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Help with gardening and light DIY tasks on our tiny farm in Sandon, Victoria, Australia

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    We (My partner Ruby and me (Ross) and our 3 y/o Harriet) live on a little property in Central Victoria about 2 hours from Melbourne.
    We have been here for nearly 6 years and are slowly chipping away at different projects from house fix ups to garden projects. Ross's background is in horticulture and landscape design and construction so we will be putting in a lot of effort to the gardens. He also teaches three days a week online. Ruby is a social worker doing 3 days per week.
    We also have two gorgeous/ energetic dogs and chickens.

    Our place is set on the edge of a creek on about 4 acres of land at the bottom of a ridge. We have an old tavern from around 1860 (now a house), a fairly new studio and a bungalow, caravan and workshops on our property.

    Ruby and I are both vegetarians and really like food!

    We are a 5 minute drive the closest town Newstead where there is a general store and a cafe/pub. It is about a 20 minute drive to Castlemaine where you can get a train to Melbourne. We are also 25 minutes to Daylesford, 45 mins to Bendigo & Ballarat. We require all our guests to have a drivers license and be confident to drive in Australia. This allows you to get the most out of living regionally.

    We are happy to host solo travellers or couples. If you have any particular skills/interests we will try our best to utilise these. We are easy going and looking for like minded/easy going and enthusiastic people to share our home with and help us continue to develop our dream home.

    Current Projects we are working on:
    - Building cupboards for a bedroom
    - Vegetable garden expansion
    - veg garden set up/ fencing to protect plans from rabbits
    - composting bay set up

    Some of the tasks that are common:
    - Garden task such as: Weeding, potting up seedlings, planting out seedlings & mowing are some of the task.
    - household chores such as washing, cooking, cleaning for our family home.
    - Preserving - depending on season.

    All our tasks and projects are for our family/family home.
    You will be provided with accommodation and meals in exchange for 25 hours of work per week. We are flexible about how we spilt these hours for example you may prefer to do 5 hours per day or a full day etc. If we do have specific days you need off we are happy to accommodate.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I teach landscape design and horticulture and have a garden design and construction business with international awards so can pass on skills in gardening, woodwork, metalwork, irrigation etc.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We have a lot of work in the garden. We have plants to be potted up propagated and planted out. Ross is always building something. At the moment he is working on converting a shed into a work from home space, fencing, gates, guttering, Garden edging, shingling a chicken coop and setting up sheds. Ruby is working in the vegetable garden and planting out our new garden beds. If you have any particular skills or interests though we would love to try to utilise them!

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have a cute little caravan we have fixed up for our workaway's to stay. It can only accommodate 1 single person or a couple, it has a double bed and a cute little sitting area. The bathroom/kitchen are in the main house which you can use as you please. The caravan has wifi set up and a heater if it's cold.

    We also have a bungalow which has a king size bed, tv, small sitting area/ place to make cups of tea, it has a beautiful outlook and has wifi.

    We also have a beautiful bnb that is not always booked out and can be used from time to time.
    We host anywhere from 1 to 3 workaways at a time depending on our projects/people's skills.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are in between Castlemaine (small town in the goldfields) and Daylesford (in the foothills of the great dividing range) which are two fairly popular rural holiday spots in Victoria. There are plenty of hikes/walks, swimming holes, antique/vintage bazaars, cute towns, great cafes, pubs, wineries, weekend markets and local events to explore. We require all guests to have an international drivers license/ or Australian drivers license and be confident to drive in Australia. If you have a car that is a bonus but if not that is ok please just let us know if you dont so we can discuss.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have good working internet and happy for work-aways to work online if they need to. We do however have poor phone reception. If you have a newer model of phone you can utilise WIFI calling which means your messages and phone calls work through the internet rather than on the phone reception. Happy to answer any questions if you need to know more.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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The image depicts a pumpkin plant with a small orange pumpkin growing on it, surrounded by lush green leaves and vines in a garden setting.
The image depicts a lush garden with diverse plants, a wire fence, and trees in the background, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a family home with a large front yard, featuring a tree and a fence, set against a backdrop of a suburban neighborhood with a road and sidewalk.
The image depicts a medium-sized dog with a brown and white coat, standing in a grassy field, gazing to the left, wearing a collar.
The image depicts a serene scene of two individuals reclining on a bed outdoors, surrounded by a picturesque landscape of trees and rolling hills under a clear sky.
The image depicts a serene scene of a small white shed nestled among tall trees, with a dirt path leading to it, surrounded by lush greenery and a fence.
The image depicts a serene rural scene at dusk, featuring a house with a covered porch, surrounded by trees and lush greenery, set against a picturesque hillside backdrop.
The image depicts a charming small house with a corrugated metal roof, surrounded by a wooden fence and lush greenery, with a dog standing in the foreground.
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The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a palm tree, a stone wall, and a staircase, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a blue sky with clouds.
The image shows four glass jars filled with a reddish-brown substance, likely jam or sauce, on a windowsill with a view of the outdoors.
The image depicts a majestic tree with a thick trunk and sprawling branches, set against a backdrop of lush green grass and a vibrant blue sky.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a small creek, lush grassy banks, and trees, set against an overcast sky.
The image depicts a serene pottery studio with a large window overlooking a field, featuring a pottery wheel and various ceramic pieces in a rustic, wooden room.
The image depicts the interior of a vintage camper, featuring a cozy seating area with a couch, pillows, and a shelf, exuding a warm and inviting atmosphere.

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