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100 %
Last replied
2 Apr 2024
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17
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Description
Kaya! We are Myla and Matthew, a young couple looking for helpers on our small family farm situated an hour from Perth. Our beautiful 125 acre farm is nestled in a valley on the foothills of the Serpentine region; a large permaculture vegetable garden, an orchard, a lake, bush walking trails and stream meandering through the land. We live an active and creative life alongside the cows, a horse, chickens, 2 dogs and a piano.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
Art Projects
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are very passionate about the regeneration of Indigenous culture and native vegetation. We would love to share knowledge as we learn.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Volunteer work would involve helping to maintain and enhance our permaculture systems including the vegetable garden and orchard, general farm work, fencing, revegetation projects, feeding the chickens and animals and other odd jobs that come up. There will be upcoming projects to build various eco structures on the land.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Accommodation
You will be staying in the house in a cosy bedroom, part of the family.
We will cook up a delicious communal dinner, but leave you to sort out your own breakfasts and lunches.
You can join us on our regular trips to town for supplies.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Plenty of space around the farm to park up
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Join in with our daily farming activities and projects.
Host ref number: 182133174466
Feedback (12)
5 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Lenny)
Lenny is a gentle, passionate, creative and hard worker. He stayed with us for roughly a month, showing a great amount of dedication and incentive to his projects as well as contributing to the comfortable family vibe. He bakes amazing bread and pizza, not to mention his famous portobello mushroom burgers! We miss his fire and quick wit. Thank you… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Jul 2020
Left by Workawayer (Lenny) for host
Myara,
I really don't know where to start here. The place is just beautiful and the people are even more.
I stayed here for a little over a month and I am so grateful Matt and Myla took me in. There was no better timing for me to have this cross my path.
Together with Omri, a fellow workawayer we got absorbed by an amazing atmosphere and… read more
I really don't know where to start here. The place is just beautiful and the people are even more.
I stayed here for a little over a month and I am so grateful Matt and Myla took me in. There was no better timing for me to have this cross my path.
Together with Omri, a fellow workawayer we got absorbed by an amazing atmosphere and… read more
5 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlotte)
Charlotte stayed with us for over a month. She was an incredible addition to the project, both in work and in the social aspect. She felt like a totally comfortable part of the family, we even trusted her to look after the farm when we went away for the weekend. She would be a valuable addition to any situation! We miss her very much and wish her… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Katariina) for host
Sam and Jen's farm is absolutely beautiful! I spent 12 days there with another girl and it was nice experience.
We did some weeding, took care of the chickens and the horse, checked the cows and their cute new babies and we helped in the house a bit. Their farm is beautiful place to stay at and the lake they have is magnificent (unfortunately… read more
We did some weeding, took care of the chickens and the horse, checked the cows and their cute new babies and we helped in the house a bit. Their farm is beautiful place to stay at and the lake they have is magnificent (unfortunately… read more
Feedback
5 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Lenny)
Lenny is a gentle, passionate, creative and hard worker. He stayed with us for roughly a month, showing a great amount of dedication and incentive to his projects as well as contributing to the comfortable family vibe. He bakes amazing bread and pizza, not to mention his famous portobello mushroom burgers! We miss his fire and quick wit. Thank you… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Jul 2020
Left by Workawayer (Lenny) for host
Myara,
I really don't know where to start here. The place is just beautiful and the people are even more.
I stayed here for a little over a month and I am so grateful Matt and Myla took me in. There was no better timing for me to have this cross my path.
Together with Omri, a fellow workawayer we got absorbed by an amazing atmosphere and… read more
I really don't know where to start here. The place is just beautiful and the people are even more.
I stayed here for a little over a month and I am so grateful Matt and Myla took me in. There was no better timing for me to have this cross my path.
Together with Omri, a fellow workawayer we got absorbed by an amazing atmosphere and… read more
5 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlotte)
Charlotte stayed with us for over a month. She was an incredible addition to the project, both in work and in the social aspect. She felt like a totally comfortable part of the family, we even trusted her to look after the farm when we went away for the weekend. She would be a valuable addition to any situation! We miss her very much and wish her… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Katariina) for host
Sam and Jen's farm is absolutely beautiful! I spent 12 days there with another girl and it was nice experience.
We did some weeding, took care of the chickens and the horse, checked the cows and their cute new babies and we helped in the house a bit. Their farm is beautiful place to stay at and the lake they have is magnificent (unfortunately… read more
We did some weeding, took care of the chickens and the horse, checked the cows and their cute new babies and we helped in the house a bit. Their farm is beautiful place to stay at and the lake they have is magnificent (unfortunately… read more
23 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Alina)
We really enjoyed the visit by Alina and Sabrina. Alina was always positive and happy to help out with any activity around the farm. We would happily recommend her and welcome her back anytime! Sam & Jen.
(Excellent
)
3 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Alina) for host
We stayed with Jen and Sam for 13 days and it was the perfect start to our workaway experience. The whole family is very lovely and the makeing uns feel at home on their farm.
Jen told us so many things about the gardening and farming. She was also the best guide to show us a little bit of Perth. This farm is so peaceful and special, we will… read more
Jen told us so many things about the gardening and farming. She was also the best guide to show us a little bit of Perth. This farm is so peaceful and special, we will… read more
19 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Josh)
We enjoyed having Josh join us on our small farm. Easy to get on with, always willing to help out and showed good initiative, even when left to his own devices. Happy to recommend Josh - especially if you have some project you want to undertake.
(Excellent
)
17 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (Josh) for host
What an amazing first workaway experience! Jen and Sam hosted me to kick-off my Australia travels covering much of WA and it couldn't have been a better start. They accepted me into their home as if I was family. The structure of their household was a nice change to the chaotic travels I have been on for the past month. They provided an… read more
7 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Franco & Carina) for host
Choosing to stay with Jen and Sam is the best decisions we have made :) This is simply a life changing experience to be able to live with them and experience what could possibly be done in many areas in life.
Over the past two weeks time we have worked in gardening, checking our cows, horse and chickens, fencing and some general help around the… read more
Over the past two weeks time we have worked in gardening, checking our cows, horse and chickens, fencing and some general help around the… read more
12 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Ruth) for host
I only could stay for 10 days with Jen and Sam, but it was great while it lasted! Got stuck in from day 1, fully welcomed in to the family, the trips, the food and everything you'd expect joining a family.
Jen & Sam, your place is just stunning and you really can see how much work you've put in to it. Even though I was busy most days, you were… read more
Jen & Sam, your place is just stunning and you really can see how much work you've put in to it. Even though I was busy most days, you were… read more
26 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Barbara & Nicolas) for host
We had a great time here, such a magical place ! The family has a lot to offer in terms of knowledge about the farm and the world in general. It was so pleasant to be surrounded by an open-minded family, with beautiful values and strong family spirit. We will never forget our time at the farm ! It was our first workaway experience and definitely… read more
30 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Ricardo & Katy) for host
Magical place with magical family. If you like nature, good food and met beautiful people, this is the place. Sam and Jen's farm is not near the city, but who cares... here your time fly, we were supposed to stay 2 weeks and stayed 4. Thank you Sam, Jen, Giacomo, Fleur, James, Rose and Kiwi for let us belong to your family for 1 month and friends… read more
30 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Ricardo & Katy)
We loved having Ricardo and Katy stay with us. They are truly lovely people, always willing to help out around the farm and in the house. Great Portuguese cooking as well! We would happily welcome them back. Sam & Jen
(Excellent
)
19 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Ruben) for host
We had a short stay with this beautiful family, but long enough to receive a lot from them!!! they helped us even when we were not staying at their place by taking good care of our car when we had to travel for some days. We got to share some time together and it was great!!! Thanks for everything!! and hope to see you soon in our lands!!!!… read more
23 Jan 2015
Left by Workawayer (Telcide & Christopher) for host
We spent three wonderful weeks with Jen, Sam and their families! Advice that helped us a lot for our trip! We have made various works in their company! Our first experience was wonderful! Good food, good company ...
thank you again for all those moments with you !!
thank you again for all those moments with you !!
29 Nov 2014
Left by Workawayer (Romain & Sonia) for host
We spent a lot of good moments with Jen, Sam, Giacomo and Kiwi. They are a very dynamic family with a lot of knowledges about everything. Sam and Jen made our tasks as various and interesting as possible (mulching, construction of shelters and wooden structures, gardening, digging and some creative activities). They did their best to teach us new… read more
9 Nov 2014
Left by Workawayer (Manoelle & Daniel) for host
We had an amazing time at Jenny and Sam's farm, we enjoyed every moment spent there. It was a pity that we had to leave.
We liked and learnt a lot helping with all the different tasks; fencing, gardening, fruit picking, building the irrigation system... and of course the Food!!!! It was delicious!!!
We also enjoyed all the interesting… read more
We liked and learnt a lot helping with all the different tasks; fencing, gardening, fruit picking, building the irrigation system... and of course the Food!!!! It was delicious!!!
We also enjoyed all the interesting… read more
