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Converted stone barn in the Clare Valley wine region, Manoora, Australia

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  • Last activity: 1 Jun 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    We are Brett and Jessica, recently new property owners and parents. We have a 14 acre farmlet in the beautiful Clare Valley wine region and have a three year old daughter and eight month old son (Eadie and Ruben).
    We have sheep, chickens, ducks and an alpaca, a no till veggie garden in progress and the beginnings of a fruit orchard.
    We have planted over 1000 natives since moving in and are looking for some spare hands to help with the upcoming tree planting season, as well as veggie garden expansion and maintenance.
    Guests will stay in private accommodation - a converted stone barn located 30 metres from the house and will need to be willing to win over our harmless but protective miniature dachshunds.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are interested to hear from people who want to spend time in a regional setting and use their stay as an opportunity to explore the region- there are great places to walk and lots of fantastic wineries. We have lots of experience hosting couch surfers and have always enjoyed sharing meals and travel stories with our guests.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    As new parents we are often finding ourselves short a pair of hands for yard activities- our top projects include replacing existing gardens with natives, building a fence for our dogs, removing old stock fencing and setting up a kitchen garden.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Private studio accommodation in a converted stone barn. The barn has a queen bed, ensuite, kitchenette and private courtyard.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 2-3 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 971718326218

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