Gardening help at a beach retreat near Macmasters beach, NSW, Australia

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  Description

  We are Kev, Katrina, our 3yo daughter Rosemary and our 3-legged dog Sparrow, we are stewards to a beautiful 2.5acres property at Macmasters Beach on the Central Coast, NSW. We require support with general tidying up outside, the gardens, maintaining the lawns etc. We have a pool and tennis court for use and about 20min walk from the beach.
  Most suitable for self-sufficient travellers. No indoor accommodation options at the moment unfortunately, only an off-grid caravan with single bed.
  Best suited for workawayers staying/travelling in their van or camper.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Babysitting and creative play

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We are stewards of this land and take a very natural approach to both our parenting practices, as well as how we live and work in the garden.
  We use Permaculture principles of design, philosophy and like to preserve the natural systems that are already in place. With this in mind there will be a natural education of understanding patterns in nature, the water flows, soils, techniques and strategies to work with the local ecology.

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  Projects involving children

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

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  Help

  Looking for help on 2.5 acre property. We can cater for 1x main meal/day.
  Jobs may include playing games with our 3yo daughter, maintaining lawns, hedges and help to cleanup fallen branches. We have a communal fire circle under a very old gum tree - as such firewood collecting is also handy.
  We are regularly planting trees, shrubs and vegetables in allocated areas which you can participate in and there will be occasions to support as directed, e.g. help to hold ladders, assist with tennis court maintenance etc.
  Best suited if you already have experience with hand held gardening machinery such as blowers, mowers, whipper snippers, hedges and can lift heavy objects safely.
  Bonus if you have musical instruments and interest in creating art in evening time.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  There is a flat space for parking down the back yard if travelling in RV, an outdoor hot shower and bath tub. Compost toilet and outside communal kitchen for travellers.
  1x main communal meal supplied /day. You will need to cater for yourself with other meals and snacks. We eat meat and most other foods.
  Bring your own tent/camping/van/sleeping needs.

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  What else ...

  We are located 20- 25 minute walk from Macmasters beach/5min drive/10 min bike ride. There are many sacred sites around the area to access, Kincumber Mountain, Kariong heiroglyphs and beyond.
  We are up early, yoga meditation dance is a part of our lives daily, and we are mostly an alcohol free home.
  Ideally would be best to work the 3-4hrs in the morning or late afternoon when it’s not too hot and you’re not working in the direct sun for too long.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  There is a flat space in the yard for parking van/RV, close enough to house for running an extension lead out to vehicle if needing electricity. Outdoor shower, bath and outdoor toilet accessible.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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