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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
10 Apr 2024
Reply rate
100.0 %
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Feedback
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Description
We are a small family farm within 30 minutes of Gosford & only 45 minutes from Hornsby train station. We are a chemical free farm growing garlic, beef, ducks, chooks & honey. We have 2 teenaged children and a gorgeous 'kelpie' dog.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Animal Care
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Come and experience the Aussie country life, without being too far from the city!! Enjoy beautiful home cooked 'Aussie' meals, sharing great food & conversations. We can teach you about sustainable, chemical free farming, and are more than happy to share our recipes with you too. We are a short trip to Somersby Falls & are about 40 minutes from the gorgeous Central Coast beaches. We also have the most amazing native bird life on the farm.
Help
General farm maintenance including gardening, weeding, fencing, moving animals. We also like to preserve our harvests at different times of the year. I am a female farmer & will be working alongside you during your stay.
If cooking is something that you enjoy doing, then we would love for you to take time out to prepare a meal for everyone to enjoy.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Small cabin with 2 single beds. Set up with toaster, kettle, basic kitchen supplies, fridge etc. Lunch & dinner are served with the family in the house. Wifi available in the house as well.
What else ...
We can pick you up & drop you off to Wyong or Berowra train stations. There is very limited public transport in our area. Day trips to Sydney or Newcastle are possible. We just try to work the drop offs/pick ups into our schedule, and normally around trips to town/school. We are a short trip to Somersby Falls & are about 40 minutes from the gorgeous Central Coast beaches.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 781755242166
Feedback (11)
6 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Tessa & Graydon)
Tessa & Graydon are such an awesome couple. We loved having them stay with us.
We have just come off the back of a very difficult Summer of fires, drought and storms and they were so wonderful & so capable in helping us to get lots of jobs completed. They were able to take on daily chores and get them done without any supervision which was such a… read more
We have just come off the back of a very difficult Summer of fires, drought and storms and they were so wonderful & so capable in helping us to get lots of jobs completed. They were able to take on daily chores and get them done without any supervision which was such a… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Tessa & Graydon) for host
We learned so much from Virginia and Tony! They are a wealth of knowledge and always willing to explain and teach. We had a very comfortable stay and ate some good food. If you want to spend some time in a beautiful area with baby ducks, cows, sheep, and chickens then this working farm is the place to be. Would recommend!
18 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Alexa & Patrick) for host
We've had such an amazing time at Grace Springs Farm with this wonderful and inspiring family. We stayed with Virginia, Tony, Mahalia and Eathon for one week and felt very welcomed and appreciated for our work from the first day on. It was just the experience we had been dreamt of for our first Workaway experience. We learnt not only about how to… read more
19 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexa & Patrick)
This couple were absolutely amazing! We loved them & didn't want them to leave!!
They just blended in with our family so well. Lots of energy, lots of great conversations & they got lots of great work done. It was like having old friends staying with us. They got on really well with our teenagers too.
They were so keen to learn. Within 2 days… read more
They just blended in with our family so well. Lots of energy, lots of great conversations & they got lots of great work done. It was like having old friends staying with us. They got on really well with our teenagers too.
They were so keen to learn. Within 2 days… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Robert)
Jacob really was an exceptional worker here on the farm. Jacob is very capable. It didn't take us long to realise that we only had to outline the task for him & he would do what it took to get the task completed - & completed to a very good standard. Jacob can see what needs to be done & does it. There were many times that I would find that he had… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Robert) for host
I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here! Working with Virginia and Tony was not only encouraging, but they also let you know the value that you were providing with each task assigned. The work wasn't too intensive, and it was great being around farm animals again :blush: I learned a lot, and am very excited to implement some of the farming ideas,… read more
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6 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Tessa & Graydon)
Tessa & Graydon are such an awesome couple. We loved having them stay with us.
We have just come off the back of a very difficult Summer of fires, drought and storms and they were so wonderful & so capable in helping us to get lots of jobs completed. They were able to take on daily chores and get them done without any supervision which was such a… read more
We have just come off the back of a very difficult Summer of fires, drought and storms and they were so wonderful & so capable in helping us to get lots of jobs completed. They were able to take on daily chores and get them done without any supervision which was such a… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Tessa & Graydon) for host
We learned so much from Virginia and Tony! They are a wealth of knowledge and always willing to explain and teach. We had a very comfortable stay and ate some good food. If you want to spend some time in a beautiful area with baby ducks, cows, sheep, and chickens then this working farm is the place to be. Would recommend!
18 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Alexa & Patrick) for host
We've had such an amazing time at Grace Springs Farm with this wonderful and inspiring family. We stayed with Virginia, Tony, Mahalia and Eathon for one week and felt very welcomed and appreciated for our work from the first day on. It was just the experience we had been dreamt of for our first Workaway experience. We learnt not only about how to… read more
19 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexa & Patrick)
This couple were absolutely amazing! We loved them & didn't want them to leave!!
They just blended in with our family so well. Lots of energy, lots of great conversations & they got lots of great work done. It was like having old friends staying with us. They got on really well with our teenagers too.
They were so keen to learn. Within 2 days… read more
They just blended in with our family so well. Lots of energy, lots of great conversations & they got lots of great work done. It was like having old friends staying with us. They got on really well with our teenagers too.
They were so keen to learn. Within 2 days… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Robert)
Jacob really was an exceptional worker here on the farm. Jacob is very capable. It didn't take us long to realise that we only had to outline the task for him & he would do what it took to get the task completed - & completed to a very good standard. Jacob can see what needs to be done & does it. There were many times that I would find that he had… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Robert) for host
I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here! Working with Virginia and Tony was not only encouraging, but they also let you know the value that you were providing with each task assigned. The work wasn't too intensive, and it was great being around farm animals again :blush: I learned a lot, and am very excited to implement some of the farming ideas,… read more
3 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Kate)
Kate stayed with us for a week & we absolutely LOVED having her stay with us. Kate is warm, witty & lots of fun. She gets on with everyone & just mixed in with the family like we had known her forever.
Kate is a great worker & her communication skills are excellent. Kate helped out around the farm & also on our Farm Tours. We would have her back… read more
Kate is a great worker & her communication skills are excellent. Kate helped out around the farm & also on our Farm Tours. We would have her back… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Kate) for host
Had my first workaway experience at the Mall's farm. They are such lovely people who work hard and love harder; real salt of the earth. They made me feel right at home straight away, and are so eager to tell and show you all about organic farming and their worldly experiences that you will end up learning far more than you realise.
Chores… read more
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6 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Elena) for host
This farmstay was my first workaway experience . It was very Nice. Virginia and Tony made me feel part of their family. They are warm and friendly.
I really admire Virginia because she loves her job . I grew up in a Farmer however I was never in touch with that . Virginia shows me that is possible become a Farmer is you 're a women. This is… read more
I really admire Virginia because she loves her job . I grew up in a Farmer however I was never in touch with that . Virginia shows me that is possible become a Farmer is you 're a women. This is… read more
23 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Christine)
Christine was fantastic to have stay with us. Her English is incredible & wd had some great conversations. She is a very bright, intuitive & hands on worker. Christine was also really easy to have around the house in her off work time. We would thoroughly recommend Christine.
(Excellent
)
28 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Sydney)
We loved having Sydney stay with us on the farm. Sydney is really laid back & so easy to get along with - it was so easy to have her in our home. Sydney got on really well with our teenager too. Sydney's experience with gardening was so good! Tasks that would have taken ages and required constant supervision she was able to complete in no time.… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Sydney) for host
This farmstay was my first workaway experience and it was great! Virginia and Tony are incredible hosts and really made me feel like part of their family. The work itself was either in the garden or helping with farm tours, which were both quite easy and fun. It was really cool to meet all the animals on this farm too! The whole family was very… read more
21 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Amandine)
Amandine was a fantastic, enthusiastic worker that really enjoyed her time on the farm. Amandine was really keen to learn as much as she could while she was with us. We really appreciated Amandine's help around the property. We would highly recommend Amandine to anyone that is looking to have someone stay & help them out.
(Excellent
)
23 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Amandine) for host
I had the pleasure to stay 1 week at Grace Spring Farm with the Mall family and company. They are a really lovely family and they all welcomed me as soon as I arrived. Virginia is so passionnate about her work that it become coontagious! She shares a lot and when you've done a work you always see or hear the appreciation of it! I have also liked… read more
18 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Svenja) for host
I stayed at the farm for 3 weeks and I loved it such a lovely family felt home from the first moment I got there. I learned a lot during my stay. Really missing the crazy chickens ^^ Work includes feeding the animals, helping in the garden , doing some fencing and a lot more. The food was amazing and it's great getting some fresh stuff from the… read more
8 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Svenja)
We had a great time with Svenja here. She was positive and enthusiastic. Svenja got on really well with our other workawayer & my teenage daughter exceptionally well. Svenja was a pleasure to have stay with us.
(Excellent
)
16 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Bartosz & Magdalena) for host
It take us a lot time before We start writing this feedback...and I am sorry for that :D but right now I think that's even better. Right now I got clear view about whole our stay on Grace Spring Farm. It was great time with great people. We miss you guys! We loved to be part of your family. We spend there only 2 weeks but It was enought to meet… read more
16 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Bartosz & Magdalena)
These guys were absolutely amazing!!! So reliable, so enthusiastic, so good at everything they did & were willing to give everything a go. We were able to give them all sorts of things to do as they were just SO capable & their attention to detail was impressive. A really lovely couple to spend time with too, with great senses of humour. They… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Chloé)
We absolutely adored having Chloe stay with us. Chloe would have to be one of the easiest people to have in our home we have ever had. Chloe has a fantastic work ethic, is intuitive & is able to see what needs to be done & gets it done. Chloe showed a keen interest in what we were doing on our farm & was great company each day. Chloe also got on… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Chloé) for host
If I had to choose only one word to describe my stay with the Malls, it would be amazing! I felt home as soon as I arrived and I had such a great time. The job was very easy and Virginia explains everything very clearly. I learnt so many things in only two weeks thanks to her. I so enjoyed playing card games with Mahalia and eating her caramel… read more
11 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Paul David & Anne)
We LOVED having Paul & Anne stay with us. They just fitted in so well with our family & were great volunteers - lots of fun & very thoughtful. They were brilliant with our teenagers & were happy to give anything a go. We have really lovely memories of their stay with us & would recommend them VERY HIGHLY. We are so hoping they can come & stay… read more
(Excellent
)
11 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Paul David & Anne) for host
We stayed 10 days with the 4 and a half Malls (mother Virginia, father Tony, teenagers Mahalia and Eathon and their cute dog Molly) and it was our first workaway experience.
They welcomed us so open-hearted, that it did not even feel as working for accommodation at all, but rather just helping good friends maintaining and improving their… read more
They welcomed us so open-hearted, that it did not even feel as working for accommodation at all, but rather just helping good friends maintaining and improving their… read more
