Host Profile
My Property
Property Name
Farming methods
Business Type
Short Property Description
Dean lives on 5 acres – Hosted by himself & his dog Roger. A small hobby farm, Deans Greens is a marriage of cows, pigs, sheep, chooks, ducks, geese & a worm farm.
Also sporting over 100 fruit trees, nut trees & a well designed permaculture vegie garden. There is always something to do, fix, make or invent. Work includes yard maintenance, tending to & feeding animals, gardening, clearing, slashing & mowing.
Dean is a musician on weekends, giving WWOOFers a great opportunity to see other parts of Newcastle and the Hunter, and be part of some quality entertainment.
Accommodation for 2 within Dean’s home in own room with bathroom. Swimming pool for your leisure. Full internet access.
Train station 20 min walk. Must have a good sense of hygiene. Shared meals, mixed diet. No children.
Length of stays negotiable.
Full Property Description
5 Acres – well designed and well presented paddocks.
2 dams
creek runs through property
fruit orchard
Multiple vegetable gardens
Swimming pool
Organic/Biological methods we use
Mulching
Special Conditions
Skills WWOOFers can learn here
Organic practices & techniques, Biodynamic practices & techniques, Permaculture design practices & techniques, Gardening, Composting, Propagating, Pruning, Soil conservation, Mulching, Worm farming, Beekeeping, Animal care, Mechanical, Using & caring for tools, Making tools, Building, Natural Building techniques, Fencing, Handyman, Bread making, Fermenting foods, Preserving & processing food, Marketing produce
Courses and Events
G’day, my name’s Dean
I live on a hobby farm with my dog ‘Rojer’
On my farm there are extensive fruit & vegetable crops, a myriad of wildlife including wallabies, parrots, wood ducks & water dragons that occupy the properties river.
I grew up in the Hunter Valley working as an electricians apprentice to earn money to pursue my musical career (which i still dabble in today) In addition to working/performing I’ve taught over 30 students weekly, but i found myself not only teaching music but giving the students (of all ages) advice on their life issues & future endeavors.
Having gained my Cert IV & Diplomas I now feel I can be a mentor, an adviser & most of all a problem solver for those that might be in need of a little guidance.
Qualifications
Cert IV Workplace Assessment & training
Diploma in Counselling
Diploma in child/youth Interventions
My Details
The Stay
Can Accommodate
Preferred length of Stay
Accommodation
In Our Home, Separate Building, Caravan, Tent, BYO Accommodation
Other options
Meal Procedures
Eat together, Eat separately, Share some meals, Share cooking, Food provided, cook your own
Languages spoken
Diets we cater for
All diets catered for, Fish, Meat, Vegetarian, Vegetarian only, Vegan