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We live in a small village on 25 acres in the beautiful Northern Rivers , NSW, the property is 25 minutes from Byron, 15 from Lismore and has a fantastic pub 400 metres down the road. We are a non-commercial farm and have sheep, goats, chooks, bees, as well as a river on 2 sides of the property and dam that has an amazing ecosystem we are building. We are looking for help on the farm preparing veggie beds, looking after the animals and continuing to plant rainforest trees and general farm maintenance and help on small building projects. We have 2 large friendly dogs that follow us around the property and are keen to share our experiences of this beautiful place with others.
We are continuing to clear invasive plants and have been growing and planting 1000's of native trees which are bringing back the ecosystem. We have had many birds make their home here, including kingfishers, ducks, herons, spoonbills, rainforest birds such as parrots. We also have some rare and special animals that occasionally make an appearance including a resident platypus.
We both work in Sustainability and have many skills and experiences to share with people including tree planting, permaculture, bee keeping, animal husbandry and many farm practical skills such as tool maintenance, repair and operation.
We have just finished an apartment with a kitchen and on-suite so you will have your own space if wanted or join us in the main house.
We ask for 4-5 hours of work a day for 5 days and will supply food and accommodation to visitors.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House sitting
Interests
Pets
Self development
Sustainability
Technology
Events & social
Farming
Charity work
Plant care
Photography
Music
History
Gardening
Carpentry
Cooking & food
DIY & crafts
Art & design
Animals
Fitness
Outdoor activities
Team sports
Nature
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are active members in the community, from land care groups, community action groups as well as a volunteer firefighting. We both are currently employed in sustainability roles and have many years of horticultural, farm, sustainability and permaculture experience to share. Common skills that we share are organic food production, tree planting, bee keeping, animal husbandry and practical skills such as bush regeneration, maintenance and farm skills.
Help
We are looking for keen enthusiastic people to help with the farm type duties, no experience necessary as we love sharing our skills and experiences. We are looking for help on the farm preparing veggie beds, looking after the animals and continuing to plant rainforest trees and general maintenance.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Welsh: Beginner
Accommodation
We have recently finished a small apartment with a kitchen and en suite bathroom for visitors so up to 2 people can have privacy if wanted. Meals will be provided.
What else ...
It is recommended that you have your own transport as public transport in the village is limited. We are within 30 minutes drive from amazing beaches and live in a truly beautiful part of Australia.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have good WiFi, about 50-60mbps
Space for parking camper vans
We have a paddock that motorhomes can be parked in but also have space next to the house if needed
Can possibly accept pets
We have 2 large dogs which are friendly and seem to get on well with visiting animals
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
