about
Inspired by the ever-growing, invigorating, UK farming festival, Groundswell - UNDERGROUND has been created to connect farmers and growers around the common grounds of soil, food and farming… with some music thrown in for good measure!
Having seen the positive impact that events like this can have - bringing much needed joy and connection in a space that can often feel isolating and hard - has inspired us to create something unique to our context in Aotearoa New Zealand.
UNDERGROUND’s mission is to connect people with ways to grow food in harmony with nature and papatūānuku, in the hope that they will feel inspired to change the way they grow, shop and eat.
Bringing diverse stories, ideas, people and practices together at the source of where our food comes from (on the land/whenua) is part of what makes UNDERGROUND unique.
THE LOCATION
UNDERGROUND is honoured to host its pilot event on the earth at Greystone, just 50 mins drive north of Ōtautahi Christchurch.
Greystone is one of Aotearoa’s most innovative regenerative organic vineyards set on an old sheep farm in Waipara’s Omihi Hills, North Canterbury.
Their vision and values are deeply rooted in a commitment to living in harmony with the land and their community. It’s Greystone’s strong roots in both the regenerative farming and food communities that makes it the perfect location for our audience of farmers, growers and foodies to connect.
What to Expect
The line-up will feature more than 30 speakers with a strong emphasis on local
30+ speakers from Aotearoa and around the world covering a diverse array topics from regenerative food systems, agroforestry, pasture and grazing management, soil microbiology, soil health and its impact on human health + much more!
Incredible food/kai prepared by fire and earth, sourced locally from organic, regenerative producers. Greystone Wines and Brew Moon beer.
Sessions out in the field on diverse pastures, compost, and drought resilience
Safaris (aka field walks) on regen wine & beneficial insects, soil microbiology
Stalls from all kinds of brilliant businesses passionate about nurturing life underground
And, every ticket includes a seat at the table at our Regen To Market closing feast on the last day at 1pm - leave with new friends and full bellies!
Don’t miss out! This is our pilot year - there is limited space. Get your early bird tickets.
Visit our FAQ page for more information.
The team
These are the familiar faces from Aotearoa’s regenerative food and farming movement ensuring we provide an event that is powerful, unique, fun and unmissable!
Top left clockwise:
Fran Bailey, Angela Clifford,Chanelle O’Sullivan, Simon Osborne, Dan Eb, Nick Gill, Jules Matthews, Mark Anderson, Amber Rose