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Jax and Scott live on an 8 acre property near beautiful Jervis Bay. Scott is a gardener and musician and Jax is an educator working from home. Scott's 9 year old son comes to visit on weekends. We have 10 chickens, 2 cats, a visiting emu and resident kangaroos that hang around our land . There is a lot of bush on our property and we have lots of beautiful birds that enjoy our lily filled pond. We have lived here for 4 years and need some help to work on the land including planting, weeding and clearing. We are looking for some friendly and reliable people to help us in the garden in exchange for free accommodation in a separate cottage. The cottage is private, about 15m from the main house with lots of nature space. The house has 2 queen bedrooms , full kitchen, washing machine, and lounge room available in exchange for work - it could suit 2 people or 2 couples. Would suit digital nomads as the wifi is FAST. You will need a car.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
General Maintenance
Interests
Movies & TV
Politics / Social justice
Sustainability
Pets
Self development
Blogging
Cooking & food
Plant care
Music
Art & design
Gardening
Writing
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Fitness
Dancing
Hiking
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
There is lots to do in the area. You can see dolphins at the local beaches, go kayaking, bush walking at Booderee national park, visit the local brewery down the road that has trivia and open mic nights. Huskisson has a small movie cinema and a good pub. We are a creative couple and have traveled a lot. We are friendly and enjoy meeting new people. We are also really into music. Scott is a musician.
Help
The help is mostly gardening - planting and clearing.
Languages
Languages spoken
Spanish: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
We are both learning Latin Spanish at the moment
Accommodation
We have a second 3 bedroom cottage on our property that we hire out during the summer season on a short term rental site. We are hoping to offer it in exchange for work exchange. Two bedrooms have comfy queen beds. The house is surrounded by trees, birds and wildlife. It's very private and located around 150m from our home. Huge yard and plenty of outdoor space on the property. Outdoor entertaining area with BBQ and outdoor setting. Upgraded kitchen, and polished timber floors throughout. Separate dining room, large nicely styled lounge with stereo and Smart TV. Very fast wifi. You have your own driveway and parking. The property is a short drive from supermarkets, restaurants, beaches and nature spots.
NOTE We are not planning to provide food.
What else ...
It is best if you have your own car as we are semi rural. Great place to explore the beautiful south coast. Only 10 minutes drive to the beaches, restaurants and cafes of Huskisson, Jervis Bay, Hyams Beach and close to other beaches, water ways and national parks. Around 15m to Nowra which is a town with lots of shops etc.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
The we have very fast internet.
Space for parking camper vans
There is plenty of space
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Chook the emu (3 years)
Chook is an emu that escaped from the local emu farm. They are not native to the area. He escaped and mostly lives with the horses on our neighbours property but he visits often and enjoys being fed carrots.
Lots of kangaroos (9 months)
We have lots of visiting kangaroos
Lunita (2 years)
Lunita is mostly inside or napping in the garden. NB not in your house.
Chi (2 years)
Friendly male cat - he is mostly in our house
Fluffy and friends (2 years)
We have 10 chickens....
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