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Join us at our home and help us out in Ulladulla, Australia

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  2026 

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    Description

    Our family home is nestled in seclusion on 1/4 acre in the heart of town with Australian birds & wild life a plenty, a creek & bush reserve. Our garden consists of fruit trees, Bush Tucker, herbs, veggies, chooks, wormfarm, native beekeeping. Our fur babies are 2 indoor cats and our friendly old Labrador, Dex.

    We practice self-reliant practices, growing, cooking, preserving, fermenting, medicine-making & home brewing . We have many permaculture systems in place & can show how these self-sufficient principles work in a 'normal' aussie house block in suburbia.

    Other hobbies include surfing, weaving, bushwalking, swimming, camping, cycling, music, craft qigong & yoga.

    Keith is Canadian (we met while he was backpacking & surfing in Oz back in '89. Nicole is of Italian heritage and grew up in Ulladulla. We have 3 grown children & 2 beautiful grand daughters 4 &5 who live around the corner & visit often. We are easy walking distance (10mins) to Mollymook Beach, Ulladulla Harbour & shops & a few minutes drive to Milton village.

    We prefer 2 - 4 week stays and longer by negotiation. Work is 2-3 hours, 3-4days /week), leaving you plenty of time to surf & explore the beautiful south coast. Acommodation is in our, self contained 'Cottage', so you can cook for yourself, and also share meals in the big house with us.

    Weve just finished renovating 'The Cottage' with a new roof, kitchen, & compost toilet. Now we have lots of gardening to catch up on! Some paving also on the list for someone who's experienced.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Animal Care
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
    House & pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Movies & TV
    Van life
    Sustainability
    Pets
    Events & social
    Plant care
    Music
    Gardening
    DIY & crafts
    Cooking & food
    Books
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Dancing
    Cycling
    Camping
    Beach
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Gardening, composting, humanure, beekeeping, worm-farming, making seaweed fertiliser & soil amendments, wicking beds, driveway gardening, food preserving, herbal medicine, home brewing. Daily kitchen, animal and garden rituals and practices in a self reliant aussie homestead, preserving through the seasons.

  • Help

    Help

    Work includes general tending of garden, animal care, making compost, mulching, digging, weeding, herb & food preserving.... in flow with the day, season & moment. Some home and garden maintenance is also required sometimes. We prefer someone with some gardening experience & able to work independently if needed.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Accomodation for 1 or 2 in 'The Cottage', a private, self-contained 'tiny house' in our garden, with a Double bed, hot outdoor shower, composting toilet & camp kitchen with fridge/freezer, hotplate, convection/ grill/microwave & BBQ, blender... all your need. We share some meals. Length of stay to be negotiated prefer 2-4 week stays. Long term by negotiation. Also have a n ebike for cheap surf checks:)

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Surfing beaches, bushwalking, town, shops, music, cafes all walking or cycling distance.

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Our fur babies are 2 Burmese cats Maisee 17 and Lucy 10 and Dex our 11yr old black Labrador who loves our morning swim at the 'golfi' dog.beach.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Dexter

    Black lab 11 yrs old

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A lush garden with various green plants in pots surrounds a stone path leading to rustic wooden and metal sheds, one labeled "TOILET" under a blue sky.
This image shows an old-fashioned outdoor toilet with a wooden seat, corrugated iron walls and roof, a step stool, and a "TOILET" sign above the entrance.
This image shows a narrow utility room with a corrugated metal roof, frosted window, wooden cabinets, small fridge, tiled floor, and various storage containers.
The image depicts the entrance to a cozy cottage, featuring a covered porch with a bench, table, and a bedroom visible through the open door.
The image depicts a cozy bedroom with a wooden bed, nightstand, and mirror, featuring a plaid comforter and blue sheets, set against a wood-paneled wall and hardwood floor.
The image depicts a serene backyard garden featuring a fire pit, swings, and lush greenery, exuding a sense of tranquility and inviting outdoor relaxation.
The image depicts a backyard with a diverse array of plants and trees, featuring a patio area and a fence, showcasing a well-manicured outdoor space. The yard is surrounded by a fence.
The image shows two glass jugs with lids and straws, containing a yellow liquid, labeled \"Elderflower\" and \"Elderflower 5 days\", on a kitchen counter.
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The image depicts a chicken standing in front of a fence, surrounded by a watering can, a planter, and various plants and debris on the ground.
The image depicts a kookaburra perched on an old, weathered wooden ladder with a small box at the top, surrounded by lush greenery.
The image shows a black dog and a white lamb sitting on a white couch in a room with large windows, looking directly at the camera.
The image shows two white shelves stocked with various canned foods, including vegetables, fruits, and meats, neatly organized and labeled with handwritten notes on black labels.
The image depicts a serene outdoor setting, featuring a fire pit with sticks, surrounded by lush greenery and a brick pathway, evoking a sense of tranquility and relaxation.
The image shows a man, woman, and dog in the back seat of a car, with the woman wearing glasses and a headband, and the man in a white t-shirt.

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