Neil Barrett
“Namoorook” circa 1895, is a beautifully restored homestead on 71 acres of farm land approximately 1.5 kms from Leongatha and 130kms from Melbourne. Adopting regenerative agricultural practices, Namoorook is a mixed farming operation with livestock, organic fruit orchard and vegetable gardens.
We hope it will become an example of how food and farming systems can use the power of nature to increase biodiversity, enrich the soil, capture carbon, improve watersheds enhancing the entire ecosystem.

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Why I became a WWOOF Host

Want to share knowledge, experiences, and country hospitality. As a recent start up we are looking for assistance to help establish the potential of the property. We are interested in engaging with others and hearing their stories and experiences.  We are strong advocates of re-creating local food systems. We have room and work to share!!

Organic/Biological methods we use

Organic/regenerative

Skills WWOOFers can learn here

Organic practices & techniques Regenerative Agriculture practices & techniques Gardening Composting Soil conservation Propagating Mulching Pruning Worm farming Beekeeping Animal care Poultry care Sheep/goats/cattle care Fencing Building Handyman Cheese making Preserving & processing food Bread making Marketing produce

Farm type

Small/Non-commercial farm

Farming methods

Regenerative Agriculture

Courses & Events

Working closely with the Leongatha Community Garden to create a Community Farm, known as “The Commons”.  We are strong advocates for the recreation of local food systems. Working with a range of different local community groups and institutions to advance community awareness of the importance of local food systems, the need for local aggregator of fresh food and appropriate infrastructure (the “missing middle”)  This involves a number of learning opportunities courses/events that would be free to any WWoof members.

The Stay

2 WWOOFers
2-4 weeks Longer stays by negotiation
In Our Home Separate Building
No Smoking Inside No Children No Pets please

The Stay

Eat together Share most meals
Mixed meals some meat some vegetarian
Work and Study Remotely here by arrangement
English, German