October is Small Business Month! And to celebrate, we’re highlighting some of the great small businesses we have throughout the region.
Today we have one of the best gardens to get married in, a stunning wood artist, and precision technology to grow the best crop possible.
The Bungalow & Ivy Leaf Chapel
Heritage, gardens, and gatherings with heart.
141 Miles St, Tenterfield, NSW 2372
Tucked away in the heart of Tenterfield, The Bungalow & Ivy Leaf Chapel is a boutique garden venue and heritage B&B unlike any other. Set across 1.5 acres of manicured hedges, seasonal blooms, and its iconic ivy-clad chapel, it offers the perfect backdrop for weddings, elopements, workshops, and intimate garden gatherings.
Owner Kim Massie pours her passion for gardening, hosting, and community into every detail, from welcoming B&B guests with thoughtful touches to curating magical long-table dinners under the stars. Her vision is simple: to create a place where people feel at peace, inspired, and connected.
More than a venue, the Bungalow is an experience. Guests often speak of the stillness of frosty garden mornings, the golden sunsets from the veranda, and the sense of stepping into a world where time slows down. It’s this feeling – authentic, intimate, restorative – that keeps people coming back.
✨ Upcoming event: On Saturday, 18 October, the gardens will come alive with Twilight in Bloom, a candlelit dinner celebrating local food, live music, and connection beneath the stars.
Wood We Create, Woodturning Gallery
Sustainable art for life and home
32W Fitzroy St, Walcha, Australia 2354
Nestled in the high country of Walcha, Wood We Create invites you to experience the warmth, beauty, and sustainability of handcrafted timber art. Founded by husband and wife team David and Fiona Barden, the gallery showcases one-of-a-kind woodware and sculptural pieces, each turned from salvaged local timbers.
David’s background as an engineering patternmaker is evident in the precision and quality of his work, while his lifelong love of wood shines through in the organic shapes, rich tones and textures that make every piece unique. From elegant everyday items to striking artworks, each creation celebrates the story of timber given new life.
Unlike mass-produced décor, no two pieces are ever the same. Visitors are invited to explore the Walcha gallery, where they can see, touch, and connect with the artistry behind every curve and grain. It is more than a shop – it is an experience that honours both craftsmanship and the environment.
Whether you are searching for a meaningful gift, a functional piece for the home or a timeless work of art, Wood We Create offers something to treasure for a lifetime.
PSS Ag
Plant smarter, grow stronger
12 SIERRA DR, Inverell, NSW 2360
PSS Ag is a locally owned agricultural business committed to helping farmers achieve the best results in their planting operations. Specialising in Precision Planting technology, equipment, and solutions, PSS Ag provides both innovative products and practical technical support to ensure machinery is set up for maximum efficiency, accuracy, and crop performance.
Owned and operated by David and Lauren McGavin, PSS Ag combines world-leading technology with local knowledge and a strong community connection. What sets them apart is their dedication to service – they do more than supply equipment; they work alongside farmers to make sure every product is correctly set up and delivering real results in the paddock.
With a focus on precision, reliability, and profitability, PSS Ag is helping growers across the region plant smarter and more successfully.
Throughout October, we’ll run stories highlighting the great local businesses we have right here in our communities. This is a free service – the businesses highlighted have not paid for this story.
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