Help us create permaculture sanctuary in the native bush in Melbourne, Australia

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  Description

  We are a family of 4 living on a 42-acre hobby farm on the outskirts of Melbourne - rated one of the most livable, exciting, culturally diverse cities in the world. We are at the gateway of the Grampians which is renowned for its wine and food. We are only 1.5 hrs from the Great Ocean Road. To explore this wonderful place, you will need a car with a license.
  
  Our 42 acres (17 hectares) comprise pasture and Australian native bushland with a creek. We share this with 2 horses, 2 Australian Shepherds, a cat, chickens, a goldfish, a mob of kangaroos, a shy koala or 2, and the odd wombat here and there. We have laughing kookaburras and diving kingfishers. We are a family of 4. My husband and I live in a small house on the property, and our 2 adult children live in the big stone house where you are invited to stay.
  
  Our vision is to create a permaculture sanctuary where our family and friends can find harmony and a haven in these crazy times. We invite people who want to be part of building this vision, and who bring enthusiasm, practical farm skills, and motivation to get things done.
  
  Some of the projects we will work on include fencing; creating wicking beds and swales; mowing and wiper snipping, veggie gardening, and painting, to name a few.
  
  A good-sized bedroom with a double bed, shared bathroom, large modern kitchen, and communal areas. Good internet and streaming. We are right near the Wombat State Forest (oh yes – there are wombats as well).
  Ideally, we would like a couple. However, we have 2 bedrooms for 2 work aways at once.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  S’occuper des animaux

  Aide dans une ferme

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général
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  Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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  Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  We are building a permaculture property and adjusting to living according to permacultural principles so you'd have plenty of opportunities to learn this with us.
  
  You would have a terrific Australian cultural immersion living with our family and meeting our friends. Depending on when you come, you could learn how to sail with us.

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  Aide

  We are improving our hobby farm by fencing, building vegetable gardens and wicking beds, and a real variety of other projects involving gardening, building and farming skills.
  
  You would be working along side us and our local tradie for some projects that might involve more skilled trade work like setting up our tiny house project.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
  Contactez-le pour en savoir plus.
  
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  Hébergement

  You get your own room with a double bed and a built-in wardrobe. You share the bathroom facilities. You have full access to the kitchen, 3 large living areas, laundry, and any part of the property. We can provide food for the main meals that you can prepare yourself and some cooked meals. If you have special dietary options or drinks, and treats, then you need to manage yourself. No drugs or smoking of any sort are allowed on our property.

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  Autres infos...

  You will need a license to get around and it is preferable to have your own car although we can drive you to the local shops and train/bus.
  
  You get a bit of everything here. We are at the gateway to the Grampians region, near Daylesford. It is a beautiful wine-growing region, with lots to do - horse riding, trekking, rock climbing, and lots of little townships with lovely food and places to explore. You are only 1.5 hours away from the Great Ocean Road where you can go surfing and exploring the Otway Ranges. And you can easily get into Melbourne either on the train or by driving and check out the entertainment and great sites and food of Melbourne.
  
  We have Australian bush on our place and are surrounded by a huge Australian forest so you'd see kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, parrots or all sorts, and all sorts of other Australian wildlife.
  
  Our place is about 15 km away from the local shopping centre and train, and 50 minutes away from Melbourne.

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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 good internet and plenty of lovely spaces in the house to work from and overlook the property. Gary and I work from home most of the time but live in a separate dwelling from the big house where you will be. This means we are there when you need us - but not in your face when you don't.

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  We have plenty of room for a campervan or motorhome and can plug you into electricity if you want to stay in your own van. You can even work on your own van if you want to convert it!!

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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  Nombre d'heures attendues

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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