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We are Shani, Merin (Mez) and Remi
Living on a 2.6 acre block of land in Barongarook, Vic, Australia - in the foothills of the Otways.
About our place:
We have a KelpieX dog named Kari, a few sheep, lambs and a cow.
There's lots trees & gardens, on a quiet dirt road.
We are 10 minutes from Colac, the main town.
Between 20-60 mins drive to beautiful Otways locations such as Forrest & Apollo Bay.
About us:
Shani - loves gardening, animals & being outside. Works as a children's counsellor.
Mez - Musician and home handy-person, works as an audio tech.
Remi - 2 year old boy who loves people & playing
We eat a mix of home-grown/hunted meat and vegetarian meals, and like to eat fresh/whole foods.
We are welcoming of all genders, cultures and are queer friendly.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We can teach you about gardening, cooking, preserving, building/fixing skills. We love to share our skills, and would love to learn from you as well. We provide a warm, friendly space, and can give you local information about the Otways region, show you local places.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Types of help we are looking for:
(The following tasks are all jobs which we already do on our property and would welcome assistance with. We can share /teach you how to do them with us)
- Gardening and landscaping
- General property maintenance
- Building projects (chicken coop, tiling etc)
- Fencing
- Harvesting and preserving
We would welcome you to do cooking or babysit/play with Remi if it works out as well, but these types of support are not essential.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a comfortable & clean caravan for workaways to stay in. It has a double bed, working kitchenette (fridge, stove & sink), power (lights, charging points), and a big awning. The caravan can be set-up close or far away from the house, depending how much space you want. Toilet & shower are inside our main house.
What else ...
There is no public transport directly to our house. If you don't drive, we can pick you up from Colac (train station), and take you in to Colac for shopping needs or to catch buses to other parts of the Otways.
In your spare time you are welcome to relax around our property or go sightseeing around the Otways. We can take you to local events or community gatherings if they coincide with your stay here.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
Any size will fit, we have a few acres of space.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
4-5 days a week of work, between 3-5hrs per day depending on the type of work
