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Join our community in the alternative lifestye hub of Byron Shire, Australia

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  • Description

    Description

    The three of us share 0.25ha block with a mud-brick house. I (Mitra) am British and have also lived in the US, India, Russia, Nairobi - and have worked on both renewable energy, and currently on tech work for a large non-profit. Jordan does landscape gardening, and takes ice baths; Jordhana (yes, names are confusing) works with somatics. We are part of a larger community of about 40 people on 40ha, with a variety of interests from meditation, to yoga, to weekly community dinners.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • 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

    The Byron Shire is known as Australia’s hub for alternative lifestyles. Our house is part of Gondwana, a larger community.

    The three of us living here are inspired by Dance (5Rhythms, Open-Floor, Contact, Ecstatic); Permaculture; Osho; Cooking; Music and Nature; in the rest of Gondwana community - you'll find many other inspirations from Advaita to Surfing to Martial Arts to Yoga, tell us what inspires you!

  • Help

    Help

    The arrangement is 2 hours in exchange for accommodation, looking after your own food but sharing our kitchen. We are always glad of help with our 1/4 ha - projects like building the vegie garden; trimming back the ever enroaching bush, or projects around the house.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Accommodation is usually in the "Bus" which is about 30 meters away from the main house. There’s also space if you prefer sleeping in your own tent or van. You have full use of the living and kitchen areas, there is lots of space if for example you need to work on your laptop, or make calls. We have good WiFi, and ok, but not great, cellphone service.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Gondwana, the larger community that we are part of, is about 50 people and has a community house and hall with weekly community dinner and meditations, table tennis & pool tables with levels of activity that depend on who is here.

    We are about 15 mins drive, or an easy hitchhike, from Byron Bay (and all its tourist attractions); Brunswick or Mullumbimby and 2 mins from the beach.

  • 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 are on Starlink - today I'm getting 188Mbps down 4Mbps up, shared typically among 4 people, it can be a bit less in rain, I use it every day for video calls. There are plenty of pleasant spaces around the house to sit quietly, make a call, etc, and currently we all work partly from home.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    There's room for a typical travel van next to the house and we sometimes host people who prefer to sleep in their own space. There is not space for anything bigger.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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The image depicts a small, weathered wooden shack with a corrugated metal roof, situated in a wooded area, surrounded by trees and foliage.
The image depicts a cozy outdoor room with a wooden ceiling, white dresser, and brown furniture, featuring a lattice wall and a doorway leading to a yard.
The image depicts the interior of a converted school bus, featuring a bed with a blue tarp, wooden cabinets, and a window offering a view of trees outside.
The image depicts the interior of a small, white, vintage-style camper with a curved ceiling, featuring a table, chairs, and a bed, with a window at the back.
The image depicts a charming wooden house with a covered porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a vibrant garden, exuding a sense of serenity and natural beauty.
The image depicts a kitchen with wooden countertops, shelves, and cabinets, featuring a sink, stove, and refrigerator, set against a backdrop of a window and brick wall.
The image depicts a cozy living room with a white couch, wooden coffee table, and a kitchen area in the background, featuring a large window and a painting on the wall.
The image depicts a cozy living room with a wood-burning stove, cream-colored couch, and brown armchair, featuring a rug and a lamp on a wooden floor.
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The image depicts a serene room with a table and chair, surrounded by large windows offering a view of a lush green garden and trees outside.
The image depicts a cozy living room with two couches, a small table, and a large window offering a serene view of a lush garden and trees on a sunny day.
The image depicts a cozy attic bedroom with a circular bed, wooden headboard, and nightstand, featuring a floral patterned blanket and two pillows, illuminated by a lamp.
The image depicts a serene view from a wooden deck, featuring lush greenery, trees, and a blue sky with clouds, set against a bright and sunny day.
The image depicts a group of four people gathered around a table laden with food, engaged in a meal together, exuding a sense of warmth and togetherness.
The image depicts a group of people gathered in a cozy living room, seated around a wooden coffee table with mugs, surrounded by a warm and inviting atmosphere.

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