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We are Rachel and Simon, living in the magnificent Otways of south-west Victoria where we are surrounded by spectacular forests and wild coastline. We are located approx 45km from Apollo Bay to the east and 45km from the world famous 12 Apostles to the west. Together, we are tending to 17acres of land; growing food, and eliminating noxious weeds to support the native forest gullies to thrive. Rachel is exploring the fine arts of growing and preserving foods, and ecospiritual connection. Simon is a movement therapist and DJ so we occasionally host movement classes, workshops, and retreats.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Politics / Social justice
Events & social
Self development
Movies & TV
Sustainability
Vegetarian or vegan
Music
Books
Art & design
Gardening
Cooking & food
Performing arts
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Dancing
Team sports
Nature
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
There's heaps of excellent hiking, swimming, surfing, and nature opportunities so this is a great location if you love the outdoors. The community is very small right where we live, with one shop and one pub/restaurant, both just up the road ,where local folks hang out. That said, people are really friendly and welcoming of visitors to the community. There is a local swimming pool, badminton club, and alsoyoga classes up ant the hall. There’s also larger towns nearby (eg Apollo Bay, Port Campbell) with more social and recreational opportunities. We are pretty relaxed people. We love the wild parts of the Otways, we're into music and dancing, throwing the frisbee, and watching films. We will look forward to sharing a communal meal with you each day, and the occasional indoor/outdoor game or hike in a local area. We also value our downtime, both individually and as a couple.
Projects involving children
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Help
We’d love your help with various outdoor tasks, changing with the seasons. Some big ongoing tasks are weeding and feeding garden beds and fruit trees, removing fences, and manual removal of blackberry (we don't use any poisons). There's also basic housework and maintenance tasks if that’s more your style. Nothing that requires specialist skills, just a willingness to contribute. We're open to sharing skills and working together, and you’re also welcome if you prefer to take on a task to complete independently.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
There's a few separate dwellings on the property so you will be living separately from us. You will have a private bedroom and access to bathroom, shower, and kitchen facilities. Depending on what else is going on, who is visiting, and how many Workaways are staying, you might be sharing the living space with others, or on your own. We love to share a communal meal each day, which we will provide. We eat a plant based diet of lots of vegetables and the the kitchen is stocked with wholefood staples (grains, cereals, legumes, tea, coffee, etc) for you to share.
What else ...
There's heaps of outdoor fun to be had in the area, although you will need a car to get to most places. If you don't have your own transport, we will figure out ways to support you to get around. We're pretty relaxed, open minded, and caring people who value honest and clear communication. We absolutely love living here and are keen to share the joy of it with others.
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
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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