Stories from Beenak House, Yarra Valley, Victoria
Welcome …
Beenak House is more than a home … it is the place where Beenak House Teas & Seeds Market lives, and is the source for the Beenak House Sanctuary YouTube Channel, where I share stories of the fauna, flora, and off-grid life in this paradise in the Australian Forest. Thanks for sharing a slice of Beenak with us.
My name is Victoria Maxwell-Davis and I moved here to live in early 2026 after many visits since 2020 … and this place peaks to me with so many ancient secrets and contemporary marvels that I just have to share to satisfy my wonder at the depth of diversity of wildlife, botany, amd fungi, the beauty of the forest, garden, and light, and the inspiration in the creative architecture of this off-grid, hand-built, family mud brick pole house. May it continue to sustain much life, bountiful produce, connected community, and creative pursuits for many years to come.
Magic Beans: The Full Story Behind the Beans in Your Jar
Chances are you're here because you bought some magic beans from my market stall in the Yarra Valley and turned over the zine to find this page. Which means you're exactly the kind of person who always wants to know more. Good. Because there's more to know. A lot more, actually. Possibly more than a lifetime's supply of baked beans. Well, maybe.