Host Profile
My Property
Business Type
Farming methods
Short Property Description
About Patrice: Patrice Newell was once on Television. But she left that industry in 1987 to become a sustainable land manager and writer/researcher dedicated to developing and communicating improved agricultural systems and innovations in an era of rapid climate change. Elmswood Farm has been her obsession ever since.
We are a Bio-dynamic/organic farm producing and retailing garlic, olive oil, beef and honey. The WWOOFing jobs depend on when you are with us. Sometimes we are busy, especially November and April, other times not so.
Accommodation for 4 in own house next to ours, some shared meals, mixed diet, No smoking inside. Initial stay 2-4 weeks, longer stays negotiable.
What work experiences are available to WWOOFers? Volunteering includes planting, mulching, weeding, harvesting, clipping or packing garlic. Stock work available for those with stock experience. Fencing work depending if WWOOFer is strong and interested.
My Details
The Stay
Can Accommodate
Preferred length of Stay
2-4 weeks, Longer stays by negotiation
Accommodation
Other options
Smoking allowed, No Smoking Inside, No Children
Meal Procedures
Languages spoken
Diets we cater for
Mixed meals, some meat, some vegetarian
Why I became a WWOOF Host
About Patrice: Patrice Newell was once on Television. But she left that industry in 1987 to become a sustainable land manager and writer/researcher dedicated to developing and communicating improved agricultural systems and innovations in an era of rapid climate change. Elmswood Farm has been her obsession ever since.
