The Hungry Spirit

Welcome to The Hungry Spirit

Nestled on the edge of Lightning Ridge, Yuwaalaraay country, Outback NSW, The Hungry Spirit is a hub of creativity, sustainability, and community. Our social enterprise leads the way in regenerating semi-arid landscapes, showcasing innovative practices like Syntropic agroforestry on Australia’s first semi-arid demonstration site.

Our groundbreaking work has captured global attention, including a series of YouTube videos with more than 361,000 cumulative views, inspiring audiences worldwide.

At The Hungry Spirit, we offer:

  • Unique Experiences: Stay in our cozy Tardis caravan or at the Ridge Castle and have fabulous unique home base from which to explore our vibrant outback community.
  • Creative Spaces: Tin Camp Studios, THE Shed, and THE EDGE Fest are perfect venues for hire, hosting everything from open mic nights, film showing or large community events.
  • Delicious Food: Savor meals from the Buumble Truck food van or indulge in authentic Thai cuisine at THAI Sensations (April-September).
  • Workshops & Events: Learn to rejuvenate arid landscapes through hands-on workshops or join our diverse community activities including our regular Open Mic & Headline performances (April-September).

Join us in cultivating meaningful connections, fostering creativity, and transforming the land and lives in the outback.

Together, we’re building a more sustainable and thriving future.

News and Events

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Open Mic Night

29th August: Joseph Douglas & Andrew Hully
26th September: Dave Wells & Out of Abingdon
10th October: Chill Cheney

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Planting Water – Semi Arid Syntropic Farming Workshop

Friday 28th – Sunday 30th August 2026

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THE Edge Fest

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Retreats 

We are taking a sabbatical on our own hosted Full Moon Dreaming events. If you are a retreat leader and would like to host at THE Hungry Spirit, please reach out.

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