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We are a couple, who are living in our dream eco-house next to the Blue Mountains National Park. We have two alpacas, some chickens, and two cats that share the 2 acres we live on. We've been hosting helpers since 2015.
Amazing bushwalks begin at our home. Walk to Govetts Leap waterfall, Evans Lookout, the Grand Canyon, and Blue Gum Forest.
Please mention the word Alpaca in your first message to us, and please address our specific requirements (rather than sending us a generic message) otherwise we will think that you haven't read our profile properly.
Cheers, and safe travels!
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If you would like a homely, wondrous Blue Mountains experience, nestled in nature, without being surrounded by tourists, you`re welcome to stay with us. You will relax and unwind here, sit in front of the fire in the evenings, drink tea, go on bushwalks, feed the alpacas, and share stories. Then wake to amazing sunrises!
Especially quiet for those that have just come from a Vipassana meditation retreat.
We live in a unique house on a two acres, next to the Blue Mountains National Park. Amazing bushwalks begin at our home. Walk to Govetts Leap waterfall, Evans Lookout, the Grand Canyon, and Blue Gum Forest.
Arbeit
We need ENERGETIC help in the yard, mainly splitting firewood. There are lots of small jobs, all requiring good strong MUSCLES.
We also need help with BUSH REGENERATION because there are weeds that have invaded the rare and endangered hanging-swamp on our land.
The weather in the Blue Mountains is often COLD and WET, so please make sure that you're equipped to work OUTSIDE when it's like this.
We welcome non-smokers for 4 hours help a day (8 am - 12 pm) in exchange for a beautiful room and food. In the afternoon, you can go bushwalking, visit neighbouring towns, or relax in front of the fire.
We generally host helpers from Sunday to Friday (5 nights), because it fits our schedules.
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Englisch: Fließend
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Eco-cabin with a double bed, ensuite shower, wood stove, and garden views.
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It would be appreciated if any requests addressed our specific situation, not just a generic email sent to multiple hosts.
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6 Mai 2025
Vom Workawayer (Petra-Susanne) für Host
I felt truly welcomed and well looked after from start to finish during my stay with Marsh & Ava in Blackheath.
Ava’s cooking is incredible – her homemade bread was delicious, and the chocolate mousse was honestly out of this world. Marsh was always happy to answer my questions, super patient, and genuinely accommodating – something I really… read more
Ava’s cooking is incredible – her homemade bread was delicious, and the chocolate mousse was honestly out of this world. Marsh was always happy to answer my questions, super patient, and genuinely accommodating – something I really… read more
5 Mai 2025
Vom Host für Workawayer (Petra-Susanne)
Petra was lovely to host and an amazing worker in our yard. She is diligent, persistent, and hard to stop, no matter what the weather!
While Petra was with us, she helped us get our yard ready for the winter by mowing lawns and the thick patches of weeds following the last of the warm weather; she stacked firewood; she swept and raked paths &… read more
While Petra was with us, she helped us get our yard ready for the winter by mowing lawns and the thick patches of weeds following the last of the warm weather; she stacked firewood; she swept and raked paths &… read more
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19 Feb. 2025
Vom Workawayer (Lynn & Lotte) für Host
Marsh&Ave and the experience we had with them are why we love traveling so much.
We learned a lot about the bush, native plants&birds. They both have loads of knowledge about the surroundings and it made us appreciate the area even more.
The area is absolutely mindblowing!
Sharing the space, time and conversations together was really special.… read more
We learned a lot about the bush, native plants&birds. They both have loads of knowledge about the surroundings and it made us appreciate the area even more.
The area is absolutely mindblowing!
Sharing the space, time and conversations together was really special.… read more
17 Feb. 2025
Vom Host für Workawayer (Lynn & Lotte)
People like Lynn and Lotte are the reason why hosting travellers can be such a fantastic experience! We had a golden time with them.
They did a lot of bush regeneration at our place, weeding out Blackberry, Holly, Gorse, Broom, Cherry Laurel & others, sometimes in rain & drizzle. We were very grateful when they stayed longer than originally… read more
They did a lot of bush regeneration at our place, weeding out Blackberry, Holly, Gorse, Broom, Cherry Laurel & others, sometimes in rain & drizzle. We were very grateful when they stayed longer than originally… read more
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30 Nov. 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Ingrid)
We are grateful for Ingrid and all the work that she did during her stay with us. She mowed our paddocks, split and stacked firewood, collected and stacked kindling, and swept the paths. Upon leaving, she left her accommodation in great shape. She has a solid body of knowledge about food gardens and permaculture, and many other things! Safe… read more
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2 Nov. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Ingrid) für Host
I had a great time in Blackheath, beautiful place, very comfortable cabin. I enjoyed a lot working in this gorgeous place and eating great food. Marsh is really keen to make it a win win exchange.
Thank you for hosting me !!!
Thank you for hosting me !!!
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6 Mai 2025
Vom Workawayer (Petra-Susanne) für Host
I felt truly welcomed and well looked after from start to finish during my stay with Marsh & Ava in Blackheath.
Ava’s cooking is incredible – her homemade bread was delicious, and the chocolate mousse was honestly out of this world. Marsh was always happy to answer my questions, super patient, and genuinely accommodating – something I really… read more
Ava’s cooking is incredible – her homemade bread was delicious, and the chocolate mousse was honestly out of this world. Marsh was always happy to answer my questions, super patient, and genuinely accommodating – something I really… read more
5 Mai 2025
Vom Host für Workawayer (Petra-Susanne)
Petra was lovely to host and an amazing worker in our yard. She is diligent, persistent, and hard to stop, no matter what the weather!
While Petra was with us, she helped us get our yard ready for the winter by mowing lawns and the thick patches of weeds following the last of the warm weather; she stacked firewood; she swept and raked paths &… read more
While Petra was with us, she helped us get our yard ready for the winter by mowing lawns and the thick patches of weeds following the last of the warm weather; she stacked firewood; she swept and raked paths &… read more
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19 Feb. 2025
Vom Workawayer (Lynn & Lotte) für Host
Marsh&Ave and the experience we had with them are why we love traveling so much.
We learned a lot about the bush, native plants&birds. They both have loads of knowledge about the surroundings and it made us appreciate the area even more.
The area is absolutely mindblowing!
Sharing the space, time and conversations together was really special.… read more
We learned a lot about the bush, native plants&birds. They both have loads of knowledge about the surroundings and it made us appreciate the area even more.
The area is absolutely mindblowing!
Sharing the space, time and conversations together was really special.… read more
17 Feb. 2025
Vom Host für Workawayer (Lynn & Lotte)
People like Lynn and Lotte are the reason why hosting travellers can be such a fantastic experience! We had a golden time with them.
They did a lot of bush regeneration at our place, weeding out Blackberry, Holly, Gorse, Broom, Cherry Laurel & others, sometimes in rain & drizzle. We were very grateful when they stayed longer than originally… read more
They did a lot of bush regeneration at our place, weeding out Blackberry, Holly, Gorse, Broom, Cherry Laurel & others, sometimes in rain & drizzle. We were very grateful when they stayed longer than originally… read more
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30 Nov. 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Ingrid)
We are grateful for Ingrid and all the work that she did during her stay with us. She mowed our paddocks, split and stacked firewood, collected and stacked kindling, and swept the paths. Upon leaving, she left her accommodation in great shape. She has a solid body of knowledge about food gardens and permaculture, and many other things! Safe… read more
(Ausgezeichnet)
2 Nov. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Ingrid) für Host
I had a great time in Blackheath, beautiful place, very comfortable cabin. I enjoyed a lot working in this gorgeous place and eating great food. Marsh is really keen to make it a win win exchange.
Thank you for hosting me !!!
Thank you for hosting me !!!
29 Nov. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Sterre) für Host
I had a really great time staying with Ava and Marsh in Blackheath. They're both very kind and interesting people who made me feel at home right from the start. We had many interesting conversations and watched well known Australian movies. It was a real cultural exchange.
I mainly worked in the garden and did some chores in the house. All doable… read more
I mainly worked in the garden and did some chores in the house. All doable… read more
29 Nov. 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Sterre)
A wish that I could give six stars! Sterre is a beautiful soul and powerhouse of diligence, who transformed our yard in the short time that she stayed with us. During an unusually hot spell, Sterre mowed our rambunctious acres into respectable chic lawns, suitable for hosting xmas soirees. Sterre was always very respectful, polite, self-directed,… read more
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25 Aug. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Sam & Sofia) für Host
Marsh and Ava are wonderful hosts that makes you feel welcome right from the start. We had a lovely stay in their beautiful home right in the heart of the Blue Mountains. Even though the weather wasn't the best we made the most of it and explored a lot of the hikes in the area. Ava spoiled us with her beautiful cooking and baking, using fresh… read more
22 Aug. 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Sam & Sofia)
It was a pleasure to host Sam and Sofia. These two have spent a lot of time in many parts of Australia and were very quick to settle in. Sam tirelessly split firewood for us for the duration, which is no small task! We have a huge stack that should see us warm for many months. Meanwhile, Sofia collected lots of kindling and stacked it, undertook… read more
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20 Mai 2024
Vom Workawayer (Pauline) für Host
I had a beautiful time with Marsh and Ava in the Blue Mountains.
The accommodation is beautiful and really comfy and they have been really welcoming and kind. We had a lot of really interesting conversations and it was nice having some movie nights !
I was happy to help with the weeding to protect this amazing national park. I could enjoy a… read more
The accommodation is beautiful and really comfy and they have been really welcoming and kind. We had a lot of really interesting conversations and it was nice having some movie nights !
I was happy to help with the weeding to protect this amazing national park. I could enjoy a… read more
19 Mai 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Pauline)
It was a real pleasure to host Pauline. She spent 5 days with us doing bush regeneration, by weeding Himalayan Honeysuckle from the rare and endangered swamp on our property, using the cut-and-paint method. Then she hauled all the plants uphill to a burn pile—not easy work! But Pauline did a great job!
After work, Pauline went bushwalking in the… read more
After work, Pauline went bushwalking in the… read more
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20 März 2024
Vom Workawayer (Frank Falko) für Host
Staying with Marsh and his family was just the best. There was a lot todo, they find work which suits you and the cooking and hospitality is just hard to beat. I really enjoyed it and tleavong was the only sad part. Highly recommend to stay there.
17 März 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Frank Falko)
Frank is a great helper and we enjoyed hosting him. Frank did lots of heavy lifting for us, by moving massive fallen tree branch rounds to our firewood stack, using a wheelbarrow and raw muscle. He also did a lot of lawn mowing here. Frank is a pleasure to talk with around the kitchen table and was a respectful and tidy guest. I highly recommend… read more
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4 Feb. 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Catherine)
It was a pleasure to host Cat. She did lots of bush regeneration for us, weeding and poisoning Blackberry and Holly (invasive and SPIKEY weeds in the Blue Mountains). This is not an easy task, and what's more, she did it in the RAIN.
She is enthusiastic and self-directed. She’s been a massive help for us.
In the afternoons, she went… read more
She is enthusiastic and self-directed. She’s been a massive help for us.
In the afternoons, she went… read more
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3 Feb. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Catherine) für Host
My stay with Marsh&Ava in the Blue Mountains was amazing. They are kind people, who really make you feel comfortable (and great cooks too)! Always having good conversations about lots of different subject with Marsh during breakfast and dinner.
The work consisted of around 4 hours in the bush for bush regeneration. I liked it because I learned a… read more
The work consisted of around 4 hours in the bush for bush regeneration. I liked it because I learned a… read more
15 Jan. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Katharina) für Host
what a great first workaway experience. I couldn't have asked for a better place to be.
Marsh and Ava were great hosts. the cabin I lived in was gorgeous and the food provided was amazing.
the tasks I had were all easy and everything was discussed beforehand.
there are some great walks just around the corner from their place.
I can really… read more
Marsh and Ava were great hosts. the cabin I lived in was gorgeous and the food provided was amazing.
the tasks I had were all easy and everything was discussed beforehand.
there are some great walks just around the corner from their place.
I can really… read more
12 Jan. 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Katharina)
It was a pleasure to host Kat. She helped us inside the house and out, mowing and raking lawns, sweeping paths and decks, dusting shelves, vacuuming & mopping floors, and many other miscellaneous jobs. At all times she was diligent and focused. She’s been a massive help for us. In the afternoons, she went climbing, canyoning, and bushwalking. Kat… read more
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24 Dez. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Amélie) für Host
Had a great time helping out on the beautiful property Marsh and Ava have right next to the Blue Mountains National Park.
They don't ask for too much and you get plenty of time to enjoy the amazing area of Blackheath in the afternoon. They can tell you all about the most recommended hikes.
Loved the meals and many conversations together, as well… read more
They don't ask for too much and you get plenty of time to enjoy the amazing area of Blackheath in the afternoon. They can tell you all about the most recommended hikes.
Loved the meals and many conversations together, as well… read more
24 Dez. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Amélie)
Amelie was a delight to host! She is a lovely person to interact with and a fantastic worker. Our meal times were filled with interesting conversations about all sorts of topics. Amelie worked in our large yard, raking leaves & mown grass, & sweeping pathways and decks. She is most diligent and went above and beyond the normal requirements by… read more
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24 Dez. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Verena) für Host
I had a great time at Marsh’s and Ava’s farm.
They have a lovely house, provided nice food and we had great talks. The cabin provided for people to stay in is very cosy and I felt at home right away! I collected kindling, raked grass and cleaned windows. Afternoons were always free and there are nice walks in the area. I was always invited to… read more
They have a lovely house, provided nice food and we had great talks. The cabin provided for people to stay in is very cosy and I felt at home right away! I collected kindling, raked grass and cleaned windows. Afternoons were always free and there are nice walks in the area. I was always invited to… read more
6 Dez. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Verena)
It was a pleasure to host Verena. She is an amazing worker! She did a variety of tasks in our garden/yard, and paddocks. She was super-efficient, self sufficient, diligent, and thorough.
We had some wonderful conversations around the kitchen table. She was always very respectful of our home and a wonderful guest.
We are very grateful for… read more
We had some wonderful conversations around the kitchen table. She was always very respectful of our home and a wonderful guest.
We are very grateful for… read more
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12 Juni 2023
Vom Workawayer (Joseph & Emilia) für Host
You couldn’t ask for a better work away experience!
Not only was the accommodation a beautiful cabin with a fire place in an amazing spot but the hosts Marsh and Ava are so kind and hospitable. They made delicious fresh meals and advised us on local attractions. We had a great time chatting with them over meals and cannot thank them enough.
We… read more
Not only was the accommodation a beautiful cabin with a fire place in an amazing spot but the hosts Marsh and Ava are so kind and hospitable. They made delicious fresh meals and advised us on local attractions. We had a great time chatting with them over meals and cannot thank them enough.
We… read more
17 Mai 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Joseph & Emilia)
Joe and Emilia are excellent helpers, and are very polite and respectful guests. They mostly worked in the bushland on our block, weeding Himalayan Honeysuckle and Privet using the cut-and-paint method, thereby releasing the beautiful pond and treeferns from their weedy captivity! It’s slow-going and tedious work, and the weather wasn’t always… read more
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21 März 2023
Vom Workawayer (Caroline & Jonas) für Host
If you plan to visit the blue mountains, then stay at March and Avas place! It's and all-in-one package. First of all you're staying with the kindest people who provide you with a beautiful and clean place to stay and on top of that cook your meals, makes you feel like being on a all-inclusive vacation - well worth your hard labour, which it can… read more
10 März 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Caroline & Jonas)
Caroline and Jonas are great helpers. Their communication before and during their time with us was excellent. They performed a variety of tasks for us in the garden, splitting firewood, weeding blackberry, raking large areas of mowed grass, and barrowing orchard-prunings to a bonfire pile. In the house, they were very polite & respectful, fun to… read more
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12 März 2023
Vom Workawayer (Carolin) für Host
It was my first Workaway experience and I really had a fantastic stay with Marsh and Ava in the Blue Mountains at their wonderful property.
They are both great communicators and welcomed me with great warmth and nice food from their garden. Besides all the good food and great talks while breakfast, lunch and dinner I really enjoy the stay in the… read more
They are both great communicators and welcomed me with great warmth and nice food from their garden. Besides all the good food and great talks while breakfast, lunch and dinner I really enjoy the stay in the… read more
19 Feb. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Carolin)
Caro is a very hard worker! She did various jobs for us in the yard, and inside our home. Outside, she collected a heap of kindling for our wood stove, and wheel-borrowed all the prunings from our orchard into a bonfire pile in some very hot and humid weather (thanks Caro!). Inside, she cleaned our kitchen and bathrooms. In the afternoons, she'd… read more
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20 Dez. 2022
Vom Workawayer (Jade) für Host
I stayed with Marsh and Ava for a week and had a fantastic stay! It was my first workaway and I felt immediately at home and comfortable at their place. Marsh was really helpful with getting me started with the work and gave me a lift here and there too. Never seen such cute alpacas and friendly chickens! Thanks for making my first workaway… read more
5 Dez. 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Jade)
Jade is a delightful human being. Very observant and diligent, Jade applied herself to dismantling a wire-netting fence around our old orchard, so that we can re-use the netting elsewhere. She ate everything that we put in front of her, was very polite, helpful, and neat. It was wonderful to hear her play our piano! I would happily host her again.
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30 Nov. 2022
Vom Workawayer (Lucy May) für Host
I had a fantastic time with the host family! I felt at home with them from the first second. They welcomed me with open arms and great warmth. The work in the garden was very fulfilling and super doable! Thank you for all the great conversations, the super delicious food, the hiking tips and movie nights! Thank you for giving me this first great… read more
27 Nov. 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Lucy May)
Lucy was a delight to host! She is very respectful and polite, confidant, a great conversationalist, and an excellent helper. She worked in our yard and garden, gathering lots of kindling for our wood stove and stacking it, spread mulch in our veggie garden, digging out weeds from our paddocks, and various other tasks. I would happily host her… read more
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6 Juli 2022
Vom Workawayer (Jarod) für Host
Despite a week full of rain, my stay was absolutely lovely. The meals were delicious and the accommodation was picturesque. It is obvious that the hosts have put so much love and hard work into their home and created a beautifully decorative and homely environment to stay in.
Due to weather conditions, the work was more wearying. However, I was… read more
Due to weather conditions, the work was more wearying. However, I was… read more
6 Juli 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Jarod)
Jarod has a heart of gold! He worked hard for us in TORRENTIAL rain, collecting kindling from the bush, and weeding blackberry and holly from our bush block.
He was very polite, respectful, friendly, & a good conversationalist. He has a slight tendency to be absent-minded but he happily accepts instruction.
I’d host him again with pleasure. In… read more
He was very polite, respectful, friendly, & a good conversationalist. He has a slight tendency to be absent-minded but he happily accepts instruction.
I’d host him again with pleasure. In… read more
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8 Aug. 2020
Vom Host für Workawayer (Heather)
Heather is a total sweetheart. She is very respectful of a host's space and very conscientious about work requirements. We had many great conversations around the kitchen table--she is engaging, interesting, and curious.
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7 Aug. 2020
Vom Workawayer (Heather) für Host
I had the most amazing mid-week workaway experience at this dream location with a wonderful pair of hosts. The alpacas are very funny and they gave me a lot of joy to see them ambling around.
The communication and expectations were clearly set out and allowed for a comfortable stay, and for me to feel as though I contributed and held up my end… read more
The communication and expectations were clearly set out and allowed for a comfortable stay, and for me to feel as though I contributed and held up my end… read more
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