Help with creative family projects in Fernmount, Australia

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  Our beautiful mountainside home is just 10 minutes from Bellingen, a small vibrant community of creatives, environmentalists, and dairy farmers on the mid north coast of NSW. The city of Coffs harbours is just 30 minutes away. Bellingen is half way between Sydney and Brisbane. We are 10 minutes drive from swimming holes in the Bellinger river and 20 minutes to the ocean for a swim or surf.
  
  We are a middle aged couple who have travelled extensively both in Australia and internationally. We have 5 adult children and are ourselves both from large diverse families. We gave up city life in 2024 for the wonderful life in nature and attempting to provide ourselves and others with our own foods from our land. We aren’t certified organic as we don’t sell produce, just grow food for self consumption and sharing. However we do grow everything organically.
  
  Our property has magical views over the Bellinger valley and beyond. The property backs onto State forest and we take our Dog Cisco for at least daily walks along our beautiful fire trail beneath large gum trees and She Oaks. The property is incredibly peaceful and serene. It’s a special place.
  We have chickens and a pet peacock, and of course Cisco our blue heeler dog. There is also lots of native wildlife that visit us throughout the surrounding bush land including many species of birds. When we are not working around the property it’s easy to loose yourself gazing across the valley and beyond,
  
  Stephen was a tradesman, so you can assist with one of his many projects around the property. Whilst we are on 46 acres only 3 acres are cleared so we are literally in the bush. We grow lots of our own produce so we will get you to help in the garden and with weeding and pruning and mulching. Other tasks we may need assistance with are wood collection and chopping. Annie may require some help in the house with food prepping or cooking. As a mother of 5 adult children and someone who loves good healthy food, she is a skilled cook and happy to share her knowledge around fresh foods and cooking. Stephen is a clever craftsman and no doubt you may gain knowledge of building, renovating or other tasks you perform together.
  
  Our home is fully off grid, but enjoys the comforts of any modern home. We try our best to live in a way that is at one with the environment, and we are proud to have absolutely no food waste on our property. What we can’t eat we compost or our chickens eat. Our chickens enjoy a healthy free range lifestyle and in return give us delicious healthy eggs. Our peacock Fonzie enjoys the same lifestyle.
  
  Your accomodation is a self contained 2 bedroom cottage adjacent to our house. The toilet and shower are outside the cottage. The hot shower is private but alfresco. We call it our ‘Bali shower’. You may be required to share the cottage with another helper or one of our family members. Of course your bedroom will be your own private space.
  We will enjoy evening meals together, however Annie will leave fresh fruits and cereals and breads, tea and coffee, milk etc for you to make your own breakfast, and also some lunches. Some days we will share lunch and or morning tea if we’ve been working together.
  You are expected to keep your cottage clean and tidy. Your bedrooms will be your private space however Annie will access the cottage occasionally to replenish the fridge and check alls tidy.
  We are flexible with the number of hours worked per day but expect 15-20 hrs work a week in return for your comfortable accomodation, great fresh food and transport if required, to and from Bellingen. We generally prefer helpers for a 2 week period but again this may be modified depending on the situation. In the warmer months we tend to start chores early and knock off work before lunch and then relax in the heat of the day. Winter days are beautiful for working outside when the weather is fine, so we start a bit later and enjoy a cosy sleep in. All the details of work scheduled will be discussed and you will be informed at all times.
  
  We enjoy interactions and outings with generous connected helpers by way of drives and or walks in the local area to the beach or river swims. You might even get a surfing lesson from Stephen if you so desire. We also have incredible heritage listed rainforests at the Dorrigo National Park we can explore with waterfalls and rainforest walks, all just 35 minutes drive away. We love to go fishing occasionally and hopefully catch fresh fish for dinners so may invite you to share that time too if you wish. Bellingen has wonderful monthly markets which are large with around 100 amazing stalls, plus live music and food stalls. Bellingen is a small but wonderful town which often has
  some great events going on. We like to visit or partake in these events and you’re very welcome to share these times with us.
  
  We have an above ground pool to cool off in or just float around and relax after work. Also hammocks and lounges as chill out spaces. We have a small gymnasium too if you wish to work out ( other than bushwalking and manual work).
  
  
  Coffs Harbour airport is the closest airport and also has a bus terminal and Urunga is the closest train station. We are available to pick you up from any place if required.

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  Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

  Ajuda em projetos ambientais

  Jardinagem geral

  Projetos DIY criativos

  Cuidar de animais

  Ajuda em fazenda

  Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras

  Manutenção geral
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  Interesses

  

  Eventos e social

  

  Sustentabilidade

  

  Autodesenvolvimento

  

  Trabalho beneficente

  

  Cultura

  

  Filmes e TV

  

  Vegetariano/vegano

  

  Vida na estrada

  

  Animais

  

  Cuidar de plantas

  

  Música

  

  Jardinagem

  

  Faça você mesmo

  

  Culinária e comida

  

  Livros

  

  Yoga/bem-estar

  

  Atividades ao ar livre

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Montanhas

  

  Fitness

  

  Ciclismo

  

  Camping

  

  Praia

  

  Esportes de aventura
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  Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

  As travellers ourselves, we love sharing stories and hearing other peoples stories of their homeland or their amazing travels. We've been fortunate to travel overseas to many countries and more recently around Australia. We worked on a cattle station in WA during our "Big Lap" . We stay in contact with many fellow travellers from all around the world. We believe travelling is an incredible educational experience regardless of age.
  "Education is a journey not a destination. Enjoy your travels"

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  Ajuda

  We are seeking help to build small structures and tend gardens. Also some clearing of a paddock which is overgrown. We will mostly work alongside you. My husband is a skilled tradesman and Im a keen gardener so we will impart knowledge should you wish to learn more

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas
  Francês: Iniciante

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  Acomodação

  Cosy 2 bedroom self contained cottage. 'Bali' style hot water shower, and outside toilet next to cottage. Bedding is very comfy queen size bed in one bedroom, and Double bed in second bedroom. There is a cosy lounge and dining space too. Wood will be supplied in cooler months to keep the combustion fire burning for your cosy comforts.
  Food will be left in cottage fridge to prepare your own meals. There is a gas stove, microwave, airfryer toaster and kettle. Also a gas BBQ if you require.
  Annie will prepare evening meals during your stay that we will share. Being a Mum of 5 adult children Annie will no doubt fuss about you during your stay.

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    Acesso à internet

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    Acesso à internet limitado

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    Pode hospedar famílias

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  Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?

  Mais de 2

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  Meus animais / animais de estimação

  

  Cisco (1 ano)

  Blue healer pup 19 mths old

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