SINGAPORE FARM FIELD GUIDE
An Urban Farm in Sixty Minutes: Hands‑on Permaculture at Sundowner’s Working Farm
A private, 1-hour permaculture tour that brings a working farm — herbs, vegetables, chickens and honeybees — into an urban Singapore setting; this guide explains what to expect and who it suits.
An Urban Farm in Sixty Minutes: Hands‑on Permaculture at Sundowner’s Working Farm.
Experience the compact thrill of a working farm without leaving the city: this one-hour, private permaculture tour introduces groups to organic growing, composting and a close-up bee encounter in an urban farm environment that spans rooftop beginnings to a larger 10,000 sq ft site at Changi.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Food forest and vegetable beds
Wander a full working farm with a food forest and vegetable garden where coffee and coconut trees sit alongside herbs and vegetables such as peanut and basil — a compact lesson in how soil and sun feed an urban food system.
Dragonfly pond, chickens and mosquito control
The farm’s dragonfly pond supports predators that reduce mosquitoes, while pet chickens help aerate soil and provide natural fertiliser — part of a systems-based approach to keeping the farm productive and low-maintenance.
Bee encounters and composting
This compressed, hour-long format includes a safe honeybee encounter where guests can feed or don a bee suit to inspect hives, plus a practical composting session so visitors learn to make fertiliser from on-farm waste.
What the day feels like
What the hour feels like
The tour moves quickly but with tangible moments: pluck and taste freshly grown herbs and vegetables, meet the farm’s chickens and dragonfly pond ecosystem, learn the basics of turning scraps into compost, then approach rescued honeybees for a supervised encounter — a concentrated, interactive primer on urban permaculture.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour fits — and who might want a longer format.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a 1-hour activity; it is a compressed version of the operator’s 2-hour Rooftop Farm Experience.
Meet at House of Melissa — 344 Netheravon Road, Singapore 508512.
A bee suit is available for guests who wish to inspect the hives up close; the program is hands-on and includes tasting vegetables and a composting demo.
The one-hour private tour is designed for groups; a 15% discount is available for in-house guests and the operator can be contacted for alternative time slots or the longer 2-hour experience.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Permaculture Tour (Private)?
The activity is one hour long.
Where do we meet for the tour?
The meeting location is House of Melissa, 344 Netheravon Road, Singapore 508512.
Is this suitable for children and school groups?
Yes — the tour is promoted as suitable for all ages and is perfect for pre-school and school tours, interest groups or a kid’s party.
Will I be able to see or interact with the bees?
Guests can safely encounter rescued honeybees, feed them, and even don a bee suit to inspect the hives under supervision.
Is this the same as the 2-hour Rooftop Farm Experience?
No — this is a compressed 1-hour version; the operator also runs an award-winning 2-hour Rooftop Farm Experience at House of Melissa and can arrange that on request.
Are there discounts available?
Yes — a 15% discount is offered for in-house guests.