Help at a farm in Bega, NSW, Australia

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25/02/2020
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2020

Min stay requested: at least a week

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Description
100ac property with spectacular views of the Bega Valley,25min to outstanding Far South Coat of New South Wales beaches , world class Fishing, Snorkling, Surfing, Bushwalking.
A place of learning run on Biodynamic, Permaculture principals.We are involved in Eco Projects and Landcare and are Off Grid and moving towards self reliance.

Bega town is 15min away with Famous Bega Cheese Factory and town shopping etc, and access to Sacred Mumbulla Mountain and Slippery Rocks waterfall.
Please consider, this is a WORKING FARM, people who wish to visit would benefit more if they have a keen interest in Food Production and Alternative Farming practices and are Keen and willing to learn and give it a go! We also insist, that visitors RESPECT our home our Land and others during their stay.
All walks of life welcome. Free limited internet and phone.IMPORTANT please note, our Home is a WIFI FREE ZONE.. If sadly,you are addicted to Social Media,and technology,Dont bother coming here... Workawayers are encouraged to come well prepared with Good Work Boots, Hats, Fly nets and Gloves if you need them.One week trial , longer stays by request.While hosting Workawayers,we try to provide the best experience we can ,during your stay.
Type of help
Gardening
Building
Elderly Companion
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Farmstay
Help with Eco project
Help in the house
Animal care
Charity work
Art project
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learning how to produce your own Power, food and water , reduce your Carbon footprint. How to work with Animals in a respectfull caring way.

How to train Working Dogs,and run a Farm.How to improve you Heath and Well being and conribute to the Greater Good of Humanity.
Help
General farm help with Sheep ,Cows Goats etc ,Gardening Cooking and some Building projects
Languages spoken
English
Accommodation
16 ft Caravan self contained or several bedrooms in the house with own bathroom. All food provided ,all types of food available.
What else ...
we assist with all activities listed in part one.ie transport wetsuits ,surfboards ,fishing gear, etc going to see Music , local art, The Pub, sites of Cultural interest , Markets and much more
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (8)

23/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Joel) for host

Info notice: Exchange was cancelled at last minute

(Host cancelled stay at the last minute)

16/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Christopher)

Chris spent several weeks participating in the project. During this time Chris helped with the erection of a Pergola,cut fire wood, worked on several tree projects and help Muster the animals.Chris took a while to get in the swing of things but once he found his feet he was off on his own taking on projects with confidence. Chris really took to… read more

(Very good )

15/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Christopher) for host

Stayed with Garath at the farm over the Christmas and new year period and had an amazing time. Gareth went above and beyond to make sure I had a good time! introducing me to a lot of his friends from different cultures, taking me surfing to all the amazing beaches such has Bermagui, Tathra, meribula etc! The working hours on the farm changed due… read more

(Excellent )

20/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Rickard) for host

I lived with Gareth at his farm for about 4 weeks and I enjoyed it really much. He is a great teacher in not only farmwork but also about life matters and how to live life like a free spirituall beeing on the planet. Even though i had some problems with getting used to the Aussie summer he still helped me and showed me patience in difficult… read more

(Excellent )

07/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Rickard)

Rickard participated in the Project for four weeks. During this time he helped with many different jobs ,ranging from Orchard maintenance, Grass reduction program,Greenhouse work,Watering and mulching of trees, and general weeding.He also did most of the washing up.Once he got the idea, which in some cases took a while he could be left to carry on… read more

(Very good )

09/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (len)

Len stayed with us for a short while, he worked well on our fruit tees and Love Grass Reduction project , he also helped out doing odd jobs etc ... Thanks Len

(Good )

09/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (len) for host

Had a nice stay, this place is perfect if you wanna be in touch with nature and your spiritual being.

(Very good )

25/10/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Guillaume & Laurie)

This person has not showed up as arranged , made no effort to inform us as to any changes in their plans , five weeks in the making , now wasting our time and sadly depriving others a chance to be here

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