Learn about low impact living with our family in Mount Jagged, Australia

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  Description

  10 minutes from beautiful surf beaches and wineries, our organically managed property is a work in progress! 40 acres includes some untouched scrub as well as pastures where we raise grass-fed beef and lamb. Close to 3 towns with easy access to the city if needed.
  
  We are off-grid and low energy users, self sufficient for water and power. We recycle all our water through our reed-bed system and use that to water fruit trees and ornamentals.
  
  There are plenty of opportunities to learn about low impact living and we have an extensive reading library too - for your free hours! Lots of local activities and friendly nearby properties who are like-minded.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Come and learn about living fully off-grid, organic gardening, plant propagation, native revegetation, small building projects, etc while you contribute to the running of our gorgeous property.
  
  Lots of books on hand too so plenty to read when you’re having down-time. Happy to help you practice your English and learn some of your language and culture too!
  
  We've travelled a fair bit but love having experiences with others from around the world to share and exchange learning.

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  Help

  We are building a great fenced veggie garden with the aim of growing more of our own food, undertaking revegetation projects to enhance wildlife habitat and provide stock shelter and wind breaks.
  
  We have paths planned which need building, tree and plant propagation, planting and care. A fire pit is on the plan too… Some indoor help (cleaning, preparing meals, washing etc) available occasionally too for wet days or down days.
  
  Please be aware that we are not looking for help with our commercial farming activities. We are looking for help with our home and personal food garden as well as other gardening tasks as they arise.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  This 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.
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  Accommodation

  Private room with double bed and own bathroom facilities, shared kitchen and meals. We eat a wide range of foods - Plenty of it is homegrown - and we are happy to share main meals each day (lunch/dinner).

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  What else ...

  Walking trails, beaches, great surfing, three local towns, close to wineries, easy access to town which has most things you need (supermarkets, fresh foods, entertainment - cinema), amazing farmers’ market and more!

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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 good internet - one of us works from home as a web designer so it is pretty good. Can be busy during evenings though! A quiet desk area can be provided for working on your laptop.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have plenty of space for self-contained campers. We can also provide bathroom facilities if needed.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

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