Small off-grid farm with horses and goats in the foothills of the Strathbogie Ranges in country Victoria, Australia

Description

We have a 100 acre farm in the foothills of the Strathbogie Ranges. We’re 2 hours from Melbourne,10 minutes from the train and there’s plenty of country towns nearby. We are 2 hours from Mount Buffalo and the Australian Alps. Wineries, skiing, water sports and plenty of great walks.
Our 100 acres has horses, goats, chickens, two dogs and a cat. We also have cattle in Spring.
Our house is off grid straw- bale construction.

Types of help and learning opportunities

Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Animal Care
Language practice

Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

We are school teachers and will be very happy to help with English language and an introduction to country Australia.

Help

General animal care and general farm maintenance such as fencing, firewood etc.
Also house/farm sitting when we’re away.

Languages spoken

English: Fluent

Accommodation

Self contained bedroom with kitchen and bathroom.
The studio has a wood fire for winter.
Meals can either be with us or you can prepare your own.

What else ...

We are well supplied with transport and are in the beautiful North East of Victoria.
If you want to stay in a beautiful part of the world, live off-grid in a straw bale house and look after the animals then this is for you.

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

How many Workawayers can stay?

Two

Hours expected

Maximum 3-4 hours a day, 5 days a week