Wether it's rooftop sprinklers or fire pumps, we’ve been planning for bushfire for years, continually improving our property’s resilience. In February 2024, our preparation was tested when fire swept through the farm. Thanks to our planning and efforts, we successfully defended our property, saved our home and business, and provided a safe base for firefighters to work from.
Join us to learn the practical measures that helped us succeed.
What we’ll cover
- Choosing and using a basic fire pump
- Rooftop sprinkler systems
- Managing fuel loads effectively
- How we prepared our property to support firefighters
- How we decided to stay or go
- Passive and active measures to boost bushfire readiness
Also includes
- Guided tour of our garden and house exterior, sheds and other commercial infrastructure — real-life examples of what works
- Demonstrations of pumps and rooftop sprinklers
- Digital workshop notes
Your instructors
- Rob Pelletier – horticulturist and proprietor of Heritage Fruit Trees.
- Kate Blood – horticulturist at Heritage Fruit Trees.
Workshop details
- Date: Saturday 8 November 2025
- Time: Arrive from 9:10 am for morning tea, workshop runs 9:30 am – 1 pm.
- Location: Heritage Fruit Trees, Beaufort VIC (directions provided on booking)
Food & refreshments
- Morning tea provided on arrival. Please note that vegan choices are not available and food may contain traces of nuts.
- If you have specific dietary needs, you’re very welcome to bring something that suits you.
- To protect our orchard from pests and diseases, please don’t bring fresh fruit.
Bookings and Group Discount
- $85 per person (includes garden & exterior house tour, digital notes & some refreshments)
- Group discount: Bring a friend! Book for 2 or more and save $8.50 per person.
- Reserve your place today – spaces are limited and this workshop will fill quickly.
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