Selfsufficient organic little horse farm in Huonvalley with lots of different animals- Australia

Australia

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01/12/2021
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2022

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I live on a self-sufficient organic little farm in the beautiful Huon Valley. I run a small Trail riding business with my "well cared for horses" (five of them I have bred and educated with "Natural Horsemanship"). I have a big vegie-garden and keep lot's of animals: horses, ponies, milking goats, chooks, bees, rabbit and an adorable cat. I need help with everything that happens here on my farm.
I am passionate about living on the land and living a healthy lifestyle. Happy to share anything that I have learned in the 30 years of living here.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can learn about "Natural Horsemanship", healthy animal care, organic gardening, vegetarian cooking, how to make german "sourdough" bread. I am very interested in Healthy Living and some herbal Medicine. (also Yoga-but I am not an expert!)
Help
Taking care of horses, chooks, rabbits, milking goats as well as help around the house & veggie garden + anything needed around the farm (painting, fencing, building ...).
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Accommodation for 1-2 in our home with vegetarian meals. There are 3 possibilities ,separate cabin or caravan or in my cottage. Shared eating and cooking etc.
What else ...
There are options of Horseriding with me, cycling, some bushwalking, relaxing by the creek.
We are 15 Min. from Huonville (Where I will pick you up on arrival and drop off). You can borrow my bicycle at any time. But also have a day off to explore the beautiful Huon Valley.
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
(max 25 hours/week) Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Cultural exchange:
(4.5)

Communication:
(4.5)

26/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Linga) for host

I stayed at Conny's beautiful farm for almost 3 month. Feeding all the lovely animals, helping with customers on trail rides, doing gardening work like weeding, mowing and watering was always fun and diversified. The best part were to ride the lovely horses, especially Sutra (she is an awesome horse!) and to talk, laugh and cook with Conny. The… read more

(Excellent )

14/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Rob)

Rob, I am soo sorry this review took so long to get online! (Give me a wild horse any day, but not a computer!)
I was planning a holiday to my kids, but needed someone reliable to look after my animals and even milk my naughty goats. Then Rob came along!! I could not have found a better man to look after my little farm!! He is great with all… read more

(Excellent )

09/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Rob) for host

I spent eight (8) weeks with Connie and enjoyed my stay, the surroundings were great the horses well kept and looked after and those who came to have a trail ride enjoyed their experience and left with a smile on their face. The food Connie makes is great and those who go to spend some time there will really enjoy themselves. Plenty to see and do… read more

(Excellent )

03/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Sonali) for host

I stayed here for just under a week. Conny picked me up in Hobart after I arrived from New Zealand. On the long drive to Huonville, she shared a lot about a life, which I felt was a privilege. She is tenacious, extremely hard working and has had an interesting life that she is open about. She runs the farm all alone! I loved the fresh goats milk,… read more

(Very good )

16/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Linda) for host

I was only there for a few days. My arrival had to be delayed due to the bushfires for over a week, I couldn't really stay much longer. Conny is a wonderful woman with lots of storys to tell. I admire her spirit and determination.
I helped with weeding, berry picking, horse walking and other bits and pieces. I cooked twice with stuff that I found… read more

(Good )

02/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Alice)

Alice (you know I am not good on computers! ) I am so happy to have meet you!! You are such an interesting young women!! and you have been soo sooo soooo helpful! even in the chaos of the bush-fires (you didn't abandon me) and helped me so much!!! I am very thankful! I am so sorry I could not give you more horserides. So I hope we will meet again… read more

(Excellent )

31/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Alice) for host

I have spent only one week with Conny, but it was simply amazing! Even if we have had a busy week because of the bush fire into the valley, she is a really lovely woman and her little farm and animals are so beautiful and amazing!! Thanks Conny to host me and teach me a lots under healthy food :)

(Excellent )

21/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Ana) for host

I stayed with Conny for 10 days and had a really amazing time. She lives in a really beautiful area on a really nice farm with lots of different animals. The work is varied and spread throughout the day. I loved all the work with the horses and talking to Conny about natural horsemanship. Even went for a ride on my own which was a beautiful… read more

(Excellent )

25/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Daniela & Tomas) for host

We stayed at Conny's place only for one week but we enjoyed our stay a lot! The work with all the animals was so much fun, milking the goats, feeding the chickens, helping with the trailriding, riding the wonderful horses... we could even go on a ride on our own! And she has the most amazing cat!
We also really appreciated that Conny even let us… read more

(Excellent )

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