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Description
We are a small family living on a farm, one hour North of Sydney in the Yarramalong Valley.
We farm beef cattle, graze horses, care for ducks, chooks and bunnies and homeschool our kids amongst the gum trees.
Originally from Sydney, we spent just a few weeks up here before making the decision to stay put.
Our little slice of heaven is best enjoyed outside, either working the farm, fishing on the dam and in the local river, motorbiking, climbing trees and generally just enjoying Mother Nature. With the surrounding forests and their unbeaten tracks, waterfalls and rock faces we are truly never without adventure.
Each season brings its own majestic beauty and we are extremely grateful to be here raising our kids.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Experiencing a rural environment, learning about animals and farm related jobs and everything the Aussie outdoors has to offer.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We would welcome some extra help with tasks, quite varied and not limited to, organising and cleaning, gardening, fencing, cleaning out the chook pen and other animal areas, painting fences and general household chores.
No experience required, just a good attitude! I do not require help for a business, just every day farm life living.
Please note:
This is a learning space for our kids as well as their home so they are here all day long.
They are the reason we chose this life and we like to involve them as much as possible.
They enjoy engaging with guests and will most likely integrate you into their day.
If you enjoy the company of kids, you will love it here!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
A beautiful cottage with a kitchenette (including a toaster, fridge and microwave), bathroom facilities and unlimited internet access.
Breakfast (including tea and coffee) will be supplied for you to make in the cabin, lunch we can decide on the day and dinner will be provided.
What else ...
Our nearest train stations are Tuggerah and Wyong and some buses come down the main road into Yarramlong.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (10)
Nothing was too difficult, they were happy to give anything a go and they took much pride in their work, often not completing a task until until they deemed it good enough.
They made a special effort with the boys,… read more
I never expected to learn so much about farm life, family life and especially myself in such a short time. I stayed two weeks with the family and these two weeks were just amazing! I’ve learned a lot about cows, chicken and their babies since we had a lot of newborn calves and some baby chicken… read more
My job was helping with the farm and household work. Natalie and John always cared about… read more
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Nothing was too difficult, they were happy to give anything a go and they took much pride in their work, often not completing a task until until they deemed it good enough.
They made a special effort with the boys,… read more
I never expected to learn so much about farm life, family life and especially myself in such a short time. I stayed two weeks with the family and these two weeks were just amazing! I’ve learned a lot about cows, chicken and their babies since we had a lot of newborn calves and some baby chicken… read more
My job was helping with the farm and household work. Natalie and John always cared about… read more
Nat and John are an extraordinary couple and even more… read more
We loved and appreciated everything about her; her stories, lessons, kindness and help but mostly her postive energy.
She was loads of fun to have around, extremely helpful and went above and beyond with the kids. We all loved having her stay with us on the farm.
She is one of the best!
She taught the kids to count in French, cooked and helped with various farm jobs.
I would recommend Helena any day and we wish her all the best.
She slotted in easily into our routine, shared many of her skills and knowledge with us and assisted whenever there was a need.
Nothing was too much of a task for Lucy and we are missing this gorgeous lady already.
They mainly helped with our fence- work where they re-built new gates, painted and then repositioned them but they also helped with the garden and other various farm jobs.
They were great with the kids, alot of laughs, we thoroughly enjoyed having them stay.
I highly recommend them and wish them all the best.
It was easy with Jasmin, she fit right in and nothing was a bother. The kids also enjoyed her company.
She worked hard and we achieved alot.
We wish her all the best. I highly recommend her.
Some of my tasks were feeding the chickens and cleaning the stable, also I did a lot of weeding and gardening, removed weeds with the whipper snipper and… read more
We pretty much fell in love with them soon after they arrived. They shared their travel stories and life as homeschoolers on the road, played with the kids ALL day long and were eager to get involved and help in any way possible.
They loved on our kids unconditionally and integrated… read more
This is the most kind, hospitable and generous family and genuinely the most amazing hosts you could meet. Some… read more
