A serene river winds through lush greenery under a bright blue sky. A person stands near the trees, holding a yellow kayak paddle, enjoying nature’s tranquility.
This cozy bedroom features a wooden bed with striped bedding, two white nightstands, large table lamps, a small window, and exposed wooden ceiling beams.
A peaceful garden features lush greenery, a small brick patio with two chairs and a table, a barbecue grill, stone path, and beautiful countryside views.
A lush green landscape stretches out from beneath a sunshade, featuring manicured lawns, colorful plants, tall trees, distant hills, and a bright, partly cloudy sky.
A smiling man and woman in colorful jackets pose on a boat in front of a foggy, green mountain landscape with water in the background.
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Explore the Mary Valley, learn about permaculture and plant based eating in Kenilworth, QLD, Australia

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    I am keen permaculture gardener in Kenilworth Qld and choose to eat a plant based diet. Big food orchard and many edible plants, river front so great for swims on a hot day. We live in a shed house on a small average, 4 km from a rural town with all the basics.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Light gardening
  • Interests

    Interests

    Vegetarian or vegan
    Gardening
    Yoga / Wellness
    Sailing / Boating
    Hiking
    Fitness
    Cycling
    Beach
  • 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

    Happy to support English language learning. Needs to be a strong fit person without medical limitations to work. Learning opportunities available in the garden and the kitchen. Lots of interesting hikes and places to explore on the Sunshine Coast. Beach is a 35 min drive. We will live and eat together in the same home.

  • Help

    Help

    I am keen for someone to help me in the gardens, and ideally would like to learn about organic gardening, plant based cooking, worm farms and compost making.

    Support I need is with refurbishment of garden beds, weeding & mulching, planting out seedlings, pruning, mowing, edge trimming and fertilizing with compost.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent
    French: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We live in a 2 bedroom house with a kitchen, bathroom, living area and covered veranda - 1 bedroom available with garden access and shared living spaces. Meals included, we eat together and cook together. Wholefood plant based food household, though we are flexible about what you choose to eat… no judgement. I cook great multicultural food.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    I live with my husband, no children at home anymore. Please tell me something about yourself when you apply. We like to work early mornings and late afternoons in summer.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Small vans and private car welcome

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 933998759484

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This cozy bedroom features a wooden bed with striped bedding, two white nightstands, large table lamps, a small window, and exposed wooden ceiling beams.
A peaceful garden features lush greenery, a small brick patio with two chairs and a table, a barbecue grill, stone path, and beautiful countryside views.
A lush green landscape stretches out from beneath a sunshade, featuring manicured lawns, colorful plants, tall trees, distant hills, and a bright, partly cloudy sky.
A smiling man and woman in colorful jackets pose on a boat in front of a foggy, green mountain landscape with water in the background.
A serene river winds through lush greenery under a bright blue sky. A person stands near the trees, holding a yellow kayak paddle, enjoying nature’s tranquility.

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