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Hello! We are a family of three on a farm in Portland, Victoria - about 4 hours southwest of Melbourne. My name is Emmett, I moved here from Southwestern, Ontario, Canada several years ago (2017) before meeting my partner, Sarah. We purchased our small farm and have been restoring it ever since. We have both studied permaculture, i am a personal chef. and certified in horticulture. applying those principles to our farm and lifestyle has be most fullfilling. My wonderful wife has a back ground in environmental science, welding and now forest fire management (wow:)) I have taken three years off to stay home with our daughter and study. We have an ever-growing garden, goats, chickens and a lot of space. We would love to share our space with like minded people. We are laid back and love a good laugh. We like hiking, biking, foraging, swimming and music (I'm in an 80's glam rock cover band and a punk band). Cooking is an active practice here as we like to grow, hunt, or source as much food for ourselves as we can. I do make my living hiring out my time to various organisations as a chef. We are not experts by any means, but we are always willing to take a crack and love to learn more.
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Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
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Interests
Pets
Farming
Cooking & food
Plant care
Music
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Carpentry
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Mountain
Hiking
Beach
Fitness
Nature
Outdoor activities
Adventure sports
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UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We will start all days off with a breakfast. Either eggs of some variety, warm oats or pancakes or fruit and toast depending on what we are thinking:). Our breakfast always have a Canadian flair (lots of coffee and maple syrup). I have had the time to learn where to forage for food in the region depending on the season we will see what we can get together! It can be. Apples berries, figs, fish, wild game. We love to cook almost every single day. so that in it self is very inclusive. We love to hike down here in southwest Victoria. we have some of the most beautiful land scape, rugged sea cliffs, beaches. lots of places to explore. free camp sites. lots of animals to see. As far as our culture here on the farm just love to be stoked about being sustainable and living a simple active lifestyle. We will share as much of our rural culture and practices as we can. From our wild life and coast line to our town and some of the people
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Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
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Help
We have been Workawayer's ourselves and have been so fortunate to see how to be a great host. We are not looking for slave labour. just a good mind set to help out and the company. we enjoy likeminded people that would like to practice home steading skills using permaculture techniques maybe learn something new. OR probably teach us something new. As there is help needed on the private farm. We can do tasks together to find a project that is suited best to skill sets.
Tasks can be anywhere from helping with some small builds, like a small green house, a shed for our tractor, chicken coop, light painting, raised garden beds, cut or gather firewood, help clear the bush...or help with the garden: watering, mowing, weeding, gathering the food we grow. just to name a few things. we can try our best to keep it interesting. -
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
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Accommodation
If you were to stay with us. we will try our best to make sure you are happy and comfortable. You have use of our house like the kitchen, bathroom living room. as for your private accommodation we have caravan with two comfy beds. so you can have your own space and privacy. We also have a small spare room in the house if weather is being unfavorable or if you happen to prefer it. as for food. I have been a chef for over 15 years we love to cook. we try to eat healthy you are more than welcome to join in on the fun. breakfast and lunch can be a little more help your self depending on how the day gos. we always have oats,eggs,musli,,sourdough. lots of fresh fruit and veg...or anything really and for dinner we try to have a sit down. I will always happily prepair is it it my second nature or you can.
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What else ...
on your free time there is lots to do. 10 min drive to town lots of beaches and hikes to explore, surfing, fishing, camping, swimming. we got bikes, fishing and swimming gear to barrow. If you're around the house, we like to play or listen to music. play board games at night or just take a walk around the property. there's an awesome community garden that has tons of fresh fruit and veg that's so good and cheap.
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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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Space for parking camper vans
Any size will work
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Can possibly accept pets
If you are traveling with a pet im sure it will not be an issue lets just discuss it a little.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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My animals / pets
Super kitty
The chickens
Goats
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