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GINA & PETER

TSIGRIS

Gina and Peter of Daintree Fan Palm Farm knew there was more to living your The two have been working together almost instantly after they began dating.
best life than suffocating to maintain a successful business in the chaotic rat A journey of working together through all the ups and downs and challenges
race in the centre of Sydney. Breaking free from the system they moved their in businesses.
five children to live closer to nature, awakening the need for personal freedom One endeavour back in their Sydney days included an espresso bar in the city’s
in a place that all that visit would profess is a blissful utopia. CBD. Competing against some of the best boutique brands of coffee, they
Having had a thriving Sydney lifestyle from working in property investment quickly got the reputation of having the best coffee in the area. Something that
and several developments. The dynamic duo of Gina and Peter realised that is attributed to Peter’s commitment and passion for the perfect cuppa, he was
these things do not bring you happiness or contentment. mentored intensively by a former world champion barista.
It’s a nightmare most of us are stuck in, a vicious cycle of chasing our tails, In their wholefoods store, Gina sources all the organic wholefoods, baking
climbing a ladder to nowhere, in a job you loathe, for a boss who doesn’t care cakes, and is on the lookout for new products, that include a range of fresh
about you – while missing out on what living truly should be. Other than fruit and veggies, frozen meals, healthy snacks, gluten-free products, and much
the occasional daydream of rebelling against a flawed system while slouching more.
in a sterile cubical void of imagination being hounded for last month’s KPIs, A tranquil spot to take stress away and breathe, enjoying an organic coffee,
and then the photocopier is out of toner, again, you’re wading in a pool of latte, or chai, and a cheeky organic pie. They invite you to wander along the
discontent. farm’s onsite rainforest boardwalk and marvel at the spectacular grand fan palm
Gina and Peter finally got to the point where they needed to take action. With gallery.
their family of seven, Lizzy, James, Luke, Noah, and Leah they road-tripped You often hear that couples should never work together in order to have a
discovering amazingly beautiful areas across Australia. happy relationship. But nothing could be further from the truth, for Gina and
The standout above all was the natural allure of the Douglas Shire, loving Peter their foundation is love because love is the strongest bond.
the tropical climate, tropical fruits, gorgeous rainforest, the Great Barrier They have different skills but the same goals and work together to achieve them.
Reef, and their beloved Daintree rainforest. They found a place that offered Peter is the visionary; Gina is passionate and interested in the finer details.
an opportunity to live off grid with their own water and much of their food Embracing the friendly helpful warm community, Gina and Peter will usually
sourced off the land. be hanging with the family going to the beach, for a drive, going out for dinner,
It’s incredibly brave to pack up five kids and make a meaningful change; one and enjoying the beautiful scenery.
that supports the craving for the change you’d like to see in the world full of
health, happiness, and freedom.
Gina and Peter opened their Daintree Fan Palm store that offers an abundance daintreefanpalmfarm.com
of organic goodies, and of course ridiculously good coffee. The Daintree Fan
Palm Farm is an extension of themselves.