a Permaculture Project in Tasmania. A great place to learn practical hands on skills in organic and sustainable living.

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Our permaculture project is a 70 acre farm set amongst crown land and mixed forestry in Buckland, Tasmania (Australia).

Our vision is to create a working family farm and educational community to demonstrate self reliance and sustainability via permaculture design and holistic farming.

Project Type:

Rural, Residential, Commercial, Community, Demonstration, Educational

Project Summary:

This is a project being developed by Paul. Paul or Ringo as known by people within the Permaculture world has been involved in Permaculture on projects overseas as well as Australia over the past 15 years.

Vision Statement: To create a working family farm and educational community to demonstrate self reliance and sustainability via permaculture design and holistic farming. A home base to connect with Scottish roots as well spiritual grounding to foster harmonious relationships and self governance to live with joy and peace to custodian the land.

Aims and Objectives:
•a program to build soil fertility and harvest water
•to connect with community to share alternative strategies for sustainable living
•education and training programs in sustainable living as well as create employment opportunities
•to form and educational community based on Permaculture design to create sustainability
•to create a working farm that produces an income from a variety of streams including farming, education and eco-tourism.
•to implement food, fiber, energy and water production systems that support high levels of self reliance.
•to demonstrate best practice in alternative technology
• create a joyous family home
•to become a recognized permaculture centre/permaculture demonstration farm
•to have productive animal systems

Project Description

Values and Ethics:

Three permaculture ethics:

•Care of people, care land, redistribute surplus to 1 and 2.
•To limit consumption of the earths resources.
•Compassion for all walks of life and all sentient beings.
•Integrity and honesty

Mobile reception and Wifi are limited at this location. If you are addicted to Fb or internet please bring your own data. package.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
Charity Work
Language practice
Art Projects
Help with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Loads of opportunity to learn practical skills in Permaculture design and implementation aswell as farm maintenance and sustainable living skills.
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I would like to introduce our farm as a new host farm in Tasmania. I am Paul, also known as Ringo, and I am developing this project with a deep passion toward teaching Permaculture and sustainability as well as a keen interest in learning from other cultures. All nationalities are welcome to get involved in this project to share their skills and cultures. I invite anyone interested to contact me to plan a fun and learning experience while in Tasmania. There are very comfortable accommodations available in the converted shearing shed bunkhouse (12 beds), the Cottage as well as in the rustic chalet and camping situation throughout the property. There is opportunity for 10 persons at the farm at any given time.

Our farm is situated near Buckland in the Southern Midlands of Tasmania (cold temperate climate zone) about an hour from Hobart with good road access. The farm is being designed on the principles of Permaculture with a long term plan to create an educational community to demonstrate all things Permaculture and sustainable related. This is a working farm and at present we are planning to start plant 7000 trees as the herd of 12 cattle have been moved off the farm.

The property is 70 acres in size and set amongst 10000 acres of mixed crown and private land. There is an abundance of natural forest, flora and fauna and a concerted effort is underway to return 20 acres back to sustainable forestry. The property exists in an extremely quiet and beautiful part of Tasmania and is close enough to drive to nearby beaches and recreation sites. Transport can be arranged from Hobart airport or Hobart city or directions given for self paced entry to the farm. Public transport is also possible via Tassielink. Check time tables to find suitable schedules.

There are projects being undertaken all year and a lot of opportunity to learn practical skills in all aspects of farm maintenance and sustainable living. 3 very healthy and diverse meals provided for daily and all veg from the garden is grown with organic practices and provides us with 90% of our daily veg needs.

Currently there is a long term opportunity for a committed person or couple to farm sit the project during periods where I work offsite. Ideally someone with a sound knowledge of Permaculture and gardening as well as a broad range of practical skills that will manage basic maintenance situations on the farm. When making contact with interest to this opportunity, provide as much detail about your skills and interest toward Permaculture and sustainable living.

Volunteers can benefit from learning skills from some of the following activities:

Gardening and garden construction

Composting

Vermicompost

Compost toilet construction and maintenance

Seed collecting for propagation

Nursery work

Fencing

Basic construction

Fermenting

Meditation, yoga and spiritual consciousness training

Orchard maintenance

Compost tea brewing

Recycled bottle window panels

Earthworks skills, survey for water harvesting

Rock wall construction

Preserving of all food sources

Permaculture Design course programs

Cooking

Artwork and sculpting
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Japanese: Beginner
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.
Accommodation
We don't operate as a hotel so you will need to bring your own warm sleeping bag to satisfy your own comfort level.

12 Beds in Bunk house in old shearing shed
4 beds in Chalet
2 Beds in small cabin
Camping
Caravan/ RV parking space
What else ...
The property is 70 acres in size and set amongst 10000 acres of mixed crown and private land. There is an abundance of natural forest, flora and fauna and a concerted effort is underway to return 20 acres back to sustainable forestry.

The property exists in an extremely quiet and beautiful part of Tasmania and is close enough to drive to nearby beaches and recreation sites. Transport can be arranged from Hobart airport and a bus service runs past Buckland daily or directions given for self paced entry to the farm.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
There is opportunity to park within the farm with further discussion about ammenities.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours per day 5 days per week.

Photos

a great bunch of volunteers after turning the 3 cubic metre compost

We love sushi

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05/07/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Roberta)

Roberta, Bert is a true special individual. Bert came late last year to the project when there was so much activity going on and many others to share the community spirit with. I found Bert to be fully engaged with what we were doing and offered her ideas and energy for whatever was asked. Bert made me laugh out loud and within at her young at… read more

(Excellent )

19/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (Roberta) for host

Paul is a larrikin and a legend! As a total newbie to permaculture, I learnt valuable theory and practical skills, while engaging in a great cultural exchange with Paul and my fellow volunteers. Paul is a patient teacher, and generous host, who ensured our bellies were full with delicious organic veggies every day. A great balance of working hard,… read more

(Excellent )

15/05/2020

Left by Workawayer (Noa & Alon) for host

WOW
Crazy times on Paul's farm - we kept the farm maintained while paul was actually stuck in WA because of COVID-19 !
But still- paul was so careful and thoughtful for us and made us felt comfortable in the farm.
Althogh speaking only on the phone we managed to learn so much about - watering systems, planting, and maintaining a farm wich could… read more

(Excellent )

15/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (Emily) for host

It was a fab 2 week intro to Permaculture & more sustainable living, surrounded by nature and wallabies wallabies wallabies everywhere. Every morning we were greeted by the sunrise from the cute bunkhouse on the hill. During the day, we did a range of tasks from gardening, to DIY, to crafts; always something varied, always an opportunity to learn… read more

(Excellent )

14/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Lilli)

Lili was great to host as i believe she took what was intended from the the project to learn practical skills. She jumped in with both feet to every task and shined when given power tools when doing some building. lili is very down to earth with a positive outlook on all she involves herself with. I just wish we had more time together. Lili rocks.

(Excellent )

20/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Lilli) for host

Paul was an amazing host. He has a wealth of knowledge about permaculture and was very generous in sharing this. The work we did was varied and gave me an awesome insight into the principles of permaculture in just 1 week. The property has heaps of character and it's clear that a lot of love has been poured into this project. Much gratitude for… read more

(Excellent )

14/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Luise)

pls consider Luise as a premier volunteer. Luise was a great addition to the team and took on all tasks with a sense excitement and dedication . I really enjoyed hearing of the past and future travel plans of Luise especially that to Antarctica. Such determination and dedication to seeing the world in her travels. Luise was labled the weeding… read more

(Excellent )

18/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Luise) for host

I am very grateful for my stay at this place.
Firstly, I leaned a lot about permaculture and selfsustainability, but it was a great place to find a bit of therapy through gardenwork and the fresh Tassie air.
Ringo is a great host and I would recommend anyone to visit here.

(Excellent )

04/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Yayoi) for host

I was very lucky to be able to meet Paul. He was always very kind and shared a lot of knowledge. Paul has a very warm heart. It was my first time make a fire ,planting ,seedling and lots of things .
Thanks to you , I had a great experience and I learned lots of things about permaculture. And Paul's fields very beautiful!! This place is amazing!!… read more

(Excellent )

15/11/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Florencia)

I felt Flo really understood the ethics and values the project is managed by. Flo contributed to supporting the project with eagerness and a positive attitude and fulfilled all tasks assigned. She really shined when given an art task of painting fruit tree labels for the orchard. It was very interesting to learn more about Argentina for me as I… read more

(Excellent )

30/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Florencia) for host

Incredible experience!! Totally recommended for people into permaculture and sustainable ways of living and/or people into living in the wilderness! The farm is sourrounded by beautiful mountains and forests and also the farm itself is very nice!
I really enjoyed my stay here! The best thing about it was all I've learned and was able to do,… read more

(Excellent )

25/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Misa)

well,there is so much to say to describe my experience of Misa but sometimes words can't express full context. I found Misa to be fully engaged with the project 100% of the time. When asked to work on a task, there was always an air if interest within her. When given the keys to the farm to farm sit, she looked after everything as if it were her… read more

(Excellent )

08/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Misa) for host

I still don’t know how to put into words when I think of my 2 months here and what I learnt from Paul. That’s the reason why it took me so long to write a review, sorry Paul for keep postponing….! What can I say, I would say those 2months were one of most fruitful and meaningful learning and experience. IF YOU REALLY WANT TO LEARN WHAT… read more PERMACULTURE IS, you even don’t need any seconds before you contact him…
I came here with a very strong intention that I really wanted to learn lots of practical skills, knowledge related to permaculture and Paul was always keen to share with us any kind of knowledge he has. From the first day it was mind blow learning, it was like knowledge and practical skills click with each other kind of feeling…I had some experience to work on this field and learn about permaculture before I came here but I’ve had most fruitful learning from Paul of which I believe “lifetime learning” I will take with me wherever I go. And what he always encourages us to do is that “observation” in our surroundings everyday, how the seedling, vege beds, fruit trees, anything in our surrounding, how they all look like today, if we find difference, ask why? , and if there are problems then find solutions. Observe, react, observe react…..It is such a simple thing but this amazing project has been based on this principle whereas Paul and past contributors put so much efforts, passion and love into.
His absence at the land for 2weeks for his work was sometimes challenging, but at the same time it was a great opportunity to be independent without Paul but with other volunteers, and maintain this project as if it was mine, and his trust towards commitment I’d made and the way he always created open communication gave me a great confidence to stay herel even while he was not there.
Since I left, all the learning I had there have started to resonate within myself more and more. Recently when I was helping my friends, to design their garden and to prepare for winter/autumn crops for them, I started to realized that I was already able to practice what I learnt from him and the place even to help my friends…
I left with my heart full of satisfaction, confidence in what I really want to do in my life, starting life-time project to bring the idea of permaculture and alternative sustainable way of living to people in local community…
And not to mention, I had so many good memories of Paul and other amazing beautiful people I met there, and so many yammy foods we cooked together with beautiful veges from the garden. Thank you so much for everything Paul, I will definitely keep coming back! All the best and take care! Arigato gozaimashita  lots of love!

(Excellent )

06/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Sherea) for host

Paul you are amazing! Over the few days I was here, I have learnt so much about life and permaculture. As a person Paul made me feel instantly welcome and comfortable and he put up with my very burnt fritters, he cooked yummy as food and his home made jerkey was delicious! I didn’t think of it as working as it was more I was so lucky to have come… read more

(Excellent )

23/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Tekla) for host

As my first Work Away experience this Permaculture Farm was perfect! Paul has been an incredible host with great experience and capability of explaining and teaching both inside and outside of the garden.

I stayed at the farm for 10 days, which went by way too fast. My time there felt well structured, which I really appreciated. In total we were… read more

(Excellent )

25/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Roy) for host

The farm is such an inspiring place for me. It opened my eyes in so many ways and gave me a lot of insight and insprition on how to contribute to a more sustainable way of living. The garden, composting, consumption in moderation, water management and fire heater for the shower where all great! Besides that it was very interesting to share my time… read more

(Excellent )

27/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Jemima)

it was great to have Mimy on the farm. Even though she came without many farming skills, Mimy jumped right in and got her hands dirty from the start. I found Mimy very mature and responsible for her years with a great work ethic. She helped with compost making, planting veg, weeding and general garden maintenance. Mimy fitted right in to our… read more

(Excellent )

27/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Milca & George)

George, Milca, Zander and Lucas were the first family to stay here Initially I was worried that the young boys may need a higher level of supervision from their parents but was soon in awe of their independence and social ease.
George is very well skilled at all range of mechanical and building tasks as he demonstrated with repairing tools and… read more

(Very good )

23/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Milca & George) for host

It was a bit sad to say goodbye, as we bond with the place and the team of other 3 volunteers. We were able to learn from Paul mentoring in permaculture, cooking, and management skills. We learn hands-on in a very co-cooperative environment and around on-time schedules. We spend 2 weeks with Paul in the time-off of his permanent work.

Paul was… read more

(Very good )

16/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Maree)

It has been a real pleasure to host Maree as she just jumped in wholeheartedly from the startl. I took the opportunity for Maree to teach jam making to one younger volunteer as Maree has extensive skills in this area. Maree is a self starter and looks for any opportunity to multitask with jobs given. We all enjoyed her baked goods and the sofa… read more

(Excellent )

06/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Maree) for host

Only spent a week here but I would rate it top af my list regards best experiences on my 3 month sojourn in Australia.
Paul is committed to creating a piece of Permaculture heaven in Tasmania. A lot of the experience was new to me.. sleeping in a bunkhouse, compost toilet, set schedule as regards working day.. all very fair.. do your work then… read more

(Excellent )

04/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (cynthia & Bruno)

These guys are the real deal. Active without instruction, proactive toward project needs and maintenance, passionate to live sustainably and learn and respectful of the environment and my project ethos.
Cynthia is a pocket rocket and took over the running of the garden and nursery because that's what she felt was her place of Zen. The production… read more

(Excellent )

21/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (cynthia & Bruno) for host

During our 6 week stay at Paul's Permaculture Project Farm we learned and improved a wide range of hands-on skills that we wouldn't have been able to learn from books. These practical skills (i.e. best practice tool use and maintenance, basic landscape survey, building of garden watering system, principles of wind break, tunnel and raised bed… read more

(Excellent )

29/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (melanie)

Sometimes the stars align in anyones life time where the right people cross each others paths to do something truely great. This is how I feel for Mel and her partner Natalie. These ladies were truly a pleasure to host as they committed to the projects ethos and needs of the project. Together with Dan from Australia they prepared the ground and… read more

(Excellent )

29/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Nathalie)

Sometimes the stars align in anyones life time where the right people cross each others paths to do something truely great. This is how I feel for Nat and her partner Mel. These ladies were truly a pleasure to host as they committed to the projects ethos and needs. Together with Dan from Australia they prepared the ground and planted 250 trees… read more

(Excellent )

29/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Nathalie) for host

With pleasure we are adding our feedback to all these many wonderful feedbacks Paul has received in the past. We thoroughly enjoyed our 10 days stay on the farm and are leaving enriched with knowledge of tree planting, wind and water harvesting, gardening and sustainable off the grid lifestyle. Paul is a genuine character with strong visions. He… read more

(Excellent )

14/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Solweig ) for host

I only stayed five days on Paul’s permaculture farm but this was already a great experience... the property is really well organized, the cabane I slept in was confortable..the bathrooms are really well made, with wooden walls and a wall of glass bottles as a nice decoration and add some light.. it is a simple way to live but this is what male the… read more

(Excellent )

14/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Ayaka) for host

I stayed at Paul's farm for a week with a lovely French couple, Mathilde and Victor. It was my first farm stay opportunity and became valuable experience. I did a variety of tasks: harvesting, weeding, planting, preserving food and boiling water for shower with an super efficient system despite of the short period. Paul's passionate about his… read more

(Excellent )

14/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Lena) for host

I stayed for a week at the Farm.
Working together with Paul and Slovakian girl Alex was fun and I learned more than I ever have learned before at a workaway. If you are really interested in learning about permaculture then this is the place to go.
Paul likes to teach and really appreciates your work! Also I find him very generous in every way.… read more

(Excellent )

07/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Alexandra) for host

Paul is really hardworking person and very keen to teach others about a permaculture and sustainable living. Being on the farm helped me to understand farming a little more and gave me a lots of ideas of how to do things in the future.
We were working about 5 hours a day but it didnt feel like work and the time flew fast. Plus was a amazing day… read more

(Excellent )

18/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (Charles) for host

Learned a lot in a short stay at Paul’s farm. Great meals, instresting projects and nice accommodation. If you are at all interested in permaculture or self sufficiency this place is worth a visit. Recommend for hard working, organized people with a desire to learn.

(Excellent )

16/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (Kate & Kyle ) for host

We left paul's with a greater undetstanding of permaculture and a desire to learn more. We were involved with a number of projects- from weeding, harvesting, working with compost, the rocket heater, sewing blankets, and mulching, to kitchen projects and carpentry. Paul encouraged open communication and allowed us to voice our ideas and opinions… read more

(Excellent )

29/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Mathilde & Victor) for host

I've just spent 10 days with the host and my experience there was amazing !

Paul's land is Paradise : beautiful site, views, nature, wildlife, and a huuuge vegetable organic garden which produces incredible veggies to cook.
I didn't know anything about gardening nor building and was the only volunteer for the first week but I learned so much and… read more

(Excellent )

12/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Petra) for host

I was for a week at Paul
Thank you for your patience you had with me due to my bad English.
I've learned a lot and it was fun building different things with you . I will have very fond memories of the beautiful time here.
good luck with your farm

(Excellent )

23/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Felix) for host

The permaculture project was my first workaway experience and i really appreciate it. Paul created a nice place together with volunteers where i could learn a lot about permaculture. And if you go there you will learn that permaculture is not only about gardening and that you can use the principles in all aspects of life, its holistic. On this… read more

(Excellent )

07/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (laureen)

Laureen was such a great help and we connected so very well. Virgos together can do anything. We always seemed to be on the same page and working with great synchronization with the tasks we worked on. I found Laureen very respectful of my space as she shared my home living quarters. No problem with seeing something that needs to be done and… read more

(Excellent )

06/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (laureen) for host

Hey I am leaving this feedback really late but I feel that I need to do it anyway ^^
I spendt last november two weeks in Paul s farm and that was a really nice experience . Paul is really an amazing guy kind and interesting. We had such delicious meals 3 times a day and he taught a lot about permaculture in what he is really passionated by. The… read more

(Excellent )

13/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Joel)

Well, this is great feedback and it is appreciated. This is the type of experience I wish for people to experience.

Joel was a great help and put his hands to alot of tasks where I feel he learnt some new skills. Joel cooked a great stir fry and rice dish for us both from vege from the garden and it was delicious. Teaching people to observe for… read more

(Very good )

12/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Joel) for host

My experience here was absolutely life changing! The project is the work of ONE hard working Australian man on a mission to create his vision of a permaculture haven in this wonderful land of Australia. His name is Paul, and you can call him Ringo!!

Ringo has a huge knowledge base and is 100% committed to the vision of his permaculture farm. He… read more

(Excellent )

30/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Jodie)

Its been such a pleasure to host Jody. I can't express how much I appreciated her assistance in the garden and to prepare for the Bream Creek Market. As Jody had mentioned she had some experience with organic markets, I took the opportunity to be guided to get ready for our first market stall event. What a great success. All the way from harvest… read more

(Excellent )

11/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Jodie) for host

My experience was such a memorable one. Paul knows so much about permaculture, organic gardening, construction, and life in general! He taught me about the importance of resources and how to live sustainably. The accommodation is in an old shearing shed which has been revamped into a bunkhouse. It's very clean and comfortable, but if you're going… read more

(Excellent )

30/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Micah)

Micha pitched in with all his might straight from his arrival. Not afraid to do physical labour and demonstrated this while loading the truck with rounds of logs for firewood or turning the 3 cubic metre Berkley compost. A very calm but engaging personality, I found Micha interact very well with the other participants on the project. I think Micha… read more

(Excellent )

08/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Micah) for host

I had an amazing time working with Paul and his amazing crew of volunteers. Paul has an amazing way of sharing his vision, experience and knowledge of permaculture while working throughout the day, and is a great teacher. I had an awesome time working hard, and being tested with the fulfilling work at the farm. The past work Paul and past… read more

(Excellent )

11/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Antoine)

I felt an immediate warmth from Antoine as he engaged with the project immediately. Every job undertaken was done with a sense of learning and appreciation upon completion. I really enjoyed having a good laugh with Antoine and found I had alot to chat about on alot of subject matter. Antoine really contributed to our little community and applied… read more

(Excellent )

05/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Antoine) for host

Such a lovely place! We stayed there for 2 weeks but wish i could stay longer for do, learn, invest myself much more because this place make you want to! Paul is a very friendly person who know so mush about permaculture and manage any kind of jobs with efficiency and humanity, he really taking care about his volunteers and that making the work… read more

(Excellent )

11/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Coretta)

I really enjoyed Coretta's relaxed personality. Coretta has a great deal of knowledge with gardening and her help to manage tasks in our garden was very appreciated. Giving guidance to other volunteers in the garden was also welcomed. Coretta assisted with so many tasks which included gathering grass for compost, turning a massive compost,… read more

(Excellent )

05/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Coretta) for host

I stayed with Paul for two weeks and had a great time! Paul can teach you loads of things about growing veggies, permaculture and sustainability. He is open to all kinds of ideas and tries to help evrybody by looking for jobs that suit the person.
The work was different every day which made it very enjoyable. I also liked the community spirit a… read more

(Very good )

19/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (amanda)

Amanda's personality is such a sunny one. Every day a smile and a peaceful aura. Amanda, as well as her partner were responsible for numerous woodworking jobs one being a very solid 700mm x 760mm chopping block on wheels for the volunteer kitchen from timber milled from the property. Amanda also painted our dining room table a beautiful artwork of… read more

(Excellent )

01/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (amanda) for host

Paul (aka Nonna) is an inspiring, outgoing, fun, honest, loving, kind, knowledgeable, and friendly guy, open to any ideas you have that would benefit the project. He works hard to create a sustainable life for himself using his extensive knowledge of permaculture, following the permaculture principles.

Working as a volunteer here was probably… read more

(Excellent )

19/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Yvo)

Yvo is a diamond in the rough. A very considerate and thoughtful person and a very deep thinker. Some of my most memorable experiences were conversations about life and human understanding. Yvo put all his enthusiasm into tasks assigned to him and he was responsible for the majority of the work on our rock wall build. The attention to detail on… read more

(Excellent )

23/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Yvo) for host

I could not have hoped for a more satisfying experience than the last five weeks here. Paul (a.k.a. Nonna) puts an impressive amount of energy and love into his project and its participants. He is very open to individual suggestion and encourages everyone to participate to the best of their knowledge and abilities from the very beginning. I also… read more

(Excellent )

19/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Eliane)

Eli is such an inspirational young lady. Her dedication to supporting the community here has been very overwhelming. Eli helped create a structure in our volunteer kitchen along with her friend Andy which has seen a great deal less waste and organization that has improved how we use our resources. Both Eli and Andy worked their butts off every day… read more

(Excellent )

06/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Eliane) for host

I "worked" at Paul's for about 20 days with a friend. I use quotation marks because although it was good physical, mental and self-improvement work, working for Paul never felt like work but more like an enjoyable adventure that takes you on a different road every day. Paul is a generous, open-minded spirit and is more than open to share all his… read more

(Excellent )

03/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Santiago)

Santiago and Antonia were a great help on the project and assisted with building projects, gardening, turning compost and harvesting and meal prep. They contributed and supported our little community with a high level of respect and energy. There was always a good conversation and lots of laughter from both and it was interesting to learn about… read more

(Excellent )

03/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Santiago) for host

Although we could not stay for longer than a week, our experience here was great. We learned a lot and it was good to connect with a simpler side of life where you harvest what you eat.
At first we thought there were too many rules, but they were good and necessary.
We highly recommend to live this experience, but it would be great to make it… read more

(Excellent )

30/01/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Jodie)

I can't express enough how fortunate myself and the project have been to have Jodie involved. Truly a team player and an integral part of our community for the 2 weeks stay. Such a pleasant personality and keen to get involved in anything or contribute to supporting everyone here without instruction.
What a great help in the kitchen as well and… read more

(Excellent )

21/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Jodie) for host

I really enjoyed my two weeks here. Paul has a such big heart and a generous spirit, always making sure that everyone was happy and learning new skills. The community spirit at the farm was brilliant, with everyone supporting and encouraging each other. The overall environment was very open-minded and non-judgemental, a beautiful place just to be… read more

(Excellent )

06/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Amanda) for host

Wow! What an absolutely great experience I had here! The large permaculture garden is really beautiful and I thoroughly enjoyed spending my time working in it and seeing the progress that we made every day. I got to do a variety of enjoyable tasks, and I learned some very interesting things about permaculture and design. I also really enjoyed… read more

(Excellent )

29/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Amanda)

Amanda came for just over a week help with alot of gardening tasks including creating a compost pile and some serious sheet mulching and weeding. She is very reliable and once given a task, is done with great time management and attention to detail. An extremely hard worker who is very organized.

It was a very busy week here and Amanda had… read more

(Excellent )

29/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Lydia & Kathryn)

I found Kathryn to be a bundle of positivity. Together with 3 other women volunteers, built a 3 cubic meter compost pile from cut and mowed yard cuttings and weeds, weeded and mulched beds, sheet mulched the pumpkin patch, planted seedlings and assisted me build a new stank stand for the worm farm and grey water storage .Kathryn was quick to… read more

(Excellent )

29/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Lydia & Kathryn) for host

I recently stayed with Paul for 10 days and absolutely loved my time there. I was there alongside 3 other volunteers which meant we could get a lot done and really see the progress we were making day by day.

Paul really shows his gratitude to anyone who comes to help him build his dream, in return going out of his way to teach you about… read more

(Excellent )

16/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Yui)

It has been so pleasent to host Yui and Aya. From day 1 they pitched in with 100% dedication and commitment toward the project and tasks assigned. They worked very well with the other volunteers and took delight in making the fire to heat the water in the Rocket Mass Water Heater for bathing.

Both speak very good English and we shared some… read more

(Excellent )

15/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Yui) for host

I and my friend spent an amazing time, a lot of fun and laugh at Paul's permaculture farm. Paul always took care of workers and taught us a lot of skills and knowledge through the project. His project is magnificent and full of passion. Everything at the farm is designed sustainably and rich in ideas and highly creative. I have never seen such a… read more

(Excellent )

16/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Alastair)

Alastair was a great help for the week he stayed and took on all activities with enthusiastic interest. Alastair is a quick learner and took the lessons learnt toward Permaculture to gain an understanding of the concepts thru making observations. I feel he has a better idea of what it means to live more sustainably. We laughed everyday and I am… read more

(Excellent )

07/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Alastair) for host

Where to begin!? My experience here with Paul was truly awe-inspiring. I couldn't have had a better mentor. Paul was warm, generous, open to new ideas and suggestions, not to mention extremely dedicated to his work. As someone who only had a very basic idea of what Permaculture strives for, Paul was excellent at expressing and further explaining… read more

(Very good )

02/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Shahnaz & Francois) for host

Our two weeks here were full of learning experiences. I learnt to chop wood, Francois honed some of his woodworking skills, and together we practiced bread-making and yoghurt making.

A highlight of our stay was interacting with other volunteers (thanks Barry, Mathias, and Trixi!); and Paul’s DVD/book library is impressive, full of great… read more

(Good )

24/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Robert)

Three weeks of Barry is definitely a good thing to experience. I had a great time hosting Barry as he is a great communicator and very respectful. Barry assisted other volunteers with construction and garden building activities and is very good at using and maintaining a chainsaw and he is able to undertake many types of jobs with ease and without… read more

(Excellent )

31/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Robert) for host

I couldn't have asked for a better experience than I had on Paul's Permaculture Farm! He went out of his way to make me feel at home and was always great to spend time with. I learned a lot about Permaculture and can walk away with a newfound interest in life... Not to mention the great scenery of beautiful Tasmania!

(Excellent )

24/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Harmita)

Mita has been such a delight to host. So much energy and enthusiasm to get involved on a daily basis. Every task given was entered into with such interest and she documented her activities with her gopro and made a video of her experience. It captures the essence of the project and the commitment of volunteers while helping on the project.

As… read more

(Excellent )

14/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Harmita) for host

Just finished my amazing week here. It was really-really awesome experience! Learn so many things about gardening, from production line (propagating, planting seeds, harvesting) to other gardening skill (designing irrigation system, building up fence, how to use garden equipment)
Though I made it only a week, but so many different activities to… read more

(Excellent )

06/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Friederike)

What a great couple of days it was to have Freddie help at the project. Such a strong woman and such a pleasure to share my space with.The time spent working alongside Freddie was alot of fun and we had a great time learning together.

i would recommend anyone to engage with Freddie as she has a lot of common sense and can put her hands to any… read more

(Excellent )

05/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Friederike) for host

My experience at Pauls Permaculture farm were fantastic. Having an agriculture background myself, Paul gave me the opportunity to discuss all tasks, imply my knowledge and we worked together to find the best solution. I thoroughly enjoyed Pauls open attitude to other ideas but people should have respect that the project itself has a "bigger… read more

(Excellent )

27/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Harumi & Masaharu)

It has been such a pleasure to host Masa and Harumi for the past 2 weeks. They were part of a team of 5 who worked very hard to prepare the gardens for next season. Thier interest and dedication to learning and living Permaculture is very refreshing and they brought skills and experience gained after two years travelling the world and helping on… read more

(Excellent )

26/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Harumi & Masaharu) for host

We stayed at this Permaculture project for 2 weeks.
It's not enough time for us because there are so many things to do,to learn,to share,to enjoy.
Paul is always willing to teach us different skills that we want to learn.
We've done lots of varities of things such as preparing garden beds for next season,composting,planting, repairing recycled… read more

(Excellent )

10/03/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Robert)

Rob has been a great help to me personally as well as the project. Rob farm sat the property during my absence and demonstrated a high level of respect, trust and commitment to what was undertaken. Rob has a wealth of skills and an attention to detail that is commended and really appreciated while managing the systems on the project.
Rob is an… read more

(Excellent )

01/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Robert) for host

I just spent an incredible 3 weeks enjoying the great views from my cozy accomodations and admiring the plethora of wildlife. Paul was a great host who went the extra mile to make sure my accomodations and needs were well taken care of. My time there and the projects I worked on were a great introduction to permaculture. Beyond getting my hands… read more

(Excellent )

10/03/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Audrey)

Audrey was excellent and contributed enormously to the project with here skills with marketing. Audrey and Nancy helped together with a strategy to assist with an upcoming course advertising. Audrey is not shy to pitch in with any task given and I think she enjoyed being in the garden amongst the plants.
Audrey has a great attitude toward this… read more

(Excellent )

25/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Audrey) for host

I stayed one week in this Farm with Paul and 3 other workawayers. It was a great experience. The farm is on the top of a hill with an amazing view. You can observe the Tasmania wild life : wallaby, devil, birds, ... sometime snakes and spiders. The garden was full of delicious vegetables and we cooked great dishes. Paul is a great man with a lot… read more

(Excellent )

07/02/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Evelyn)

I was so very pleased to host Evelyn. Such a relaxed spirit and great company. This I believe was Evelyn's first farm experience and she took to every project with interest and dedication. Working alongside Sanami in the garden gave her some great experience with planting seedlings. Building the compost I think was a great sense of accomplishment… read more

(Excellent )

30/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (Evelyn) for host

Paul was an excelent host with a great personality and passion for what he's doing.
I enjoyed my short stay on his farm very much. I learned many things about permaculture with the different projects we were doing during this week. Paul was always very well organized and we could all feel that he really had fun explaining things, so that we… read more

(Excellent )

27/01/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah & Adam)

It was such a pleasure to host Sarah and Adam, a couple at the beginning of a new journey of learning toward sustainability. Their positivity is contagious and every task was entered into with enthusiasm. Both are very well organized and compliment each other when in the kitchen where they have created beautiful meals for everyone.
I would not… read more

(Excellent )

27/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (Sarah & Adam) for host

We stayed with Paul for a week and it truly was an experience we will never forget.
Paul is an amazing man with a great passion for his Permacultre farm and it's future vision.
There was always something new to learn and Paul was very kind to teach us new skills and explain it in a way we can all understand. One of our favorite projects was… read more

(Excellent )

06/01/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Ankit)

Tugce has been a great help with advising strategies for an online presence for the project as she has a great wealth of knowledge of internet based stuff.. Some of her ideas have been implemented already. As a newbie to farming activities or Permaculture generally, Tugce put all her effort to tasks asked of her. The apricot marmalade which she… read more

(Excellent )

06/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (Ankit) for host

I stayed with Paul for a week in his permaculture farm and he has been a generous host with a clear vision in his mind. He likes to feed his guests well as put in the farm's motto: "Have Fun, Eat Well, Stay Safe" and likes to learn about new cultures. If you are passionate about learning, already have ideas about permaculture then you should visit… read more

(Excellent )

13/10/2014

Left by Workawayer (Anders) for host

So far my experience has been superb. Paul is a man with visions and it's truly inspiring listening to him recount the different prospects for the farm. It's a permaculture project still in it's infancy, so a lot of the work is preliminary, it's things that need to be done so that other things can happen, for instance gathering resources, whether… read more

(Excellent )

12/10/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Anders)

Anders has demonstrated a very high level of respect to the project and has worked well at all tasks give. Anders has a keen interest in sustainability and is very easy to get along with. I have been able to trust Anders with the entire farm during my absence and he works well unsupervised. Thanks for your ongoing help Anders and your energy to… read more

(Excellent )

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