Host Profile
My Property
Business Type
Farming methods
Short Property Description
Situated in the Yarra Valley (1.5 hours north of Melbourne) our 10 acre block is 70% native forest with the remainder cleared. We are in the process of converting the small holding to the biodynamic production of vegetables and fruit. The property is north facing with a good water supply and excellent soils. We have a small dam suitable for swimming. The soils have had no chemicals for at least two decades. It is adjacent to State Forest with a wonderful array of nature around us including koala’s, wombat and wallaby. The variety and number of local bird species is a joy to be around though crop protection can be a task in itself. The closest shopping town is 15 minutes away with a mainline trainstation 40 minutes away by car. I have experience in biodynamic and organic crop production (primarily in tree production) in Europe and Australia. My wife also has many years of growing experience. The environment is is fairly pristine with our neighbours also applying organic systems.
Organic/Biological methods we use
We use biodynamic systems primarily incorporating organic and permaculture methods where applicable.
My Details
The Stay
Can Accommodate
Preferred length of Stay
Accommodation
Other options
Non-Smoking, No Children, No Pets please
Meal Procedures
Eat together, Eat separately, Share some meals, Food provided, cook your own
Languages spoken
English ( beginners French and Japenese)
Diets we cater for
Mixed meals, some meat, some vegetarian, BYO Special diet foods please
Work and Study Remotely here
Work and Study Remotely here by arrangement
Why I became a WWOOF Host
I have been part of collaborative a number of community/farming endevours both in Europe and Australia for many years. I enjoy working with others on projects and am happy if I can pass on any skills or information that might be of use. I have been part of multi national intentional communities in the past and enjoy the diversity of knowledge and skills people bring to projects and to life. I would hope that each of us has benefit in a collaborative relationship as I see the future of humanity is dependent on our ability to work with each other in stronger and healthier ways. Organisations like WWOOF are an excellent means of building our collaborative capacity and our capacity to broaden our world view.
