Live off-grid and learn a variety of new skills helping on an organic farm in the Conondale Valley, Australia

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  Description

  We, Rosalba and Mark, run a certified organic farm in the beautiful Conondale Valley, Sunshine Coast Hinterland. We are 20 minutes from Maleny by car. We live in a straw bale house (which we built ourselves), which is completely off grid. Our main produce is eggs but we are slowly making inroads into growing vegetables. We adhere to permaculture principles. We are vegetarian but we can cater for vegans.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Travellers can experience what it is like to live off-grid. Learn about eco building and feel the comfort of living in a well insulated straw bale house. They can learn about companion planting and organic farming and experience a more compassionate way of living. Can also teach them to knit, sew, and weld.

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  Help

  I am needing help with setting up raised beds for the vegetables and Mark is looking for help with farm maintenance

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Italian: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  I speak Italian and my husband speaks German
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  Accommodation

  Double bedroom with ensuite in straw bale house.

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  What else ...

  We are surrounded by National parks, so there are plenty of walking trails. Maleny is only 20 minutes away and is a hub for local artists and top notch restaurants. You can cool off at Gardiner falls or go to Caloundra beach 45 mins away.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  We have the highest NBN plan possible so internet is quite good. We have wifi and every room has an internet port.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  There are plenty of spaces to park a camper van or caravan. No undercover spaces available though.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 4-5 days a week