Hi, I’m Esther — founder of The Arcadia 🌱 I was born on a little farm in Kenya, where food was medicine, the outdoors were our playground, and everything we needed came from the earth or kind neighbors. What others saw as “poverty” was, for us, a life rich in freedom, flavor, and community. I moved to Australia as an adult and, despite the comforts and modern luxuries, I missed that deep connection with nature and self-reliance. So I left the city and bought a small 5-acre property to return to my roots — and now I grow my own food, raise chickens, and make kombucha, yoghurt, and cheese the traditional way. I created The Arcadia to share that blend of old-world wisdom and modern living with others who crave simplicity, health, and hands-on knowledge. If you’ve ever wanted to slow down, grow things, or make nourishing things from scratch — you’re in the right place 💛