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Help out with gardening and cooking meals on a small farm in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney, Australia

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi there i am 67 years young ,single living on the property which I run my coffee roasting and plant nursery business from. I have staff who come in during works to help with plant production and house cleaning duties . I Have a amazing son living close by who drops in on regularly ,to check up on me :)

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Elderly Companionship
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Hi ,there i live in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney on a 5 acre property ,I have a plant production nursery specializing in edible plants and a coffee roasting business ,so if you have a interest in horticulture and a love of coffee happy to share my knowledge .I have run business in Asia and the the South Pacific and have learnt a lot about other countries and would like to share my Australia life style

  • Help

    Help

    I would like help with gardening,general property maintenance and creating and cooking meals
    and learning about your lifestyle and interests and look forward to sharing mine.I would really enjoy hearing your coffee stories and were you have had the best coffee some were in the world :)

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    I have a 2 bedroom farm house on the property ,so you would have your own room and happy to supply meals .Happy to have smokes stay , but there is no smoking in the house and I can’t accept families or van travelers and would prefer single travelers .
    I do have a dog and she is very beautiful

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    I live about 15 minutes from a train station with can take you into Sydney and I am on a bus route with can take you to other parts of the blue mountains and local towns.The area I live in is rural,surrounded by many other small farms.
    Would also suggest if you budget allowed ,renting a car would give you the ability to explore the blue mountains

  • 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

    I have ,very good internet access and speed,so happy to share at no cost

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 788332571696

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A man in fishing gear proudly holds a large rainbow trout near a riverbank, with tall grasses, water, and an old wooden structure in the background.
A cappuccino with heart-shaped latte art sits on a saucer, next to a book titled "The Last Wild Trout," New Zealand currency, and a Fossil bag.
A cozy rustic kitchen with blue walls, open shelves displaying dishes, a wooden counter, books and bowls on a glass coffee table, warm inviting atmosphere.
A cozy living room with floral sofas, wooden coffee table filled with books, and white curtains. Warm lighting creates a comfortable, inviting atmosphere, viewed from the kitchen.
A brown dog sits upright on a beige couch, looking attentively at the camera, with its front paw resting on a cushion near a window.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a majestic tree, lush greenery, and vibrant white flowers, set against a bright blue sky with warm sunlight filtering through the foliage.
The image depicts a cluster of ripe red blackberries hanging from a vine, with green leaves and a blurred background of trees and grass.
The image depicts a serene scene of a brown dog sleeping on a couch in front of a warm fireplace, surrounded by cozy home furnishings.

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