More Than Gardeners
Earthly Comforts was founded on a simple belief: people value dependable help from people they know, trust and enjoy working with.
While gardening remains at the heart of what we do, our team brings together a wide range of practical skills and experience. From property support and administration to conservation, customer service and project coordination, each member contributes something unique.
What unites us is a shared commitment to looking after things properly.
Unlike many traditional gardening businesses, Earthly Comforts was not founded by professionally trained horticulturists. Instead, it grew from a genuine love of gardens, wildlife and nature, together with the satisfaction that comes from helping people care for the places that matter most to them.
The Estate Butler approach reflects those values, combining practical gardening, property support and traditional service principles to create something a little different from a conventional gardening company.
Meet Rory Matier
Founder & Lead Estate Butler
Founder & Lead Estate Butler
Rory has spent much of his working life looking after things—people, properties, businesses, animals, gardens and projects.
His career has included hospitality, private butler service, retail management, specialist livestock brokerage and wildlife conservation. Although the industries varied, the principles remained the same: service, organisation, attention to detail, responsibility and trust.
When Earthly Comforts was established in 2022, Rory brought those experiences together to create something different from a traditional gardening business.
Today, Earthly Comforts combines gardening, property support, contractor coordination and practical assistance, helping clients care for their homes, gardens and properties with confidence.
His philosophy remains simple:
Look after things properly, pay attention to the details and leave things better than you found them.
Meet Suzanne ‘Sue’ Turner
Director of Administration & Client Support
Director of Administration & Client Support
Suzanne brings many years of experience in administration, property management and client support, playing a central role in the day-to-day operation of Earthly Comforts.
She oversees scheduling, client communications, invoicing and project administration, helping ensure that every enquiry and appointment runs smoothly.
Known for her calm approach, organisation and attention to detail, Suzanne is often the first point of contact for clients.
She believes that good service is built on clear communication, trust and consistency—values that remain at the heart of everything she does.
Meet Kevin Tanner
Garden Butler
Kevin works alongside Rory delivering many of our gardening and property support services.
He assists with regular garden maintenance, seasonal work, garden clearances and a wide variety of practical tasks that help keep our clients’ gardens healthy, tidy and well cared for throughout the year.
Kevin enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in helping maintain and improve outdoor spaces. His reliability, willingness to learn and positive attitude have made him a valued member of the Earthly Comforts team and a familiar face to many of our regular clients.
| Our Philosophy If you’d like to understand why Earthly Comforts takes a quieter approach to client privacy, testimonials and marketing, you may also enjoy reading A Quiet Reputation. Earthly Comforts Client Update. Created exclusively for existing Earthly Comforts clients. Three times a year we share a seasonal update covering developments within the business, changes to services, practical gardening observations and selected articles from the Earthly Comforts Journal. Our updates are intended to keep clients informed about the service they receive rather than to market new services. Topics may include: seasonal gardening notes business developments service updates pricing announcements new Journal articles behind-the-scenes projects |