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The HARCOURTS Foundation

The Harcourts Foundation has raised over $7 million since 2008, has assisted hundreds of charitable organisations throughout Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the USA, and has helped literally thousands of people in need.

In 1888, John Bateman Harcourt opened the door on what would become the first ever Harcourts office of the fastest growing real estate group in Australasia, and beyond.

We have proudly worked for 125 years in our communities everyday to fulfill people’s dreams of achieving a home. Alongside that we have also built a long and enthusiastic history of supporting thousands of community initiatives to benefit tens of thousands of our neighbours.

After asking our Harcourts team in 2008 if there was a better way to invest in the communities where we work, live and play, their overwhelming response led to the launch of The Harcourts Foundation in Australia and New Zealand.

Our Purpose: To provide support

that helps, grows and enriches our communities. For all enquiries, contact HARCOURTS Ballina Byron 02 6686 1100

Mad Mountian Family Farm

Mad Mountain is a proudly family owned and operated farm located in the picturesque peak of Tomewin Mountain. With views to the ocean, farmland and surrounding rainforest and valleys.

We use permaculture methods to simulate a natural environment in our gardens and maintain a working ecosystem to discourage pests. We use no harsh chemicals or pesticides and instead make our own fertilisers and pest control sprays using organic methods that we have found to be both effective and have low to no environmental impact. We have also dedicated a large portion of our acreage to wildlife preservation and maintaining the natural environment.

Our story began humbly as we moved out of the suburbs in search of a simpler life. We wanted to live a more self sustainable, less commercial lifestyle using solar, tank water and

growing our own food and medicinal herbs. From this humble beginning we have grown to have a fully stocked greenhouse full of medicinal and culinary herbs, permaculture plants, flowering pollinator plants and vegetables.

Also from our established fruit trees we have developed a range of delicious jams, chilli sauces from our home grown chillies as well as a selection of tasty chutneys and relishes. Our herbal teas were one of our first products that we created as we learned how many benefits medicinal herbs had and sought a way to enjoy it. These were an instant hit and we have been selling our home grown, herbal teas ever since and are always developing new blends for different purposes and uses.

Add a few years and we have since added flavoured dipping oils made with the best virgin olive oils and a selection of our homegrown herbs and chillis. Rose water made with our homegrown organic roses. Preserved lemons and dried citrus wheels have also joined the list. Each year we have new fruit trees maturing and we develop new products to use each crop.

For us the most rewarding part is when a customer pops by our market stall or shoots us a message to tell us that their garden full of our plants is flourishing or that they simply cant get enough of our products. Helping people, bringing a smile to their face and sharing the joys of what we do is what this is all about.

We hope you enjoy our products as much as we do. Feel free to get in touch or shoot us a message. We love to hear from you.

Our website is www.madmountainorganics.com.au