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"Explore the rustic charm of Currumbin Valley's photoshoot oasis, where Highland cattle roam freely.

A perfect blend of heritage and scenic beauty awaits your lens.

01/06/2026

Croaky voice and all, I’m sounding more like a fella than myself right now, but gee I’m chuffed with these efforts!

If you’ve ever had to graft a calf onto a cow, I take my hat off to you. Taking the hide from a 3-day-old calf definitely brought out my inner Dexter. Don’t worry though, I’m not in a hurry to do it again, so you can all sleep easy tonight. 😅

The last five days have been nothing short of hectic, and today was no exception. But we’re making progress. Libby is talking to her new baby, sniffing him, and showing interest. It’s still early days, but we’re moving in the right direction.

One step at a time. We’re winning. 💪🏼🤎

31/05/2026

Day 3, and we had a surprise for Libby.

After losing her calf, we made the decision to try and find her another one. Not just for the calf’s sake, but for hers too. Her maternal instincts are still incredibly strong, and she was searching for a baby to care for.

The plan sounded simple enough. We put Libby in the crush and waited for her to wee so we could use her scent on the new calf. Normally she’d oblige straight away… but of course, the one day I was standing there with a bucket, she had other ideas. Two hours later, we were still waiting!

We introduced the new calf (no wee!) and let it have a feed from her left quarters while she was still in the crush. When we let Libby out, she wasn’t overly convinced. She wasn’t aggressive, but she certainly wasn’t claiming this little one as her own.

That left us with one final option. We used the hide from Libby’s calf and fitted it to the new calf. It wasn’t an easy thing to do, but if it gives this calf a chance and helps Libby heal, it’s worth trying.

This evening, we’re seeing some encouraging signs. Libby is talking to the calf, smelling it and showing interest. She’s not allowing it to feed freely yet, but tonight they were resting together in the yard.

It’s still early days, and grafting calves can be a slow process, but tonight feels a little more hopeful than yesterday.

Fingers crossed for more progress tomorrow. 🤎

30/05/2026

🤎 Libby update 🤎

It’s been a tough day for our girl, but she’s doing her best. She’s spent most of today resting, eating well, and slowly moving around when needed. She’s still quite uncomfortable and has a long recovery ahead of her, but we’re thankful for every small step forward. Thank you all for your kind messages, support and concern for Libby. She is very loved.

29/05/2026

We know so many of you have been checking in and asking for updates. Unfortunately, this isn’t the one we were hoping to share.

Last night and into this morning, Libby faced one of the most challenging calvings we’ve experienced at Magnolia Ridge. She was carrying a beautiful silver dun bull calf that presented in a true breech position.

For four long hours, Libby pushed with everything she had while we assisted with every contraction. Despite our best efforts we were unable to save this little boy.

We’re incredibly grateful that Libby came through the ordeal safely. She’s up and on her feet (just), but understandably very sore, stiff and exhausted. She has a long road to recovery ahead, and we’ll be doing everything we can to support her.

A huge thank you to my husband and son, who were at my beck and call throughout the night, and to my neighbour and dear friend Hayley, who answered her phone at 4:30am and came straight over when I had nothing left in the tank.

Being an animal custodian is a privilege and it brings incredible joy, but sometimes it also brings heartbreak. Today we’re mourning the loss of a beautiful little calf while being thankful that Libby is still with us. 🤎

19/05/2026

Restore at the Estate ✨
Join us at Magnolia Ridge Estate on Saturday 6 June 2026 from 9am for a beautiful morning of gentle yoga, nature and connection. Stretch, breathe and unwind amongst our Highland cattle and mini donkeys, with time to pat, feed and enjoy these gorgeous animals in the peaceful paddocks.

Ewe have a small amount of early bird tickets for just $69, with remaining tickets $79. Limited spots available for this intimate experience 🌿

Booking link in bio.

18/05/2026

Restore at the Estate 🌿

A premium restorative yoga and animal connection experience, set within the peaceful surrounds of Magnolia Ridge Estate.

Guests will be welcomed with the opportunity to meet and feed our resident highland cattle and miniature donkeys before settling into a calming restorative yoga practice and deeply restful Yoga Nidra, with our animals peacefully grazing in the paddock opposite the class.

Following the session, guests are invited to wander the grounds, pat and feed the animals, and soak in the beauty and grounding presence of nature before departing the estate.

Designed to soothe the nervous system and encourage deep relaxation, this intimate experience is a gentle invitation to slow down, reconnect, and restore. Be the first to experience this experience and DM us ‘early bird’ to be the first to get access to ticket sales.

13/05/2026

Libby 🐮🤎

Due in just over 2 weeks… and if you know Libby, you know she’s not just “one of the cows” around here. She’s the girl who follows us everywhere for a scratch, leans in for pats like an oversized puppy, and somehow always ends up right beside you no matter where you are on the farm.

She truly is part of the family here at Magnolia Ridge, and I already know there will be tears the day her new baby arrives 🥹

This little one has some BIG shoes to fill after Maggie — Libby’s last calf and the only baby we kept from last season. Maggie stole our hearts from day one, so safe to say the anticipation for this next calf is very real around here 🤍

Not long now, Libby girl…

09/05/2026

Two beautiful Moo-thers Day Paint & Pour sessions today and what a day it was 🤎 So many laughs, gorgeous memories and definitely some budding artists across both groups! From painting among the Highlands to donkey cuddles, treats and lots of love for the animals, the atmosphere all day was just magic. Seeing everyone slow down, get creative and enjoy time together out here in the countryside was so special. Safe to say the Highlands and donkeys were very well loved (and very well fed!) by the end of today 🐮✨

04/05/2026

Will this do the trick 🤔

02/05/2026

Alright… from the front this coop is actually a vibe. Black and white, super clean, the hanging baskets — looks all calm, put together, like the girls have their lives sorted.

Then you go around the back… where the laying boxes are… and it’s a completely different story 😅 absolute carnage. Straw everywhere, feathers stuck to everything, a bit questionable in the corners… honestly feels like you’ve stepped into a farmyard horror scene.

Front of house = stunning.
Back of house = don’t look too closely 😂🐓

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Gold Coast, QLD

Telephone

+61429843000

Website

http://www.magnoliaridge.com.au/

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