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I’m a professional artist, and have been doing this kind of work for the last 25 years, in one form or another. I paint in my home studio, in a larger studio in Newcastle, around the country and internationally on larger projects and at festivals.
I moved to a slightly rustic, tiny house, in the hamlet of Dora Creek, on Lake Macquarie 5 years ago. It’s a wonderful area, rich with plenty of natural Bushland, national parks, beaches and great lifestyle possibilities, as well as a wonderful climate.
I live here with my two rescue dogs, and am slowly working on making my little piece of paradise as sustainable as possible. I’ve done a lot of travelling and love meeting new people on their own adventures. I’m looking forward to the possibility of sharing my space and work with interesting humans from near and far.
Apart from straight up ( usually last minute) house and dog sitting, when I’m away or working on projects, I am looking for help building, setting up and maintaining my garden, and improving the house so there’s more room to share the space with Interesting and adventurous people.
When there are house sitting dates available ( see the top of this description for any upcoming dates) it would be best if people could arrive at least a few days early so there’s a few day’s for me to show you the ropes and introduce you to the dogs, show the best places to walk them and help you get settled in.
Having shifted to a vegan diet more than 15 years ago, for compassionate and environmental reasons, I cook and make as much of my own and the dogs food at home as possible. I have catered and taught the pleasures and treasures of vegan cooking in the past, and love to share that knowledge still. Though I respect each individuals right to eat whatever they choose, my home is my sanctuary and I ask that all who stay with me maintain a cruelty free, vegan kitchen.
My house is 10 minutes drive to Morriset, 40 to Newcastle, and 1.5 hours from Sydney. It’s also only 15 minutes walk to the station, for a more leisurely journey to enjoy the spectacular scenery of the central coast to either Newcastle or Sydney.
There is also extensive bushland just minutes away, for riding or walking with the dogs.
I have a bicycle, an e-bike and a stand up paddle board which working guests are welcome to use. There is a good space to park a van inside the gates and have easy access to the house too, if that’s useful.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I’m happy to help with English language practice,.
There is an abundance of natural beauty in the area and I enjoy taking guests out to experience and enjoy some of these special places.
I’ve done a lot of travelling and love meeting new people on their own adventures. I’m looking forward to the possibility of sharing my space and work with interesting humans from near and far. I am keen to help teach vegan cooking and nutrition hacks, for home and travel, and also for sustainably feeding the dogs.
There may be opportunities for experiential art tuition, gallery visits and local tours..
Help
When it’s not just house and dog sitting, I would be looking for help with building, setting up and maintaining my small urban garden, with some general cleaning and maintenance work and for help with walking and caring for the dogs when I’m busy on large projects. There may be limited opportunity for help with some art projects depending on timing and location of project. It would be not more than 4 hours work in a day, some days as little as 1 or 2
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Beginner
Korean: BeginnerThis 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
For house sitting periods the house could accomodate a family, otherwise a private room for a single or couple, with shared bathroom and kitchen.
I’m happy to share cooking, and provide all the food in the vegan kitchen, though house sitters will have to arrange their own meals and fresh produce. As mentioned above I maintain a cruelty free, vegan kitchen in the house, and would ask that workaway guests respect that.
What else ...
There is a bike to ride ( might need the tyres pumped up and a bit of love), an E bike, and a stand up paddleboard, by workeaway guests, and space just to chill, if that’s what you prefer. I live a pretty quiet life, when at home. Working, meditating, making art, gardening, cooking and walking the dogs mostly, besides going to the odd arty event stuff. The internet is good here, so I don’t have a TV, preferring to stream online movies or series either on my computer or projected as a little home cinema, or just to read a book.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
My internet is quite high speed though with more than two people streaming it can slow down.
Space for parking camper vans
I have a great flat space beside the house suitable for a large or small van
Can possibly accept pets
This is qualified by the fact that I have two dogs now and new pets would need to be acclimatised and introduced carefully. But they have previously accepted new dog friends with little drama. Cats are a bit harder but still possible with more work.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Average 2-3 hours / with 2 days off
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Her house is in a stunningly beautiful location looking at a lovely creek and near some forests where we took the dogs… read more
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Her house is in a stunningly beautiful location looking at a lovely creek and near some forests where we took the dogs… read more
I stayed there for 3 weeks while two other workaways were there too. It was fun to have this cultural exchange between Australia, Germany and South Korea. We ate so many good international meals and I learned a lot about vegan cooking/baking. We watched… read more
I would highly recommend them as willing, responsible and engaged workers, happy to take on any challenge. We had great conversations and shared some very lovely meals together. Bon… read more
I highly recommend them for any visit as I’m sure they… read more
Jenny is a great store of knowledge and talented artist.
We walked her dogs, cleaned, watered the garden, organised her… read more
Jenny didn't ask much of us in terms of work. We did some gardening, a bit of cleaning, walking the dogs and even got to… read more
