An earth-building JOURNEY

In 2011 Rosa Henderson left a partner and a career in professional photography and youth events co-ordination and bought a one-way ticket to India. She wanted new directions for something useful she could contribute to the world. The experience led to her becoming a well known earth builder, earth-building teacher, and natural-building educational programmes facilitator specialising in clay.

Biodynamic beginnings

Rosa grew up on Milmore Downs, a third generation family farm her parents converted in the 60s to a pioneering biodynamic farm growing sheep, cattle, and grain which they milled, all of which continues today. Milmore Downs was one of the earliest farms to go biodynamic on a large scale in New Zealand; previously biodynamic growing had only been applied to market gardens.

Rosa’s favourite building is one she built on the farm. She calls it her sacred place: a small round, domed temple she says has excellent vibration