Down’s Community Farm

Down’s Community Farm Down's Community Farm on Old Wells Rd, Seaford. Situated on traditional lands of the Bunurong people.

Adjacent to the beautiful wetlands, it's a former farm, now a thriving community project with nourishing activities and sustainable values. Down’s Community Farm (formerly known as and still run by Down’s Estate Community Project) is a flourishing community hub bordering the scenic wetlands on Old Wells Rd, Seaford. "Down's Estate" is the former farm, previously owned by world-renowned whip and saddle-maker Harry Down. The land is now owned by Frankston City Council and jointly managed. The project is co-created by passionate, hardworking and dedicated community members. Together we work to sustain shared goals and values, working with sustainable farming practices, hosting culturally significant community events and share our knowledge and culture. The land facilitates a large community garden and wide-open grass space for nourishing activities such as yoga and community festivals, with incredible views overlooking the native wetlands. This community-based public space is inclusive and welcoming of all aspects of all people. If you want to get involved or share your ideas, please join us. You can like and follow our page, visit our website or Instagram, and visit us at Down’s Community Farm. Help us to keep this amazing project exciting and connected.

Two of our terrific people at the farm, Brendan and Peter, braved the elements ( plenty of rain) yesterday to rescue our...
29/03/2026

Two of our terrific people at the farm, Brendan and Peter, braved the elements ( plenty of rain) yesterday to rescue our stone pathway from the kikuyu which was overgrowing it. Thank you SO MUCH. What a difference it made! (Picture taken from dry verandah)

27/03/2026

NEIGHBOUR DAY tomorrow at the farm 11.30am- 1pm
Whatever the weather, we have it covered!
Looking forward to meeting some new and old faces-
Bring your friends and family too.

23/03/2026

Love to see you at our Neighbour Day event
this Sat 28, 11.30am- 1pm for a picnic lunch
We love where we garden and gather!
Please tell your friends too

Our every Saturday 10am - 1pm community gardening bee is coming up! Bring your sun/ wind protection, closed shoes and wa...
17/03/2026

Our every Saturday 10am - 1pm community gardening bee is coming up!
Bring your sun/ wind protection, closed shoes and water bottle. Take home some good chats, fresh air and exercise and shared harvest. Newcomers of all ages welcome!

12/03/2026

We have just sent out our Autumn update with DCF
activities and events.
You can subscribe on our website and we will send it to you!

06/03/2026

Great weather for community gardening tomorrow!
We are still harvesting summer crops.
Come along and join in between 10am and 1 pm

If you enjoy being part of community events and would like to help us organise them please leave a message below. We wil...
01/03/2026

If you enjoy being part of community events and would like to help us organise them please leave a message below. We will get in touch! We are currently working on our Neighbours Day event for March 28. Or you can email us at: downsestatecommunicatiions@gmail.com

Together We Are Stronger! All welcome to join our gardening bee this Saturday 10 am- 1pm    As part of Frankston Communi...
26/02/2026

Together We Are Stronger! All welcome to join our gardening bee this Saturday 10 am- 1pm
As part of Frankston Community Garden Network and The Community Plate, and a member of Sustain and CGA, DCF is playing its part in the local food growing movement which is continuing to gain strength. ☀️ 🥕 More info in comments

Can you see those little red beauties peeping out from under the green? - a real little food forest! Big thanks  to Joan...
23/02/2026

Can you see those little red beauties peeping out from under the green? - a real little food forest! Big thanks to Joan for the harvesting and Peter for keeping the car park garden in great shape. Gardening bee every Sat 10-1 pm

Fine weather tomorrow for Community Gardening Bee! Finish at 12.30 for Urban Ag team meeting in House. Drop in for a cha...
20/02/2026

Fine weather tomorrow for Community Gardening Bee! Finish at 12.30 for Urban Ag team meeting in House. Drop in for a chat or lend a hand. 🪣 🧤

Hello community! One of our real strengths is that we are well connected...   so here's a great (FREE) opportunity for y...
16/02/2026

Hello community! One of our real strengths is that we are well connected... so here's a great (FREE) opportunity for you to learn from some very experienced people how to make your garden or balcony more wildlife friendly. Book in now and enjoy!

Great we had some decent rain on our parched community and habitat gardens tonight. 😊 Would love to have some new people...
11/02/2026

Great we had some decent rain on our parched community and habitat gardens tonight. 😊 Would love to have some new people come along for our Eco- Bee 🐝 on Saturday 10am- 12 pm Then a cuppa and chat. Plenty of good ideas 💡 for this year!

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190 Old Wells Road
Melbourne, VIC
3198

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