Help on our small farm and orchard near Yarloop, Western Australia

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Our circumstances have changed with life changes we are both back working full time and will have times we are not able to host guests.
If you are interested with advanced notice we will consider hosting. We can only accommodate couples with lots of get up and go who can quickly learn and are easy to get along with.
My husband and I own and run a small farm mainly orchard with 500 Macadamia trees, a large home orchard of various fruit and a productive vegetable garden. We are working to get our 30 foot yacht back in the water, working full time and trying to keep up with the farm, We would love to meet people from all over the world and share our farm with them.
Type of help
Gardening
Farmstay
Animal care
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We love sharing conversations and learning about other countries and cultures, food and music.
Help
We have an orchard of Macadamia trees and a large home orchard we need help with catching up as we have only owned the property for a couple of years now and still catching up. In season we also have a crop of asparagus. There is always something happening on our small farm. Our large home orchard is now bearing better fruit as we are getting it pruned.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Self contained caravan. Air conditioned and heater supplied. All linen provided.
Shared ablutions with us.
What else ...
Our farm is just outside Yarloop, approximately 1 and 3/4 hours from Perth by road. From here we are 45 minutes to Bunbury and Mandurah both are large regional centres, with shops, beaches entertainment . We are 22 Kms from Myalup beach a popular location for swimming and beach fishing. Just up the road 34 kms is Preston beach also popular for fishing and swimming. Inland we are 12 kms from Logue Brook dam and 15 mins from Waroona and a number of dams. From Yarloop town site just down the road you can catch the train to Perth for the day or commute to us via one of the two trains a day. We will pick you up from the train.
Our small farm is quiet from the hustle and bustle of town but enriched by bird life- we are home to a resident flock of Carnaby's Cockatoos as well as approximately 40 other species of birds. At our farm there is an ample supply of fresh home grown vegetables and fruit in season. We may be able to assist in transporting or a push bike is available for use.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 2-4 hours a day, 5 days a week

Photos

Our pond

The end of the asparagus crop as it goes to fern

Fishing at Myalup Beach

Feedback left by and about host (16)

03/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Paloma & Pablo)

Thank you for spending time with us and working on the Macadamias. We wish you well in your travels.

Hope to catch up in the future in Spain in the Olives and at your favorite beach.

(Excellent )

04/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Yuka) for host

I'm sorry for being late in comment…

I highly recommend this farm for workawayer☆
Roz and Graeme are amazing couple. They are always gentle and kind. It was the best volunteer experience I've had. I just loved staying with them and dogs, sheeps and chickens(^^)

I was working in the morning and had the time off in the afternoon and the weekend.… read more

(Excellent )

12/06/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Yuka)

Thank you for spending time with us Yuka. Always willing to have a go at anything Yuka harvested macadamia nuts, sorted and helped with any other task happening.
The chickens miss the special care which you gave them during your stay. It was a real pleasure to see your joy in interacting with the animals on the farm.
We wish you well in your… read more

(Excellent )

14/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Valérie)

It was an absolute pleasure to host Valerie who from the moment she arrived fitted into our lives so easily. Conversations were always easy and the cultural exchange was excellent.
Valerie has a can do approach to any task we did on farm and worked hard to harvest nuts and sort which makes the following stages so much easier.
We felt like we had… read more

(Excellent )

10/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Valérie) for host

I had the chance to meet Roz & Graeme and stay with them for a week in their macadamia farm in the middle of a trip around WA. And it was one of the best experiences of my travelling month !!

First, as Workaway Hosts they have been perfect: easily reachable, available to discuss and very flexible to arrange my volunteering, the pick-up and… read more

(Excellent )

05/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (brazille)

Arthur stayed with us for 3 weeks, our time together went very quickly. During his stay his use of the English language improved, day one he struggled with conversation and left holding a full conversation, with the occasional pause to check the dictionary for help.

Arthur was an excellent worker, respectful and always helpful and courteous. He… read more

(Excellent )

05/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Amanda & Bobby )

It was a pleasure to host Amanda and Bobby. We had many very interesting conversations and tried to solve some of the world problems.
We are so glad they enjoyed the local festivals., mine tour and possum spotting.
Their work ethic is commendable and they got dirty but took it all in their stride.
We wish them well in their travels and do hope… read more

(Excellent )

04/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Amanda & Bobby ) for host

Bobby and I stayed with Roz and Graeme for two weeks on their beautiful farm. Despite the fact that we arrived at a busy time for them, Roz and Graeme took excellent care of us during our stay. Our task was to break down the leaves, sticks, and old macadamia nuts within the rows of the orchard to prepare for this year's harvest. Although the work… read more

(Excellent )

18/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (John & Kyla)

John and Kyla thank you for including us in your travel plans. Two wonderful gentle souls who are true world traveler's. The time together was great, learning about a different side of America.
We do hope to meet up again perhaps in America in the future. Take care Graeme and Roz

P.S. we hear the crows call differently now Ha! Ha!

(Excellent )

08/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (John & Kyla) for host

Our time spent with Roz and Graeme was absolutely amazing and way too short! We immediately fell in love with their little farm, and looked forward to whatever work was needed to be done each day. They are incredibly kind and cared for us like one of their own children. We really enjoyed sleeping in the caravan out around the fruit trees (quickly… read more

(Excellent )

29/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Céline) for host

We spent almost 1 Month at Carnaby's choice with Graeme and Roz, Dotty, Olga &clan and with the lovliest dog on earth Jess:)
Its was peak season for Asaragus so we became real Asparagus farmers. And yes, we still love them:-)
We learnt as well how much work hides behinde the macademianut process and being a self-sustaining farmer.
We really… read more

(Excellent )

28/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Céline)

Celine and Chris were an absolute pleasure to host on our farm. Keen to help and get to know the process involved in farming macadamias. We shared many wonderful moments while working and on days off visiting local shows markets and the bird park.
Their love of animals was very visible, Jess our dog still is looking for them. Dotty and the other… read more

(Excellent )

18/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (sylvain & mary) for host

THANK YOU very much Roz & Graeme for these really goods moments with you!!! We passed 3 weeks and half with you and it was, from the first until the last day, each day a perfect day! Thanks for your good welcome, the nice caravan around the lemon and orange trees, your perfect meals (better than a french restaurant, "si si" ;) ), your help for… read more

(Excellent )

18/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (sylvain & mary)

Hi Marie and Sylvain,
It was a pleasure to host you, we met as strangers and finished as friends. You fitted in so well and our dog Jess still looks for you. Such a focused hard working couple, thank you from our hearts for your help on our farm. We wish you happy and safe travels and look forward to meting you again in the future. Kindest… read more

(Excellent )

22/03/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Johannes)

Johannes was a pleasure to have as a guest, hard working with a good appetite. We had lots of great conversations, shared many cultural understandings.

His didgeridoo playing has improved and by the time he goes home to Germany he will be able to rock with a band.

Enjoy the rest of your travels. We hope to see you one day in Germany.

kind… read more

(Excellent )

19/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Johannes) for host

I spent two weeks at the home of Roz and Graham and there is nothing else to say that I very enjoyed the amazing time there!
The work that had to be done was quite good. I had to get rid of leaves, branches and some nuts ^^ that means everything had to go in the shredder.
Unfortunately I felt sick. I'm not sure why but maybe because I didn't… read more

(Excellent )

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