Host Profile
My Property
Business Type
Farming methods
Short Property Description
We are a historic homestead dating back to 1865 in Lilydale. We are on 65 acres and have a hobby farm which includes, 14 sheep, 4 goats, chickens, dogs and a cat.
We have a garden veggie patch, paddocks and gardens/grounds that need maintaining. We have a two bedroom weatherboard cottage for WWOOFers. It is rustic and old but cosy. It has a log fire, kitchen bathroom and toilet.
We are a busy family with our own business in Melbourne. We have four children (2 at home, 2 moved out) and it would be great to have assistance around the property.
There is a bus stop at the end of our driveway to the nearby town of Lilydale (2km), with busses and trains to melbourne- under 1 hour.
Organic/Biological methods we use
We are a hobby farm and have a small amount of animals which will need to be feed daily, and paddocks need to be maintained. We have set up a new veggie garden which requires daily maintenance, and general gardening around the property.
You will be working with our gardener twice weekly and other days on your own.
Skills WWOOFers can learn here
Organic practices & techniques, Gardening, Animal care, Poultry care, Sheep/goats/cattle care
My Details
The Stay
Can Accommodate
Preferred length of Stay
2-4 weeks, Longer stays by negotiation
Accommodation
Other options
No Smoking Inside, Children allowed by arrangement
Meal Procedures
Share some meals, Food provided, cook your own
Languages spoken
Diets we cater for
Mixed meals, some meat, some vegetarian
Why I became a WWOOF Host
Meeting interesting people from all corners of the world…good value help and sharing skills and knowledge to keen and enthusiastic people passionate about organic farming methods. Our children have made great connections through woofers who have come to stay with us and has broadened their horizons
