Host Profile
My Property
Business Type
Farming methods
Short Property Description
136 acres (55ha) of gorgeous hill country farm, surrounded by the Easter National Park. We farm Marron (freshwater crayfish), in 10ac (4ha) of dams.
We are situated in the beautiful Southwest of Western Australia just south of Nannup & close to tourist destinations, including Margaret River (70km).
We currently have 9 goats, goats Dolly Parton & Vincent van Goat in charge & new billy goat Leonardo attempting to take over. Also, there are rescue pigs Virginia Wolfe & Richard, who are tasked with soil aeration. Basically digging up paddocks & making a bloody mess, but are fun to have around. We have just added sheep to livestock mix, with 18 ewes, Roger Ram Jet the ram, (he is a bit old & lame, but seems to get the job none) & this year 20 new lambs. We have 3 chooks (chickens) for fresh eggs and Russel Crow III, the rooster. I have just purchased an egg incubator and must get cracking on hatcheting new chickens, as my girls are getting bit old.
Skills WWOOFers can learn here
Organic practices & techniques, Permaculture design practices & techniques, Biodynamic practices & techniques, Regenerative Agriculture practices & techniques, Gardening, Composting, Soil conservation, Propagating, Mulching, Pruning, Environmental recovery/regeneration work, Wild Food Foraging, Worm farming, Animal care, Poultry care, Sheep/goats/cattle care, Mustering, Aquaponics, Mechanical, Using & caring for tools, Fencing, Building, Handyman, Preserving & processing food, Bread making
My Details
Name
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, Pets allowed by arrangement
Meal Procedures
Languages spoken
Diets we cater for
Mixed meals, some meat, some vegetarian, Meat based meals, Vegetarian meals, Vegetarian only, Vegan meals, BYO Special diet foods please
Work and Study Remotely here
Work and Study Remotely here by arrangement
Why I became a WWOOF Host
I relocated from Perth, after selling Accounting Practice, to Nannup 5 years ago. I accidentally became a Marron farmer after I brought this farm & discovered Marron naturally occurring in the farm dams. I was supposed to go into semiretirement, but I enjoy the healthy outdoor lifestyle so much I work my farm full time, with the help of family, friends & WWOOFers.
I enjoy passing on what knowledge I have, to those I work with & the things I learn from people who stay on the farm. I’ve completed a Post Grad degree in permaculture & run the farm along Mollison & Holgram principles, & a good dose of organic & biodynamic technique.
