We live on a 5 acre rural block in Yapeen, Central Victoria. Yapeen is a great mix of quiet countryside within easy access to the historic goldfields and artistic hub of Castlemaine. We are owner builders of a unique, off grid house. Our block has a diversity of native grasses, some large remnant trees, an abundance of reptiles and birds, resident frogs and visiting kangaroos.
We enjoy the mutual exchange offered under the wwoof setup where wwoofers have the opportunity to travel and learn new skills and hosts can get the help they need in a relaxed fashion. We are community minded people who enjoy the company of a variety of people and cultures, the input of energy into the land and the sharing of skills and ideas.
Organic/Biological methods we use
We garden using only organic methods – ie composting, mulching and occasionally natural pest control. We make use of permaculture design features when practicable eg the use of sealed and rainwater capture, incorporating slope and aspect into garden bed design, waste water treatment and reuse.
Skills WWOOFers can learn here
Organic practices & techniquesRegenerative Agriculture practices & techniquesGardeningCompostingSoil conservationPropagatingMulchingEnvironmental recovery/regeneration workWild Food ForagingWorm farmingAnimal carePoultry careUsing & caring for toolsFencingBuildingHandymanFermenting foodsPreserving & processing foodOff Grid Living skillsMechanicalSheep/goats/cattle care
Farm type
Small/Non-commercial farm
Farming methods
Organic
Courses & Events
The Stay
3 WWOOFers
1-2 weeksLonger stays by negotiation
Separate BuildingCaravan
No Smoking InsideChildren allowed by arrangement
The Stay
Eat togetherShare most mealsShare cooking
Mixed mealssome meatsome vegetarianGluten free mealsMeat based mealsVegetarian meals
