KEITH BRENDAN
Life is ceremony.
Building a life and inviting others to be part of it.
I'm Brendan.
Husband, father of four, firekeeper, and a man exploring what it means to live a good life.
We're raising our kids on 44 acres in the New England Highlands of NSW, growing food, raising animals, learning to live a little differently and building something we hope will last well beyond our lifetime.
Along the way, I share our adventures, hold breathwork and ceremony, bring people together and explore some of life's bigger questions.
There's plenty of laughter, a fair bit of chaos and always something that needs fixing.
Welcome to my world.
A Life Worth Living
A few years ago, we packed up our lives and travelled around Australia with our kids.
We explored, met people, experienced new things and started questioning what we actually wanted our lives to look like.
Eventually, that journey brought us here.
44 acres, a house full of family, gardens, animals, a creek, a whole lot of work and more ideas than we'll probably ever have time for.
We're growing food, learning new skills, building things, making mistakes and figuring it out as we go.
But there's something else taking shape here too.
We've always loved bringing people together. Sharing food, sitting around a fire, having conversations, laughing, learning and enjoying each other's company.
And that's becoming a bigger part of what we're building.
Not just a place for our family to live, but somewhere people can come together, share experiences and become part of something.
We don't have it all figured out. Far from it.
But we're having a good crack.
And you're welcome to come along for the ride.
Come Be Part of It
There are a few ways to get involved.
Some you can experience from wherever you are in the world. Others will bring you right here to the land.
Have a look around and see what interests you.
The Community
There's always room around the fire.
We're bringing together people who enjoy a good conversation, are curious about life and want to connect with others who are exploring their own way of living.
A place to share ideas, ask questions, challenge perspectives, learn from one another and have a laugh along the way.
We'll gather online, share experiences, breathe together and see what grows from there.
You don't need to think like me, agree with everything I say or have life figured out.
In fact, where's the fun in that?
What If...?
Seven days. A few questions. A different perspective.
What if some of the things you've always believed about yourself, your life and the world around you weren't quite what you thought?
What if you started questioning them?
What If...? is a seven day experience I've created to help you explore some of those questions for yourself.
Through short videos, reflections, simple activities and a little time each day, we'll explore the stories we tell ourselves, the choices we make and the possibilities we sometimes overlook.
I'm not here to tell you how to live your life.
But I might ask a few questions that get you thinking.
Breathwork & Ceremony
Come breathe with me.
Breathwork has been a big part of my life for years, and it's something I love sharing with others.
I hold regular gatherings in Glen Innes and here on the land, along with private sessions for those wanting something more personal.
There's music, breath, ceremony, the occasional laugh and plenty of room for whatever comes up.
Some people come because they're going through something. Others are curious, want to explore themselves a little more or simply enjoy taking a few hours away from everyday life.
Whatever brings you along, you're welcome.
Keith's Gate
A few days on the land. Just for you.
Sometimes it's nice to step away from everything for a while.
The work, the responsibilities, the constant noise and all those things competing for your attention.
Keith's Gate is an invitation to spend three nights here on the land for a private immersion, either on your own or with someone close to you.
You'll stay with us, share meals, explore the property and have time dedicated entirely to your experience.
We'll walk, talk, breathe, sit around the fire and explore some of the things you might not ordinarily give yourself time for.
There'll be ceremony, personal reflection, sound, nature and plenty of space in between.
Nothing to organise. No group to keep up with.
Just a few days where you can slow down, be looked after and see what unfolds.
Remembering How to Live
Somewhere along the way, I reckon a lot of us have become so busy making a living that we forget to enjoy the life we're actually living.
I've certainly caught myself doing it.
Working, worrying about money, chasing the next thing, getting caught up in everything that needs doing.
Meanwhile, there's a whole lot of life happening right in front of us.
Remembering How to Live is my little corner of YouTube where I document our journey.
Life on the land, raising the kids, growing food, building things, getting out and exploring, and sharing a few thoughts along the way.
Some days things go beautifully.
Other days everything turns to shit.
That's life.
And I'm sharing a bit of it as we go.
Come along for the ride.
Stay a While
Well, you've made it this far.
Whether you've found something you'd like to explore, enjoyed having a look around or simply want to stay connected, you're more than welcome.
Come Around the Fire
Join our online community, meet some good people and get involved in the conversations and experiences we're creating together.
Letters from Keith's Gate
Every so often, I sit down and write about what's happening in our world.
Things we're learning, experiences we've had, questions I've been pondering and whatever else life has thrown our way.
Some are funny. Some are personal. Others might get you thinking about something in your own life.
If you'd like to receive them, I'd love to have you along.
Say G'day
Got a question? Interested in an experience? Want to come out to the land?
Or perhaps something you've seen or read has simply struck a chord.
Feel free to reach out.
I'm always up for a good chat.