Host Profile
My Property
Business Type
Farming methods
Short Property Description
We are on a 9 hectare property which we are rehabilitating primarily for honey eaters. We have had some support from the federal government Bush for Birds programme and are still conducting weed control, ecological thinning and also planting trees and shrubs to attract endangered honey eaters, including the regent honey eater and the swift parrot. We are also establishing a 140 tree olive grove and a 400m2 vegetable garden. Work would involve creating the vegetable garden and developing waterways and ponds to keep water on the property.
We are in North East Victoria, near the town of Beechworth. The alpine region is nearby and cycling tracks abound including rail trails and mountain biking. We have bikes and helmets for your use. A modern passive solar home with an enclosed solar heated pool make for luxury living. Singing lessons are also available with Andrée who is a qualified singing teacher! Gianni is a retired doctor with an interest in old motor cars from the 1940s and previously had an award winning garden in Castlemaine before moving to the North East of Victoria.
My Details
The Stay
Can Accommodate
Preferred length of Stay
3-7 days, 1-2 weeks, Longer stays by negotiation
Accommodation
Other options
Meal Procedures
Languages spoken
Diets we cater for
Mixed meals, some meat, some vegetarian, Fish based meals, Meat based meals, Vegetarian meals, Gluten free meals
Work and Study Remotely here
Work and Study Remotely here by arrangement
Why I became a WWOOF Host
We have a long history of hosting international guests during our 32 years living in Castlemaine and being active with the Castlemaine State Festival. We have also hosted exchange students whilst our own children were at school. We are keen to share our skills in gardening, music and mechanics.
