Host Profile
My Property
Business Type
Farming methods
Short Property Description
‘Noosa Forest Retreat’ (NFR), contact Ian Trew. Grass Roots Residential Permaculture community & Education centre; specialising in permaculture & Syntropic regenerative agriculture introduction courses, Full Permaculture Design Courses (PDC) & Internships, 20% discount for WWOOF members & students. Offering healthy accommodation short to long term.
New Position available for long term community member with commitment to natural health, regenerative living and nature.
NFR is a grass roots permaculture community is 160 acres of lush forested land, nestled into the beautiful Noosa hinterland, bordered by National Park, amongst the foothills of Mother Mountain.
NFR is in early stages of implementing food gardens & buildings & welcome all who would like to participate short or long-term or as members. Shares are available for purchase. Help with tree planting, carpentry, photography and stone mason work particularly welcome.
We also particularly welcome & support those interested in utilising our acreage & basic facilities as a venue for education & workshops. Exploring various aspects of well being, diet & integrative lifestyle, developing & demonstrating co-operative permaculture food production, distribution, nutrient return & greater community while developing land sharing systems respecting biodiversity of people & place & income for our goals.
The main house overlooks developing organic orchards, vegie & herb gardens. Ideally located for biking, bushwalking, Eumundi markets, various National Parks, Frazer Island, canoeing & surfing.
Volunteering incl. all aspects of orchard & garden maintenance, earthworks & natural building.
Negotiable. stays of 2 weeks and over for up to 3 self-reliant people.
Wi Fi. Communal meals or self-cater for reduced work. No smoking inside.
Can pick up WWOOFers from Noosa or Nambour
Organic/Biological methods we use
The Stay
Can Accommodate
Preferred length of Stay
2-4 weeks, Longer stays by negotiation
Accommodation
Other options
Meal Procedures
Languages spoken
Diets we cater for
Vegetarian meals, Vegetarian only
Why I became a WWOOF Host
We have had an interest in securing land and water in order to protect such a vital asset and grow organic food for future generations. We enjoy offering education and have loved to share our home with others wishing to learn about permaculture
