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Hi. We are Rob and Deb. We retired from our full time jobs as scientist and psychologist, sold our suburban home in Canberra and moved to a 10-acre property on the Mornington Peninsula, south of Melbourne, Victoria. We have three mud brick houses, situated in a eucalyptus woodland, surrounded by nature reserves on three sides. Out back we have a large edible garden, featuring all manner of vegetables, herbs, fruits and berries, as well as a large flock of chickens, ducks and geese. We started this project in early 2018. We're learning as we go and we've got a mountain of work to do and need help. Be it gardening, harvesting, preserving, cooking, landscaping or building, there’s always a job to do, so we’d love your help. You will see plenty of kangaroos, swamp wallabies and gorgeous birdlife each day. If you’re lucky you will see koalas and echidnas too.
There's plenty fun things to do in our neighbourhood. Devilbend reservoir and nature reserve is across the road and offers walks, mountain bike riding (borrow ours) kayaking and fishing. We are situated in the middle of the peninsula so Port Phillip Bay and Westernport Bay are each only 15 minutes away. Plenty of great beaches, good fishing and quaint townships. Our region is blessed by beautiful vineyards and there is some superb wine to be had. This is also a foodie haven with lots of artisan food production and farm gate sales located nearby.
Deb and I have travelled extensively in Asia and Europe and love new cultural experiences. Though we are happy to cook, we love it when visitors treat us with their favorite dishes from their home countries.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We live in a beautiful part of the world and have lots of life experience that we are eager to share.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We would love some help in our edible garden and in the kitchen making preserves with our harvest. There is always a lot.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You would be staying in your own rustic mud brick cottage, though we use it to make meals. We will provide all meals but would welcome your participation in meal preparation if and when you feel like it. We have internet. We have wood fired heating.
What else ...
We live about 60 mins drive from Melbourne CBD and about 20 mins from Frankston railway station, which connects to the CBD. Transport is really limited around here so you will need your own car to explore the area. If you don't have a car we can pick you up and drop you off at the railway station every now and then. We are also happy to show you around the peninsula a bit.
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.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Surrounded by nature and wild life, you can see kangaroo, koala, wild duck and a lot of kind birds.
Rob and Deb are very kindly and lovely people. They have a systematic vegetable and fruit garden with good tools make us easy to work.
We learn how to drive bullodzer, make compost,… read more
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Surrounded by nature and wild life, you can see kangaroo, koala, wild duck and a lot of kind birds.
Rob and Deb are very kindly and lovely people. They have a systematic vegetable and fruit garden with good tools make us easy to work.
We learn how to drive bullodzer, make compost,… read more
After I woke up, I enjoyed Rob's coffee and Deb's delicious cakes. I was lucky to see Australian animals every day like kangaroos or… read more
