Stay with us near Orange and help with vineyard maintenance, nursery work, vegetable gardening, weeding, NSW, Australia

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21/04/2020
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2021

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Description
Clare and Marko have lived at our vineyard for more than 10 years. It was an established vineyard and we have built a winery and cellar door. We are in conversion to full organic certification. It is a 4 ha property with 2 ha of vines.

We have Warre bee hives, run a small flock of sheep, free range chickens and have dogs and cats as house pets. Our vineyard is managed using organic principles and we are converting the rest of the property using permaculture principles.

There is no public transport available but we can collect people from Orange, which has train and coach services from Sydney. Meals are shared and vegetarian options are available. Wifi and reasonable mobile reception is available.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Animal Care
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have a qualified permaculture instructor to teach permaculture principles and self reliance and we focus on self sufficiency in food. We bake our own sourdough bread and make fermented foods and drinks and travellers can practise these skills. We place a high value on different styles of food from many cultures and we love to share recipes.
Help
The work consists of vineyard maintenance, nursery work, vegetable gardening, weeding and some garden construction and design.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Camping spaces are provided for tents and campervans. Tents and bedding are available if required. Meals are provided in the home.
What else ...
The property borders the Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area which has beautiful walks at all difficulty levels. Orange is popular tourist destination with activities ranging from mountain bike riding and swimming in Lake Canobolas, to winery tours and fine dining. We enjoy live music, bush walking and visiting local attractions. There is public transport available but we can help with transport.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (5)

09/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Sophie) for host

I had a wonderful time for just over a week on the vineyard with Clare, Marko, and another volunteer lovely Indigo :) (not forgetting the gorgeous Mr Bear and R2!) I felt very lucky to be able to gain insight and experience in producing wine and beer, growing your own produce, permaculture, and how great fermentation and homemade sourdough is ;)… read more

(Excellent )

18/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Jade & Sam)

Sam and Jade were incredibly helpful workers. They enthusiastically embraced every task and completed them with real attention to detail (you should see the reconstruction of the collapsing retaining wall that held the strawberry patch). Sam is a keen photographer and supplied us with a wonderful snapshot of life at our vineyard. Jade has… read more

(Excellent )

17/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Jade & Sam) for host

We absolutely loved our time here and wish we could have stayed longer. Clare and Marko are wonderful people. They are very generous with their time and are both fantastic teachers - taking care to explain everything about their organic vineyard and their whole permaculture system. We were involved in everything from picking the grapes, to feeding… read more

(Excellent )

19/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriele)

Gabriele was a wonderful addition to our life here. He was a very willing worker and completed tasks to extraordinary standards. If he saw something that needed doing he did it. If he had questions he asked them. On top of that he is a really lovely person. He would be welcome back any time.

(Excellent )

19/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Gabriele) for host

I had an amazing month with Clare and Mark, genuine people so kind and welcoming that I sadly left the place. The food, almost everythingl homemade, and the wine from the vineyard, fantastic. The place an absolutely beautiful area where you'll be active part of the "process" behind an healty life.

(Excellent )

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