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22 Apr 2024
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Description
We are a family of 4 dedicated into sustainable farming & are mainly looking for an extra pair of hands with gardening for the coming months. A fair bit of help is also expected in the house with some cleaning, tidying, homework, school drop offs and meal preparation. We are seeking someone with some experience and a genuine interest for kids as well as in simple, sustainable living and for who the following resonates: "Be the change you want to see in the world."
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will live on our small bush block, surrounding by animals and a beautiful nature. We have NO WIFI but you will find a much better connection. You will learn lots about real food, sustainable living and natural farming. If you too wish to live a more sustainable life and learn about resilience, you might find yourself at the right place with us.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for a like-minded and enthusiastic helper to help with gardening, cleaning, organising, childminding as well as help with preserving or cooking. We usually expected about 4 hours a day, best in the morning, then we can all get on with other things in the afternoon after a lunch together. Usually taking Saturday and Sunday off to do your own thing, go exploring the surroundings or down to the local markets.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
German: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
We are a bilingual family (English and French) and value very much cultural diversity.
Accommodation
We have a comfortable room for you with a Queen size bed and a lovely view on the bush.
You will be part of our family in regards to sharing the "house's chaos" after the mornings duties which also involves sharing some of the daily house chores (i.e. help with cooking, washing dishes, cleaning and keeping common areas clean and tidy). All meals are provided for each working day and you are welcome to have garden produce to use on your days off.
What else ...
We are located in an amazing and peaceful place, very close to Hamelin Bay and the impressive Boranup Karri Forest, in the middle of picturesque vineyards and not far away from the Blackwood River. About 25km from Margaret River.
Of course, it's handy if you can be independent with your own vehicle to explore and enjoy the surroundings of the Margaret River region on your free time. Plenty of activities are waiting for you like fishing, surfing, food, wine and beer tastings, kayaking, walking or biking on nature trails, cultural driving escapes, whale watching, swimming and snorkelling...
One final note: we enjoy hosting reliable and motivated people. Unfortunately, we've had several Workawayers say they're coming but then not arrive. Please, be aware that if we arrange for you to come, our family will have made plans for your stay. So if you don't come, everyone misses an opportunity! Thanks for your comprehension.
Phil, Mel & family
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
(Un)fornutaly, we don't have any wi-fi but reception is good.
Space for parking camper vans
We have enough space on our property to be able to host you with your camper van.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Average 4 hours a day / 5 days a week
Feedback (15)
We wish her all the best in her journey and recommend her highly to any host looking for a reliable workawayer.
Seriously guys, your idea of the life is amazing and… read more
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We wish her all the best in her journey and recommend her highly to any host looking for a reliable workawayer.
Seriously guys, your idea of the life is amazing and… read more
You were, without any exageration, the house fairy and so amazing with Louis. Your help were so precious, always taking initiatives and so courageous. We can't thank you enough for all the stuff you did and helped us with. Certainly, you are part of… read more
Our son enjoyed very much spending quiet time with Coline reading books, learning or playing games while he also had much fun playing ball, running and biking in the bush with Thibaut. Coline has much patience, she is a good cook and will help lots… read more
We will keap a great memory of this amazing start experience.
Our work consist in restaure an old caravan, help at the farm and looking after… read more
We are very happy you guys had a great time… read more
The whole area around the farm ans Margaret River is just so beatiful with lots and… read more
thank you very much for your help on the farm, unfortunately too short.
It's great to see motivated, eager helpers as you were and we are sorry you couldn't find what you were looking for with us.
We wish you both happy travels and a memorable time in your journey around Australia.
Take care and see you soon,
From us all xx
Our stay was short, but a great and memorable experience.
We hope to return and purchase some wine!
Thank you for teaching us organic and sustainable farming techniques in the short time we were there. Thank you for your generosity, especially in regards to the food and wine.
You have a wonderful family… read more
I'm finally able to find some time while my little tornado is asleep to write a review.
I only can tell that it's a true blessing to have had the opportunity to meet you both and have spent over a month seeing your joyful contagious smiles and easy-going personalities. You are an adorable couple, super keen to learn new… read more
All the best and hoping to see you one day again. Take care and lots of love from us all. xx
We hope you are enjoying your time in Japan, with lots of snow and we hope to see you again.
Take care xx
Mel
I had an amazing time staying at Phil's caravan last December, for a few weeks. I was lucky enough to have the whole place to myself, so I could fix my own breakfast in the morning, read a book or just chill and watch the stars at night. The caravan… read more
We worked for 3 ours a day, could choose when to begin, that was nice, we did mainly pruning.
Everyday we got a delicious and healthy lunch cooked by Mel! And ate fresh farm eggs everyday!
We felt very welcomed in the farm.
Thank you for teaching us about farming and veggie maintenance!
All the… read more
