Community life in the hills near Strathbogie, VIC, Australia

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  Description

  This place is our beautiful 5 acres in the Strathbogie Ranges in the small town of Strathbogie, a vibrant community of artists, musicians, nature lovers and farmers. Most of us grow food. I grow apples, nashis, berries and citrus and a variety of seasonal vegetables non-commercially. We have many community gatherings, cooking and sharing meals, projects for fundraising with art and music events and Sunday morning dance sessions. There are guitars and a piano amongst other instruments you are welcome to play.
  I like to cook healthy meals with some local meat at times and would be happy to share cooking or have you cook your favourite meals. I have a cosy cottage which can accomodate workawayers. People with good building and maintenance skills are warmly received.
  We have wombats possums and koalas visiting and a wide diversity of birds but currently are not keeping any farm animals. There are natural swimming spots for the summer and bikes available to ride around the plateau. Bushwalks can be taken in many directions with hills to climb and great vistas.
  It is a 20 minute walk if you wish to visit the local store for provisions, good coffee and local produce.
  Help is needed with small building projects, maintenance jobs, garden work including pruning, revitalising garden beds, planting and firewood collection.
  We are 20 mins drive from the train station which is 2 hours from Melbourne. There is no public transport in Strathbogie but lifts are generously found.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Art Projects

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Interests

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Carpentry

  

  Gardening

  

  Cycling

  

  Dancing

  

  Nature

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Music

  

  Plant care

  

  Writing

  

  Farming

  

  Sustainability
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Workawayers will learn how to make fermented foods, vegetable gardening, local plant ,fungi and animal knowledge. Preserving, cleaning and sharpening tools, pruning fruit trees. We have a library of great books on permaculture and all things nature and healing.

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  Help

  I need help gardening, processing fruit, rendering, building, moving furniture, painting, and various maintenance projects.
  I love some energetic people with good handy skills and most importantly a helpful attitude.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  French: Beginner

  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

  Accomodation is in the self contained cottage, the little studio or in the house. It is a beautiful garden setting with established trees and wood heaters and comfortable beds.

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  What else ...

  We have wood heaters and plenty of firewood to keep warm over these autumn nights. days are often sunny. It is a beautiful time to come to Strathbogie.

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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

  There is space and a desk for digital nomads. The wifi is mostly good.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have space for your campervan

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

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