Two people are lying on a purple blanket surrounded by an assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables, arranged in baskets and bowls, on a grassy ground.
Two women stand outside a building, each holding a power drill, smiling and wearing winter attire, with a red door featuring a glass window behind them.
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Organic food growing, maintaining an off-grid lifestyle and permaculture principles in the Grampians, Australia

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  • Description

    Description

    We looking for some fit people to help out with the garden, maintenance around the farm and building a small eco-project. We prefer a minimum of a 2 week stay, as long as all is going well for everyone. We spend a large part of each day outside playing and working surrounded by our magnificent garden and the forest. Our place is incredibly peaceful and we generally have a siesta after lunch. We will look after you as though you are our family.

    We have both made documentaries about our experience in the wilderness and our sustainable/permaculture food ecosystem around the house; written for outdoor/adventure magazines and together we run a guiding business for unique adventures through untracked wilderness.

    Workaway visitors need to be physically fit and not afraid to get their hands and clothes dirty in the garden and it would be great if you want to immerse yourselves in nature! We source most of our protein from the land here which we hunt and grow. It's local, free range, organic and includes eggs, chicken and rabbits. We are only hosting people traveling on a couple account, unless we are able to organise to have two single travellers to come here at the same time.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    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

    My husband and I both share a love of wilderness adventure. We run a Wilderness Adventure company and have many stories to tell about journeys we have made through untracked places in Australia and overseas. We live surrounded by the forest of the Grampians National park so there are many wonderful bush walks to do here with lots of Australian wildlife living just outside our house. Every day we go for an hour walk in the forest and most days we do some morning yoga practise.

  • Help

    Help

    We grow our own vegetables, fruit, chickens and fish, inspired by permaculture principles. We would like help with some simple eco building projects and general agricultural tasks mostly, like planting, weeding ,mowing , feeding the chickens and some shared domestic duties such as cooking and dishes. We can work with you and help you to learn any skills to do with growing food if you don't already have those skills.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    The Wallaby Den, a lovely self contained unit with 2 double bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom/toilet. Wallabies graze outside the windows everyday.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The Grampians National park is a national treasure of majestic sandstone mountains. Several small villages around the Grampians have lovely cafes and local art centres. The Brambruck Aboriginal Cultural Center is a great place to visit to get a sense of the indigenous history of the Grampians.
    We go to town ( Hamilton) once a week to do a food shop. In Hamilton there is a cinema and great second hand clothe shops with good quality clothing at very low prices.

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    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

    Lots of space and shady trees to park near.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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Two women stand outside a building, each holding a power drill, smiling and wearing winter attire, with a red door featuring a glass window behind them.
Two women stand in a pile of dark soil on a tarp, with one gesturing to the right, in a sunny outdoor setting.
The image depicts a shirtless man with climbing gear, ascending a rock face, showcasing his athletic physique and determination as he tackles the challenging climb.
The image shows a group of chickens in a fenced area, with a few chickens standing in the foreground and the rest lying down in the background. The chickens are surrounded by a fence.
A man relaxes in a black clawfoot bathtub outdoors, with his feet propped up on the edge, surrounded by a small fire and lush greenery.
The image shows three emus standing in a grassy area, with two in the foreground and one in the background, all facing to the right. The background is a grassy field.
Two people wearing protective clothing stand outside a barn, with one pushing a wheelbarrow containing a plastic container, amidst a cluttered yard and a red-painted wall.
The image depicts a serene outdoor scene with a group of people gathered around a fire pit, surrounded by trees and a body of water, evoking a sense of tranquility and connection to nature.
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The image depicts three individuals standing in a grassy area, surrounded by logs and trees, with two people holding sticks above their heads.
The image depicts a woman sitting by a campfire at night, surrounded by trees, with a cup in her hand, and a person sitting to her left.
The image depicts a wallaby with its joey in its pouch, standing on grass, surrounded by twigs and leaves, with a blurred background of vegetation.
Two people are lying on a purple blanket surrounded by an assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables, arranged in baskets and bowls, on a grassy ground.
The image depicts a room with a bed, dresser, and desk, featuring a large window and a door, with a white wall and a gray floor, providing a simple and clean atmosphere.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a grassy field, a tranquil pond, and a majestic mountain range in the background, with a rainbow adding a touch of magic.

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