Join our regenerative farming project in south Gippsland, Australia

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  Description

  My name is Sarah and my husband and I with our 2 young daughters live on a farm in the rolling hills of south Gippsland. We are first generation farmers and learning as we go. We farm using biodynamic principles and manage cows, sheep, chickens and ducks along with an orchard and growing all of our own vegetables. We are always seeking to work with nature whilst also allowing ourselves to live off the land. We have been on this adventure for 5 years now and whilst we have learnt ALOT, there is still so much more to go!
  We love south Gippsland because its green and wet and has beautiful beaches and places to explore. It has great potential to provide local food to its communites with amazing soil and has an emerging young population.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Events & social

  

  Sustainability

  

  Self development

  

  Farming

  

  Plant care

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Books

  

  Gardening

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Hiking

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature

  

  Camping

  

  Beach
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We would love to share a meal each day and even take turns cooking. We are both chefs and love food! Declan works at an alternative school that hosts great little festivals depending when you come. We love to go camping and can share knowledge and go to spots in the area. We've learnt alot about animal husbandry and can teach you about market gardening and growing food year round. There are plenty of great hiking and biking trails and beaches to visit and plenty of opportunities to tag along with us on our adventures when we have days off the farm.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We are looking for help to manage our 10 acres. the jobs will include animal care, rotational grazing of various livestock, fencing, stacking firewood, weeding planting and harvesting of food crops, preparing garden beds, composting, mulching, preparing biodynamic sprays, building ornamental gardens, maintaining tools, preserving food, mowing, some building jobs in the pipeline for the right people, and connection with our girls and generally learning to live off and love the land.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  We have a glorious little pop up sunwagon caravan that will be your main accomodation and includes 2 double beds, a couch and storage. We have a large outdoor undercover area that can be used for general relaxation and also outdoor eating. You will have power in the caravan for kettles and chargers etc.
  Our toilet is just before the main entrance of the house and is the only one so at this stage will be shared. The bathroom with shower in the main part of the house is again shared and since it is close to our babies bedrooms we will work out a roster for use.
  We would love to provide you with 3 meals per day in exchange for your work and like the idea of sharing the cooking. Perhaps one or two meals per week cooked by you.

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  What else ...

  We would love to show you our local national parks and beaches if you want some companionship on adventures! Public transport is pretty minimal out here though trains go frequently to melbourne and are a 25 minute drive away from our place should you wish to visit the city on your free days. We go to melbourne occassionally but not alot. Depending when your here theres many many things to do for nature lovers. We also have bikes you could borrow.
  
  Please note that we dont smoke, and if you do it would need to be far away from and out of sight of our children.

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  we do have wifi but our phone reception is quite limited.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have a large driveway for parking but also if its the dry season you can park in the orchard.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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