Greg Hattan is a man of many talents, up-cycling is just one of them. He makes stunning pieces of furniture using reclaimed timber, the kind of furniture pioneers would have made out of necessity and resourcefulness.
A few years ago Greg purchased the old Newstead Butter factory, 40min north of Ballarat. It’s a massive space, perfect for a bloke like Greg. We got to sneak in on one of their open days recently, and I recommend you do the same.
I think I almost convinced Greg to come hunting with me, as we tentatively made plans during a food swap. I scored some of his new honey, Elderberry Cordial and handful of Bull Boar Sausages in exchange for some pickled olives, jams, chutneys and fresh rhubarb.
Don’t you think the space around people tells a lot about them? Well see if you can get a vibe for Greg and his lovely gal Katie (due in ten days)!!!
I have to admit, I may have man space envy. What a place. Now….if I could only convince Greg that I should cook there!
The man himself….in light blue
How amazing is that table?
Yes I was imediatly drawn to the veg garden under a stunning Red Gum
Greg keeps bee’s….and this is one of the trays from his bee box and it weighed a tonne full of honey! And the Bullboar…..ggggaaarrrggllleee
Tootz taught me a few of her table tennis tricks on one of Greg’s creations
See the big industrial chimney? Thats what Greg cooks his pizza in! That massive old boiler, and the smoke exits from the chimney!
Envy envy envy. What a space! think I’ve read about Greg in Green mag… Amazing and amazing photos too. Nice one
Great photography. Looks like bliss. Another place to visit on my next roadie east…
I love to see the workshops of creative people. See the tools, workspace and projects completed or in progress. It’s like stepping into their minds and share what their dream and imagine. I love these photos.
I’m guessing he lives there, as well, not just works? We have a small German-like village where I used to live where shop owners and craftsman lived above their store fronts. I always thought that was the coolest thing ever.
gorgeous. i too have space envy.
So lovely and such great space to grow up in, love it!
so much envy …
Newstead is one of the great undiscovered gems. On the banks of the Loddon, great butcher, great food, and the Chook Fanciers, suppliers of live poultry to those in the know, live there too…
Gorgeous. I *do* like his phone book!
really lovely story. A great glimpse into someone I admire’s life.