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16 Apr 2024
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Description
We are a family of 5 - Amy (39), Steve (41), Peppa (13), Lilly (8) & Max (5) (And sunny The dog!) living on the upper Bellinger River in the Thora Valley, 40 Mins from Bellingen.
Our property is 100 acres of subtropical rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest, mixed fruit orchard, with beautiful fresh water swimming holes, creeks and abundant wildlife and nature to enjoy & explore.
Amy is an Ayurvedic Practitioner and we are in the process of establishing a small Ayurvedic Retreat.
Internet is available, but we have no mobile reception.
Laundry Facilities are available.
Pick up/Drop off from Bellingen can be arranged.
Families are welcome.
We look forward to sharing some time with you!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
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
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We enjoy to live in this beautiful native environment, there is so much to see, explore and learn! We speak fluent English and a little bit of Spanish and are happy to help visitors improve language, learn skills in native bush regeneration, permaculture, Ayurveda, cooking, gardening and enjoying life! Bellingen is also the cultural hub of the region with lots of live music, festivals, art food and culture. It is a special community to experience!
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for help with construction projects, establishing organic vegetable gardens, native bush regeneration, planting trees, cooking and general property and house maintenance.
Building, carpentry, gardening & cooking skills are particularly welcome, however specific skills are not required as there is always lots to do and learn!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Always keen to learn new languages and cultures, especially for the kids to learn and share different culture and experiences.
Accommodation
Accommodation is a very comfortable room overlooking the river, with queen size bed & private ensuite bathroom.
Camping is also available for those who enjoy the outdoors!
We are vegetarian, love to cook healthy, organic food and can provide you with delicious vegetarian meals during your stay here.
What else ...
Our home is surrounded by beautiful nature walks, fresh water swimming holes, creeks & the Bellinger River to explore! Dorrigo National Park is 40mins away which makes for a wonderful day trip, or you can venture to the coast to enjoy the magical beaches. It’s best if you have your own veichle, but if not we love an adventure and can happily organise some fun trips!
The local town of Bellingen is home to many great cafes, bars, restaurants and shops, and has a great local community vibe.
We enjoy to live a simple, clean lifestyle with lots of positive energy and good times and welcome our guests to enjoy our space with this understanding in mind.
We are a non smoking household.
We look forward to meeting you and sharing some time together!!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Good wifi is available with private space for working available if required.
Space for parking camper vans
We have nice areas with running water for caravan, camper van and tent setups. Currently no external toilet facility is available but an outside composting toilet and shower area is on our list of things to do! Come help us build one!!
Can possibly accept pets
Well behaved Small - medium size 'Outside dogs' are welcome.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Minimum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (5)
My husband and I with our 2 children stayed with this lovely, kind and generous family helping them with their projects. I worked on creating and maintaining their productive veggie garden, also in the orchard and some rainforest reforestation and house cleaning… read more
It was our first workaway experience and we felt very lucky to meet these people.
Amy and Steve are very generous and kind. They did everything for us to feel like home.
It was very special to share our birthdays together.
They live in a beautiful place in the rainforest with so much space around.… read more
You guys are beautiful!
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My husband and I with our 2 children stayed with this lovely, kind and generous family helping them with their projects. I worked on creating and maintaining their productive veggie garden, also in the orchard and some rainforest reforestation and house cleaning… read more
It was our first workaway experience and we felt very lucky to meet these people.
Amy and Steve are very generous and kind. They did everything for us to feel like home.
It was very special to share our birthdays together.
They live in a beautiful place in the rainforest with so much space around.… read more
You guys are beautiful!
For me it doesn‘t felt like working here. It felt more like being part of the family and I helped where ever they needed a hand. During my stay we had some outdoor projects like building a new stone path, seeding and removing… read more
Their property is indeed as the description suggests- an amazing handcrafted home in a beautiful… read more
