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I'm a semi retired landscape & garden architect and bought this 100acres unique coastal rainforest conservation property near Berry on the South Coast, 3 years ago.
My main purpose with the land is to get to know the flora & fauna, learn the different ecosystems and wildlife plus educate myself how to preserve and improve the property and eradicate weeds and feral animals as much as possible.
The house on the property is an architectural gem which i have preserved during the total renovation plus we build The Black Barn for our kids, friends, family and any guest.
The property is 2hrs south of Sydney and 10min from the beautiful town of Berry, close to Kiama, Gerroa, Gerringong and Nowra.
Seven Miles beach is only 20min and Jervis Bay Marine & national Park with its Dolphins, Rays. a variety of birds and other wild life plus its white beaches is only a 45min drive.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House sitting
Interests
Charity work
DIY & crafts
Sailing / Boating
Sustainability
Self development
Movies & TV
Fashion or beauty
Events & social
Photography
Music
Gardening
Cooking & food
Art & design
Architecture
Winter sports
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Nature
Hiking
Cycling
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I emigrated 40years ago from The Netherlands, I’m a Landscape & garden Architect with a great interest in Architecture and Nature and eager to learn about the Australian flora & Fauna and sharing my knowledge with people around me.
We got a list of endangered species on my property which would be great to get identified and located.
If you like stone tasks, there is an opportunity to help with the local available stones, where you are able to put your creativity to work. Entrance wall, seating walls and other building works plus painting & gardening tasks etc
Plus i need help to build a insta account.
Help
Situated on a 100 Acres unique beautiful conservation coastal rainforest property with giant Eucaluptus & Cabbage Trees
Help can included : Preservation of Coastal Rainforest, weed control, firebreaks, pest control etc
Building & Garden renovations, stone walling, pruning, fencing repair, pest eradication/ control.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Intermediate
French: Beginner
Italian: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
Interested that guest teach me either Italian and /or French conversations
Accommodation
The Barn is totally new with 2 bedrooms each with en-suite bathrooms and queen size beds
In regard to cooking, i will check in with my guest and communicate and check what the other persons like or dislike, plus i'm open to share the cooking as well.
What else ...
I got a spare car, Subaru Brumby, which can be used for shopping etc in Berry (10Min). . The property borders Barren Grounds National Park with incredible escapements and amazing views towards the shoalhaven coastline, Drawing Room Rocks famous outlook is only a short distance drive/walk.
Sevenmiles Beach is 15min and Shoalhaven beach is 20 min, Nowra is 30min and Jarvis Bay is 45min.
Sydney by train from Berry is 2.5hrs and a great ride, with possible stops at eg Royal National Park.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
yes no problem people can stay in their campervan and park it on the property
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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They mainly did landscape/building works including plumbing, welding , carpentry, concreting, tree clearing etc etc
All work was done to a very high standards. i will miss them as they became great friends and meeting lots of my friends & family .
My tasks were mostly to help maintaining the green part around the house, keep the trees away on the road to the house and helped for certain projects like building up the sauna and tiling the outdoor part of the house - which was my suggestion to do so as I'm a landscape… read more
she was a great help and is a very experienced landscaper/tiler/carpenter/ etc etc .
Alessia is an enthusiastic person willing to challenge any job. She also was a great person to have around and fitted in very easy .
She even looked after the house while i was on holidays and is a very responsible… read more
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They mainly did landscape/building works including plumbing, welding , carpentry, concreting, tree clearing etc etc
All work was done to a very high standards. i will miss them as they became great friends and meeting lots of my friends & family .
My tasks were mostly to help maintaining the green part around the house, keep the trees away on the road to the house and helped for certain projects like building up the sauna and tiling the outdoor part of the house - which was my suggestion to do so as I'm a landscape… read more
she was a great help and is a very experienced landscaper/tiler/carpenter/ etc etc .
Alessia is an enthusiastic person willing to challenge any job. She also was a great person to have around and fitted in very easy .
She even looked after the house while i was on holidays and is a very responsible… read more
