Host Profile
My Property
Business Type
Farming methods
Short Property Description
We are now able to accept people for 2nd and 3rd year visas under the volunteer work scheme for Bushfire or Flood recovery efforts. Yes we can sign off on these visas in conjunction with volunteer work.
https://wwoof.com.au/2nd-3rd-year-working-holiday-visas-update/
Our main residence is located in the centre of Orange NSW. We have a permaculture garden located at home and we also have a large scale Permaculture Educational Centre.
Holistically managed being built on 97 acres at Cargo. There is quite a lot of mixed work available at Cargo starting with the building of vegetable gardens, service areas for composting, buildings, food forest and pathways.
Accommodation consists of a caravan with all facilities available at the property. If volunteering at the home then you will stay in a room located at the home or the Camper van.
Old fashioned home cooked meals for the evening meals with everyone joining in. Length of stay negotiable.
Keen to hear from people who would like to stay long term and work with us to develop a village setting at our Permaculture site at Cargo. Plus those of you who also can help us with garden maintenance and animal care in town at our home.
Organic/Biological methods we use
Composting from degradable matter
Chicken tractor systems
Mulching for gardens
Animals used as a pest control system
Companion Planting
and more ………..
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, Wild Food Foraging, Worm farming, Beekeeping, Animal care, Poultry care, Using & caring for tools, Fencing, Building, Natural Building techniques, Handyman, Fermenting foods, Preserving & processing food, Bread making, Marketing produce, Disaster Recovery assistance (for visa extensions)
My Details
Name
Partners Name
Bissys Permaculture and Holistically Managed Educational Center (Cool Climate)
Gender
The Stay
Can Accommodate
Preferred length of Stay
2-4 weeks, Longer stays by negotiation
Accommodation
Caravan, Tent, BYO Accommodation
Other options
Non-Smoking, Children allowed by arrangement, Pets allowed by arrangement
Meal Procedures
Eat together, Eat separately, Share some meals, Share cooking, Food provided, cook your own
Languages spoken
English but I do have some children who speak other languages
Diets we cater for
Mixed meals, some meat, some vegetarian
Work and Study Remotely here
Work and Study Remotely here by arrangement
Why I became a WWOOF Host
I’ve always been a peoples person and after 18 years nursing and a large family with 8 children it flowed on to WWOOFing. WWOOF was something we learned about when our children were very young and first used the organization at the home.
It followed on from then to over 12 years of meeting and sharing life with more than 550 volunteers. We now have friends all over the world and lots of amazing stories and spaces to share.
It’s a very fulfilling role being a host, meeting people and sharing our knowledge. The social side allows us also to learn about you and games and hobbies you play/do back home. Hosting also helps us to learn more about the world, your country and cultures.
The best part for us with hosting is making new friends!
