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Poets Garden in the making on the edge of Sydney, Australia

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  • Description

    Description

    We live off grid on 30 acres of wetlands on with wombats and waterbirds and our beautiful Golden Irish, Grania. We grow food organically and are planting more orchards all the time. We are inspired by syntropic principles of growing water, and are devoted to the soil. We have frontage on the little Cattai Creek, there is year-round swimming, and lots to explore by canoe. We are also envisioning and implementing a poet's garden. There are many aspects to this garden, but it is begun. It is both a mytho-poetic dream and a reality. It will hold poetry readings and it will include many poets and their work, in a garden.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    There is lots of lovely walking around this valley and Australian wildlife. The wetland birds, eagles etc are amazing. The ecosystem of the wetlands is always changing, and there is much to observe and enjoy in nature here. We are only just over an hour into the CBD of Sydney should you wish to go. We enjoy other cultures and learning from them and cooking together, trying new foods.

  • Help

    Help

    We need help with all stages of the food, flower and a poets garden. This includes making new gardens, edges and mulching, watering and making creative paths through the garden spaces. If you write or appreciate poetry this will be especially interesting to blend both into garden design. We are planning to build an outdoor shower ( fire heated) and a glamping site soon and dreaming up other stuff! We have a hammock for day dreaming and birdwatching or reading!

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Greek: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    I would like to learn NZ Maori as I grew up there and speak a very little. My partner speaks Greek.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    rustic and homely sleepout with comfy queen bed, storage, lamps etc. with. Composting toilet nearby.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Swimming, walking and canoeing are always available here. Public transport is relatively close to the city of Sydney and up into the Blue Mountains which are not far away. The Hawkesbury region of Sydney is on our doorstep with much First Nations significance and sites. .

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    we have reliable satellite wifi.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    we can accommodate a campervan, and have a few sites this may suit.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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The image depicts a woman sitting on the ground next to a mosaic art piece, surrounded by lush greenery and a water tank in the background.
The image depicts a terracotta pot with a rose bush, adorned with purple writing on the outside and inside of the pot. The pot is filled with wood chips.
The image depicts a large, green water tank adorned with inspirational quotes and colorful flowers, situated in a wooded area with a ladder and tree nearby.
The image depicts a serene outdoor setting, featuring a wooden deck with a table and bench, surrounded by lush trees and foliage, with two parrots perched on the furniture.
The image depicts a serene forest scene featuring a stone labyrinth surrounded by trees, with a light dusting of snow on the ground, evoking a sense of tranquility.
The image depicts a serene scene featuring a tree with white writing on it, a pot of flowers at its base, and a stone wall with solar panels in the background.
The image depicts a serene outdoor setting, featuring a metal sculpture, a birdbath, and a tree branch adorned with vibrant yellow and orange leaves, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a golden retriever sitting on a large rock, surrounded by trees, with its tongue out and facing left, in a serene outdoor setting.
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The image features a peach-colored rose in bloom, with a bud on the same stem, set against a blurred background of a garden shed and lush greenery.
The image shows a selfie of an older couple, with the man on the left and the woman on the right, sitting together in front of a stone wall.
The image depicts a serene lakeside scene with two kayaks and a hammock nestled among trees, set against a backdrop of a tranquil lake and a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a misty forest, a body of water, and a grassy foreground, with a subtle watermark reading \"workaway.info\".
The image depicts a serene stone cottage nestled in a wooded area, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers, exuding a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
The image depicts a wombat sitting in a grassy field beside a body of water, with trees visible in the background. The wombat is centered in the frame.
The image depicts a vibrant red and black parrot perched on a tall grey pole, set against a lush backdrop of trees and foliage.

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