Ten acres in Mount Barker WA, with panoramic views of the Stirling Range, is in the very early stages of development. My father and I built the main house in 2024 and the commencement of the site plan, designed around permaculture principles, will begin when autumn sets in. I live alone and would appreciate a few extra sets of hands.
I have studied permaculture online (Geoff Lawton PDC) which has topped up my knowledge and inspired a life long dream to create a sustainable/productive property – i am always excited to learn from others as I know many hold a diverse range of skills and far greater depth and wealth of knowledge than I.
2025’s aim will be the construction and planting of two major swales, among many other tasks and projects. Many hands make light work and two or more heads are better than one. I will be excited for the opportunity to host equally passionate Permi’s and hard workers to help me to get closer to realising an ambition to live sustainably and produce delicious food.
I heard about this WWOOFing thing from a good friend, she is also passionate about all things natural, organic and home grown. I thought I would give it a try as I am looking at my schedule for 2025 and see some weeks of hard yakka ahead. As mentioned above I will appreciate the extra hands to make lighter work of building swales, preparing crop beds and a kitchen garden.
I trust that the WWOOF volunteers will bring enthusiasm and some expertise and knowledge to assist in transforming this ten acres of old pasture into a highly productive and sustainable farm.
