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Description
We previously owned a local business for 25 years. I work one day a week at a winery and my husband works as a prison officer and runs the farm. Our son also lives and assists on the farm and is a lawyer.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Animal Care
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our farm stay would be best suited to someone willing to get in and provide a hand around an Australian Farm and for someone who shows an interest in deer husbandry.
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We own a 133-acre farm in the North East Victorian district, Oxley Flats. We farm red deer. We are in the process of expanding our deer farming operation. Our focus is breeding red deer for velvet production and meat processing.
Our farm stay would be best suited to someone willing to get in and provide a hand around the farm and also possibly someone who shows an interest in deer husbandry.
At the moment, we are in the process of various tasks. We always have lots of different projects on the go.
• Fencing
• General farm work
• Feeding Deer
• Help with deer depends on the time of the year. This involves yarding and sorting deer to move into different paddocks, velvet stags, ear mark wearers etc.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Accommodation
House Accomodation. Own Room with queen size bed with ensuite with own shower and toilet.
What else ...
Our region (North East Victoria) is very scenic. Some suggestions include:
• Local Wineries- our region is considered one of the greatest in the country for Wine (Brown Brothers)
• Mount Buffalo National Park
• Milawa Gourmet Region
• Australian Snow Resorts are all 1 hour away. (See Falls Creek Ski Resort or Mount Hotham for the best ski fields in Australia)
• Woolshed Falls, Beechworth.
• Bright, Victoria.
• Lots of riding and walking tracks in close proximity (including Mt Buffalo,
• Fishing/Hunting- our region has public land access to fishing/hunting various species.
Our property is well-regarded farmland with neighbouring properties including dairy farms, cattle, sheep and wineries. We are the only deer farm in the region. Our property is home to a range of native animals. You could expect to see various animals including kangaroos, echidnas, possums, lizards, snakes, lots of birdlife- varying from a large range of parrots, finches, waterbirds, eagles etc.
Our Farm does not have public transport access. The nearest major town is a 7-minute drive and is Wangaratta, Victoria (30,000 population). We are happy to drop you and pick you up into town or other areas upon arrangement. We are also 5 minutes from the township of Milawa, Victoria.
We are happy to provide breakfast, lunch and dinner and arrange an outing in your spare time. We are easy going and would want to make sure you enjoy your experience as much possible, both on the farm and outside of our property. This is best suited to two people as sometimes work is needed to be done alone. It would be best enjoyed with another person.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
20-25 hours per week
Feedback (8)
I felt completely safe with them. They are wonderful people with lots of life knowledge (I learnt so much from them!).… read more
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I felt completely safe with them. They are wonderful people with lots of life knowledge (I learnt so much from them!).… read more
The food and company was great, we were welcomed into the family from the very first day
We learnt a lot about deer and deer fencing and shared our day with an assortment of pets
Theses included two fallow deer, Flash and Luna, Gus the goat, Colin the camel and the three dogs
The farm is close to… read more
They agree for me to change the date to stay. And thanks for pick me up from train station.
I help to smooth the iron and painting. It not hard. I wish I could be stronger to help more.
I have a lot of free time. It's so amazing can have a chance to pet camel, goat… read more
I would be happy to have them back
Built new fences, pick up firewood, use the chainsaw to cut trees...
There wasn't a second I felt uncomfortable by work or in my free time.
My room was big with a nice bed and the hole house is clean and welcoming; from the first second you get the feeling become a part… read more
Marie has a easy going demeanour, we enjoyed her here and hopes she comes back. She will always be welcome.
