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4 Oct 2022
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We are running 4 weekends of permaculture retreats during the new year which is always fun and exciting.
Hosting a diverse skill group of 20 people on the property with full catering of our own organic produce directly from the garden.
Gaeme has a 5 zone permaculture property. He has been the founder of Permaculture Yarra Valley involving teaching and designing programs for over 20 years. He likes to specialise in grafting and pruning. Graeme also has extensive knowledge of fauna and flora within the region from 10 years as a director.
Bastien and Melissa are the caretakers of the property. They are involved in helper management, animal husbandry and full running of the permaculture system. This includes food productivity, worm farming systems, hugelculture, foraging, workshop hosting/catering etc. The property consists of heritage fruit trees, market garden, zoned vegetable gardens, wet and dry forest, eatible native and weed plants. Sheep, chickens and goats help with the property maintenence as well as being pets.
We are very selective when hosting as it takes up a lot of time. We try our best to make sure our volunteers take away an inspirational experience of permaculture.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Help with Eco Projects
Animal Care
Language practice
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Permaculture techniques. Knowledge of fauna and flora.
Tranquil surroundings in nature.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Planting, wood collection, spring preperation. New chicken design. Garden bed mulching. Fire preparation.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: FluentThis 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
Own ròom with bed and linen provided. Organic meals.
What else ...
Yarra Valley is a renound popular tourist destination. Just google it!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (1)
Help included learning permaculture techniques, clearing garden beds, mulching, planting etc.
They equally had genuinely nice characters. Hardworking, easygoing, not fussy and always offering to lend a hand.
They really enjoyed learning about… read more
Thank you again for your time and i… read more
We definitely want to keep in touch.
Thanks again Pierre!!
Feedback
Help included learning permaculture techniques, clearing garden beds, mulching, planting etc.
They equally had genuinely nice characters. Hardworking, easygoing, not fussy and always offering to lend a hand.
They really enjoyed learning about… read more
Thank you again for your time and i… read more
We definitely want to keep in touch.
Thanks again Pierre!!
