WEEDY GARDEN MEMBERSHIP — TERMS & CONDITIONS

(Effective December 2025)

1. A Big Thank You

First, a heartfelt thank you for supporting The Weedy Garden and helping this dream grow. By becoming a member, you directly support the garden projects, storytelling, education, and community that make all of this possible. These Terms & Conditions explain how the membership system works and what to expect in the prize draws.

Please read carefully.

2. Membership Overview

There are two categories of membership:

A. Australian and New Zealand Memberships

Eligible only for residents of Australia and New Zealand.
Australian and New Zealand members enter the Weedy Garden Makeover / Garden Blitz Draws and 2nd prize, a weekend retreat occurring every second month (March 1, May 1, July 1, September 1, November 1, January 1).

B. International Memberships

Eligible for all non-Australian residents.

International members enter the Weedy Garden International Seven Day Retreat Draw, occurring on the same dates.
One first prize only is awarded for each international draw.

3. Membership Tiers & Entries

Within each of the two categories, Australia/New Zealand and International there are six Membership levels. Your membership level determines how many entries you gain per month of valid membership. You may have multiple membership level at once.

Seed or Pod ($10/month = 1 entry), Seedling or Sprout ($20/month = 2 entries), Sapling or Stem ($30/month = 3 entries), Tree or Leaf ($40/month = 4 entries), Forest or Branch ($50/month = 5 entries), and Rain Forest or Trunk ($100/month = 10 entries)

4. Draw Dates

Draws are held every second month on:

March 1, May 1, July 1, September 1, November 1, and January 1.

You must have an active, paid membership at the moment of the draw to be eligible.

5. Prize Descriptions

A. Australian and New Zealand Members — Garden Blitz / Makeover Prize

The winner receives a Weedy Garden Community Blitz, including:

  • A personalised garden design by Weedy

  • Support from community volunteers

  • A selection of plants, materials, and garden elements

  • Total value kept under $5,000 to allow inclusion of South Australia under current laws

  • A weekend with Weedy (second prize)

This prize focuses on community spirit, skill-sharing, and regenerating garden spaces lovingly — not on financial reward.

B. International Members — The Weedy Garden Retreat Prize

One winner will receive:

  • Return flight for you to Brisbane, Australia

  • Pick-up and transport from Brisbane to the Northern Rivers

  • One week staying in the cozy straw-bale cottage beside The Weedy Garden

  • One-on-one workshops, garden experiences, storytelling sessions, and organic meals grown fresh from the garden

  • Guided tours of the surrounding Northern Rivers region

  • A deeply nurturing retreat experience with Weedy

  • You are welcome to bring your partner or a friend at your own expense for flights

IMPORTANT — Travel Insurance

All international prize winners must purchase their own travel insurance for flights, medical events, and unexpected cancellations.
The Weedy Garden does not provide or reimburse travel insurance.

6. Eligibility

Australian and New Zealand Membership

  • Must reside in Australia or New Zealand and be at least 18 years old.

International Membership

  • Must reside outside Australia and be at least 18 years old.

  • Must hold a valid passport and meet all visa requirements for entry into Australia at the time of departure.

  • You are able to decide the date of travel to Australia, but must be within 12months of the draw.

Entering on Behalf of Others

You may enter or gift a membership on behalf of someone else if:

  • You have their permission

  • They meet eligibility requirements

  • They are willing and able to accept the prize

Schools & Organisations

A membership may be entered on behalf of a school, community group, or organisation with permission from the appropriate representative.

7. Legal Compliance & Permits

Under current Australian laws (including those governing trade promotions and membership-based competitions), this membership-entry system does not require trade promotion permits, because:

  • Prizes are non-monetary and community-driven

  • Australian and New Zealand prizes are kept below state-specific thresholds (SA included)

Terms & Conditions and any required compliance details will be updated if regulations change.

8. No Refunds

Membership cancellations do not qualify for refunds, whether partial or full.
This includes accumulated entries lost due to cancellation, or change-of-mind.

9. Conduct & Community

Members are expected to engage respectfully with the Weedy Garden community.
Abusive, harmful, or dishonest behaviour may result in removal from the membership and forfeiture of entries.

10. Prize Acceptance

Winners must:

  • Confirm acceptance within 21 days

  • Be available for scheduling within the timeframe set by The Weedy Garden

  • Allow portions of the experience to be filmed, photographed, or shared as part of The Weedy Garden’s storytelling (unless otherwise negotiated)

If the winner declines, becomes ineligible, or cannot be contacted, the prize may be redrawn.

11. Liability

The Weedy Garden (David Trood) is not liable for:

  • Travel disruptions, illness, lack of travel insurance, or changes in circumstances

  • Injury or accidents occurring during volunteer days, workshops, or makeovers

  • Any loss caused by third-party providers (airlines, accommodation, etc.)

Participants and winners voluntarily assume all associated risks.

12. Amendments

These Terms & Conditions may be updated at any time to reflect changes in law, operational needs, or fairness.
Any updates will be posted on the website.