A 40+ acre rugged ranch property surrounded by 100's more of State and Federally protected land located in the heart of The Santa Monica Mountain Range- a unique Mediterranean ecosystem of which there are only 6 in the world.
We are a senior Christian couple with 3 horses, 16 chickens,1 cat & 1 Bouvier de Flandres herding dog- most all of which are rescues. Our ranch property as well as 45% of the Santa Monica Mountain range sustained significant damage and destruction in the Nov. 9, 2018 Woolsey Wildfire incident. 84% of the National Parks lands were burned as well as all of our 40 acres. Miraculously, despite massive structure losses by rural neighbors, our home survived. (1689 structures were destroyed in the fire and 100K acres blackened). We did lose our garden, most of the landscaping, barn/studio, chicken coop (& chickens) and 7 trailers (3 vintage Airstreams). We are in the recovery process, which will take years but we are now welcoming Wwoofers to come and assist in the rebuilding.
Current building project is a 24' x 32' Post & Beam Pavilion structure which will function as a carport & event facility. Eventually we will rebuild the barn that was destroyed.
Our chicken coop also requires relocation as it's displacing gardening space.
The garden construction requires a time investment which we have not been able to achieve at this time due to all the other duties of restoring and maintaining the property which was severely distressed when we purchased it 16 years ago. WWOOFers would partner in the design, construction and operation of an organic garden plus learn animal & bee husbandry.
Wwoofers will share meals with Hosts, including breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Menu is generally omnivore. Breakfast often includes our own organic raised chicken eggs. Wwoofers are also able to prepare their own meals with Host supplied groceries - particularly if a vegan diet is preferred. Meals are prepared in Host’s home and often eaten outdoors with social interaction.
Wine or beer are occasionally served (if of legal age).
Due to the remote nature and distance from public transportation a vehicle or bicycle is a definite asset. Endless hiking on-site, with surfing, beach recreation all within 6 miles. We are a 45 min. drive to most places of interest in the Los Angeles area and 1 hr. from LAX airport.
Flexible WWOOFer stays of 2 days to 2 weeks, occasionally longer for singles (our preference). Because of the small and busy nature of our operation we ask that you PLEASE DO NOT BE OFFENDED IF WE DO NOT REPLY to your Wwoofing request. Our time is very limited and thus we only select Wwoofers periodically.
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Fruit or nut farming
Poultry farming
Sheep or goat farming
Beekeeping
Wild foraging
Green Building
Renewable energy production
Mechanics / tools / technology
Methods or systems
Biological pest control
Permaculture
Host type
Self-sufficiency property
16.2
Hectares
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40
Acres
