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We are a hobby horse farm located on 5 acres in the beautiful Samford Valley region currently providing care to horses.
Just a 5 minute drive out of the charming Samford Village.
Being just 10 minutes from the closest Train Station there is easy access to experience everything that the Brisbane CBD has to offer including the South Bank precinct, the beautiful Botanical Gardens, Story Bridge, Museums, nightlife and more.
It is also possible to do a day or overnight trip down the coast to the Gold Coast, the Gold Coast being located approx. 1.5 hour away.
Perfect for horse, animal and nature lovers.
There are plenty of indoor and outside jobs around the house and garden.Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
PetsFarmingGardeningAnimalsNatureUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
- Beautiful Australian bushland and nature at our doorstep, including kangaroos and prolific bird life.
- Opportunity to experience an Australian hobby farm lifestyle.
- Have the opportunity to explore country towns (Samford Village and Dayboro) as well as Brisbane City, and the popular Sunshine and Gold CoastHelp
Outside help is maintaining our home and gardens
Inside help includes general cleaning, meal preparation.
Walking our Australian cattle dog - Dusty
Grooming and washing the dogs.
Daily tasks caring for our chooks.Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Accomodation is in a separate caravan that is clean, comfortable and has everything you need for your stay.
The bed configuration is 2 single beds side by side. Gas cooking facilities, air conditioning and outdoor sitting area
One room is also available in the house with access to a shared bathroom (with 2 other girls) and separate living area.What else ...
Brisbane City - Botanical Gardens, Story Bridge, South Bank.
Gold Coast
Stradbroke Island
Moreton Bay
Sunshine CoastA little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Good wifi connection and a working space are available.
Space for parking camper vans
Currently space available for a camper van or caravan.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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Valentina is a dedicated, hard working and very easy to live with.
She was always ready for work and no task was a problem.
We are very grateful for her help and she is always welcome to stay again if our paths cross.
We could recommend her highly enough.😊
This was my first workaway and I couldn't have asked for better hosts. Kathy and Ged are wonderful and welcome everyone with open arms. They have the most beautiful home and I enjoyed every moment there.
The work is easy and you have a lot of free time. Me and the… read more
They always had a smile on their faces and excelled at any task given to them.
Even though their time with us was brief, the memories we shared will stay with us for a long time.
We wholeheartedly recommend Grace and Eddie to anyone in search of an amazing duo to lend a hand.
Take… read more
Having Noève stay with us in our home for two months was an absolute pleasure.
It was a wonderful opportunity to bond with Noève and experience her kind and gentle nature. She was always thoughtful and considerate, keeping her living spaces tidy and clean.
Her… read more
So, I spent almost 2 months at the farm ! I met Kathy & Ged who are more than hosts now ☺️ I will never be enough thankful toward them !
About the work, you can do different works (in the house, out with the horses, gardening...) You… read more
Having her in our home was such a joy. She became like a member of our family right away, and we've been missing her ever since she left in her new car… read more
She is such a wonderful person and is a delight to have in your home.
Sarah, completed each task to a high standard, always displayed a positive attitude, and shares a positive energy to anyone willing to receive it.😊
Kathy and I are truly grateful for what Sarah did for us in such a short… read more
My stay in the comfortable caravan was wonderful – nothing was missing. The horses on the farm are amazing, and her… read more
Kathy and I could not have hoped for any more, she would even help us on her day off.
Very easy to have in our home and was part of our family for a month.
We miss her and wish all her the very best in her travels.
Her stay with us will always remind us of such great times and a lasting bond.
Our farm gate will always be open to this fantastic human.
Missing you as we write this.
Warm regards
Ged and Kathy
She completed her tasks with a smile and was normally singing as she went about her day.
Anna has a great outlook on life and works well in a team.
We would high recommend.😉
The farm is a beautiful place and the horses are so cute and lovely.
It's also close enough to the city that you can do… read more
All horses are soooo nice and cute, you will love them !
This place is just a little paradise where you can meet lovely people everyday ! You will never feel like you are working !
Thank you so much for this australian experience !!
I had a super nice room inside the house and my task was mostly cleaning inside and outside the house. We even had our little own living room with TV. The dogs are super cute and always give you good company.
The atmosphere was so welcoming and Ged and Kathy were so… read more
Two incredible humans that were with us for 2 months but it felt like 2 weeks.:)
Their stay with us cemented the reason why we open our home up to strangers and allow us to share a little piece of this planet.
Their work ethic was well beyond our expectations and they fitted into our little farm… read more
She was a diligent worker, who completed all tasks to a very high standard.
Franzi is a beautiful sole that we had the greatest pleasure to experience.
We have missed her soft way and gentle presence.
She will always have a place to stay in our home.
Jaci and Timo have been an absolute pleasure to host in our home. Their tireless work ethic is truly admirable and they consistently went above and beyond to ensure that all tasks were completed to the highest standard. Their infectious positive attitudes created a delightful… read more
Taking care of horses was my first experience in my life and they have let me try. I didn't expect I would be able to friend with… read more
The farm was peaceful and beautiful. Photographs can't contain all of its beauty. Sunrise and sunset everyday were perfect. It's 30 minutes away from City, and they gave me a ride to the station if needed. Ged prepared a bicycle so that I could explore the bush and samford village. They… read more
Also the accomodation was super clean and cozy and we got everything we needed.
The surrounding is really nice and… read more