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30 acre farm in Whittlesea with sheep, chickens, horses and cattle.
We have a large greenhouse using wicking bed system to grow our own vegetables.
Owned by Lesley and Clive Denholm who are retired and building a farm that is very nearly self sufficient.
A bit about us, we have 3 adult children and 7 grandchildren. Been married for 46 years, loving farm life after lots of years running businesses.
The farm is exciting and a warm friendly environment. Private accommodation is new and clean. Quality bedding and good range of pillows.
We love fresh wholesome home grown food.
The farm backs onto a state forest and has regular visits from Kangaroos.
We will ensure you enjoy and value your time on the farm and very much appreciate any help with our projects.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn about life on a small farm including aquaponics, wicking beds, animal welfare and pasture management.
Participate and contribute in building a healthy and sustainable farm.
Shared cooking and food experiences.
Help
Current work needed on farm is mowing, weeding, fencing, and help with planting to create shelter belts for the animals. Would love help from workawayer with farm experience. Prefer couples as we can't always assist and prefer people to work in pairs for enjoyment and safety.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We have 2 tiny homes and self contained room with its own ensuite. All accommodation is new and clean.
Property is solar powered.
Food is provided along with access to farm kitchen and laundry
What else ...
Property is located about 8km from Whittlesea where public transport is available.
We will gladly provide transport to Whittlesea township if needed. Also Wallan township is 15 km away and you can catch a train to Melbourne.
On arrival or departure we can do airport transfers.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Host ref number: 997571456434
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13 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Tjark & Kali)
My wife and I have a 30 acre hobby farm in Whittlesea Victoria with 2 tinyhomes.
We regularly host travelling couples who help out around the property in return for food and accommodation.
Tasks include painting, cutting firewood, weeding, fencing and general maintenance.
Prior to our retirement, we owned several companies, the last business… read more
We regularly host travelling couples who help out around the property in return for food and accommodation.
Tasks include painting, cutting firewood, weeding, fencing and general maintenance.
Prior to our retirement, we owned several companies, the last business… read more
(Excellent
)
11 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Tjark & Kali) for host
There really is a little bit of everything at Clive and Lesley's hobby farm. If you are an animal lover, there's dogs, cows, sheep, horses, fish... wild animals like kangaroos, wombats, possums, parrots and other birds of all kinds. If you are a nature lover, there's a beautiful forest nearby, ponds to look down to from the view of the tiny homes.… read more
13 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Capucine & Maxime)
Cap and Max were awful
Awfully good that is :)
It was great having them stay with us, incredibly helpful around the property and great to spend time with over dinner.
Cap makes amazing crepes.
We highly recommend Max and Cap if you offer a workaway experience.
We actually miss not having them around and would welcome them back anytime.
Awfully good that is :)
It was great having them stay with us, incredibly helpful around the property and great to spend time with over dinner.
Cap makes amazing crepes.
We highly recommend Max and Cap if you offer a workaway experience.
We actually miss not having them around and would welcome them back anytime.
(Excellent
)
12 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Capucine & Maxime) for host
We stayed almost two months at Clive and Lesley’s farm and we enjoyed every minute of it.
They have been the most welcoming people ever. We feel really lucky to have had the chance to stay at their place for that long. So many things to say…
We loved discovering more about Clive and Lesley’s stories and adventures. We learned so much and they… read more
They have been the most welcoming people ever. We feel really lucky to have had the chance to stay at their place for that long. So many things to say…
We loved discovering more about Clive and Lesley’s stories and adventures. We learned so much and they… read more
28 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Meghan) for host
I had the most amazing time working on Clive && Lesley’s gorgeous farm! From the moment I arrived I was greeted with such hospitality and kindness. Not to mention, a sweet baby calf to bottle feed! The work was enjoyable and I learned something new everyday. The accommodation was amazing and the food was always farm fresh && fabulous! Clive and… read more
20 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Meghan)
Meghan was awesome. Funny, Hard Working, and just a really nice guest. Helped with installing reticulation, some fencing and garden maintenance. Plenty of chats over dinner with our family. Left the tinyhome clean. Would be happy to welcome her back.
(Excellent
)
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13 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Tjark & Kali)
My wife and I have a 30 acre hobby farm in Whittlesea Victoria with 2 tinyhomes.
We regularly host travelling couples who help out around the property in return for food and accommodation.
Tasks include painting, cutting firewood, weeding, fencing and general maintenance.
Prior to our retirement, we owned several companies, the last business… read more
We regularly host travelling couples who help out around the property in return for food and accommodation.
Tasks include painting, cutting firewood, weeding, fencing and general maintenance.
Prior to our retirement, we owned several companies, the last business… read more
(Excellent)
11 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Tjark & Kali) for host
There really is a little bit of everything at Clive and Lesley's hobby farm. If you are an animal lover, there's dogs, cows, sheep, horses, fish... wild animals like kangaroos, wombats, possums, parrots and other birds of all kinds. If you are a nature lover, there's a beautiful forest nearby, ponds to look down to from the view of the tiny homes.… read more
13 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Capucine & Maxime)
Cap and Max were awful
Awfully good that is :)
It was great having them stay with us, incredibly helpful around the property and great to spend time with over dinner.
Cap makes amazing crepes.
We highly recommend Max and Cap if you offer a workaway experience.
We actually miss not having them around and would welcome them back anytime.
Awfully good that is :)
It was great having them stay with us, incredibly helpful around the property and great to spend time with over dinner.
Cap makes amazing crepes.
We highly recommend Max and Cap if you offer a workaway experience.
We actually miss not having them around and would welcome them back anytime.
(Excellent)
12 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Capucine & Maxime) for host
We stayed almost two months at Clive and Lesley’s farm and we enjoyed every minute of it.
They have been the most welcoming people ever. We feel really lucky to have had the chance to stay at their place for that long. So many things to say…
We loved discovering more about Clive and Lesley’s stories and adventures. We learned so much and they… read more
They have been the most welcoming people ever. We feel really lucky to have had the chance to stay at their place for that long. So many things to say…
We loved discovering more about Clive and Lesley’s stories and adventures. We learned so much and they… read more
28 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Meghan) for host
I had the most amazing time working on Clive && Lesley’s gorgeous farm! From the moment I arrived I was greeted with such hospitality and kindness. Not to mention, a sweet baby calf to bottle feed! The work was enjoyable and I learned something new everyday. The accommodation was amazing and the food was always farm fresh && fabulous! Clive and… read more
20 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Meghan)
Meghan was awesome. Funny, Hard Working, and just a really nice guest. Helped with installing reticulation, some fencing and garden maintenance. Plenty of chats over dinner with our family. Left the tinyhome clean. Would be happy to welcome her back.
(Excellent)
26 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (James & Neo) for host
Clive & Lesley are great hosts and provide accommodation that is top tier. The scenery alone from the decking of the accommodation is amazing & the modern, clean & well equipped tiny homes they offer is awesome.
Clive also has a commercial kitchen which fits any cooks needs, from deep fryers, commercial ovens, hobs & more. Clive also offers to… read more
Clive also has a commercial kitchen which fits any cooks needs, from deep fryers, commercial ovens, hobs & more. Clive also offers to… read more
24 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Elise & Sacha) for host
Clive and Lesley are so kind and inspiring people. We enjoyed a lot the experience. The accommodation in a tiny house was so confortable and the landscapes were incredible (lot of animals). Clive is so good at cooking! we recommend you a lot and we want to thank you so so much! see you for some waffles! 😉
12 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Johanna) for host
I stayed 10 days on Clive and Lesleys impressive and well-structured aquaponics farm. First of all, I am so grateful for this outstanding Workaway Experience. Especially for the high standard and luxurious providing. Clive says, they only give food to their guests, that they also enjoy to eat. And even more: We cooked a fresh dinner together every… read more
19 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Celeste Chuli & Agustina) for host
Our experience with Clive and Leslie was wonderful, we arrived in Australia without knowing anyone and Clive very kindly picked us up at the airport and took us to a zoo so we could get to know the local fauna, it was amazing! The little house that they gave us was very comfortable and the work was very simple. They were attentive in giving us all… read more
15 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Celeste Chuli & Agustina)
Without doubt two of the hardest working most talented and joyful people we have hosted. They freshen up the paint on both tinyhomes, cleaned the farm kitchen and helped in the garden. . We spent time together cooking and talking. As normal,
we did airport pick-up and drop off but we also took Celeste and Agustina to a wildlife sanctuary for the… read more
we did airport pick-up and drop off but we also took Celeste and Agustina to a wildlife sanctuary for the… read more
(Excellent)
13 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Lina Louise & Iris)
Really enjoyed having Lina and Iris stay with us, a little shy to start with, but they have a great sense of humour, are
hard working, and a lot of fun to spend time with.
hard working, and a lot of fun to spend time with.
(Excellent)
12 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Lina Louise & Iris) for host
We really enjoyed our stay with Lesley and Clive.
From the beginning they made us feel at home and were completely welcoming.
Our work was to paint the fence and we had fun doing it. We also did our best to make it look clean and welcoming for the next guests.
The farm is huge and there are many animals, such as sheep, alpacas, cows (there… read more
From the beginning they made us feel at home and were completely welcoming.
Our work was to paint the fence and we had fun doing it. We also did our best to make it look clean and welcoming for the next guests.
The farm is huge and there are many animals, such as sheep, alpacas, cows (there… read more
2 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (PieterEP) for host
I absolutely have had an amazing stay at Clive and Lesley's farm! Clive and Lesley are super friendly and welcoming people and their farm is great! For me it felt like home.
From the beginning Clive and Lesley do everything to make your stay as comfortable as possible. You'll stay in one of their clean and nice tiny homes and you can use all the… read more
From the beginning Clive and Lesley do everything to make your stay as comfortable as possible. You'll stay in one of their clean and nice tiny homes and you can use all the… read more
28 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Tomone & Keita) for host
Clive and Lesley really are a lovely couple having been happily married for ages. As soon as we arrived at the farm, we were welcomed by alpacas, sheep, cows, horses and dogs. We also enjoyed watching a mob of kangaroos hopping down the hill.
“Tiny homes”, which Clive had built to receive workawayers, are in a great location with spectacular… read more
“Tiny homes”, which Clive had built to receive workawayers, are in a great location with spectacular… read more
3 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Beatriz & Juan Manuel) for host
It was an amazig experience to start our trip to Australia with Clive and Lesley. They where really kind and helpful with us, they even helped us getting some burocracy ready for our trip.
The job in the farm was really nice and very flexible so you can always arrange things with Clive.
The space provided for us in the tiny home was just perfect.… read more
The job in the farm was really nice and very flexible so you can always arrange things with Clive.
The space provided for us in the tiny home was just perfect.… read more
3 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Beatriz & Juan Manuel)
We loved having Bea and Juan stay with us. We learnt a little Spanish cooking, had some nice dinners and finished off a few projects around the farm.
It was a great experience and we highly recommend them as awesome Workawayers.
It was a great experience and we highly recommend them as awesome Workawayers.
(Excellent)
3 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Romane) for host
I spent a week with Lesley and Clive and had a really great time! I helped them with gardening and the work at the farm was pleasant.
When Clive was working at his burger shop, I used to eat with Lesley. We had a good time together, good conversations and dinners. She is kind and friendly and I enjoyed spending time with her!
I lived in a tiny… read more
When Clive was working at his burger shop, I used to eat with Lesley. We had a good time together, good conversations and dinners. She is kind and friendly and I enjoyed spending time with her!
I lived in a tiny… read more
25 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Romane)
Romane was very polite and friendly. Her assistance with helping out around the farm was very much appreciated. She stayed with us for around a week, cooked a beautiful french dinner for us on the last night.
(Excellent)
11 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Melissa & Niko) for host
Clive and Leslie are very genuine and lovely couple to spend time with. From the minute we met them we were taken care of and our needs were considered even before we asked of anything for example Clive took us shopping right away when we arrived to make sure we have the food we wanted from the beginning. We were privileged to meet their joyful… read more
10 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Melissa & Niko)
Niko and Melissa stayed with us around 3 weeks. It was a pleasure to work and socialise with them. Great sense of humour, hard working and skilful.
Niko fixed a number of issues with the machinery. Melissa assisted with feeding animals, painting and tidying up our shed.
They are welcome back anytime and I highly recommend them as workawayers.
Niko fixed a number of issues with the machinery. Melissa assisted with feeding animals, painting and tidying up our shed.
They are welcome back anytime and I highly recommend them as workawayers.
(Excellent)
11 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Hans) for host
Clive and Lesley were very nice hosts. They were very accommodating and the rltiny house was private and clean. The meals in the evening were also great every time. The work was varied and fun and there was always room to choose between different jobs. Overall this was an amazing workaway experience.
10 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Hans)
Hans has been a great asset during his stay. Very polite and happy to help around the farm.
We really enjoyed having him stay with us.
We really enjoyed having him stay with us.
(Excellent)
15 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (WONG) for host
I had the best time with Clive & Lesley at their beautiful farm. It was a great farm ‘s life experience for a Malaysian ( from tropical country) I stayed there for 3 weeks over the winter. The farm just 40 km from Melbourne city so Clive very kind to take us to the train station during weekend from Thursday to Sunday.
They both are generously and… read more
They both are generously and… read more
29 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Dan293) for host
My time at this farm has set a very high standard for Workaway experiences! Clive and Lesley are very accommodating and make you feel at home as a welcome and appreciated working guest. Everything is considered to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable - and they are flexible regarding days off so that you can explore the area or take a trip… read more
28 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Dan293)
We really enjoyed having Daniel staying with us. He was a great asset, hard working and a pleasure to spend time with.
(Excellent)
27 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (DOOWON & YUKA) for host
Absolutely amazing experience! Tiny house we're staying is well furnitured and very cute, which is perfect place to stay. and we can also experience Farming life, like taking care of baby animal, feeding, gardening, etc which is so fun! Most of all, Clive and Lesley are so kind and welcoming that we are staying very comfortable here. They also… read more
24 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (DOOWON & YUKA)
Doowon and Yuka are probably the most polite and courteous people I have meet. Very hard workers, fun loving and an absolute pleasure to have on our farm
(Excellent)
