glenworth Valley, just over an hour from Sydney’s CBD and Northern Beaches, this late lunch brings together farmers, chefs and conscious eaters for an afternoon grounded in soil health, flavour and conversation.
The Good Farm Shop began as a small cow share from a family-owned regenerative farm. Three years on, it has grown into a ready-meals company with a clear mission: to make real food convenient without compromising human health, land ecology or animal welfare. Their animal produce is 100% pasture-raised, sourced from small family-owned farms, with processing brought directly to beef farms to minimise animal stress. Organic ingredients are prioritised wherever possible, and quality is never negotiable.
Gathered is a natural extension of that philosophy, bringing the community back to the land.
Why Regenerative Farming Is So Important
There are currently two very different farming systems shaping our food future: industrial and regenerative.
Industrial agriculture relies heavily on synthetic fertilisers and chemicals, often degrading soil health over time. Regenerative farming takes the opposite approach, working with nature to rebuild soil, improve biodiversity and restore ecological balance.
When soil is healthy, it can sequester significant amounts of carbon, drawing it down from the atmosphere and storing it underground. When soil becomes depleted through intensive farming practices, that carbon can be released back into the atmosphere.
In simple terms, soil health influences climate health.
Regenerative farming also prioritises animal welfare, biodiversity, and nutrient density, supporting food systems designed to nourish both people and planet.
For those wanting to explore the journey from conventional to regenerative agriculture, the documentary Rachel's Farm (available on Stan) follows this transition in an Australian context and offers a powerful insight into what change can look like in practice.
A Conversation Rooted in the Land
At the heart of the afternoon is a panel discussion hosted by co-founder Matilda Gooding, bringing together pioneering voices in regenerative agriculture:
- Rachel Ward, Actor and farming advocate from Eastbourne Farm
- Chris Balazs, founder of Provenir
- Scott Gooding, co-founder and head chef of The Good Farm Shop
Together, they will explore what it means to farm in partnership with nature and what the future of food in Australia could look like.
As the discussion unfolds, chef Charly Pretet, founder of Terra Firma, will prepare a three-course feast cooked entirely over open flame.
Every ingredient will be sourced from regenerative and organic producers, showcasing food that is seasonal, elemental and deeply nourishing.
Guests will arrive from 12:15pm for cocktails and canapés, followed by regenerative wines from Stoke Wines. At 2pm, guests will be seated for the long lunch and panel discussion, with the afternoon flowing through to approximately 5–6pm.
Gathered is a celebration of soil health, community, flavour and the future of food. It’s for those who care about where their food comes from, and where the industry is headed next.
Find tickets and further details
here.