What’s On

THE GARDENS AND parks of our part of the world are starting to burst into life after a milder-than-usual winter. We’ve already spotted Silvereyes (Zosterops lateralis) nesting in our garden, darting through the branches with their bright flashes of eyeliner. Time to plan your migratory trip to Deepwater and the greater New England region, and…

High Country Books

THE LITTLE BOOKSHOP inside the Makers Shed is a unique literary hub for readers, writers and authors. We stock a selection of new fiction and non-fiction for all ages. We love quality books that are about how to be a maker in various disciplines: making do with home-based artisanal gourmet skills, foraging and gathering; tomes…

High Country Books

WELCOME TO HIGH Country Books, the publishing imprint of The Makers Shed, creating a select range of fiction and non-fiction. For all book purchases please head to our contact page. “A good, honest feed” SMH Good Food Guide MOON ON A SPOON by Richard MoonAfter 25 years in commercial kitchens, from field cooking in the…

Michael Burge Media

THE MAKERS SHED is the home of High Country Books, a bookshop and small-press publisher managed by author and journalist Michael Burge. With a regular book club and writing group, this is the place to experience great reads! Exploring fiction, non-fiction and journalism, Michael has been a wordsmith and publisher for over three decades. Join…