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Join our family at our lovely property near Castlemaine, Australia

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    Description

    We have a property in Chewton with an orchard, garden, friendly dogs and chickens. Chewton is a little village with a pop up coffee van, post office and lovely country pub. It is close to Castlemaine which is a great alternative town with many cafes, markets and creative events happening. There is a regular train from Melbourne to Castlemaine and this goes onto Bendigo then Swan Hill. We are a diverse group of people from 30 to 60. We mainly eat organic vegetarian, but also eat ethical meat when we source it. We all have our own houses but help each other out. We have a self contained studio, with its own kitchen and bathroom. A wood fire for winter, and an air conditioner in summer. It is rustic, but comfortable and you can cook your own meals if you want.

    Our property is in the old gold mining area, and we have gold detectors, if you would like to try your luck.

    We would like help with gardening, collecting firewood and light maintenance. I would like to practice my Japanese.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Meet some of the many diverse people in the Castlemaine area. Go gold prospecting - I have gold detectors. Use my ceramics studio. Visit local farms that have goats, alpacas and sheep.

  • Help

    Help

    We need help with weeding the garden, light maintenance around the house, staining windows and decks. Cooking a meal would be wonderful. I would expect 3 to 4 hours a day but am flexible. We mainly eat organic vegetarian food and sometimes ethical meat.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    German: Intermediate
    Estonian: Beginner
    Japanese: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    I am learning Japanese, and would like to practice.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Self contained studio with your own kitchen and bathroom.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There are many wonderful things to do around Castlemaine - it is a creative arts based alternative town. Bendigo is 40 minutes away, and is a large town with many attractions. The Chinese museum, Art gallery, Goldmining tours, cafe's, Bendigo Pottery.

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    A little more information

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    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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The image depicts a cozy living room with a brown futon, a guitar, and a plant, featuring wood paneling on the walls and a window with a white frame.
The image depicts a serene landscape with trees and bushes, set against a misty sky at sunrise or sunset, evoking a sense of natural beauty and tranquility.
The image depicts a modern house with a flat roof, surrounded by a dry lawn and a wire sculpture of a tree, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a sunset with a large, round structure on the right and a building on the left, set against a vibrant sky.
Two goats are standing on a grassy hillside, with a fence in the background and a body of water visible in the distance. The scene is peaceful and serene.
The image depicts a kangaroo standing in a grassy field, surrounded by trees and bushes, with the sun shining down on it.

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