Freeman’s Organic Farm in Currumbin Valley is set to enter a new chapter with a farmhouse venue on the horizon
Tucked away in the rolling hills of Currumbin Valley, Freeman’s Organic Farm has long been a weekend ritual for locals and day-trippers – the kind of place where you sprawl out on the grass with a coffee, pick up a basket of organic produce and soak in uninterrupted hinterland views. Now, after more than a century of farming and nearly a decade as a much-loved community destination, the Freeman family is preparing for an exciting new chapter.
From mid-September, the beloved cafe and produce stall at Freeman’s Organic Farm will close as work begins on a brand-new farmhouse-style venue – a purpose-built space designed to bring people together, celebrate slow living and deepen connections with the land. With council approval secured, construction is finally set to commence.
“We’ve always wanted to create something truly special for the community – a venue for the community, a place for people to gather, celebrate, commune with nature and enjoy the farm in a new way,” says farmer David Freeman, a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel who now steers the family legacy. “This next chapter is about honouring our forefathers who settled this land in 1915, while building something quite unique for the future.”
While the new venue takes shape, the Freeman family is inviting local makers and vendors to join the journey, with applications still open to be part of the bespoke destination that will overlook some of the most breathtaking views in the valley.
Those who’ve made the winding drive up Tomewin Mountain Road know all too well that Freeman’s is more than just a farm – it’s a living piece of Gold Coast history. Established in 1915 by Arthur Freeman, the property became the largest commercial banana plantation in Australia during the 1920s, with more than 100,000 trees under cultivation. Today, it remains the only continuous commercial fruit and vegetable farm in Currumbin Valley. For four generations of farmers and veterans, the legacy has passed from the pioneer Arthur Freeman, to Colonel Joe Freeman, to the late Bill Freeman MBE, now to David Freeman. David is joined by his two sons George and Charles (both engineers) who are just as passionate about the farm and are helping shape the farm’s future. Under their stewardship, the property has evolved beyond its farming roots into a community hub that blends organic agriculture with connection, education and tourism.
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The new cafe is envisioned as a place to pause and savour the moment. With floor-to-ceiling glass framing sweeping hinterland vistas, polished concrete interiors, an open-air design and lush outdoor seating, it will embrace the beauty of its surroundings. The menu will lean into true paddock-to-plate dining, shaped by seasonal produce grown just metres away – from avocados to custard apples, mangoes, exotic tropical fruit, seasonal vegetables and the farm’s award-winning bananas.
Visitors can also expect immersive experiences including seasonal farm tours, guided tastings and a community shop, making the venue as much about connection as it is about food.
Once complete, the farmhouse venue will build on everything visitors already love about Freeman’s – great organic coffee, fresh organic produce and a warm welcoming atmosphere, while adding a permanent cafe precinct and event space made for long farmhouse lunches, weekend gatherings and views that stretch from the Border Ranges all the way down Currumbin Valley to the ocean.
In the meantime, the Freeman family is encouraging locals to make the most of the current cafe before it wraps up trade on Sunday September 14, whether that’s picking up a basket of fresh organic produce, grabbing a coffee or enjoying one last almond croissant from Burleigh Baker.
Head to the website for opening times.