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We are a family of 5 living on a 20 acre property in the beautiful Yarra Valley - just an hour outside Melbourne and a 5 minute drive from the township of Healesville. We are a little farm with plenty of things to do. We have a vineyard, grow organic fruit & vegetables, keep chickens and sheep and look after our native and exotic garden beds.
Our property is on top of a hill with 360 degree views and a swimming pool to cool off after a hard days work outside. We were attracted to the Yarra Valley by our love of food and wine. We have travelled extensively and lived in multiple cities in Europe & Australia before finally settling in the Yarra Valley.
We speak English and some French. We also love music and have lots of instruments that you are welcome to use including a piano, a drum kit, guitars, flute, cello, violins.We have seperate accomodation so you will have privacy when staying here.
The accomodation can house 4 people so we can welcome couples, families or groups. We love meeting new people and introducing them into our local community.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Events & social
Sustainability
Pets
Fashion or beauty
Culture
Movies & TV
Farming
Charity work
Plant care
DIY & crafts
Music
Books
Art & design
Architecture
Cooking & food
Languages
Gardening
Photography
Writing
Performing arts
Drawing & painting
Animals
Dancing
Team sports
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Fitness
Camping
Hiking
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are deeply connected into the local community in the Yarra Valley and in particular the wine community and enjoy sharing those connections with our guests. We can share our skills in horticulture, offer an insight into the Australian wine industry, share the Yarra Valley culture of food & wine, share an experience of sustainable living and share an experience of Australian culture. We love meeting new people and hearing stories and perspectives from different cultures and experiences.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We would like help looking after our vegetable patch, fruit trees, chicken coop and gardens, cooking and small home maintenance projects.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We have a seperate studio that has a double bed, bunk beds, en-suite bathroom, TV, internet, Sofa and desk, private outdoor area, fridge, kettle and toaster. Kitchen and cooking facilities are shared in the main house.
What else ...
The Yarra Valley is a major tourist destination and produces some of Australia's best wines. We are surrounded by national parks for hiking - many only minutes away from our property. We are one hour from the restaurants, cafes and music scene of Melbourne and 1.5 hours from beautiful beaches in Gippsland and the Mornington Peninsula. It is recommended that you have a car as public transport is limited.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have fast and reliable internet and a desk in the studio plus a background screen for video meeting set-up.
Space for parking camper vans
We have a large property and campers and motorhomes are welcome and can use the bathroom facilities in our studio.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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