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3 Apr 2024
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Hello my name is Stephen and with my partner Kerry are the owners of Stonemeal farm, a 700 acre sheep property.
We are situated on the stunning South coast of Western Australia, only half an hour from Albany one of the oldest towns in WA with beautiful coast lines, breathtaking white beaches and natural forests.
Our philosophy and vision was to create a farming system that was not only protecting our natural ecosystem but creating a sustainable farming ecosystem as well. In order to achieve this the farming system must be as biodiverse as possible and improve the overall productivity of the farm, particularly compared to the currant chemical farming practices. We are proud to say Stonemeal farm is a thriving, living example of this sustainable farming ecosystem.
We produce Merino wool and prime lambs without the uses of broad acre pesticides and have extensive plantings of oak and other trees to produce fodder (acorns) for the sheep .Our family home we designed and built as solar passive using stone and other local materials.
Where passionate about growing healthy food, eating seasonally, preserving and cooking with all our own produce and sharing with others.
We are looking for help on our farm and in the garden and more than willing to pass on our experience and knowledge also. This is an amazing opportunity to learn about sustainability, our farming practice, self-sufficiency and home building,
Our hobbies include gardening, growing interesting trees (of which we have many), camping and exploring our natural areas.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Help
Looking for enthusiastic people who are interest in experiencing a wide variety of farm and garden work as well as helping with home duties as part of a family. This opportunity would also include environmental work and some building work.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Living with the Family (Kerry, Stephen, and our teenage daughter Hannah) in our stone homestead. There are two double rooms available with a shared bathroom.
What else ...
We are a Rural property with no local public transport, even though not essential having your own vehicle would give you the independence to explore the many great places in the region.
There is a daily bus service from Perth to Albany and we can can pick you for the trip to the farm
We do make regular trips into our closest local city (Albany) and regularly enjoy visiting our favourite beaches, local forests, which we are happy to share with you.
On the farm there are plenty of walks where you can enjoy the natural wildlife and environments.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 28 hours per 7 days stay
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I had never done farming before, but Stephen and Kerry patiently taught me everything from gardening to taking care of animals.
I learned from them what each person can do to protect the Earth's nature. Their passion and knowledge were truly inspiring.
The time spent in their lovely home was truly… read more
We had the chance to help during the sheering of the sheeps, it was really impressive.
Kerry and Stephen… read more
I spent 3 weeks with them (and the chooks, ducks, dogs and sheeps !). Such a nice experience !
The work was varied : feed the chickens and… read more
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I had never done farming before, but Stephen and Kerry patiently taught me everything from gardening to taking care of animals.
I learned from them what each person can do to protect the Earth's nature. Their passion and knowledge were truly inspiring.
The time spent in their lovely home was truly… read more
We had the chance to help during the sheering of the sheeps, it was really impressive.
Kerry and Stephen… read more
I spent 3 weeks with them (and the chooks, ducks, dogs and sheeps !). Such a nice experience !
The work was varied : feed the chickens and… read more
Stephen and Kerry had been willing to hosted me at a very uncertain time just before the regions went into lockdown not kowing how long I may need to stay at their place but giving me a safe sport to stay First of all I am so grateful for… read more
It has been great to have international travellers that are keen to experience and learn our culture and how we live and farm.
Sari fitted into our family life and was so helpful and very talented, wishing her all the best for the future :)
The best thing was, that they were so lovely and nice to us. We felt like being a… read more
Lorenzo has a great work ethic and was very quick to pick up new skills on the farm and was willing to try anything new.
He fitted in with the family very well and we enjoyed the cultural interaction and his traditional cooking.
I can only highly recommend Lorenzo to any host or future… read more
I had the chance to got to know them as persons and as farmers, and all I can say is that they're wonderful people. They're very easy going, the kind of people that love a good laugh!
They expect you to work and make your own contribution (rightly so!), but they have very fair working… read more
Look luck for the rest of your stay Australia.
The house is great and our room extremely comfortable.
The work was varied and enjoyable and always rewarded with delicious meals cooked by Kerry.
On days off Stephen… read more
