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Help create a food forest in the Blue Mountains, Australia

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    🌿✨ Hi there! We’re Krish and Quincy, a fun-loving couple living with our two adorable cats. We’re on a mission to transform our garden into a vibrant food forest, and we’d love your help! 🌱🐾

    If you enjoy hiking, we can share our favorite trails in the stunning Blue Mountains. 🌄

    Discover a unique experience helping to create a food forest! 🌱 Immerse yourself in the world of sustainable agriculture, permaculture, and organic farming—an incredible opportunity for eco-conscious travelers who want to learn.

    Current state of the food forest, there are over 40 young fruit trees planted that will grow in within the next few years. Among the fruit trees are a diverse selection edible and support species of plants to not only provide food but also habitat for all the native wildlife.

    Located in the stunning Blue Mountains, our space offers easy access to trails, waterfalls, and natural beauty. 🌄 Work while enjoying outdoor adventures!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You will gain hands-on experience in organic gardening techniques, including permaculture principles, food forest design, and sustainable composting practices. From working with a worm bin and chicken manure to nurturing nitrogen-fixing plants and edible perennials, they’ll develop valuable skills for cultivating and maintaining productive, environmentally friendly gardens.

    Staying with us provides volunteers with easy access to the breathtaking Blue Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its dramatic scenery, unique wildlife, and outdoor activities. They can explore ancient forests, walk through iconic trails, marvel at cascading waterfalls, and immerse themselves in the beauty of nature, creating unforgettable memories.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We're looking for Workawayers to help set up our home food forest, help with gardening, cleaning, home repairs and small building projects.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You’ll stay in a self-contained unit equipped with everything you need—a kitchen, bathroom, and living area—ensuring comfort and privacy far beyond what volunteer opportunities typically offer. 🛌✨ In addition to working at the Food Forest, you’ll be able to expand your skills in areas such as home repairs, content creation, and marketing, enriching your experience. 🔧📸 Just a two-hour train ride from Sydney, you can explore the city on your days off, enjoying the best of both worlds: the hustle and bustle of the city and the tranquility of the countryside. 🚆🏞️ With a flexible schedule of 5 hours a day, 5 days a week, there's plenty of time to explore, relax, or pursue personal projects. ⏰🌟 If you value meaningful work and want to be part of a sustainable project, this is your chance to make a real impact while joining a supportive community. 🤝💚

  • A little more information

    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

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    We have space to accommodate small cats or dogs

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 766458191345

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The image depicts a serene wooded area with a fence, featuring trees, grass, and a blue sky with clouds. A pile of sticks is visible in the foreground.
The image depicts a serene grassy area with a wire fence, featuring trees and bushes, and a group of birds foraging on the ground.
The image depicts a small bedroom with a bed, nightstand, and artwork on the walls, featuring a window with curtains and a white ceiling with a vent.

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