Help with DIY and forest regeneration on an isolated old land in the picturesque Wollombi valley, 2 hours north of Sydney, Australia

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    I am an Australian/French artist painter and musician living on an isolated old land in the picturesque Wollombi valley, 2 hours north of Sydney.
    The traditional pole house sits on an elevated plateau surrounded by 35 hectares of native forest. It is a wildlife sanctuary.
    Adjacent to the main house is an artist studio, where I make art.
    The place is 100% autonomous, off the grid, solar, rainwater tank, internet via satellite.
    Wollombi historic village is 6 kms by car (20 minutes).

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Self development
    Sustainability
    Culture
    Farming
    Charity work
    Writing
    Photography
    Plant care
    Music
    DIY & crafts
    Art & design
    Books
    Gardening
    Languages
    Drawing & painting
    Carpentry
    Animals
    Camping
    Yoga / Wellness
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Mountain
    Hiking
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Experiencing living off the grid (solar, rainwater tanks, internet via satellite) surrounded by nature in the Australian bush on 35 hectares of native forest and wildlife sanctuary.
    Learning about the Aboriginal heritage of Yengo country.
    Acquiring knowledge about Australian plants, trees and animals.
    Observing regeneration after bushfire and how to care for the forest.
    Practising Art and being mentored by a professional Artist.

  • Help

    Help

    Woodworking skills for maintenance of a wooden traditional pole house.
    Help to maintain the forest after 2019 bushfire and regeneration.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Spanish: Beginner
    Chinese (Mandarin): Beginner

    This 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

    Accommodation

    A bedroom in the main house, with queen bed.
    Warm doonas but no heaters in winter.
    Bathroom shared with host.
    Meals shared with host, some help expected in cooking from time to time.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Place is isolated, 6 kms (20 minutes by car) from Wollombi village.
    Car is recommended to explore the area and being independant.
    Beautiful picturesque valley with National parks all around, with many walks and ancient aboriginal sites.
    I am an artist and musician, and volunteer in an art group managing two art galleries in Wollombi historic village.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Internet via satellite unlimited between midnight and 4pm.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

Host ref number: 958296746318

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