Experience farm life in in West Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

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  Descripción

  Hi, I’m a retired TEFL teacher living in the Strzlecki ranges in West Gippsland. I have approx 25 acres of farming land and several projects on the go including gardening and raising heritage breed sheep. My property is surrounded by native wildlife (especially birds) and has beautiful views to the mountains. My sons live in nearby towns and often drop in for a meal with my grandchildren. I enjoy gardening, growing my own veggies and herbs and love to cook. There are lots of things that I need help with including animal care, fencing and general lawns and garden maintenance. All help appreciated and I’m looking forward to meeting travellers and making new friendships.
  I have Heritage breed Wiltshire Horn and Old English Babydoll sheep, chickens, ducks, alpaca and 2 dogs
  Our French Bulldog is Miss Reggie and she is always in need of pats and cuddles with some occasional overnight dog-sitting.
  Lambing season for 2026 will commence mid July - mid September so anyone with sheep experience or willing to learn and get their hands dirty is most welcome!

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos

  Jardinería básica

  Cuidado de animales

  Ayuda en una granja

  Ayuda doméstica

  Mantenimiento básico

  Cuidado de casas y mascotas
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  Intereses

  

  Películas y televisión

  

  Mascotas

  

  Vegetariano o vegano

  

  Agricultura

  

  Cultura

  

  Eventos y sociedad

  

  Trabajo de caridad

  

  Cuidado de plantas

  

  Jardinería

  

  Bricolaje y manualidades

  

  Cocina y alimentación

  

  Arte y diseño

  

  Arquitectura

  

  Animales
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  Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión

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  ¿Que es esto?
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  I’m a qualified (retired) English TESOL/TEFL teacher and I’m happy to help with English language. We are situated in the countryside and can offer day trips and sightseeing. I love to cook (and eat) so we could share cooking and recipes over a glass of wine. This is a small hobby farm with Old English and Wiltshire Horn sheep. It's a great opportunity to live with the locals and help out. We are close (1.5hours by train) to Melbourne and commuting is easy. I can take you to and from the train station and also into town for shopping and cafes when we are going in. I have 2 E-bikes that you can use.

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  Ayuda

  Lawn mowing and general yard maintenance would be appreciated. If you can sand, paint, chop wood, pull weeds and enjoy spending time outdoors then this might be for you. There’s always gardening to be done. Cleaning out chicken coops and feeding and collecting eggs. Feeding sheep and keeping sheep yards clean and tidy.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Inglés: Fluido
  Italiano: Principiante

  Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
  I’m a retired TEFL teacher and love to explore languages. I’m trying to learn Italian but I’m not very good.
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  Alojamiento

  You will have a private bedroom with a double bed and use of the second family bathroom, shared if others are here but to yourself if it’s just me at home. I’m happy to cook every day but equally happy for you to cook (I will buy the groceries). There is a shared TV /lounge room. There is a TV for you to use in the bedroom as well.

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  Algo más...

  There are lots of mountain experiences nearby, we are 150 km east of Melbourne by train and 5 kilometres from the train station. I can take you in to town and pick you up from shopping, train etc. I am easy-going and live a quiet life, enjoying my farm and retirement. I am a non smoker (you can smoke outside) and I enjoy a wine socially. It’s great to meet people from all over the world and connect and make friendships.

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  Un poco más de información

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    Acceso a Internet

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    Acceso a Internet limitado

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    Tenemos animales

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    Somos fumadores

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    Puede alojar familias

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  Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

  Good wifi available.

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  Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

  Campervans are accepted but your own toilet and shower would need to be provided. I don’t have a separate toilet facility for camping.

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Dos

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  Mis animales / mascotas

  Ducks Sir Francis Drake & girls

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