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Hi there from Emma, Robbie and Linnet,
We live on the beautiful North West coast of Tasmania with two maremma dogs (big), two curious cats and eight roaming chickens on a lovely acre of land. Our dream is to transform our block into a sanctuary of lush vegetable, herb and fruit gardens with spaces for accommodation, retreat and creative arts. So far it is a bush block and we are just beginning...
At the moment we have a few small construction jobs on - including adding a couple of windows and doors, digging out the bank for access and drainage and lining a room as a spare bedroom…. We are watching the tomatoes ripen in anticipation and starting to plant the cold season veges.
Here in the land of rainbows we have three sheds - Robbie and Emma live in Shed 1 in a temporary camping type fashion with electricity, combustion heaters, limited hot and cold running water, an outside shower and composting toilet arrangement. There is another 'bedroom' in Shed 1 with a comfortable double bed. Shed 2 has my Bowen Therapy clinic and Linnet’s bedroom. We are working to create more amenable living areas - constant improvement! In the future we plan to build an ecofriendly permanent home on the knoll with views down to Table Cape. We also have a fold out caravan set up for visitors as per photos :)
During summer months we need to be conscious of water use as our property only has rainwater - it is important for our visitors to be able to be water conscious during this time as well.
We use organic gardening methods and hope to be certified one day. We are also very interested in permaculture and using many of these techniques and designs - plenty to learn here also though!
There is plenty of work to do including building, watering, pet care, mowing, brush cutting, planting, weeding, clearing, landscaping, woodchopping, setting up a small solar system, etc. We are experimenting with a giant hugelkulture which also needs input. Inside there is cooking, cleaning, sewing, animal care and other work such as making products such as jam and preserves, processing seeds and other creative endeavours. Emma has recently received a gift of sourdough starter and is learning to cohabitate!
Robbie is working part time and Emma has just commenced working as a Bowen Therapy practitioner - always looking for volunteers to practice on! Linnet is retired and works in the garden and on other creative projects.
Given our unusual accommodation situation it is good for us to have helpers with flexibility, initiative and independence.
Playing music and singing are something we would like to do more of - as well as taking part in the local music scene. Robbie plays guitar and Emma ukulele :) We also like playing games like board games and table tennis.
We live in a wonderful place and love to share this with visitors - waterfalls, amazing beaches, unique land formations, beautiful towns, superb crafts and woodwork, mouth watering produce (and chocolate!), world famous hiking opportunities and so much more. When we have time it is our pleasure to show you around. At other times we can point you in the right direction and provide some resources to help.
We are happy to pick you up and drop you off from/to the nearest bus station/airport by arrangement.
There are various accommodation options available depending on what stage different projects are up to!
- The 'Glampervan' which has a double/queen bed, a sitting area and limited kitchen facilities
- A double bed inside Shed 1 which has visual privacy but not much audio privacy..
- a three room tent with views to die for (during the summer months)
Our home is safe and respectful. We care about your safety and space and expect the same in return.
Our journey with workaway so far has been lovely and we are keen to continue!
Both of us had a small amount of exposure to other languages at school and Robbie has had more recent experiences with German. We are keen to learn and happy to encourage others wanting to improve their English.
We are looking forward to meeting you, furthering some of our projects and sharing recipes and other life experiences :)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Sustainability
Self development
Politics / Social justice
Pets
Farming
Culture
Charity work
Writing
Plant care
Photography
Music
Languages
Gardening
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Books
Astronomy
Art & design
Architecture
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Dancing
Camping
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are interested in permaculture and gardening, we like to play music and share this with others. We have building projects including creative aspects that will be interesting to some. This is a lovely place to experience and explore. Meeting others and hearing about their experiences and passions is great fun. We like to socialise and have friends of varied backgrounds. People love to stay with us and leave happy :)
Help
We need help with building, watering, pet care, mowing, brush cutting, planting, weeding, clearing, landscaping, a small solar project, etc.
We are experimenting with a giant hugelkulture which also needs input.
Inside there is cooking, cleaning, sewing, animal care and other work such as making products such as jam and preserves, processing seeds and other creative endeavours.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
We are both interested in languages - we both speak English well and are happy to help others with this. We both speak a few words of German - but happy to try and learn anything...
Accommodation
We have a single bed and a double bed inside and a double/queen bed out in the Glampervan 100m away. There is also a three bedroom tent available during the summer months. It is a possibility to camp or park a caravan or similar. The situation changes according to where we are up to with projects - please ask when you get in touch with us.
What else ...
North West Tasmania is a very beautiful area with many varied places to visit and experiences to have!
We have various animals including two large maremma dogs and two interactive cats.
Internet only through the phone
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Of course we are happy for people to work on their own projects/employment. At the moment the only internet we have is on our mobile phones so you would need to provide your own internet. We have a printer and desk.
Space for parking camper vans
We are happy to have people in their own vehicles but we have limited facilities where the parking spot is - no power available. Very beautiful though :)
Can possibly accept pets
We are happy to consider pets that would fit in with the animals we already have here and our household circumstances. It's worth asking :)
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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Robbie taught me the ukulele and we had an unforgettable evening of music. I also really enjoyed the dinners together with delicious food and a fun atmosphere. And the work was fun too, so the time flew by.
Everyone gave me a very warm welcome and… read more
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Robbie taught me the ukulele and we had an unforgettable evening of music. I also really enjoyed the dinners together with delicious food and a fun atmosphere. And the work was fun too, so the time flew by.
Everyone gave me a very warm welcome and… read more
Elena also brought her muscles! Sweating it out digging the landing pad, denailing timber and planting… read more
If you love animals,… read more
Sophie breezed into Tasmania from Melbourne..
Where she became fluent… read more
Ed cooked a couple of delicious meals and they both joined in playing and singing some music. They are both welcome back here any time.
When he arrived it was evident how amazing this young man was. We have been blessed by his hard work, generosity and incredible pancake making skills. Myron was on his gap year after highschool and arrived with an amazing work ethic. His skills at 20 would rival most adults with decades more… read more
What a powerhouse of a man! We have loved his friendship, quiet presence, generosity and practical input. It has been like having our own personal Hercules ❤️ The dogs, cats and chickens will also miss his gentle concern and enthusiastic… read more
Jess and Matt … what a couple!
I find that each interaction brings a special quality. Jess and Matt danced into our lives with good nature and a smile.Gently spoken , but vigorously active. They threw themselves into every day, achieving amazing results for us including moving around ten cubic metres of hard Earth from… read more
Ed cooked a couple of delicious meals and they both joined in playing and singing some music. They are both welcome back here any time 😀
These two enthusiastic people Can-Canned their way into our hearts with as much bubble as champagne! This dynamic duo put their hand to every task and every challenge given to them. This included helping with restoring our 100 year old shed, digging in very hard soil, using power tools, washing dishes and cleaning, cooking some… read more
They were friendly and helpful, polite and interested, hardworking and adventurous...
They had an excellent mix of initiative and sensitivity and were able to complete and undertake many different tasks including a minor repair on a vehicle, carrying heavy timber and other items, working in dusty… read more
