Host Profile
My Property
Property Name
Farming methods
Business Type
Short Property Description
We are an establishing farm located in the bountiful and beautiful Huon Valley. Spread across 9 acres of woodland and sloping pasture we have mixed production with market gardens, orchards, and developing woodland livestock and poultry. We grow to eat, sell and use all elements of plants and animals in creative ways across the properties. We are also regenerating our bush and interested in applying European woodland management techniques in an Australian context.
Work on the properties is seasonal and varied. Tasks can include bed preparation, compost and amendment preparations, weeding and propagation, moving and feeding/watering animals, building and repairing fences, creating woodland tracks, regenerative landscaping, construction projects and general homesteading such as wood chopping and food preserving.
Organic/Biological methods we use
We are mostly driven by permaculture but consider elements of biodynamic, organic and holistic management methods and practices on our properties.
Special Conditions
We can accommodate up to 2 adults (no children and no smokers) in our belle tent.
We have a Border Collie, so WWOOFers would need to be comfortable with and keen on Dogs.
Skills WWOOFers can learn here
Organic practices & techniques, Biodynamic practices & techniques, Permaculture design practices & techniques, Gardening, Composting, Propagating, Pruning, Soil conservation, Mulching, Worm farming, Beekeeping, Animal care, Using & caring for tools, Building, Natural Building techniques, Fencing, Handyman, Bread making, Fermenting foods, Preserving & processing food, Marketing produce
My Details
The Stay
Can Accommodate
Preferred length of Stay
1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, Longer stays by negotiation
Accommodation
Other options
Meal Procedures
Share some meals, Food provided, cook your own
Diets we cater for
Fish based meals, Meat based meals, Vegetarian meals, Vegan meals
Why I became a WWOOF Host
We shifted our lifetsyles from city based to chasing the dream of living off the land. We read widely, watched countless hours of youtube how-to videos and documentaries and attended a few courses to help us on our way. We also found visiting properties a great way to see how others do it and pick up some great tips that you can’t find in a book or online.
Whilst additional labour is always appreciated, we really joined as WWOOF Hosts to share our experiences and show others what can be done. We hope this might inspire some to buck the trend and chase a wild dream.
