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I am an Australian/French artist painter and musician living on an isolated old land in the picturesque Wollombi valley, 2 hours north of Sydney.
The traditional pole house sits on an elevated plateau surrounded by 35 hectares of native forest. It is a wildlife sanctuary.
Adjacent to the main house is an artist studio, where I make art.
The place is 100% autonomous, off the grid, solar, rainwater tank, internet via satellite.
Wollombi historic village is 6 kms by car (20 minutes).
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Experiencing living off the grid (solar, rainwater tanks, internet via satellite) surrounded by nature in the Australian bush on 35 hectares of native forest and wildlife sanctuary.
Learning about the Aboriginal heritage of Yengo country.
Acquiring knowledge about Australian plants, trees and animals.
Observing regeneration after bushfire and how to care for the forest.
Practising Art and being mentored by a professional Artist.
Help
Woodworking skills for maintenance of a wooden deck and traditional pole house.
Help to maintain the forest after 2019 bushfire and regeneration.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Chinese (Mandarin): BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
A bedroom in the main house, with queen bed.
Warm doonas but no heaters in winter.
Bathroom shared with host.
Meals shared with host, some help expected in cooking from time to time.
What else ...
Place is isolated, 6 kms (20 minutes by car) from Wollombi village.
Car is recommended to explore the area and being independant.
Beautiful picturesque valley with National parks all around, with many walks and ancient aboriginal sites.
I am an artist and musician, and volunteer in an art group managing two art galleries in Wollombi historic village.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Internet via satellite unlimited between midnight and 4pm.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
