Help me to build a shared living space amongst the trees near Booral, NSW Australia

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  Description

  I am building a shared living space amongst the trees most of the way up a small mountain near Booral, NSW Australia. So far there is a timber cabin (almost complete), outdoor sheltered kitchen, flushing toilet, hot shower and bush spa. There is a small vegetable garden made of wicking beds), and chickens. Sleeping quarters for guests is a bell tent suspended from a tree, a large tent on the ground, or in the cabin if it's free. This is about sharing, so I would love to have people join me at times. Helping with work would be flexible, however you feel led. Transport can be arranged from Newcastle as I work there two days a week as a tree services contractor in partnership with my son. (Treesmith Newcastle is our business name). If you arrive by car it's a long steep track that gets you to the ridge where the cabin is. I have been driving a two wheel drive Holden Astra up here, but most people would call it four wheel drive only. If you have a car that you want to be careful of, I can pick you up from the bottom of the hill. One hour's drive north of Newcastle. Not far from the Barrington Tops. A wilderness experience very much off the grid.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  For me this is mostly about sharing and having a good time. We can all learn from each other. For travellers I would love to share some things about this country, show you around a bit, and also invite you to enjoy a place to stay for a while and feel free to do your own thing.

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  Help

  Generally helping with things around the place. No particular skills necessary but the projects include building, gardening, setting up simple off grid living systems. Also removing lantana.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  A bell tent, or the cabin if it’s free.
  
  Please bring your own food.

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  What else ...

  The Barrington tops wilderness area is not far from here. Newcastle about one hour away. Beaches about one hour away. Nearest town, Stroud, is fifteen minutes away.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Plenty of room down the bottom of the hill for a campervan.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Will let you know on inquiry.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  1 hour a day