Homestay surrounded by national forest and stunning views in Rossville, QLD, Australia

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  Description

  Hello!
  
  Thank you for reading our profile. Guy, myself and our dog Ava would love to welcome you to our home and community up here in Far North Queensland. A place like no other.
  
  At the northern edge of the Daintree rainforest, adjacent to the pristine waters of Wallaby Creek (safe for swimming) and surrounded by excellent bush walks, visitors can enjoy numerous activities. Located only a few kilometres north is the Lions Den Hotel, which features live bands during the tourist season and offers a unique experience. The southern route through the Daintree to Port Douglas showcases breathtaking coastal scenery. We invite you to join us on your days off to explore our hills and discover many amazing places that are typically known only to locals.
  
  In December 2023, our region experienced significant flooding, marking the largest regional flood in recorded history. Many homes, possessions, and lands were lost as waters reached up to 14 meters high. Despite over a year passing since the event, the population remains in recovery and shock; however, the camaraderie and support within the community have been heart-warming.
  
  Our home, fortunately situated on a hill, remained unscathed. As a close-knit community, we are committed to assisting each other, resulting in continuous efforts to rebuild and support one another.
  
  Both Guy and I actively volunteer within our local community. We participate in organising and attending our local markets, Landcare, and the Wallaby Creek Festival. Additionally, we are members of the Rural Fire Brigade, and I serve as the Volunteer Coordinator for Wallaby Creek Festival and President of the Rossville & District Citizens Association. Being integral members of the local community is essential to us, and we encourage our visitors to join us in our volunteer endeavours as part of their community experience.
  
  We purchased our home in June 2023, located on over an acre of land and surrounded by national forest with stunning hill views. Described as a 'Renovator's Delight,' our property presents numerous project opportunities. We have already installed a new roof and guttering, added a water tank, transitioned to off-grid living with a standalone solar system, and planted over 200 native trees, as well as created food and flower gardens from bare land. Last year, with substantial assistance, we established these gardens, built a shade house, created an outdoor laundry, and began dismantling the closed-in back veranda.
  
  My background lies in wellness, including nursing, health coaching, hypnosis, meditation, and bodywork, while Guy is a knowledgeable horticulturist. Our focus is on fostering a better world characterized by community and connection.
  We are passionate about Biodynamic and Regenerative Agricultural practices, having planted a syntropic food forest last year to restore land balance. While our land cannot yet be classified as 'Organic' due to our recent arrival, we adhere to principles of Biodynamics and Regenerative agriculture in caring for it.
  
  In exchange for 5 hours of help per day, 5 days per week, we offer to share our knowledge and practices. We provide three meals a day and various accommodation options, including camping space with power and running water or a bedroom with a double bed. Additionally, we have a comfortable camp bed available if you prefer not to share a bed. Though our house is basic, it is comfortable and an ongoing project.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Projets artistiques

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Entretien général

  Home sitting
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Ferme

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Animaux de compagnie

  

  Événements/vie sociale

  

  Bénévolat

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Arts du spectacle

  

  Musique

  

  Histoire

  

  Jardinage

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Livres

  

  Astronomie

  

  Animaux

  

  Fitness

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Nature

  

  Randonnée

  

  Danse

  

  Camping
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Guy holds a wealth of knowledge and experience in Regenerative farming methods, Biodynamics, Permaculture and growing tropical foods and is always happy to share with our visitors.
  
  My background in health, from nursing, body massage, hypnotherapy and wellbeing practices including community drumming and social dancing. ALl of this aids us in remaining focused on the creation of a better world.
  
  I am also an Ex-ESL teacher who has travelled extensively over the years and enjoys helping to improve your english language skills.

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  Projets impliquant des enfants

  Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

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  Aide

  We started renovating mid June 23 and have already made some major changes with our gardens starting to grow and a new roof in place. We would love help with everything from gardening to building, carpentry, painting and cooking shared meals.
  
  We love meeting new people and enjoy hosting those who contribute towards creating our dream. I spent many years overseas traveling and wish to give back for all the wonderful times I had. Come stay, we have lots of fun! Would love to have help with everything from

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant

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  Hébergement

  In exchange for 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week (helping us with everything from cooking and gardening to some building projects such as carpentry, painting and plastering), we eat a predominantly meat based diet and offer 3 meals a day, (Special diets including Gluten free and vegetarian meals can be accommodated) a space to camp out on the land below our home -if you have your own accommodation - van/caravan or tent where there is power and running water available from the separate ablutions block (one of our current renovation projects). Otherwise we have a bedroom with double bed on offer. Our house is basic, but comfortable, it is after all an ever evolving project!!

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  Autres infos...

  This is the Tropics. It’s hot and humid for 6 months of the year, and we live in amongst the natural environment. There are things that bite, sting and can potentially kill you. This is merely a required awareness. It’s just part of living in this amazing ecosystem.
  
  You can travel to us in several ways.
  There is a costal road from Cairns via Port Douglas and through the Daintree as well as an inland road via the Atherton Tablelands.
  Either way it is a 4 hr bus/drive from Cairns and serviced by TransNorth or the cairn-Cooktown express.
  There are also several flights a day from Cairns that Cooktown
  If you don't have transport we can arrange to pick you up from Cooktown or the Lions Den and if you are here for more than a few days will take you exploring to areas not mentioned in the guide books. We look forward to meeting you on your journey through Far North Queensland.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  We have unlimited internet that is available for you to use and a quiet space to study/work from.

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  We encourage those who have their own accommodation to camp with us

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  Our dog Ava is very friendly, we welcome pets if they are well behaved.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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