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We are a family of 3
Jake, Remi (9) and Lucy (7)
Living in the mountains of north east Victoria growing our own food and having a good time doing it. We have a small dog, about 20 sheep, laying chickens, a hive of bees and fish in the dams. We are working towards a self reliant system loosely based around the permaculture principles.
I work as a firefighter so summer is a busy time for me.
I also have a sawmill and mill salvaged logs to high quality timber.
Remi and Lucy are a hilarious combination who are always on the hunt for fun, they are capable of pulling a game out of thin air and are a pleasure to spend time with.
We love to design and build things that help improve our efficiency and free up our time so we can spend more time out doing what we love.
Skiing, camping, boating, fishing, bike riding and hiking to cool places and looking at the views.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Sustainability
Farming
Writing
Plant care
Photography
Music
Gardening
History
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Astronomy
Art & design
Architecture
Animals
Winter sports
Sailing / Boating
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Camping
Adventure sports
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You’ll get the opportunity to learn about gardening and growing fruit and mushrooms.
I also grow lots of trees from seeds and plant them out on the property in an attempt to grow a small forest.
Learning about the birds and the animals that live around us and the diversity of the environment and the complexities that exist within it.
I know how to do lots of things and enjoy teaching people who want to learn. I’d be happy to teach you about saw milling, building with woods. Welding and metal fabrication, maintenance, machine operations, mushroom growing, tree growing, vegetable gardening and many other things.
I have travelled a lot in the past and have been well looked after by people along the way, so i am happy to return the favour.
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Help
I have a shared parenting arrangement with the kids. They are with me 50% of the time. I need help picking them up from the bus and hanging out with them until I get home from work.
As a firefighter I can get very busy and be called out to respond to fires on weekends and during the night. Mostly I’m home by 5pm if I’m not at a fire. During the winter I have more free time to work on projects and go on adventures.
There’s always something to do in the garden planting vegetables. Harvesting and preserving fruits.
We are currently building a sauna and a tiny home on an old truck. We are always tinkering with something.
My elderly father lives 10km away and he needs help with his property so we try to help him out with that as often as possible.
We try and keep the house tidy and as it makes life easier if you’re not living in a mess.
Most days are pretty casual so you’ll find plenty of time to enjoy the wonderful area.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
Remi can speak French but Lucy is still learning. If you can help them with their French they would appreciate it.
Accommodation
Double bed in cosy renovated garage (separate building from the house).
What else ...
Can pick up from Albury train station.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Feedback (13)
The children are wonderful and very experienced in dealing with strangers. That was very helpful and supportive for me.
Jack is a "jack of all trades", always has lots of ideas and plenty to do.
It was a really intense experience
living there.
Unfortunately I had to… read more
Although I am 73 there… read more
And we had a great time meeting so many wonderful Jake friends.
We had a great time learning about Australia and the English language from the kids and playing Cricket, Australian Football and singing with them.
We are not good at speaking English. But Jake, kids, and friends tried to… read more
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The children are wonderful and very experienced in dealing with strangers. That was very helpful and supportive for me.
Jack is a "jack of all trades", always has lots of ideas and plenty to do.
It was a really intense experience
living there.
Unfortunately I had to… read more
Although I am 73 there… read more
And we had a great time meeting so many wonderful Jake friends.
We had a great time learning about Australia and the English language from the kids and playing Cricket, Australian Football and singing with them.
We are not good at speaking English. But Jake, kids, and friends tried to… read more
Jake is a wonderful person: hardworking,… read more
The daily work is very interesting and you get to learn a lot about permaculture, gardening, animal care, woodworking etc depending on what you're interested in. As Jake himself would… read more
Remi and Lucy are children full of life, very welcoming, and I was delighted to spend the weekend with them!
The ideal place to recharge your batteries and to have fun!
Thank you Jake for everything!
I stayed with Jake, his kids, and cute puppy for a month.
They are really lively also they made me happy everyday.
I didn’t feel any solitude thanks to lovely family.
I learned many experiences from here that planting vegetables, making waterfalls, driving mower, looking after a puppy and more!!
I'll definitely come back… read more
I learned a lot from Jake and his family
And a cute pet (Petro)
And I stayed at Jim Grandpa's house
There are many animals and a gentle dog in his house
thank you everyone!
Milca, babysitting 4 kids, including creatives activities and cooking the lunch and dinner for all of us as we eat together. Gardening; turned the… read more
