234 Boundary Street, Castle Cove
Robert Henry and Rhoda Louise Williams, members of the Anthroposophical Society of Australia, ran a one acre biodynamic farm on land purchased from The Greater Sydney Development Association in 1938. In 1939-40 they built a brick home called Hawana (aboriginal for wildflowers) on the property which was designed by Eric Nicholls. Robert worked on the farm after his regular working hours and at week-ends. Goats, poultry, herbs and vegetables were grown. There was a laboratory on the farm to make biodynamic preparations. Robert lectured widely on aspects of biodynamic farming and suitable pastures to grow in different areas. When Robert died in 1984, supporters started The Robert Williams Biodynamic Agriculture Foundation.