Host Profile
My Property
Business Type
Farming methods
Short Property Description
Pesticide-free Blueberry and Waratah farm in the picturesque Yarra Valley. Around 80km east of Melbourne – just follow the Yarra River to our farm.
A compact but beautiful farm, you will feel at ease as soon as you arrive. We have endless jobs and would welcome a helping hand to get us through this very productive blueberry season. If you fancy a stint on a blueberry farm, please contact me. Picking is in the mornings, followed by packing and delivery. It is all weather dependent.
Organic/Biological methods we use
We do not use any pesticides on our blueberries. Our orchard is full of spiders. Our chooks (hens) help with snail control, while weed control is very manual and never-ending. Netting has kept the birds from eating the fruit, but now we have a lot more berries to pick! We irrigate from our healthy dam and use natural fertilisers. Most of the farm activities are achieved using our hands.
The Stay
Can Accommodate
Preferred length of Stay
Accommodation
In Our Home, BYO Accommodation
Other options
Non-Smoking, No Smoking Inside, No Pets please, Children allowed by arrangement
Meal Procedures
Languages spoken
English and very poor understanding of Spanish, French, Italian
Diets we cater for
Mixed meals, some meat, some vegetarian, BYO Special diet foods please
Why I became a WWOOF Host
We love sharing our beautiful farm and our knowledge of Australia and land management. We enjoy hosting international and interstate visitors and would welcome them into our home.
We have plenty to do and plenty to offer. The blueberries are ripening and the Woofers labour commitment fits perfectly with our production needs.
