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We are Mick and Leticia, who live in the main homestead, which is a beautiful land space of 6000 acres of natural native land at Springsure, Central Outback Queensland, surrounded by gorgeous daily views of a part of the property. The main homestead is approximately 50 metres from the original house where our staff and volunteers stay.
At the heart of everything we do is using systems that promote land regeneration, free range animals and pure, non tampered with fruits and vegetables. Our focus is on using Natural Sequence Farming, time controlled grazing and Joel Salatin's farming principles which mimic natural ecosystem processes.
Our Farm is open for volunteers to assist with animal management - mustering cattle, feeding the pigs and moving the chickens. Building and/or maintaining infrastructure - constructing leaky weirs, fixing fences and assisting with property development, and gardening. We aim to become completely self sufficient and are in the current process of a large scale redesign and upgrade which includes updated plans for farm homestays, retreats, weddings and holding space for workshops and seminars. All promoting Healthy soil, Healthy food, Healthy people.
Having volunteers join us, we hope this to be a mutually beneficial arrangement. Providing a rewarding, hands-on experience for the volunteers while we receive much appreciated help around the farm.
We offer comfortable accommodation, amenities and food and are confident volunteers will gather knowledge in a friendly farm stay environment.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Volunteers will learn the processes of regenerative farming with a holistic approach and hands on experience to animal and vegetation care.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We desire our volunteers to assist with our long term goals in creating an abundant, nutrient rich landscape for future generations to enjoy.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Private 7 bedroom house with shower, toilet, laundry, outdoor kitchen and lounge room including smart TV. All linen, crockery, cutlery, cooking and cleaning needs provided, with two separate outdoor verandahs to sit and enjoy the sunrise and sunset.
What else ...
The closest town is 18km from the farm itself, (approximately a 15 minute drive) with a small grocery shop, post office, bank, convenience store, pub and local tourist attraction of the beautiful Carnarvon Gorge mountains and Springsure's Virgin Rock. Approximately an hours drive away is the large country town of Emerald offering all your shopping needs with public transport, a domestic airport, as well as the large lake Maroon for fishing, swimming and park bbq's.
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 would need to be discussed prior to your stay and we will try to accomodate your needs. However, some pets may not be suitable or desirable for our farm.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (7)
Mick, Lady and their family are very nice, friendly people.
I loved to take care baby pigs and calves and moving the cows with the quad. So cool !!!
If i meet people like you for the rest of my trip, i will be happy !!!
Thank you very much for these good memories in my Australian… read more
Mick, Lady and Renay!
If learned a lot about cattle and pigs, how to build fences and i had a lot of fun with working in the garden. And riding a mototbike ist an experience wich i will never forget! :)
Lady is an… read more
Mick and Lady!!
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Mick, Lady and their family are very nice, friendly people.
I loved to take care baby pigs and calves and moving the cows with the quad. So cool !!!
If i meet people like you for the rest of my trip, i will be happy !!!
Thank you very much for these good memories in my Australian… read more
Mick, Lady and Renay!
If learned a lot about cattle and pigs, how to build fences and i had a lot of fun with working in the garden. And riding a mototbike ist an experience wich i will never forget! :)
Lady is an… read more
Mick and Lady!!
As we were only staying a week, we could only make a small indent on the… read more
In the two weeks I stayed I was taught about fencing pen enclosures, driving a tractor and managing pasture/cows. Thanks to Mick and his daughter Renee, I learned so much and felt confident in doing things… read more
Mick & Mlady
Mick & Mlady
I stayed 6 weeks and I would definitively like to stay longer if I had time. I had my own little apartment and a lot of good food. I worked with the cows, pigs, chicken, dogs and had my own little projects (veggie garden,...) where I could realize my ideas. I also had a great birthday with a… read more
