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Casauria
Casauria is a 9 hectare property now under a covenant with the help of the Trust for Nature. Five years ago, I starting rehabilitating the sheep paddocks for plants and wildlife, primarily birds and especially honey eaters. In 2022, I  had some support from the federal government Bush for Birds programme and now continue work for weed control, ecological thinning and also planting trees and shrubs to attract endangered honey eaters, including the regent honey eater and the swift parrot. I am also establishing a 140 tree olive grove and a 400m2 vegetable garden, utilising hugelkultures . Work and learning available includes  further developing the veggie garden, the fruiting trees and also developing waterways and ponds using permaculture principles. More nesting boxes to make and put up, as well as varied habitat development tasks for a variety of species.

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Why I became a WWOOF Host

I have a long history of hosting international guests during our 32 years living in Castlemaine and being active with the Castlemaine State Festival. I have also hosted exchange students whilst my own children were at school. I am keen to share my skills in habitat development, revegetation, gardening, landscaping, woodworking and mechanics.

Organic/Biological methods we use

Primarily a permaculture approach to the whole property. Utilising as much as I can without accessing new resources wherever possible. I have a focus on improving the soil according to the planned function and creating habitat regardless of how messy it looks to the human eye (of some). Retaining water on the property and creating more sustainable micro climates where sheep once ran, is my attempt to contribute to the landscape in a positive way. Growing abundant vegetables for personal and family use is also a focus.

Skills WWOOFers can learn here

Permaculture design practices & techniques Gardening Composting Soil conservation Propagating Mulching Pruning Environmental recovery/regeneration work Mechanical Using & caring for tools Building Handyman

Farm type

Small/Non-commercial farm

Farming methods

Permaculture

Courses & Events

Whilst I don’t hold any courses on a regular basis, previous Wwoofers have helped organise and run a Landcare field day on the property. Several have attended Landcare and climate resilience events as my guest. With a number of active environmental groups in the area, there is often something going on that is worth attending. My August guest also attended a winery day to “Explore Shiraz” at my neighbour’s winery!

The Stay

2 WWOOFers
3-7 days 1-2 weeks Longer stays by negotiation
In Our Home
Non-Smoking Children allowed by arrangement Pets allowed by arrangement

The Stay

Eat together Share most meals Share cooking
Mixed meals some meat some vegetarian Fish based meals Meat based meals Vegetarian meals Vegetarian only Vegan meals Gluten free meals
Work and Study Remotely here by arrangement
English and Italian