Welcome to Ataraxis Farms
Tucked away in Fawcetts Plain, Northern NSW, Australia, Ataraxis Farms is our off-grid, slow-living patch where everything we grow and create is rooted in intention.
Our name, Ataraxis, means the absence of stress and mental anxiety - and that feeling sits at the heart of everything we do. The first time we stepped onto this land, it offered us a breath-out moment. Now, we share that feeling through the botanicals we grow and the products we make.
Our Ethos: Keep it real, keep it grounded, keep it kind
Ataraxis Farms is built on simple guiding principles:
Care for the land first
Healthy soil is the beginning of everything.
We feed our soil and support its natural structure so our plants grow strong, vibrant and full of goodness.
Work with nature
We live completely off-grid The farm runs on solar and wind power, and we rely on the rainwater we collect. In our warm climate, weeds can take over quickly, so we use minimal, carefully managed chemical treatments only when necessary - always with intention and respect for the land.
Create with purpose
Every product is made slowly and thoughtfully, in small batches. No shortcuts, no mass-production, no unnecessary ingredients, all harvested and produced by hand. Just clean, honest formulas that support your everyday wellbeing.
Why we Grow what we grow
We focus on botanicals that thrive naturally in our climate and suit the way we grow - slowly, intentionally and with respect for the land.
On our patch, the Australian natives we grow are Bush Mint and Strawberry Gum. They’re resilient, beautifully aromatic, and deeply connected to the Australian landscape, which makes them a natural fit for the grounding products we create.
We also grow selected varieties of lavender - even though she’s a bit of a diva in our warm, humid conditions. Lavender doesn’t naturally love humidity, so every harvest comes with extra care, close watching and a little bit of stubborn determination on our part. But the reward is worth it: when she thrives, she brings the most calming scent and gentle benefits to our small-batch blends.
We grow these plants because:
- they’re chosen with intention, not convenience
- they suit our climate (or in lavender’s case, we give her a fighting chance!)
- they support a slower, more sustainable approach to farming
- they offer beautiful scent and natural goodness
- they inspire products that feel grounding, calming and real
What we grow shapes what we make - and every plant on this farm earns its place.
Why we make what we make
Life can be busy, loud and overwhelming. Our purpose is to create simple, grounding rituals that help people feel calm and connected - even if it’s just for 30 seconds in the middle of a busy day.
Every product we make has a job:
- To soften, soothe or refresh
- To smell like the bush at sunrise or a garden after rain
- To turn a small moment into something peaceful
- To reconnect people with nature, even if they’re nowhere near the paddock
We make products we love, products we use ourselves, and products that honour the natural ingredients we grow.
Made here on the farm - not in a factory
Everything we create is made right here on our off-grid farm. We grow, harvest, infuse, blend and bottle in small batches so every product stays fresh, honest and close to the source. Nothing rushed, nothing mass-produced, just real products made with real care.
What we make is guided by three things:
- what we genuinely benefit from in our own daily lives
- what our friends, family and community reach for and rely on
- what our patch can naturally and sustainably provide us
Our range includes:
- magnesium sprays
- lip balms
- perfume oils
- room sprays
- body oils
- face and room mists
- bath salts
- shower steamers
- culinary strawberry gum and lavender
and a few seasonal surprises!
Every batch carries a little piece of this land - the sunlight, the wind, the rainwater, the soil, and the slow-living mindset we practice every day. We don’t make anything just for the sake of it. We make what’s useful, what’s needed, what feels good, and what honours the botanicals we grow.
Who we create for
Ataraxis Farms is for anyone who loves nature, slow moments, clean ingredients and handmade quality.
- For people who care where things come from.
- For people who appreciate botanical simplicity.
- For people who want their daily rituals to feel grounding, not rushed.
If that sounds like you, you’re in the right place.
We choose glass
At Ataraxis Farms, we’re big believers in choosing materials that respect the land we live on. That’s why you’ll find our products packaged in glass wherever possible.
Glass just makes sense for us - and for the way we grow and create.
Better for the planet
Glass is endlessly recyclable. No down-cycling, no hidden nasties, no plastic shedding into the environment. When you’re living off-grid and working closely with the land, you see first-hand how important it is to keep waste to a minimum.
Better for your skin and senses
Glass keeps our small-batch botanicals fresher for longer. No leaching. No absorbing scent. No compromising on the quality of the product inside. What we make stays exactly as it should be - clean, pure and effective.
Better for long-term use
We choose sturdy, reusable bottles and jars because we want them to live on well past their first use. Our customers repurpose them for dried herbs, seeds, crafts, or home storage - and we love seeing that.
Aligned with our ethos
Using glass reflects our whole approach:
- thoughtful, low-waste living
- choosing quality over convenience
- protecting the land that provides so much for us
- making products that feel good in your hands and good for the planet
Glass takes more care to ship and store, but it’s a choice we stand by - because sustainability isn’t just a line for us. It’s how we live, how we grow, and how we make everything on this farm.
Our purpose
We grow and create to bring more calm into the world - simple as that. Our purpose is to:
- honour the land we live on
- support healthier soil and healthier plants
- craft products that feel good, smell good and do good
- share the grounding magic of small, intentional moments
Ataraxis Farms is more than a farm.
It’s a way of living - slower, kinder, more connected, and we’re proud to share it with you.