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Hi, my name is Magda, I'm a creative organic gardener and musician and my home is in a beautiful forest valley with a river, horses, ducks, and my big old friendly dog.
I'd like to welcome any young women who are looking to learn DIY skills like tiny home building, learning about solar power set up, construction with recycled timber and other second-hand materials, growing food, property maintenance.
I really enjoy to encourage women to try out building construction and gain confidence in using all the different tools involved in these projects. Over the years of building and developing this property myself, I've discovered that most of the things which seemed difficult to do, are easy once you learn how.
This summer's projects are:
Setting up a new solar power system and building a small shed to house the solar batteries
Building a new kitchen bench, putting in a sink, building a DIY grease trap and fitting all the plumbing and drain to a DIY grey water system
Collecting, cutting and stacking this winters firewood
Renovating an old metal bath tub and installing it
Weeding the big vegetable and flower gardens
Installing a new aluminium window in my house bus to replace an old broken bus window
Repairing holes in the cabin roof and insulating, wood panelling the interior walls for winter
There's a lot of outdoor space here to stretch your legs and get out into nature. The river which runs through the property is great for swimming in summer, and there are short hiking tracks in the forest. It's a very peaceful relaxed place to stay.Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado
JardinagemConstrução/faça você mesmoManutenção geralObjetivos de sustentabilidade da ONU que este anfitrião quer atingir
Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado
I'm happy to share everything I've learnt. I've collected lots of stories over the past 10 years of trying to live off grid, and hopefully some are entertaining and some informative. All the things I've done wrong, and the things that have gone right.
I like to laugh and enjoy deep conversations about life, have good shared meals and music/poetry evenings.Ajuda
No experience needed, just an enthusiastic attitude and sense of humour also helps. Some of the summer projects are working with me, such as the building construction projects, and some are working alone, such as weeding and vegetables garden tasks.
If you're able to start early mornings it's much better, because working outdoors in the intense sun is very difficult in jan, feb, march.Idiomas
Inglês: Fluente
Acomodação
Accommodation this year is a lovely big private room (shown in the photos) at my father's house next door. This is because my house bus workaway accommodation was hit by a storm and needs repair.
There is wifi, and my old dad Des is super friendly.
All bedding, towels etc are provided
All meals are provided, and I’m happy to cook vegetarian, vegan, gluten free. Some organic food but not all organic.
Provide your own extra snack treats, there will be plenty of chances to visit the local supermarket.
The accommodation is for non smokers only.Algo mais...
This is a good place to take a slow break and spend some time being creative. Be prepared to entertain yourself here on the property with things like books, journal, podcasts or arts and crafts to work on.
If you have your own transport there are lots of beautiful beaches to visit around the far north.
For those without their own car, the town/shops are not within walking distance, they are very far. There are no buses that go past here but you can get a ride to town with me or my dad.
There's limited mobile reception here for mobile phones, however there is plenty of wifi internet which you're welcome to use.
Being surrounded by forest means you can expect some flying biting insects, so personal insect repellent for your skin and a few pairs long trousers and socks are a must!
Bring sensible shoes for working in, and a rain coat if it's winter or spring, it rains a lot here from June through to October. In summer, suncream and a hat and light cool long-sleeved shirts! The sun really burns here.Mais alguns detalhes
Acesso à internet
Acesso à internet limitado
Temos mascotes
Somos fumantes
Pode hospedar famílias
Espaço para estacionar campervans
Este anfitrião pode fornecer espaço para vans.
Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?
2
Horas previstas
Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week
Comentário (14)
My dad will be forever grateful for her help on the very challenging task of replacing barn roofing, all in the summer heat. A strong and… read more
Mallory is warmhearted, insightful and very practical and determined when working. She brought enthusiasm and interest to the projects of plumbing an outdoor bathroom/shower… read more
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My dad will be forever grateful for her help on the very challenging task of replacing barn roofing, all in the summer heat. A strong and… read more
Mallory is warmhearted, insightful and very practical and determined when working. She brought enthusiasm and interest to the projects of plumbing an outdoor bathroom/shower… read more
Her place is amazing and it was so cool to take part in the garden work and the demo and building. You can have the best convos about everything with her and working with her is great fun too. Her art and music and way of… read more
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and creativity with me. it was a real joy to experience your music and your art. I… read more
She helped me get the large garden and orchard into order, and I learned she will not stop… read more
The work never been to hard, and was various. Gardening, weeding, doing some bee boxes, mowing, feeding everybody… read more
I used my… read more
What a woman! She's incredibly hardworking, inspiring and creative and it was amazing to work in a space where there was passion, patience and room for mistakes and learning.
The land is magical (minus the sandflies but that's a price worth paying!). Little winding paths through herb patches, an abundant veggie garden (even in… read more
Magda is lovely, funny, independent, patient, knowledgable, and super talented! We had a great time helping her build various things.
Her place is in a beautiful valley, between a forest and a river, and we slept in a hut (that she built) that was really cute and comfy.
The work was never too hard,… read more
I found them both to be courteous, respectful, mature, and very easy to communicate with, as well as good company. They stayed with me for I think longer than 3 weeks, picking up new skills quickly because they were interested and gave careful… read more