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We live on a 5 acres farm in rolling hills on the northern edge of Perth, near a national park that is a delight for bushwalkers. We work hard but also have fun each night around the fire drinking wine and talking and lots of stories.
We have chickens, cats and dogs (we breed Mini Schnauzers), plus as you can see, we are building the crazy "Witch's house"
Meg is into Permaculture. Graeme is into car restoration, building with wood and metal. Both of us love entrepreneurship and run businesses from home.
Accommodation is basic, in our sleep over building - comfy bed, lights, good Wifi, Kitchen, and power. The toilet is a rustic composting type, not for the delicate person.
We really enjoy having backpackers stay. You guys are so interesting!
One thing though, We are big meat eaters so no special diets please accept gluten free.Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our property is situated 10 minutes drive from the local town, Bullsbrook, and 1 hour drive from the middle of Perth. Local public transport is a bus that runs a few times a day and connects to the Perth train network. There is the possibility of using one of our cars for sane, competent drivers :)
We have great WiFi too! The food and wine is tops...
Please note.... We eat meat and fish most nights, this is our diet, so we love you all but it is too hard to buy and make different meals for vegans and vegetarians. so sorry guys...Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
During the Aussie summer it's hot, so main help is watering the gardens, feeding the chickens, cooking, cleaning up and sometimes caring for puppies. Occasionally there may be also "cool" under cover building jobs on our strawbale house project depending on your interest and what we are up to at the time.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We offer a separate building for accommodation, We lived there for 12 years before the house was finished enough to move in., and an underground bunker if preferred, and we all eat together for lunch and dinner.. Owing to one recent backpacker who left after just one night because she "didn't like bugs" and said our listing was misleading in this regard, we thought it wise to clarify: It is possible for the odd beetle or whatever to get into the room now and then. In addition, we have a basic, inside composting toilet that might scare some people! But you can have a nice shower every night and all the normal amenities. Most backpacker-type adventurers love it here :).
What else ...
There is the famous Swan Valley with many cafes, chocalatiers, wineries etc not far away. It is also just a few hours from tourist attractions such as the New Norcia monastery, the Pinnacles, Cohuna Wildlife Park, the Maze and water playground, and Perth and Fremantle of course. We also occasionally make a small car available for use by visitors.
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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
Hours expected
4 hours a day (max 20 hours/week)
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Amazing place for sure Graeme built this amazing house and Meg use of permaculture to design this beautiful garden are really nicely done !
Felt home since the first day !
Meg and Graeme are so nice and shared really good vibe, we had so many deep talk around the fire enjoying some great wine or champagne.
After… read more
It was my first stop in Australia and they made me feel at ease throughout my stay with them.
They are welcoming, caring people with a sense of humour, with whom you can laugh as well as have serious conversations... and they're both so great cooks!
The work involved, for example, preparing the… read more
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Amazing place for sure Graeme built this amazing house and Meg use of permaculture to design this beautiful garden are really nicely done !
Felt home since the first day !
Meg and Graeme are so nice and shared really good vibe, we had so many deep talk around the fire enjoying some great wine or champagne.
After… read more
It was my first stop in Australia and they made me feel at ease throughout my stay with them.
They are welcoming, caring people with a sense of humour, with whom you can laugh as well as have serious conversations... and they're both so great cooks!
The work involved, for example, preparing the… read more
You guys are welcome back any time.. Love to you both Graeme… read more
Best hosts I could ve asked for. I am… read more
Our work mainly consists of grass cutting and we prefer to… read more
They are very intelligent, knowledgeable and open-minded. There's so much you can learn from them, in all aspects of life. They're free in… read more
They are very knowledgeable and gave us useful insight to the Australian culture.
We also felt very welcomed from the beginning, and we would always share our meals for dinner, and have long great talks. They have heaps of fun stories to tell :D They were working on… read more
These at your home that I did my first 3months in Australia and it will remain unforgettable for me
I thank especially Graeme for making me discover and learn a lot about buildind, Happy to have participated in the project of the house but also of the garden !
Thanks to your generosity , i was also able to… read more
We loved… read more
My tasks varied and I went from cutting trees down to making chilli jam. They have a number of amazing cats and dogs who provide constant entertainment, little Angel… read more
Im just as excited to finish the… read more
Graeme & Meg
From the time you get there they will make you feel like a part of the family and their house will be your house! They are so lovely people who share everything with you. From the house and farm to talks in the evenings around the fire.
I just loved staying with them and all their… read more
I couldn't have made a better choice! Meg and Graeme are very interesting people, I learned a lot of different things. They are creative people! Thanks for everythings, maybe we'll see in the future!
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This place is not for everyone, you Have to feel the nature all around you, inside of you.
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Meg and… read more
Upon arrival there were three other workaway participants at the… read more
I had an amazing time with meg and greame. They really are two of the most giving people I've met and my time there with the other workawayers, and visits from friends and family was really fun.
This place might not be for everyone, bear in mind that the house is in the process of being built… read more
We wanted to stay for a week but ended up staying a whole month even though we only have 3 months in total in Australia!
If you are thinking of applying for Meg's and Graeme's farm: don't do it if you're expecting a luxurious lifestyle and don't do it if you can't… read more
We wanted to stay for a week but ended up staying a whole month even though we only have 3 months in total in Australia!
If you are thinking of applying for Meg's and Graeme's farm: don't do it if you're expecting a luxurious lifestyle and don't do it if you can't… read more
Especially the taste of movies will stay with us for a long time. ;)
Meg and Graeme
The food was great, company even better and got to meet some interesting people!
Thank you so much… read more