Bendigo Sustainable House Day 2025 - Day 1
Two homes will be shown on the Saturday 23rd of August, in the Wellsford State Forest.
Come along and learn how to upgrade your home or build a new sustainable house with the inspiration of these beautiful mudbrick homes, nestled in the Wellsford Forest.
We will share knowledge and experiences in these wonderful examples of how humble sustainability, comfort, and creativity can come together. As part of the visit, the flourishing gardens rich in biodiversity thrives alongside smart design, discovering practical ways to sustainable living within the forest.
Whether you're renovating, building, or just curious about greener living, you'll find plenty of inspiration here. You’ll also have the chance to meet like-minded people, ask questions, and connect with those passionate about sustainable homes, energy efficiency, and living lighter on the land.
The second event will showcase a similar home, featuring solar panels, batteries, many creatively upcycled gardens and buildings, inspiring examples of recycling and composting, as well as Terry Jarvis’s at home Art Gallery - all just 2km away from the first home. We will facilitate a walk and drive to and from both homes.
Exact location will be provided after purchasing the tickets, respecting the homeowner privacy.
If you are interested in touring both homes, there is a discount for attending both events, prices are as shown:
BSG Members $10.00
General Admission $15.00
Second Event Discounted price $5.00
Children under 12 free
Purchase tickets here: (if these links don’t work, please try in a different browser)
Sanctuary Cottage
The forest gallery
Spaces are limited – book your tickets and come be part of the change!
BSG MOVIE FUNDRAISER: WILDING
Tickets on sale: www.starcinema.org.au
Phone bookings: 11am-3pm, Monday to Friday, 54462025.
An inspiring story of ecological renewal. Based on Isabella Tree’s best-selling book by the same title, Wilding tells the story of a young couple that bets on nature for the future of their failing, four hundred year old estate. The young couple battles entrenched tradition, and dares to place the fate of their farm in the hands of nature. Ripping down fences, they set the land back to the wild and entrust its recovery to a motley mix of animals both tame and wild. It is the beginning of a grand experiment that will become one of the most significant rewilding experiments in Europe.
Energy Efficiency for Renters
This session will share practical tips and tricks for Renters to enhance home energy efficiency and savings!
We’ll help you understand:
what upgrades you can make to a rental property
your rights as a renter
how to get on the cheapest energy rates
how to access financial assistance
optimise your space with simple solutions for better comfort
Come along to learn how to stay cool in the summer or cozy in the winter.
Register to join live or access the recording afterwards. We’ll also screen this online talk live at the Bendigo Library. Biscuits included, and walk ins also welcome!
In the meantime check out this great new renters video from the My Home Network at Mt Alexander Shire for some great resources and tips.
This session will be led by energy accessor, trainer and educator, Lucinda Flynn, from Going Green Solutions.
This event is brought to you by the Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance councils including City of Greater Bendigo, Mount Alexander Shire, Central Goldfields Shire, Macedon Ranges Shire and Pyrenees Shire.
