I wrapped up my first WWOOF placement about ten days ago, and have to say, this year is going to be amazing! I
could not imagine my first experience with WWOOF going any better, it was above
and beyond what I expected. Here’s a look at my (so far) favorites hosts, Steven
and John, who solidified my choice to WWOOF around the country. The only
hesitation I have going forward is that my first hosts at Helenvale Station set
the bar too high for future hosts.
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John & Steven with Crash & Gypsy |
Steven purchased Helenvale Station, in disrepair a few years
ago with hopes of getting away from city life in Victoria and running his own
farm. The 160+ acre property has a long and interesting history including it’s
own postal code, as the front building was formerly a post office outpost. I’ve
been told the most recent residents were squatters and junkies who left it in
shambles. After moving up to Queensland in late 2014, Steven and his father,
Foss, have spent the last few years getting the house habitable and getting new
crops in the ground. Steven’s son John also joined the crew a few months ago
and has taken over the home renovation projects. And by the time I arrived in
late August all the walls were whole again.