Host Profile
My Property
Business Type
Farming methods
Short Property Description
Patchwork Jungle is a repurposed primary school in a small country township. Our Patch, set on one hectare is a mixed enterprise including herb nursery, market garden, berry and mixed fruit orchard as well as a coffee shop used to help value add with jams, cakes, juices, and hot foods. Close to the Murtoa Stick Shed, Little desert, Grampians National Park, home of Halls Gap Zoo, and the Silo Art Trail make us a great destination to include in your travels, particularly if you have your own transport. We use the schoolroom as our central hub, with a number of out-buildings as extended living such as bedrooms, laundry etc and the cafe/shop is in two ‘school portable’ style buildings brought in recently.
Organic/Biological methods we use
Our style is aligned to permaculture principals, but use the term Resource conscious. Incorporating a green waste collection for members of the township as a community service, and a range of composting styles helps with our nutrient return. Multi-use animal yards and integrated growing areas are being included. We use circular flow of materials, and love to reuse and repurpose everything. As we are actively open to the public we have to balance practical functionality with environmental responsibility. Biological diversity is also a key component to the property.
My Details
The Stay
Can Accommodate
Preferred length of Stay
3-7 days, 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks
Accommodation
In Our Home, Separate Building, Caravan
Other options
Smoking allowed, No Smoking Inside, Children allowed by arrangement, Pets allowed by arrangement
Meal Procedures
Languages spoken
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
We have been hosts since 2014 and love the shared experience working with WWOOFers at our place. For us it is not about getting labour to help with the jobs we need to do, we welcome people from around the world to share our home, and to learn from each other. By being a diverse enterprise there is always something to do, but we enjoy mixing things up, and working together.
