Gardening and eco-projects near Eungella, Northern NSW, Australia

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  Description

  Hi I’m a person wanting to tread lightly and respectfully on our earth
  
  My Eco projects help to keep the wild rainforest intact and regenerate areas denuded for wildlife, for which I have had a number of grants as I am registered as Land for Wildlife, and to create a welcoming, sustainable human space close to that.
  
  I have based my life the last 35 years on 10 hectares of rainforest and forest and created a home, gardens, orchards, watering places, studio and cabin. Solar energy and harvested water.
  
  I’m also nuts about yoga and have held classes here and internationally as I also love to stay in other beautiful places
  I worked in Scotland and Morocco for a few years teaching English language, yoga and Eco sustainability.
  
  So here I am co creating with nature and loving it.
  
  Many helpers have stayed here.
  
  My current projects are weeding , citrus fruit ripening so harvesting soon, removal of vines and woody weeds on forest edges, mowing and brush-cutting and some home jobs --lots of glass windows to clean ..

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I have taught English internationally and tertiary level in Australia and can help with all aspects of learning English
  
  My property is registered as land for wildlife and is mostly diverse rainforest and forest with park like gardens.
  
  No pets so lots of small wildlife and my property is named Birdsong after the many wild birds that live here
  
  The cultural exchange is to be immersed in this Australian paradise with a person who has lived and loved this environment for 35 years
  
  Learn about and experience the Australian Rain Forest, sustainable living and the magic of the tweed Valley.
  
  I live in the Tweed Valley 40 minutes north of Byron Bay in Northern NSW.
  
  Historic town of Murwillumbah is 15 minutes away famous for its Art Deco buildings and arts, music and creative community. A small museum uniquely charts the local indigenous history in interactive displays.
  
  There are bush walks around this area and the Border Ranges, national parks.
  
  40 minutes to the tweed unspoilt beaches and estuaries
  
  30 minutes to the Gold Coast Queensland
  
  I am also a yoga teacher and willing to share my practise. My home is designed to facilitate folk wanting to take time out -peaceful vibes.
  
  I’ve travelled extensively through Europe and Asia as a cultural seeker so want to know about you too.

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  Help

  Weeding gardens, orchards and edge of forests
  Vege patch care
  Assist with forest welfare and invasive weeds along the perimeters
  Housework if the weather is wet! Lots of glass to clean!
  Shared cooking of meals
  Mowing on 4 wheel drive mower if experienced
  Brush-cutting if experienced

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  I speak some French and Moroccan
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  Accommodation

  A cosy cabin with a queen size bed, tea and toast making and Internet access
  
  External bathroom and laundry
  
  Meals and company in the main house close by.
  
  All meals are plant based with the addition of dairy and eggs.
  
  Your breakfast will be yours to make ,food provided. Lunch and dinner shared-cooking also shared .
  
  I will provide meals but snacks are yours to provide.

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  What else ...

  I’m 10 minutes drive to Murwillumbah but there is no public transport to town.
  
  From Murwillumbah there is public transport to tweed, Byron and hinterland,Gold Coast Queensland
  
  Beaches forty minutes away and national parks close by for bush walking.
  
  There are many village and farmers markets to visit.
  
  I am happy to negotiate transport locally with you to make these connections if you do not have a car
  
  I'm Ok to pick up from Murwillumbah.

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  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

  Hi I have satellite internet. I worked from home myself for 2 years - ok internet connection. The workawayers cabin has Internet. Reasonable Internet use is OK. Heavy traffic on the Internet would incur a negotiated cost due to limited data download.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Hi I have a large flat space adjacent to a new shed with power and Water but you need your own cooking and bathroom - unless you are happy to walk up a hill to the shared bath house

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

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