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Short Property Description
Habitat Vineyard is a 4 ha property with 2 ha of vines. We are organic, biodynamic and designed with permaculture principles. We have Warre bee hives, run a small flock of sheep, free range chickens, have dogs & cats as house pets. The property borders the Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area. There is no public transport available but we collect people from Orange, which has a train & coach services from Sydney. Work includes vineyard maintenance, nursery work, vegetable gardening, weeding & some garden construction & design. Preference will be given to those who have completed a permaculture design course. Free WiFi and reasonable mobile phone reception are available. Accom for 6 in tents that we provide. Vans welcome. Shared meals, mixed diet and vegetarians catered for. Children b.a. NSI. Initial stay 10-14 days, longer stays negotiable.
Organic/Biological methods we use
We are certified organic with Organic Food Chain http://www.organicfoodchain.com.au/. We make organic wine from the vineyard. We use biodynamic sprays and planting regimes.
