A living, working farm in the Adelaide Hills
Jauma is a 40-acre organic farm in Lenswood, Adelaide Hills on Peramangk Country, cared for by James & Sophie Erskine. It is a home, winery, orchard, vineyard and place to gather.
We grow grapes, cherries, apples, pears, vegetables and flowers, alongside native vegetation, forest, pasture and animals- one interconnected and diverse ecosystem.
We believe healthy plants begin with living soil. Our organic farming is guided by permaculture philosophy and regenerative principles, with a focus on building healthy soil life, increasing water holding capacity and encouraging biodiversity.
We utilise land care systems that tend to life above and beneath the soil, asking less of the plants so they thrive with resilience, sustainability and longevity. We care for the land, community and the more than human world, by cultivating a diverse and thriving ecosystem.
A polyculture of vines, orchards, veggies and community
A seasonal rhythm
Nature's cycles carry us into an annual rhythm. Spring is full of blossoms, planting, new growth and the explosion of life. Summer brings cherries, vegetables, and celebrations. Autumn carries us into grape harvest, fruit abundance, wine, and community. Winter winds down into rest, dormancy, pruning and preparing for the next cycle.
We invite our community to the farm for seasonal events and experiences throughout the year, to celebrate these transitions and nature's gifts.
Cherry season
Each summer, our cherry orchard comes alive with beautiful organic ruby gems. We grow ten cherry varieties, and open our orchard for a few special weekends of pick your own. It's a chance to wander the orchard, taste fresh fruit from the tree, and pick your own box to take home for your summer table.
Opening weekends depend of the season's ripening times, generally late December/ early January.
From farm to table
Our home grown vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers, vinegar, and eggs find their way into our cellar door and seasonal events to share around the table with a glass of wine.
We love sharing the abundance of this land with the people who gather here- this farm is a true connector of people and place.
