Host Profile
My Property
Business Type
Farming methods
Short Property Description
Our farm is on a hill with lovely views about 5 minutes outside Yass, NSW; that is three hours south of Sydney, 55 minutes from Goulburn and 45 minutes away from Canberra, the attractive national capital.
We are a developing ‘whole’ farm – growing, cooking, bunching, drying and crafting with flowers, fruit and plants of all kinds, and taking bouquets and preserves to local markets and cafes. We follow organic and sustainable practices and are continually improving our soil and planting. We have developed a very attractive property, with beautiful house, gazebos, gardens and landscaped areas, intending to soon welcome the public for tours and workshops.
We look forward to our WWOOFers being able to enjoy learning about our farm life and practices, and helping out while still having lots of free time. Beyond our place you can see livestock on neighbouring properties, kangaroos, the hills of the picturesque Yass River Valley and, in the distance, the Brindabella mountains that lead to the Snowy Mountains, while on our property you can meet our two gentle Maremma sheepdogs, two cats, Babydoll sheep, chickens, ducks and geese, watch all the wild birdlife and use our swimming pool in the warmer months.
We work hard and there’s a lot to do every day- but we tailor the place and hours of work to suit the weather and season. If it is going to be hot we might start very early and rest in middle of the day. If it rains, there are indoor tasks to complete. We can tailor the work to your special interests and competencies, give you lots of free time to relax and help you with sightseeing. We invite you to enjoy home-cooked meals with us (and cook a meal of your own!), have a laugh, and socialise with our family and friends.
We hope to meet enthusiastic, responsible and mature WWOOFers, who enjoy country surroundings, who are keen to learn and help out, and are appreciative and respectful, just like we are.
Send us a message with any questions, and an idea of when you’d like to stay. We normally like volunteers to stay for at least 2 weeks so they can enjoy a wide variety of activities and after initial messages like to finalise plan by phone. We look forward to hearing from you!
Organic/Biological methods we use
We are spending a lot of time weeding, mulching, mowing, cutting flowers and cooking up preserves. Most of the gardens are no-till and crops are grown in the open. We put poultry and sheep manure on the compost heaps that we then use in the garden and to make our own potting mix.
Wwoofers may be asked to help weed garden beds, water pots and plants, pick and cut up fruit, wash up flower buckets, cut back plants and deadhead flowers. Wwoofers need to be ok about working alone on some of their tasks while others complete their own tasks elsewhere on the farm.
We ask all woofers to help conserve water, have short showers and to not flush anything unusual down the toilet that will block our septic. Please refrain from talking in the kitchen, taking showers or using the washing machine or dryer between 9.30pm – 6.30am. Before departing we ask all wwoofers to wash their bedsheets and pillow covers and vacuum their floor for the next guest.
My Details
The Stay
Can Accommodate
Preferred length of Stay
1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, Longer stays by negotiation
Accommodation
Other options
Non-Smoking, No Smoking Inside, Children allowed by arrangement, No Pets please
Meal Procedures
Eat together, Eat separately, Share some meals, Share cooking, Food provided, cook your own
Languages spoken
Diets we cater for
Mixed meals, some meat, some vegetarian, Fish based meals, Meat based meals, Vegetarian meals, Vegetarian only
Work and Study Remotely here
Work and Study Remotely here by arrangement
Why I became a WWOOF Host
We would love help getting our project off the ground. Happy to share our knowledge of plant propagation and cultivation and the harvesting of plants for food, fibre, and craft. We are also musicians, hat makers, and teach historic dance.
