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Min stay requested: at least a week
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Description
We are a relaxed couple who enjoy the quiet life. Al is retired and spends most days doing odd jobs around the property and tackling larger projects from time to time. Vicki works 3 days/week from home, when she's away from her desk you'll most likely find her in the veggie garden or the kitchen.
We enjoy lots of "homesteading" activities including breadmaking and preserving, herbal medicine, soap making and general crafts. Al is trying to learn the didgeridoo and hoping to have more time for painting and drawing and Vicki enjoys curling up with a good book. We both love to travel and cook (lots of vegetarian meals with the occasional fish/meat dishes), explore different cuisines and learn about other cultures so plenty of opportunities for good conversation over a cuppa.
Our constant companions are our two rescue dogs, they love to work alongside us or find a warm spot to relax in.
The property:
Most of the 6 acres is native bush - marri, jarrah & peppermint gums and in the short time we've been here we have been focused on cleaning up and regeneration of native flora. We have been delighted to find many different orchids starting to appear.
There is a seasonal creek running through the property and we have abundant birdlife (wrens, kookaburras, egrets, robins and red tailed black cockatoos) as well as kangaroos from time to time.
Whilst not a permaculture property we align with most of the permaculture principles and do try to live a sustainable lifestyle. We are almost offgrid and so the considerate use of power, water and resources is expected from helpers. -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
Light maintenance
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Interests
Charity work
Plant care
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Drawing & painting
Cooking & food
Books
Art & design
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Fitness
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We enjoy sharing a meal with our Helpers once or twice a week and exchanging stories over a cup of tea.
We are happy to talk all things gardening and sustainability and look forward to brainstorming ideas for projects and travel.
We live in a lovely community and have monthly bbqs with our neighbours as well as various other social groups.
We are surrounded by the rolling hills and farmlands of the Ferguson Valley in the South West of WA. Close to Gnomesville, Wellington Forest and Wellington Dam. Plenty of walk & bike trails in the area to keep active and a good arts and music scene with regular events.
25 mins to Bunbury and beaches, approx an hour to Busselton/Dunsborough and 90 mins to Margaret River. -
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
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Help
We have been here for 2.5 yrs and got the basics under control but we're now welcoming help with getting some more tasks completed - new garden beds, tree planting, building pergolas, fire pit area, etc
As well as the projects list there is always lots to do around the place and you could help us with everything from mowing & weeding to chopping firewood & stacking, pruning, chipping, mulching, raking paths & collecting kindling. Cleaning out the chook house and turning compost could also be on the agenda.
If this sounds like something you'd be interested in then drop us a message with some details about yourself, what you're looking for and any particular skills/experience you have and we'll probably have a project to suit. -
Languages
Languages spoken
French: Beginner
Norwegian: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
Currently trying to learn Norwegian but also open to any other languages. -
Accommodation
We offer self contained accommodation (double or twin room(s) available) with bathroom, well equiped kitchen, laundry and comfortable living space with desk & internet as well as outdoor dining space.
Basic pantry goods are provided (cereals, coffee/tea etc) & home produce (eggs, veggies) when available.
You will be responsible for most of your own meals but we would welcome the opportunity to share a meal on occasion. -
What else ...
MUST have own transport as we are not close to any public transport links.
We only accept non smokers.
We are very flexible about helping hrs/days if you want to go off exploring on certain days or pick up offsite paid work.
We expect our Helpers to change bedlinen and clean/leave the guest accommodation ready for the next guests. -
A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
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Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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My animals / pets
Chickens
Couple of handsome roosters and their ladies
Effie
Rescued Jack Russell X
Archie
Rescued Kelpie X
