40 acre property in valley with views of mountains, forests, permanent local rivers; near lake Eildon. Main farm activity is Wiltshire/Dorper (sociable, self-shearing) sheep, Ducks, Geese, goats & Chickens. Large gardens, many native plants, 95 different bird species living & breeding here. Hosts have a background in horticulture and have designed & managed properties in England & Victoria. The whole property has been adapted to permaculture principles. Work incl vegetable & fruit production- maintenance of vegie garden ,fruit trees, planting, fencing and animal husbandry. Accomodation with hosts. No children. Mixed diet shared with family or self cater. No smoking. Min stay 2 weeks then neg. Work 4-6 hours a day. Boots are needed; please bring work gloves & outdoor clothing. We are unable to cater for special & vegetarian diets.
We both have long experience of working and teaching people of all ages and nationalities and enjoy sharing our farm and life experience. We have hosted visitors of all ages from places as far apart from each other as Ireland, Taiwan, France, Spain, Japan, Korea and Germany etc. Although most have had no experience or skills we have found that having some extra hands at times helps us to make improvements to our farm and animal care.
Organic/Biological methods we use
We do not use chemicals or fertilizers, we use our animals to manage the land and its fertility. We have pastured birds so they have a great life with shelter when they want it, protected by solar powered fences and flock guardian dogs.