Krista Schade
26 January 2025, 1:00 AM
Bruce and Julie Armstrong, with TV chef Ed Halmagyi, in Corynnia Station's beautiful grounds.
Julie and Bruce Armstrong own and manage the working cropping farm, and host guest from across the globe at their farmstay on Corynnia, near Carrathool, in the Riverina region of NSW.
Since arriving as newlyweds in 1982, the pair have painstakingly developed a luxurious escape, boasting a garden oasis and bespoke accommodation.
They raised their family and now share the farming business with son Hamish, the third generation to care for the lands.
Julie’s father John Jones was the original visionary, having purchased the property in 1977 from British Tobacco (Naroo Pastoral Company).
Now they are seeking a single traveller or grey nomad couple to join them at Corynnia. Applicants self-sufficient in a caravan or motor home, and will be invited to stay for at least a few months.
“Pottering for a couple of hours, five days a week, checking the pool, caring for and picking veggies, some light repairs and garden work,” is how Julie describes the role.
In exchange the hosts at Corynnia will provide a beautiful place to pull up and park, power, water and seasonal fruit and veg.
Corynnia Station has been the location for filming of “Doing Time for Patsy Cline” starring Miranda Otto, Matt Day and Richard Roxburg, and hosted Better Homes and Gardens, Postcards and Sydney Weekender.
The farmstay has also gathered several awards for excellence in hospitality from Trip Advisor and Booking.com.
Please see the positions vacant section to apply.
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