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11 Jan 2024
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Description
Farm: Starting a new farm based on Permaculture, Regenerative Agriculture, Organics, Biodiversity and Education.
We are a couple in our 30's with over 15 years of professional experience in Permaculture, Horticulture and Community Food and planning systems. We are in the exciting phase of setting up our regenerative farm based in Yankalilla on the Fleurieu Peninsula.
We are looking for 2 independent and enthusiastic people, to help out on our farm, with things such as tree planting, harvesting olives, irrigation, pruning, weeding, sheep care and more.
We will offer training in all of these activities and education of Permaculture and regenerative agriculture. We provide in exchange a basic large caravan (in a shed), with cooking facilities, overlooking the ocean for accommodation.
We are completely off grid, so compost toilets, solar power and rain water.
Contact us for more info. Look forward to hearing from you,
Cheers
Chris and Bridgett
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Animal Care
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Its a very peaceful farm, on the Fleurieu Peninsular with lots of wildlife, including lots of Kangaroos and birds.
We will help teach you skills in natural farming methods, growing food, share food together, cooking, fun times, laughs, and enjoy life in this beautiful country. We are also willing to help with learning English and other skills.
We both come from passionate and professional environmental bases careers.
Our coastline is world renowned and only 3km away.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for 1-2 independent and enthusiastic people, to help out on our farm, with things such as planting, harvesting olives, irrigation, pruning, sheep care and fun projects.
We are looking for 1-2 people who are keen to learn new skills, and help us grow our farm.
Some of the things we are working on are:
- garlic growing
- medicinal and indigenous herbs
- potted fruit trees
- planting an orchard
- Native tree planting and guarding
- Olive harvesting for Oil
- Grazing animals including friendly sheep and alpacas
-Lots of wild Kangaroos and birds!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Hindi: Beginner
Accommodation
We will provide a nice private and large caravan, with a lovely view of the ocean. The bed is realy comfy.
It is self contained so you can cook, use the oven, make cups of tea etc. We will provide staple foods, and cook and eat together several meals per week depending on routine.
What else ...
We can help you find all the local sites around our property, people come from all over the world to see the Fleurieu Peninsula, and we are also not to far to Kangaroo Island. We are flexiable in our work, depending on projects. There is always time for fun in between fun jobs :)
We start with a two day trial, to make sure everyone gets on, if so then we can work out how long you would like to stay and work out an outline of your stay.
We are friendly people, very respectful and fairly quiet. We require days off and private time, as you will also. We are good communicators so everything can be worked out.
We look forward to hearing from you, any questions feel free to ask, happy to chat and help :)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (4)
Both super enthusiastic to get stuck into the task at hand, learn about our farming practices and permaculture. Worked well as a team or independently.
So great to… read more
They were hard workers, good fun, smart, willing to give anything a go, polite, friendly, good cooks, and kept on a project until it was done.
We had a great time together, and would highly recommend them to anyone else.
We wish them all the best in the future, and look forward to catching up again!
Chris… read more
We could not have done better to start our trip in Australia than met Chris and Bridget and spend 3 weeks in their beautiful farm.
It was our first workaway and we were a little bit nervous about living with people we didn't know at all, but since day one they were welcoming and… read more
Although our time together was only brief, he was a great help, has an excellent work ethic, and was easy to get along with. We had fun, achieved lots of projects around the farm, and enjoyed good conversation, food and wine together over dinner.
We would happily host him again, and recommend him to others :)
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Both super enthusiastic to get stuck into the task at hand, learn about our farming practices and permaculture. Worked well as a team or independently.
So great to… read more
They were hard workers, good fun, smart, willing to give anything a go, polite, friendly, good cooks, and kept on a project until it was done.
We had a great time together, and would highly recommend them to anyone else.
We wish them all the best in the future, and look forward to catching up again!
Chris… read more
We could not have done better to start our trip in Australia than met Chris and Bridget and spend 3 weeks in their beautiful farm.
It was our first workaway and we were a little bit nervous about living with people we didn't know at all, but since day one they were welcoming and… read more
Although our time together was only brief, he was a great help, has an excellent work ethic, and was easy to get along with. We had fun, achieved lots of projects around the farm, and enjoyed good conversation, food and wine together over dinner.
We would happily host him again, and recommend him to others :)
Chris was great at pointing out local birds and trees, answering any and all of my… read more
She communicated well in organising her visit and was flexible with our availability.
Nicky was a pleasure to host, and learnt very quickly. Her positive attitude and aptitude for learning was fantastic.
We did a wide range of farm tasks which Nicky excelled at. We also made sure Nicky got to see some of this… read more
