New Mums turn dream into reality with roadside stall

The Bus Shelter pantry team (l to r) Tash with Allora and Myles and Eowyn with Kyindi

09th Jun 2026

What began as a shared dream between two local mums has quickly grown into a popular community hub, bringing homemade goodness to residents and travellers alike from their Bus Shelter Pantry.
Tash Cunningham and Eowyn Lacey had long talked about opening a farm stall where they could sell their home-grown produce and homemade creations. While the idea was originally something they imagined doing in the future, the arrival of their children – Allora and Myles, now two months old, and Kyindi, eight months old – inspired them to turn that dream into reality sooner than expected.
The original vision was simple. Eowyn planned to sell excess vegetables from her garden along with home baking, while Tash hoped to offer fresh vegetables, cut flowers and artisan sourdough bread.
However, with recent tough seasonal conditions limiting garden production, the venture has evolved into a thriving micro-bakery, with plenty of plans for future expansion.
Despite the challenges, the stall has developed a loyal following, thanks to its range of quality homemade products. Tash and Eowyn say they have been delighted by the support from the community and the way the stall has become a gathering place for locals, farm workers, tradespeople and passing travellers.
The pair are now looking to build on that success by expanding their product range. Future plans include introducing additional baked favourites, savoury “smoko” options and a pre-order system to ensure customers can secure popular items before they sell out. Fresh eggs, in particular, remain in high demand and often disappear from the shelves almost as soon as they arrive.
Current offerings include sourdough bread and crackers, cinnamon scrolls, fudge, cakes, slices and biscuits, along with jams, pickles, handmade soaps and tallow body butter.
For Tash and Eowyn, the stall is about more than simply selling products. It is an opportunity to share homegrown food, traditional skills and a sense of community, while also teaching their children the value of producing and creating from the land.
They say the venture has already become far more than they ever imagined and are excited to see what the future holds for both the stall and their young families. You can find the Bus Shelter Pantry just a few kilometres outside of Guyra as you head towards Inverell.

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