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Help wanted on a small acre near Cradle Mountain Tasmania Australia πŸŒ„πŸ‘

Location: Tasmania, Australia

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

I live on a small acre on the way to Cradle Mountain, surrounded by heaps of walks, swimming in rivers, waterfalls, Lake Barrington for canoeing and fishing, tennis, and barbecues. A walk around Cradle Mountain World Heritage National Park will cost you $40 for petrol for 1 person, or 2 to 3 in total, and I have a free National Parks pass you can use. I also like to take visitors to the West Coast if they pay for the petrol, as it is my favourite place to show off.
WORKING ARRANGEMENT
You will be gardening, mowing the lawn, fixing fences, chopping wood, cooking on the wood stove to heat water, and looking after 3 sheep, 5 hens, 1 rooster, and 1 big black cheeky dog called Boo. He helps round up the chickens and does tricks. I prefer visitors to stay for 8 to 21 days. There is room for two or three volunteers, and I can squeeze in another couple on floor mats or tents. I am also a CouchSurfing host.
LIVING ARRANGEMENT
I live simply and have no income. I can supply some basic foods, so you need to ring me to see what I have not got in my small fridge. I often have a load of some food like plums, potatoes, garlic, and have some lamb and raspberries in the freezer, and fresh mulberries now. Due to the cold spring weather and my late return from Alaska, my veggie garden is limited as my house sitters did not put in my seeds for the summer.

Please bring your own coffee, alcohol, nuts, food, biscuits, drinks for the Cradle Mountain walk, honey, butter, cream, yoghurt, and any other nibbles after or before meals. I drive to town to shop once every 2 weeks, and I can pick you up on my shopping day if you contribute to petrol. It is a 40-minute drive into town and back.

I try to be self-sufficient, recycling and saving water. Soft garments can be hand-washed while in the shower when there is not enough rain. I burn wood to heat the stove and hot water for the shower. Cell phones only work up the road, not at my home.

I am an artist with a passion for glass. I also teach painting, glass, and massage. I am renovating my home, so bring along your skills in gardening, fencing, cooking, computer, and home repairs. I love to exchange cooking culture ideas, so feel free to have a play in my kitchen. I am also a Permaculture teacher and film maker and photographer.

If this sounds like your kind of place, please ring me on 0364921310. No SMS, please. Cheers and have a great day.