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Learn about permaculture on a family-run hobby farm near Sydney, Australia

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi !!

    (We are currently booked until the end of June 2024 ... sorry !)

    We have a beautiful hobby farm just two hours north of Sydney. We have a long list of awesome farm animals (including horses) that need looking after and there is always lot's of farm jobs happening. My wife and I are a semi retired, quiet couple and love meeting people (particularly fellow travelers) as we have been regular travelers into Asia and New Zealand. We love our music, (particularly the guitar), family times, spiritualism and all our furry and feathered friends!!

    We are happy to help with your English if needed or give you the space you need to chill and enjoy yourself and show you the beaches, vineyards and forests of the area. If you love animals, are physically fit and enjoy working outside, I think you will have a great time with us.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • 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

    You will love the tranquility of our country life, practice your English and enjoy the farm animals, beautiful scenary and people around us.

  • Help

    Help

    We have a small 40 acre permaculture farm Just under two hours north of Sydney (close to the train station). We are a quiet semi retired couple (but young at heart!) that need a hand with various farm chores and managing our horses, cows, geese, pigs, ducks, chickens and bees (two cats and dogs). We love our animals and have a range of farm tasks on offer ..

    There is some horse riding and training available in our new horse arena or bush trails, if this is of interest to you. We are ten minutes to the train station and can pick you up from there and are only 30 minutes from some beautiful beaches and pristine bush walks. Join us for nourishing meals, laughter and a balanced, healthy lifestyle. You will have your own private bedroom and bathroom and space to do your own thing.

    Practice your English, enjoy the surrounds and our Aussie lifestyle. We love the peace and quiet, listen to all types of music and immersing ourselves in the spiritual benefits of a simple farm life.

    having had some farm experience is really useful. I suggest you contact us .. so that we can talk to you about dates that work for you. We usually can be really flexible!

    If you are really fit and enjoy working in the open, we would love to hear from you and are confident you will have a great farm stay. Please read the feedback written!!

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have recently brought in a caravan that sleeps two people. All meals are made and served in the main house ...a healthy country diet.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are a two hour train trip from Central Station in Sydney and we are located just 5 mInutes from Morisset train station. Beautiful Lake Macquarie is just 10 minutes away. 40 minutes into Newcastle and some beautiful beaches.

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 796225853931

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