Michelle Glew-Ross is a Sydney-based fashion designer and mom
of two who launched lifestyle brand My General Store in 2016.
Since then her eye for detail and environmentally sensitive approach to designing wardrobe staples has gained her a strong following both here in Australia and overseas. In 2024 she launched The Writers Room and Goonengerry House, a luxury accommodation offering on Bundjalung Country in the Byron Bay hinterland. This is an area of extraordinary natural beauty.
We asked Michelle to tell us about her connection with nature:
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Goonengerry House is my haven. The energy of this place completely draws me in, and once I’ve landed here, I feel my most calm and relaxed. We are surrounded by lush forest walks and waterfalls: a true playground of green. The ocean has also always been a special place for me. Growing up by the beach instilled in me a deep love for the sea. There is nothing quite like a full-body immersion in the ocean: it's the ultimate remedy.
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The morning bird song in the hinterland is my favorite. There’s something magical about sitting quietly at dawn, engulfed by the incredible sounds the birds make as the sun begins to rise.
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Spending time in nature is essential to my wellbeing. It’s where my creativity flows, where I dream, reflect, and simply be. I believe nature shapes who we are by giving us a sense of belonging, a space for introspection and by influencing the values we hold, both culturally and spiritually. It’s where I can sit quietly, listen, and feel the stories woven into the land. It is the place that truly grounds me and cracks me open, which helps me to understand my true sense of self.
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