Riverdance Farm Tasmania

13/07/2026

11/07/2026

Tiny cria. Big job. 🦙🤎

It’s husbandry day, which means health checks, a few cuddles, and making sure our youngest herd members are thriving. Safe hands, calm hearts, and a pretty special way to spend the day. Some lactating Mums were on the slimmer side, so off to a new paddock and some extra feeds - separating the cria to ween will happen shortly, I can’t do it in the dead of winter! We have been getting some big frosts here and August seems like it will be a good time to finally separate them from their Mums.

RiverdanceFarmTasmania

06/07/2026

Winter has always been my favourite season. This year, it has meant something different to me.

The paddocks have slowed. The river is full. The alpacas, goats and bees are preparing for spring. Life on the farm continues to move with the seasons, even when life beyond the fences feels anything but certain.

This journal is about winter husbandry, little wrens, preparing for spring... but it's also about the long road of grief, resilience, learning to live with uncertainty, and discovering that sometimes the farm quietly holds you together while you find your footing again.

If you've been following the Riverdance journey, thank you. Your kindness, messages and encouragement have meant more than you'll ever know.

If you'd like to spend a quiet few minutes with a cup of tea, I'd love for you to read this month's journal.

Read it here: https://www.riverdancefarmtasmania.com/farmjournal/winter

18/06/2026

The new Angora goats are settling in beautifully.

While they might look like they’re already plotting farm takeovers, their arrival has been carefully planned.

For biosecurity and animal health reasons, we’ve designed the farm with separate spaces for different species. The goats have their side of the farm, while the alpacas have theirs. It helps us manage health risks, monitor new arrivals, and ensure everyone gets the best possible start.

The goats don’t know any of this, of course. The alpacas … well they’ve certainly taken in the special treatment of the newcomers and have sounded a few alert calls at the weird short little curly coated creatures.

The goats are currently focused on much more important matters, including grass quality, fence inspections, and determining whether every bucket on the property belongs to them.

One of the things I love most about building a fibre farm is that it’s never just about the animals. It’s about creating systems and spaces that allow them to thrive.

These little fluffballs are settling in well, finding their feet, and slowly becoming part of our story.

Welcome, little gorgeous legends.

17/06/2026

The alpaca boys have officially moved into their new paddock this week.

As expected, there was a lot of standing around pretending not to be excited before immediately sprinting towards the fresh grass.

I’ve often thought alpacas are the embodiment of “cool guys don’t look at explosions”, except the explosion is a paddock full of feed and they’re trying very hard to act casual about it.

One by one they wandered through the gate, noses twitching, ears alert, quietly assessing their new kingdom.

Life feels a bit chaotic at the moment, but there is something grounding about opening a gate and watching animals simply embrace what is in front of them. No overthinking. No five-year plans. Just fresh pasture and the confidence to charge headfirst into a new chapter.

Perhaps the alpacas are onto something.

Stay wild, boys.

11/06/2026

A new journal entry is live on the website: Small Steps

This week feels a little different.

Not because everything has suddenly fallen into place, but because I've started finding a rhythm again. The kind that comes from focusing on what is directly in front of you instead of trying to solve the next five years all at once.

I've written about gratitude, routine, reflection, welcoming five beautiful Angora goats to Riverdance Farm, and the quiet work happening behind the scenes as the fibre mill and our future home continue to take shape.

There are no fireworks to report. No grand announcements.

Just paperwork, planning, conversations, demolition, animal feeding, and the small daily steps that eventually become something much bigger.

As I've been reminded recently, foundations matter more than fireworks.

Thank you for continuing to follow along, for your kindness, and for allowing me to share both the difficult and joyful parts of this journey.

You can read the full journal entry here: riverdancefarmtasmania.com/farmjournal/small-steps

🤍 Renee

08/06/2026

Today I've shared a journal entry called Returning to Crabtree. It wasn't an easy one to write.

Life has taken an unexpected turn and, for now, we've returned to Crabtree. There has been a great deal of grief, change, uncertainty and rebuilding happening behind the scenes, and I've been quieter than usual as I've tried to find my feet again.

The farm has seen me through difficult seasons before. While I'm not yet ready to call this one a gift, I am grateful for the people who have carried me when I couldn't carry myself.

There is still a baby due in October. There are still animals to feed. There are still dreams quietly flickering away in the background, waiting for their time.

Perhaps rebuilding doesn't always mean building bigger. Perhaps it means building truer. If you'd like to read the latest journal entry, you'll find it in bio.

Thank you to everyone who has checked in, held space, offered kindness, or simply stayed close. It has meant more than you'll ever know. 🤍