Host Profile
My Property
Business Type
Farming methods
Short Property Description
We live on 5 acres in gorgeous Mapleton, with an orchard and vegetable garden. Our land has landscaped gardens, several lovely break out areas with decks and picturesque views to enjoy the glory of being immersed in nature, surrounded by trees and the sound of birds by day and frogs by night :). .
Organic/Biological methods we use
We have an orchard with about 40 fruit and nut trees and a vegetable garden with approximately a dozen garden beds for herbs and vegetables. We have a biannual pruning plan to keep the fruit trees to a manageable height and in good health, encouraging more works and microorganisms to thrive. In addition we have many gardens with lush plants and flowers which we also tend to with regular weeding and mulching. The lasagne type gardening method has worked well with our vegetable beds with compost (chook poop), dry leaves and green clippings to rejuvenate the soil.
My Details
The Stay
Can Accommodate
Preferred length of Stay
Accommodation
Other options
Non-Smoking, Children allowed by arrangement, Pets allowed by arrangement
Meal Procedures
Diets we cater for
Mixed meals, some meat, some vegetarian
Work and Study Remotely here
Work and Study Remotely here by arrangement
Why I became a WWOOF Host
We have become hosts as managing the land, orchard and vegetable garden is a lot and whilst we have managed over the last 2 years, it would be lovely to have some extra hands to help. In addition, we have many friends and family come and stay at our little haven as we call this our healing mountain, it’s the perfect place to get your zen on and unwind/reset. We love being able to share that with those who also appreciate being in nature and share the same philosophy of tending to the land and reaping all the tranquility mother nature has to offer.
