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Darrall is a designer and PhD (education) academic working part time at a Sydney University. Philippa uses permaculture/organic principles and started a Community Garden in our small village. We also have 1 acre of our own land and gardens for growing fruit and veggies… many eaten by birds and wallabies... but that's ok.
We always have diverse landscaping projects suitable for all levels of skills - opportunities to learn and share in a safe environment... Philippa is particularly interested in composting.
We designed our own home with pentagon-shaped rooms overlooking the inland sea of Port Stephens, a protected marine park known as ‘dolphin city’ that we sometimes explore on our boat (in warmer months).
Behind the house is 1000 acres of walkable bushland full of trees and native birds. There’s a 20 minute drive to shops, white sand / blue water beaches and sand dunes (see Tea Gardens / Hawks Nest on Google search)
The closest town 10kms away is KARUAH, (on the bus route from Sydney to Queensland) and our house is only 5kms from the M1 highway. Healthy meals. No children. Accommodation is varied depending on availability (non-smoking, no drugs). Length of stay is usually a week or less (negotiable).
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Aide avec des éco-projets
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
English language through conversation. Permaculture principles through application in the garden. Sometimes there are fishing and boating opportunities and we have a vast range of bird life with wallabies that are often visiting. Understandings of natural geometry built into the design of the house and studio.
Aide
We like visitors to feel that they can help on a project in the garden and as we are only just beginning to organise vegetable and fruit growing, garden beds and pathways there is a lot of scope and variety. Depending on weather indoor help could involve cooking and general maintenance.
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Hébergement
There is a studio apartment separate from the main house that has two single sofa beds, cooking and aircon. Lawn for camping (short stay) and a basic caravan with one or two stretcher beds but cooking and toilet in the main house.
Autres infos...
There is no public transport in the village but sometimes we can give lifts to the beach, restaurants and shops at the nearby town of Tea Gardens where there is a ferry boat to the Holiday resort town of Nelson Bay. There are Whale Watch, Dolphin / Fishing Cruises, Skuba Diving courses and snorkelling trips. We can also give a lift to buses into Newcastle (second biggest city in New South Wales) which is about a one hour journey with access from there to the Hunter Valley wine region.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Espace pour garer des vans
Standard size campervan is ok. Single car space near to our studio apartment’s accommodation.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
Nombre d'heures attendues
Average 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (10)
They are warm people and they have a lot of knowledges to share. We were very happy to help them in their garden as much as we could.
They were here for four days and incredibly helpful in our own project(s).
They will be so well informed by the time they return to France we have asked to keep in touch with the project they do there.… read more
Her work ethic is strong, which together with her skills makes for a valuable work experience.
Nicole has been here for 9 days and she transformed our large gardens from weedy to neat and tidy as well as completing some specific… read more
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They are warm people and they have a lot of knowledges to share. We were very happy to help them in their garden as much as we could.
They were here for four days and incredibly helpful in our own project(s).
They will be so well informed by the time they return to France we have asked to keep in touch with the project they do there.… read more
Her work ethic is strong, which together with her skills makes for a valuable work experience.
Nicole has been here for 9 days and she transformed our large gardens from weedy to neat and tidy as well as completing some specific… read more
Ff
The work was mainly in the garden, whereby I helped them weed and water the garden, and also learned how to build a rock wall. It's always satisfying to see the changes you made… read more
All the best for your world travels,
Darrall & Philippa
He was constantly helpful and a quick learner...
Nathan' practical skills are broad and growing.
Kirsty's people and communication skills are excellent
All the very best
Philippa and Darrall
We wish them well on their travels
Philippa and Darrall
He is determined to live life to the full and he does this with grace and warmth...
He has an open mind and loves to communicate - his English improves daily.
Carl's work ethic is excellent and he is quick to learn
We wish all the best for his journey,
Philippa and Darrall
Thanks for all your treats. You are very very nice.Too much I got from there . I will cherish all the memories and experiences from there. I have written down my appreciation on "woofer book". Only a week, u become my unforgettable memory. Great place! Great view! Great host! Maybe hard work but it's worthy.
See ya next… read more
