Capel River Avocados- Jessie Spark

Host Profile

    My Property

    Business Type

    Commercial Farm

    Farming methods

    Biodynamic

    Short Property Description

    150 acre Family owned & run farm boasting 2000 Avocado trees, other spray free fruit & hay farm in one of the most beautiful places in the world- Southwest Western Australia. We are looking for good, honest, respectful people, who like to work hard & who want a great location central location close to many beaches & lots of places to explore- you’ve found your farm to WWOOF at! We are an Aussie/American family who just purchased a large farm in September 2023 where there are always things to be done on it.  We love experiencing different cultures.  If you are looking to learn about farming in the Southwest of Western Australia and finding a farm that is within 30mins of many site to see- this is the the farm to come to.   Enjoy farm life as well as exploring the Southwest- under 30minutes to 10 beaches & 2 major town centres- Bunbury & Busselton. Under 1 hour’s drive to Margret River- Please note, vehicle not provided.

    Jobs include maintaining farm, weeding gardens & orchards , fencing, maintaining the avo orchards- irrigation, pruning, picking, and maintaining the country gardens.  We also have big projects like painting, building stables & sheds, fencing, etc…

    Accommodation is in a spacious 1 room, full bathroom granny flat separate to the main house.  comfortably fits 1-2 people.  We also have availability for any caravaners to live here as well with access to full bathroom and electricity.

    Organic/Biological methods we use

    We use low chem or spray free methods in all farming that we do.  We are working hard to diversify the farm.  Currently growing 1500 avocado trees, spray free fruit & high quality hay for livestock.  We try to leave a light footprint on the world especially in our area.

    Skills WWOOFers can learn here

    Biodynamic practices & techniques, Gardening, Propagating, Mulching, Pruning, Beekeeping, Animal care, Poultry care, Horse care, Sheep/goats/cattle care, Mechanical, Using & caring for tools, Fencing, Building, Handyman, Preserving & processing food, Marketing produce, Disaster Recovery assistance (for visa extensions)

    The Stay

    Can Accommodate

    2 WWOOFers

    Preferred length of Stay

    1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, Longer stays by negotiation

    Accommodation

    Separate Building, BYO Accommodation

    Other options

    Non-Smoking, No Smoking Inside, Children allowed by arrangement, Pets allowed by arrangement

    Meal Procedures

    Eat together, Share most meals, Food provided, cook your own

    Languages spoken

    english

    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 are looking for good, honest, respectful, hard working people who want a great location for a working holiday.  We are an Aussie/American family who own a large farm where there are always things to be done on it.  We love experiencing different cultures.  If you are looking to learn about farming in the Southwest of Western Australia and finding a farm that is within 30mins of many site to see- this is the farm.

    Please note there is no vehicle available *

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