Neighbourhood Re-Imagined

The Village at Middleton Field has been featured in the Winter 2026 edition of Lost Magazine, with Hygge Development Manager Catherine Webster sharing her perspective on the ideas, partnerships and values that have helped shape the new Daylesford neighbourhood.

Published quarterly, Lost Magazine shares independent stories of people, place, design and community from across the Daylesford and Hepburn region.

The feature explores Catherine's connection to Daylesford and the evolution of Middleton Field, touching on themes including housing, sustainability, biodiversity and community. Image below of Catherine outside the recently completed central townhouses at The Village.

A key focus of the feature is Hygge's partnership with Women's Property Initiatives (WPI).

Through this collaboration, homes within The Village have been delivered as secure long-term rental housing for women at risk of homelessness in the Hepburn region, helping provide stability, independence and connection to community.

For Catherine, the partnership demonstrates the broader role housing can play beyond the homes themselves. She says:

"Knowing that part of the project contributes to long-term housing outcomes for women in need gives the development and community a much deeper sense of purpose."

The article also explores Catherine's interest in regenerative agriculture, biodiversity and the role landscapes play in shaping successful neighbourhoods over time. These ideas have influenced many aspects of Middleton Field, from the integration of open space and planting through to the creation of walkable streets and homes designed to connect residents with their surroundings.

The full article can be found HERE in the Winter 2026 edition of Lost Magazine .

Images above of The Village homes and Catherine at home on her Daylesford property. All images by photographer Kaiya Rae at Creating Ripples.