Experience a well established permaculture garden in an Eco village on the Sunshine Coast, Australia

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    [The help we need is mainly for tree planting , weeding and gardening in April 2024.]

    I live with part of my family and and a couple of boarders on a permaculture property . Several rustic style buildings , bathhouse ,caravan , large orchard , beautiful environment , water pools , etc
    We are aiming at self-sufficiency and ecological restoration on several acres .
    We have poultry and two steers , and are involved with the local dairy group .

    We are located in the Sunshine Coast hinterland near Maleny, within an hour of the beach in a Permaculture village of 640 acres and ca . 250 people with " Land for Wildlife" status ( no cats and dogs )

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    Animal Care
    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

    I speak German and English , I will share my knowledge and experience in permaculture design , ecology , art .

  • Help

    Help

    Weeding , tree planting , coffee picking , mowing , feeding chooks , general household help , gardening

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    German, English

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Caravan , shared facilities , outdoor shower , bathhouse
    suitable for two people

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    -Walking , swimming , cafe , bakery, weekly movies , monthly music concert and market in the village.
    -Half an hour drive to Maleny or to national Parks , and one hour to the beach .
    -We like a peaceful and tidy environment.
    -We can cater to vegetarians but not vegans or gluten free diet.
    -Help yourself to your breakfast and lunch from our supplies, and we normally cook and have dinner together.
    -No public transport nearby, having your own car would be ideal. However, we can organise a pick up/drop off in Maleny, about a 25 minute drive distance, where you can catch a bus to Landsborough train station.
    -No smoker, please.

  • 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

    Good wifi but no mobile phone reception at home.

  • 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: 824985614271

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