Shalom Valley

Living on peaceful Kangaroo Island, South Australia, we have a farm with beef cattle, goats, a plant nursery, fruit orchard – and a large family of very special kangaroos.

We propagate plants and bulbs, and create crafts from natural materials. Bob has a portable mill and does timber work as well as caring for the bulbs and cattle. We are wildlife carers of orphaned and rescued native animals, and our farm is home and sanctuary to many kinds of native Australian animals and birds. This is a non-profit venture.

Established in 1999, our farm is a home and sanctuary to many kinds of native Australian animals and birds

Lorraine is a qualified TESOL (English) teacher, privately teaching conversational, business and special purpose English to student-guests staying in our home. She is also a published writer, and will soon have several non-fiction books ready for online sale, as well as a series of short stories for entertainment and English reading practise.

Our Christian faith is central to our life, and we enjoy sharing the wonders of God’s amazing creation while living a simple, happy lifestyle.

Why Shalom​?

To many people “Shalom” is merely the Israeli word used for “hello” or “goodbye”; they wonder why we have given our farm and wildlife sanctuary this name.

Shalom means “Peace”, and peace is a most precious commodity

But the peace of Shalom is not merely the lack of noise, or war or strife. It is much, much more. Shalom is the special, dynamic peace you have when you trust God with your life, and allow Him to fill your heart and mind with His love and joy.

We want our farm to always be a place where both people and animals can feel safety, happiness and peace; where they will experience the joy of life that comes from the heart of God, the Creator of everything that is. We want you, too, to feel that Shalom, that perfect peace, when you are with us or visiting our farm.