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27 Oct 2019
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We are a family of 3, myself Minna, my husband Nicholas and our son Koa Kai who is 6 years old.
We live in the hinterlands of Byron Bay in beautiful Goonengerry, NSW.
We are building a little hemp home on a few acres with beautiful views of the surrounding valley.
Our place is minutes from National Parks, popular atttractions like Minyon Falls, Crystal castle and only a short way from the stunning beaches of Byron Bay and surrounds.
We are a multi cultural family, with Nicholas being born in the USA and heritage from France and Asia. I am born in Finland.
We love the land we live on and love living as sustainably and wholistically as we can, we grow some food, rain water and live as waste free as our situation allows at the moment. We would like to keep expanding our productive gardens including food, medicines and fibre plants and general landscaping and we follow biodynamic and permaculture principals. The landis 2 acres of old cow paddocks and we have the aim of regenerating the land andrejuvinating the soil.
You are welcome to bring your own accomodation. We also have a simple caravan which is available for use.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We live in the beautiful natural subtropical nature of Byron Shire in the Hinterland. There is so much nature to explore here, We have regular visits from native wildlife all around. We are developing and regenerating 2 acres of cattle paddock, and doing several natural building projects. We'd love you to come and learn along side us.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Currently our main requirement is help on the land and in the home.
- Garden maintenance, building, weeding planting.
- Help with food prep and a little cleaning.
- Help with building projects if you have the skills including our home and chicken house.
We are a few years in to building a passive hemp house and dreaming up a permaculture plan for our land,
Minna has a fair bit of knowledge on herbs, preserving, fermenting and making topical medicines with plants.
Nicholas is a natural builder who has a lot of knowledge on sustainable living practices.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Finnish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
BYO, we also have an epic big tent that can be used, or alternatively a simple caravan with a Queen bed, sitting area and some storage.
We will not have smokers or anyone with pets due to allergies thank you.
What else ...
It is important to have your own transport as there is no public transport in the area,
We are 15 mins from the local town of Mullumbimby,
The closest beach is 25 mins away and surrounding us is lots of popular attractions.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have starling which is quite reliable
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
