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FIRE CAMP — RECONNECT AROUND THE ELEMENTS
Come gather around flame. Cook over wood. Shower under open sky. Sleep deeply in canvas and cotton. Speak honestly. Laugh loudly. Be silent comfortably. Look at the stars. Wake to birds. Remember what matters.
Fire Camp is here to restore you. To slow you down. To reconnect you with yourself, your people, and the Earth.
Your fire is waiting. Come light it.

Ryan Meiring
7 days ago4 min read


Fire Camp up and running! Glamping at its best!
Fire Camp up and running! We took it for a spin this weekend and it forged (in the fire) incredible family bonding time and space to reflect on what's most important in life. Last tweaks this week and It's going to be listed on AirBnB soon! #familyfirst #camp #humanconnection #restorative #staycation #staycationgauteng #midrand Welcome to our family glamping site, the perfect getaway for two families looking to bond in nature! With a charming' tent featuring two bunk beds for

Ryan Meiring
Nov 61 min read


Passive Design Choices
In this video I dive into some of the simplest — yet most powerful — passive design choices for a homestead: 🍏 Root cellars for natural...

Ryan Meiring
Sep 291 min read


VIDEO update - TREEHOUSE in Midrand
When we set out to build this, we could never have anticipated it's popularity.

Ryan Meiring
Sep 41 min read


Nobody tells you how HARD it is to go OFF- GRID! #offgridlife #offgridliving #offgrid #offgridhome
Nobody tells you how HARD it is to go OFF- GRID!

Ryan Meiring
Aug 291 min read


VIDEO TOUR: Karoo style cottage with wood fired Outdoor HOT TUB!
#joburg #staycation #hottubsofinstagram #airbnbexperience #airbnb #getaway #midrand #hottub #hottubfun #underthestars #weekend #weekend

Ryan Meiring
Aug 221 min read


VIDEO: TINY HOUSE movement - decoupling the house from the land.
#tinyhouse #tinyhousetour #containerhome

Ryan Meiring
Aug 201 min read


No-dig, living-soil market garden. All natural pest control. #soilfarmer #livingsoil #farming
This is our no-dig, living-soil market garden. All natural pest control. No digging, no compaction, no pesticides... Just a continual...

Ryan Meiring
Aug 151 min read


❄️ Cozy Up This Winter at Biginja Farm — Up to 25% Off Your Stay!
When chilly mornings call for a warm escape, Biginja Farm offers the perfect winter retreat. Tucked away in the heart of Midrand, our...

Ryan Meiring
Jun 102 min read


Biodiversity: The Most Appropriate Measure for Fighting Climate Change
Climate change presents one of the greatest challenges we face today. It threatens entire ecosystems and the myriad species that inhabit...

Ryan Meiring
Jan 114 min read


Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: What If We Have It Backwards?
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs has been a cornerstone of understanding human motivation since it was introduced in 1943. The pyramid, with...

Ryan Meiring
Dec 19, 20243 min read


Anti-Biggering
Sometimes, the greatest impact comes not from our need to be seen as heroes, but from having the courage to do nothing at all.

Ryan Meiring
Dec 17, 20244 min read


The Therapeutic Power of Feeling Small: Nature's Daily Reminder
Introduction In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy to become consumed by our own problems and challenges, losing sight of the...

Ryan Meiring
Jan 25, 20243 min read


Tiny House from a Shipping Container
Justus van der Hoven recently visited me at our Mini Farm in Midrand to shoot a video on our Tiny House Build. It was so cool hanging out...

Ryan Meiring
Jan 11, 20241 min read


Embracing Nature's Partners: Beneficial Insects and Sustainable Market Gardening
Introduction In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, market gardeners are increasingly recognizing the profound benefits of working...

Ryan Meiring
Jan 11, 20242 min read


The Lorax and the Warning We Ignored: Humanity's Unsurprising Descent into Environmental Crisis
Dr. Seuss, a beloved author known for his whimsical tales and vivid characters, gifted us a timeless warning in 1971 with his book "The...

Ryan Meiring
Oct 9, 20233 min read


Hubris and the Illusion of Control: What the loss of Vultures can teach us about our own fragility
In the modern world, it often seems like humans have separated themselves from nature. We build cities that seemingly exist in isolation...

Ryan Meiring
Oct 5, 20233 min read
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