The Paddock Project
Byron Bay
At a glance
The Paddock Project is a working market garden and community space at 64 Argyle St, Mullumbimby. Within easy reach of Byron Bay, the venue brings together a produce shop, garden kiosk and cultivated outdoor setting, with a focus on seasonal food, practical learning and connection.
The market garden grows fresh produce using chemical-free, syntropic farming principles. The approach places soil health, biodiversity and sustainable growing practices at the centre of the paddock, creating a setting where visitors can see the relationship between the garden and the food sold on site. Seasonal harvests are available through The Paddock Shop, making the venue a useful stop for locally grown produce as well as a casual visit.
The Paddock Kiosk serves barista-made coffee and chai in a relaxed garden environment. It suits a morning coffee, a takeaway drink or an informal catch-up with family and friends. The food offering is produce-led and changes with the seasons, with vegetable-based cooking featured through the project’s community events and garden programs.
The atmosphere is informal, grounded and community-minded. The garden provides space for a walk and a slower visit, while the kiosk offers a simple place to sit, talk and enjoy the surroundings. The setting also supports activities connected with natural wellness, gardening, children’s learning and community participation.
Access and inclusion are central to the project. The Paddock Project provides supported employment and work preparation programs for people with NDIS packages, along with opportunities for social engagement and transferable skills. That focus gives the venue a welcoming role beyond food and coffee, connecting visitors with a working garden and a broader community initiative.
The Paddock Project suits visitors looking for seasonal produce, a garden-based coffee stop, family-friendly community activities or an introduction to syntropic growing. It is also relevant for people interested in practical workshops, volunteering and inclusive employment programs. The combination of kiosk, shop and market garden makes it more than a conventional café, while keeping the experience straightforward and accessible.
