Help out around our certified organic horticultural property in Waroona, Western Australia

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We are a certified organic horticultural property, 100km south of Perth, Western Australia. We are passionate about producing good food in a way that is kind to the planet. We teach all aspects of organic production. If you have any interest in organic food production we have 25 years experience in organic horticulture and are happy to share our knowledge. We live in a very pretty rural area, close to national parks, swimming and the beach. Self contained accommodation in rooms next to our house, all food provided.
Type of help
Gardening
General Maintenance
Farmstay
Animal care
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We like to get to know our visitors, mid-morning break is a time for interesting conversations with homegrown food. We are happy to share our knowledge and journey of the past 25 years, learning to produce high quality food from the land while improving it with organic and permaculture principles.
Help
Planting, weeding, picking, packing. Orchard maintenance. Caring for chickens.
Languages spoken
English
Accommodation
Self contained next to our house.
What else ...
Drakesbrook Weir, Bibbulmun Track, Preston Beach, Lake Navarino are all close by. Two hours to Margaret River. Train travels to Waroona from Perth twice per day. We will meet you at the station.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (21)

01/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Amanda & Samantha)

Amanda and Samantha stayed with us for 6 weeks at the most hectic time of year. They were just what we needed - no nonsense, get on with the job kind of girls. They were easy to get along with and fitted in well. We enjoyed their interest in our regular life and they joined us for family gatherings and outings. Our grand daughter Quinn still talks… read more

(Excellent )

30/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Amanda & Samantha) for host

We stayed 6 weeks from late February to April with Fiona and Anton. We really enjoyed learning more about an organic vegetable farm and working alongside them on a wide variety of tasks (from seeding to planting to weeding to picking to processing). The whole team was always quite cheerful and enthusiastic about the work and very welcoming. Smoko… read more

(Excellent )

13/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host

My first workaway experience in Anton and Fiona's farm was an absolute delight! The work is physical but easy, the team is very welcoming and helpful, and the place feels like home straight away. Thank you for everything :)

(Excellent )

19/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Léo) for host

What a lovely place! I had the opportunity to stay more than 3 months in Anton and Fiona's place and it was my best time ever in my Aussie trip. Anton and Fiona are lovable and open-handed. You can ask whatever you need to know and they will share their many years of experience with you. The organic fruits and veggies they grow are delicious and… read more

(Excellent )

08/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Helman) for host

It was wonderful to stay with Anton and Fiona for my first Workaway experience. They provided years of experience in organic farming making you feel welcome the whole time after a week there. Many thanks

(Excellent )

24/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Johannes) for host

I had a great time during my stay.

Work was mostly picking, planting and weeding. Sometimes quite intensive but you never did the same work all day long and they tried to adapt the work after weather.

It's a great place to make friends as you will work and do a lot of things with other workawayers like cook and go to the beach.

Anton and Fiona… read more

(Excellent )

20/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Johannes)

Johannes was a great help to us during the four weeks he spent at our farm. He learnt and understood our farming tasks very quickly, had initiative and he was able to be a leader of less experienced volunteers. He was very sociable and drew our groups of diverse volunteers together. We highly recommend him and hope to see him again during his… read more

(Excellent )

06/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Sandra)

Sandra had to leave early unexpectedly, we were sad to see her go, she was a great helper. She learnt very fast and was always cheerful and engaged. We would have her back anytime.

(Excellent )

05/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Sandra) for host

I stayed at Fiona's and Anton's place for 10 days and I liked that place so much. It was so peaceful and I needed exactly that. Mostly we were hoeing, weeding, picking and packing vegetables and fruit. Close to that place is beautiful lake and we were swimming there. You can take their car everyday and go to the beach or lake. I had room just for… read more

(Excellent )

21/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (Austin & Indira) for host

We stayed at Anton and Fiona's for six weeks and it was absolutely wonderful. They are lovely people who are very encouraging and patient with beginners. The work was always explained to us clearly and every day was a little bit different so we learned lots of new skills. The accommodations were very cozy and private. They made us feel like we… read more

(Excellent )

29/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Sara & Tim) for host

We had only time to stay one week at the farm, but we could easily have stayed longer. It went fast to get into routines and the work was very clear, regardless if you have experience or not. We harvested garlic, zucchini and strawberries, weeded and helped to prepare the veggies for sale. We have worked with eco farming before, but could still… read more

(Excellent )

20/10/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Guillaume & Corinne )

Guillaume and Corrine, stayed with us for two weeks, we wished they could have stayed longer! They were very helpful with strawberry and asparagus picking, but especially the garlic. They were conscientious, hard workers and have an understanding of what we were trying to achieve as organic growers. We would recommend them to future hosts.

(Excellent )

10/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Derek)

Derek was a great volunteer, enthusiastic, cheerful and willing to participate in whatever we were doing. He didnt hesitate to get stuck in and really made an effort to appreciate our produce and explore our area. We highly recommend him.

(Excellent )

05/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Derek) for host

Had a wonderful time with Anton and Fiona. They are fantastic hosts who are generous, fair, knowledgeable and fun. Accommodation in the 'Miners Donger' was lovely and all the veggies! Eat so much Asparagus! With use of the ute too this was a truly memorable Workaway, thank you

(Excellent )

14/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Atilla & Fabian)

Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute

(No show)

16/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (hélène & damien)

Damien and Helen volunteered at our organic farm summer 15/16. They were a lovely couple to have around, they were very sincere and committed to all the tasks we were undertaking and were keen to learn as much as they could. During their time with us they picked asparagus, strawberries, lettuce and melons, and helped with summer planting and… read more

(Excellent )

20/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (hélène & damien) for host

Amazing experience with amazing people!
We stayed more than two months ( november 2015 until january 2016 ) and the tasks were various, very interesting. We couldn't dream better for our first workaway experience.
Anton and Fiona are keen to share their knowledge.
Very good fruits and veggies from the crops!

(Excellent )

31/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Jose) for host

I stayed 2 weeks with Fiona and Anton and had a great time, the work was farm work and I enjoyed it but it is a bit tough, the room I stayed was very nice and had a great time cooking all the delicious things from the garden, also they let me drive their car and I could take smallfield trips around. Thanks again.

(Excellent )

08/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Emily) for host

I spent a lovely two weeks with Fiona and Anton. They were very welcoming and approachable and I had everything I needed, including wonderful fresh fruit, veg and eggs to cook with! Fiona and Anton have a wealth of experience and knowledge about organic farming and they are very happy and engaging when sharing their knowledge.
The work was good… read more

(Excellent )

15/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Pierre) for host

My Girlfriend Marie and myself spent two weeks in the small paradise of Fiona and Anton. The help was great and diverse, and the general mood was always good ! We had a perfect accomodation, in a large private place. We also had the possibility to borrow a car and some bicycles to go see the beautiful surroundings.

Fiona, Anton a,d their family… read more

(Excellent )

20/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Johannes) for host

I spent 10 days at the farm of Anton and Fiona. It was really lovely and it was really nice to see how all these vegetables are growing ^^. Unfortunately it was really hot in a few days. But it was still a nice experience even when I had to get up at 5 o'clock ^^.
What I really prefered was the really delicious food. Sure I had to cook on my own.… read more

(Excellent )

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