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Description
This fertile 9 acre property is set up on a hill surrounded by forest and two fresh water creeks meeting at the base. Ideal for nature walks and only a 10 minute drive from the tourist town of Daylesford and 5 mins to the famous Hepburn Springs natural water source. Live in a gorgeous passive solar home two bedroom home that is run as an airbnb. Your hosts Riki and Peppe live 700 meters away on 20 acres with their two small children and dog.
Peppe works in mental health and is an experienced handyman, mechanic and builder. Riki is a yoga and shiatsu therapist who loves growing food. Workawayers are welcome to come to Riki's weekly yoga class in Hepburn.
Work includes preparing the land for our wedding in October (building furniture, gardening, building rock walls, converting an old shed). Other tasks include childcare (if suitable), preserving fruit, caring for established orchards, weed management, building maintenance and repair projects, fencing, house hold duties, childcare . Work will be mostly independent and mostly self-catered (food supplied). We also love food, cooking and shared meals. Own transport or drivers license is required. Italian speakers most welcome.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Your hosts Riki and Peppe are the parents of two small children. Riki is a massage therapist, yoga instructor and cook who has volunteered around the world and is now thrilled to be host. Peppe is an experienced building and mechanic, who works from home full-time in Mental Health. He loved restoring old tractors, motorbikes and fixing things. Peppe speaks a little Italian, and Riki is learning Italian. Must like dogs and children.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Help includes preparing property for our wedding, general gardening, building projects, fencing, painting, general maintenance and upkeep, childcare. Open to initiate projects, ideas and creativity.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Beginner
Accommodation
Accommodation in self-contained two-bedroom house (family).
What else ...
30 minute walk on marked trail to the well-know natural mineral springs of Hepburn. Less than 10 minute drive to main tourist town centre of Daylesford, 25 mins to Castlemaine. Ideally you will have your own transport.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Full wifi with unlimited data. Quiet workspaces. Independent living and totally flexible work hours.
Space for parking camper vans
Plenty of space to park with or without power.
Can possibly accept pets
Good secure fenced area. Pets must be social and well-behaved.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Feedback (5)
Riki is thoughtful and open-minded person, she gave me warm hospitality and I felt so welcomed.
My accommodation was very comfy, Riki and her partner Pupar are real food lover and such fascinating chefs that I was satisfied and happy every meal time.
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Riki is thoughtful and open-minded person, she gave me warm hospitality and I felt so welcomed.
My accommodation was very comfy, Riki and her partner Pupar are real food lover and such fascinating chefs that I was satisfied and happy every meal time.
They have beautiful houses… read more
Riki is a warm and… read more
