Sustainable Living at Underhill
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Live Eco-Consciously
Underhill Farm is an eco-friendly, pet friendly guest house dedicated to sustainable living by example through upcycling, recycling, and reusing every possible aspect on our property.
Sustainability is more than a concept; it’s a way of life at Underhill Farm. With a deep commitment to the environment, we embark on a journey toward a greener, more sustainable future. The farm itself is a green oasis nestled in the Botrivier Valley between two streams and surrounded by apple and wine farms.
A poplar forest covers the stream banks and ancient oak trees provide shade along the other river bank. There are about 250 olive trees, a fruit orchid as well as a vegetable garden, helping to supply fruit and vegetables to guests and the local community. Everything you see was created with resources made on the farm or built using materials that would have otherwise been thrown away by others. It is our passion to offer an educational space for our guests to learn about the hidden luxury in an eco-friendly lifestyle.
Latest Blogs Articles
An in depth look into what’s happening around the farm and info on eco-focused living
Unveiling the Essence of Underhill: The Waters of Houtveld Dam
Unveiling the Essence of Underhill: The Waters of Houtveld Dam Nestled at the edge of the Groenlandberg Nature Reserve, the heartbeat of Underhill Farm emanates
March 28th Mosaics in the Earthship Kitchen
This week we did the mosaics on the back wall of the kitchen. Our Underhill freind Blake managed to source some second hand mosaics, and
How I built my eco-home for $7,000
The joy you get from building yourself, scrounging hidden treasures and learning new skills is something I relish every moment I spend in my tiny home.
Where to find recycled materials for your projects
Sometimes it can be hard to know where to start finding second-hand materials for recycled building projects. Nowadays there are a growing number of shops
How to build a living roof from recycled material
When building my latest cottage that I live in I was quoted $7,000 for the roof by a supplier (which is incidentally what it eventually
You can recycle more rubbish than you realise
At Underhill Farm, the stuff you throw away goes to one of two places – the local rubbish dump, or the local recycling center that
"How I built my home for under $7,000"
You don’t need to be a millionaire to live luxuriously