Australian Country Homes

BORN-AGAIN BARFIELD

No matter the time of year, memories of precious moments shared around the festive table at Barfield station are still fresh in the minds of those who scored an invite. “We have an annual Christmas party inviting all our neighbours and friends along Barfield Road,” Melinee Leather, who owns Barfield with her husband, Robert, and is the resident Jill-of-all-trades, says. “Santa arrives with presents for the kids and a meal is shared under the stars on the front lawn. All our guests leave with a handmade gingerbread house, which is

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