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We are always in need of help gardening and various other outdoor chores on our 5 acre property in the bush. We work pretty long hours, so visitors have time to themselves to explore our beautiful environment with waterfalls on the local creek just 30 minutes walk away. Over 50 species of bird life have been spotted on our property. Resident wallabies, bandicoots and possums (if you're up at night). A bike can be provided however there is a bus at the door ( 1 morning and 1 afternoon trip). Walking distance from the local village and railway station to Sydney or Blue Mountains stops. You are welcome to spend some time with Peter at his environmental education centre and help out with the worm farms, bush tucker, native plants and vegetable gardens. Huge selection of books of all genres available to read on the deck or in our private garden setting. Huge spa bath available. All water rainwater, solar powered home. Wifi/cable ethernet, TV and a couple of streaming options available.
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Trabajo de caridad
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Jardinería
Construcción y bricolaje
Cocinar para toda la familia
Ayuda doméstica
Mantenimiento general
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Sustainable living; we are teachers and run a non-profit environmental organisation. Care of native animals/environment; sustainable building; organic living; TESOL teacher.
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We live on 5 acres of natural bushland and are always in need of gardening and maintenance. We both work long hours and need help with gardening mostly but also other tasks. Some occasional house tasks and cooking.
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Inglés: Fluido
Alojamiento
Own bedroom and bathroom. Camping if wanted (tent provided). All linen, pillows, etc provided.
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We are close to shops, bushwalking tracks, waterfalls, natural swimming holes (our property is bordered by national park and swimming areas). Close to tourist towns of Katoomba, Blackheath, etc (many local and tourist attractions such as Three Sisters, Scenic Skyway, Hydro majestic, the Edge cinema, eateries, cafes, tours, etc). Have had many volunteers and travellers stay at our home for many years. We live a fairly quiet lifestyle however love to meet up with friends, have dinner parties and BBQ's. Love music, animals and nature. Like minded people who live a sustainable lifestyle are always welcome. Only plant based, biodegradable, chemical free products used in our home. These are all provided for visitors.
Volunteers must be genuine and willing to help. We have had a couple of bad experiences with people who have come and not only lazed around but actually damaged property (eg one girl who scratched our oven glass and glass doors - no idea how!). Also said she could cook and 1st attempt burned the bottom out of a saucepan trying to cook rice! Took 4 hours to clean the fridge. Another couple who baked cakes all day (we don't even eat them! Went through $$$ worth of sugar, butter, flour, etc) for them to eat. The man spent all day in bed - said he was sick and made his partner do all the tasks. They were from France and Italy and they used a year's worth of our firewood in 1 month! Started the fire in the morning, over heated the house so opened windows and walked around in T-shirts!). This turned us of help for the last couple of years but willing to give it another go as we love having visitors. MUST have good references/referees.
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Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
Este anfitrión puede proporcionar un sitio para autocaravanas.
Podría aceptar mascotas
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¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Dos
Horas esperadas
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Comentarios (15)
Peter and Tracey are both very knowledgeable and passionate people who have traveled and experienced a lot with some great stories.
Thanks for having us, hope your build goes well :)
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Peter and Tracey are both very knowledgeable and passionate people who have traveled and experienced a lot with some great stories.
Thanks for having us, hope your build goes well :)
You'll have your bedroom in their place but most of the time you'll have the whole flat for yourself since their working during the day. When we arrived they picked us up at the nearby train station and received us with a warm and welcoming… read more
Peter and Tracey are great people. Beautiful to talk to, with heaps of amazing stories and they both are a vast source of knowledge.
Peter can share heaps of info about worm farms, composting, building, healthy eating, geopolitics, etc.
Tracey has her… read more
* Our escape-artist furry babies miss you already! Our fur babies were left in the best of hands with Portia and Billy who walked them daily, played with them, fed them and gave them lots of TLC;
* We came home every night to a clean home, amazing… read more
I enjoyed the long talks with Peter about politics, ecology, and other fun subjects, and the moments shared… read more
There are many walks nearby and the train to the city is 15mins away.
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