An 5 ha cool climate vineyard as part of a 19HA property. 3 varieties of Grapes, which we sell to wineries. We have built our home using solar passive design. Landscaped garden & vegetable/fruit garden are run using organic methods & sustainable water usage. Hens for eggs, fruit & nut trees.
Volunteering includes general vineyard work, hand pruning, vine training, shoot thinning, hand picking, small building jobs and landscaping, general & vegetable gardening.
Accommodation for 3 people in flat next to the main house. No smoking inside Mature age OK. Mixed diet, shared with Hosts at least once a day. Minimum stay of 1 week. WIFI.
We enjoy hosting travellers and hearing about their lives in other countries and cultures. We need extra help sometimes to keep our farm going well. It has been a great decision to join WWOOF and we have met many wonderful young and older visitors over 10 years. They make your life happier!
Organic/Biological methods we use
Our vineyard requires low water usage and no requirement for pesticides. The Garden which grows vegetables and herbs is organic.
Skills WWOOFers can learn here
Organic practices & techniquesGardeningCompostingSoil conservationPropagatingMulchingPruningBeekeepingAnimal carePoultry careSheep/goats/cattle careUsing & caring for toolsFencingBuildingHandymanBread making
Farm type
Commercial Farm
Farming methods
Organic
The Stay
3 WWOOFers
1-2 weeksWhatever suits
Separate Building
Smoking allowedNo Smoking InsideChildren allowed by arrangementNo Pets please
The Stay
Share most meals
Mixed mealssome meatsome vegetarianMeat based mealsVegetarian mealsBYO Special diet foods please
