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Alexandra
All Year: Yes
Area (ha): 5
Persons: 2
Category: Organic Farmstay
Host ID: 1185
Region: Victoria

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Last Updated: May 13, 2013

Small farm 90 minutes by car, but longer by bus. NE of outer Melbourne operating as a b&b farmstay business. Work exchange for tourists wanting to enjoy farmlife with a family. Meet our 2 donkeys,2 miniature ponies. cows, sheep, goats, chooks, ducks, turkeys,geese, 2 dogs and now Peppa the pig. Marvellous views towards the hills and farmland surrounding Alexandra and easy walk to town where the library has free internet. New walking and riding trail close to our farm. A paradise for you to enjoy. Work includes helping clean the cottages after guests, gardening, odd jobs, fencing, painting, household chores. Tom (and me) is always wanting to start a new project on the farm but his health is poor and he needs help so you need to be self motivated to look for jobs to help. Self contained private caravans with double bed and electric blankets .No children unless negotiated.We provide breakfast( a bowl of cereal and toast with homemade jam) ,lunch(sandwiches). We have had a few extremely greedy helpers here who take food from the frig and cupboards without asking and to such an extreme amount you would be horrified. We provide a fully cooked meal with our family at night .As you can see from our reviews there is plenty of food provided here and it is a pity that a few bad mannered people spoil it for the ones who respect us.In exchange for plentyful food we ask for you to fit in with our way of life and not expect every little thing to be provided.We would really welcome you to help us for approx 4 1/2 hours in the morning from 8am doing a variety of jobs and 1 hour in the evening feeding the animals, bringing in the washing and such.We will happily sign your 2nd visa form for the time you are here if you give us a fair exchange in work.

We will pick up from Alexandra bus stop. Catch the McKenzies bus which leaves from Melbourne's Southern Cross Station each day. Or you can catch the train to Seymour and then a bus to Alexandra on weekdays. Have a look at the photos on our website and also read the reviews on helpx and you will see what a great place this is to work.We have a wonderful new railtrail for riding and walking near our farm which you can enjoy in your time off. We have a MAXIMUM STAY of two weeks even for second visa unless you are a very good worker and then we will negotiate longer. Please remember that it will be VERY hot in summer working outside on the farm.Most work is outdoors so be aware that it could be raining. Bring suitable clothing.We have plenty of gumboots.Also be aware that you will be asked to move on if you dont do your fair share of work,we know our work is not hard compared to many other places.
We have had more than 450 helpers here over 7 years so we know what we are doing and have a very fair exchange rate for your help.

reviews (105)
Helper: Jo and Lisa Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: United Kingdom Date: April 28, 2013
Where do we start ... We stayed with Margaret and Tom for 2 amazing weeks and... view complete review

Helper: joris Touzet Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: France Date: April 26, 2013
I have make 2 weeks with a fisher family and I could not have been better for... view complete review

Helper: Sven Van Luijk Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: Netherlands Date: March 24, 2013
I had an absolutely amazing stay with Tom and Margaret. I was welcomed very w... view complete review

Helper: Hirofumi ozawa Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: Japan Date: March 23, 2013
Hi mate thank you for spending a time with me I miss you and pepper! Margare... view complete review

Helper: Sin chi tang Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: Hong Kong Date: March 22, 2013
Nice couple Margaret and Tom. Tks for letting me know I can make muffins and... view complete review

Helper: William Houghton Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: United Kingdom Date: February 9, 2013
Hi, my name is Will, I stayed with Tom and Margaret for one week. I worked 5 ... view complete review

Helper: Mélanie and Achille Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: France Date: February 8, 2013
We lived at Alexandra with the Fisher family for 10 days. We worked 5 hours p... view complete review

Helper: Chun wei TSENG Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: Taiwan Date: January 29, 2013
Fantastic experience in here (32 days) Wise host Tom and kind hostess Marg... view complete review

Helper: Marie Helard Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: France Date: January 13, 2013
I stayed 6 days, we were 4 helpers from europe and I was the 285 helper to co... view complete review

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Helper: Julia Langer Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: Germany Date: December 14, 2012
Hey Margaret, Tom, Chris, Carina, Dylan, Angel and Mark! I arrived at the ... view complete review

Helper: Stephen O Connor Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: Ireland Date: October 11, 2012
Fantastic place to stay. Margarat, Tom and Dylan are really nice welcoming pe... view complete review

Helper: Man ngok Fan Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: Hong Kong Date: September 10, 2012
I was so lucky to stay with Margaret and Tom! They are very nice, treated me ... view complete review

Helper: Sophie Huang Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: Taiwan Date: July 3, 2012
Some people say that travel is all about meeting new people. To my surp... view complete review

Helper: Jia-Ru Lin Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: Taiwan Date: June 17, 2012
I was so lucky to come with my lovely friend Patty and stay with Margaret and... view complete review

Helper: Sara Dapor Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: Italy Date: May 4, 2012
My suitcase is full of nice memories about my stay with this lovely family: a... view complete review

Helper: Alasdair and Gavin Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: United Kingdom Date: April 12, 2012
We spent 3 weeks with Margaret, Tom, Jeff and Dylan. It was our first Helpx e... view complete review

Helper: David and Rosemary Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: United Kingdom Date: March 31, 2012
We are finally writing our review after a few hectic weeks in India. This ... view complete review

Helper: Sam and Victoria Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: United Kingdom Date: March 22, 2012
I have just returned from 20 wonderful days with Tom & Margaret, Dylan & Bust... view complete review

Helper: Thomas perkins Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: United Kingdom Date: March 16, 2012
Tom and margaret were great hosts i thoroughly enjoyed saying with them Toms ... view complete review

Helper: Gwendolen and Michael Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: France Date: February 18, 2012
We spent 3 wonderful weeks with Tom, Margaret and Dylan in January (Yes we ar... view complete review

Helper: Pierre Bauwens Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: France Date: January 31, 2012
I spent 3 lovely weeks in their farm!!! Margarette is a very very good host,... view complete review

Helper: Pieter Delbecke Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: Belgium Date: January 6, 2012
I spend a week in this lovely place. I felt really welcome and had an excell... view complete review

Helper: Domi SHIM Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: Korea, South Date: December 31, 2011
I had been here for 4 weeks. What a lovely place! I will never forget those d... view complete review

Helper: Aurelie and Laurent Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: France Date: December 16, 2011
We spent 3weeks in this family. So if you want learn more about how manage a ... view complete review

Helper: Dermot and Noelle Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: Ireland Date: November 8, 2011
Had a great time staying with Margaret, Tom, Dylan and Busta! This was our fi... view complete review

Helper: Ju-yu and Hsin-yi[Jady, Cori and Peggy] Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: Taiwan Date: August 29, 2011
:) We had a great time here with Tom, Margaret, Dylan, John, Dermot, Noelle..... view complete review

Helper: John and colleen Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: Australia Date: August 13, 2011
stayed here with Margret and Tom and Dylin made me very Wellcome in their hom... view complete review

Helper: Sam and Amy Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: United Kingdom Date: July 13, 2011
This was our first HelpX experience and we had a great time and learnt a lot ... view complete review

Helper: Reece and Jacqui Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: New Zealand Date: July 5, 2011
Many thanks to the Fisher household, Tom, Marg, Dylan n' Jeff for taking us o... view complete review

Helper: Sze tik Kwok Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: Hong Kong Date: June 29, 2011
Margarette very nice , She is a good cooker . When i taking with her , He... view complete review

Helper: Paul Garcin Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: France Date: June 7, 2011
This is a perfect place to stop and meet nice people. The house is full of ho... view complete review

Helper: Gilles Fischer Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: France Date: June 5, 2011
I stayed at the Fisher family for two weeks in May – it was my first helpexch... view complete review

Helper: Tim Fontolliet Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: Switzerland Date: May 19, 2011
Hi everyone! Where do I start? This was my first HelpX experience... and w... view complete review

Helper: Laurine Carrié Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: France Date: May 2, 2011
I stayed about 3 weeks with the Fischer's family, and I really enjoyed it ! I... view complete review

Helper: Kathrin Meiser Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: Germany Date: April 9, 2011
This was my first experience with „Help to exchange“. And I can only say the ... view complete review

Helper: Jessica Hesse Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: Germany Date: March 7, 2011
Marg, Tom, Dylan, Jeffrey, and cuddly Jenny & Buster , Billy u goat:) Thx a m... view complete review

Helper: Jouin Floflo Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: France Date: February 16, 2011
I would like to thank Margarette and Tom for hosted me during 2 weeks; I Spen... view complete review

Helper: Sion brooks Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: United Kingdom Date: February 5, 2011
Thanks very much Margeret, Tom and Dylan. All the positive comments below ar... view complete review

Helper: Darren and Kirsty Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: United Kingdom Date: January 2, 2011
A big thank you to margaret, tom, geoff and dylan. We spent 3 weeks on their... view complete review

Helper: Rosie Grubb Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: United Kingdom Date: September 23, 2010
Thank you to Margaret and Tom. I had a lovely time staying you guys! The food... view complete review

Helper: Karen Wan Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: Singapore Date: September 8, 2010
The stay in Alexandra with the Fishers is nothing short of a surreal experien... view complete review

Helper: Kin tak Wong Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: Hong Kong Date: August 19, 2010
I feel lucky to have such a nice host like Margaret. This is my first helpx e... view complete review

Helper: Kevin and Lucy Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: United Kingdom Date: July 18, 2010
This was our first HelpX experience and so we were a little unsure of what to... view complete review

Helper: Michelle and Hayley Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: United Kingdom Date: July 2, 2010
My sister and I stayed here for 4 weeks, we had an absolutely wonderful time.... view complete review

Helper: Mathias Lefebvre Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: Belgium Date: June 9, 2010
This was my very first helxchange experience. And it was veryyy nice : Margar... view complete review

Helper: Aisling and Martin Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: Ireland Date: May 29, 2010
This was our first experience with helpx and we didnt really know what to exp... view complete review

Helper: Rebecca Whitehead Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: United Kingdom Date: May 14, 2010
What can I say that has not already been said. I have had the most fantastic ... view complete review

Helper: Mollemeyer Axel Profile: hidden - premier members only
From: France Date: May 11, 2010
Experience really great. All the family is really nice. I have more to improv... view complete review

Helper: Jonathan Glassman Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: United Kingdom Date: March 24, 2010
What can I say? Margaret & Tom are amazing people. Margaret is basically ever... view complete review

Helper: Ben Klein Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: France Date: March 22, 2010
My first woofing, that was awesome, Margaret and Tom are very nice (all the f... view complete review

Helper: Frederic nougaillon Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: France Date: March 5, 2010
It was amazing to live with the Fisher family. They look after me very well. ... view complete review

Helper: Pierre-Antoine Lejuste Belgium Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: Belgium Date: February 28, 2010
I have lived there almost 1 month in their family!!! All the meals are shared... view complete review

Helper: Ka man Au Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: Hong Kong Date: February 18, 2010
I spent one and a half weeks with Tom and Margret in Alexandra. This is my fi... view complete review

Helper: Anna Hammarberg Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: Finland Date: February 2, 2010
I really loved this place! It was my first HelpX place and I couldn't asked f... view complete review

Helper: Petra Bernart Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: Netherlands Date: January 22, 2010
Where do I start? Well, I'm already for a week and a half at this beautifu... view complete review

Helper: Carmen Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: Germany Date: January 1, 2010
Dear Margret and Tom, thanks for the great time I had at your farm. I was tr... view complete review

Helper: Brian and Joanne Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: United Kingdom Date: December 9, 2009
Well reading the reviews we were a little surprised. The place is lovely and ... view complete review

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Helper: Kat Luper Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: United States Date: November 28, 2009
Thank you Margaret and Tom, Jeff and Dylan, for letting me come and stay in y... view complete review

Helper: Andrey Eldom Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: Afghanistan Date: October 19, 2009
I was stayed on this farm for two months and if it had not ended my visitor v... view complete review

Helper: Pierre-jean Duval Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: France Date: October 14, 2009
The fischer family rocks!!! You must go to their farm, lot of different thing... view complete review

Helper: Pierre-jean Duval Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: France Date: October 14, 2009
The fischer family rocks!!! You must go to their farm, lot of different thing... view complete review

Helper: Yan Leung Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: Hong Kong Date: August 9, 2009


Helper: Aimee Pritchard Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: United States Date: August 5, 2009
This was a great way to start off my experience of Australia and to begin hel... view complete review

Helper: Siu MEI KUEN Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: Hong Kong Date: July 29, 2009
I was the 205th helper. This is a real Aus’ life style with Tom, Margaret, ... view complete review

Helper: Jeremy Bordes Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: France Date: July 21, 2009
Great place to go to! Cosy accomodation, good food, welcomming atmosphere, ma... view complete review

Helper: Mickael and Anne-sophie Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: France, Metropolitan Date: June 23, 2009
Margaret and tom are very friendly hosts. We spended 2 weeks in their house a... view complete review

Helper: vincent allen Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: France Date: May 6, 2009
Thanks you at the Fisher family for my first experience in helpexange! I pla... view complete review

Helper: Carole and Chris Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: United Kingdom Date: May 6, 2009
We had a great stay with Margaret and Tom. We were given a choice of varied a... view complete review

Helper: Charlotte Patten Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: United Kingdom Date: April 30, 2009
I can't believe it has taken me so long to write this reference. I had such a... view complete review

Helper: Julie Auburtin Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: France Date: March 28, 2009
Dear Tom and Margaret, thanks for hosting me for a week. I left your lovel... view complete review

Helper: sarah and Mathieu Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: France Date: January 28, 2009
we spend two weeks in the margaret ant tom`s family and it was our first farm... view complete review

Helper: Lynsay and David Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: United Kingdom Date: January 19, 2009
We were a little nervous about our 1st HelpX but had no reason to be. Tom, M... view complete review

Helper: Anthony Grignoux Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: France Date: December 15, 2008
Margaret, Tom and their family are friendly hosts with lots of things to teac... view complete review

Helper: Hannah Goodwin Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: United States Date: June 7, 2008
I had a very nice time out in Alexandra! Margaret is an excellent host, very ... view complete review

Helper: Daren and Tina Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: United Kingdom Date: April 25, 2008
We had the pleasure of Margaret's company for a couple of days and enjoyed me... view complete review

Helper: Neil Bain-Lowry Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: United Kingdom Date: April 3, 2008
This was my first helpx stay and so I had no idea what it would all be like..... view complete review

Helper: Melissa Blewitt Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: United Kingdom Date: February 27, 2008
I had a lovely time at Margaret, Tom's and Dylans, I enjoyed milking the cow... view complete review

Helper: Gemma Daga Gomez Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: Spain Date: February 8, 2008
I have spent eleven lovely days in the farm. The work has been good and there... view complete review

Helper: Chris and Lisa Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: United Kingdom Date: December 18, 2007
We stayed with Margaret and Tom for 2 and a half weeks and it was excellent, ... view complete review

Helper: Anne and Dennis Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: Germany Date: December 3, 2007
What a beautiful place with wonderful people. If you are looking for a hands-... view complete review

Helper: Iris Zeuss Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: Germany Date: November 12, 2007
All I can say is that I had a great time at your farm. I learned a lot of th... view complete review

Helper: Chie fukabori Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: Japan Date: November 4, 2007
I spent a week in a lovely farm☆☆ Marg and Tom very kindly!!Than... view complete review

Helper: Karissa Nguyen Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: United States Date: September 21, 2007
I only had a chance to stay at the farm for 6 days, but it was a great experi... view complete review

Helper: Saskia Fleig Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: Germany Date: June 1, 2007
I stayed several weeks at this lovely place and enjoyed it very much! Tom and... view complete review

Helper: Simon Yam Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: Hong Kong Date: May 2, 2007
This was a great experience. Both Tom and Margaret taught me lots of things, ... view complete review

Helper: Steff Fox Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: United Kingdom Date: April 23, 2007
Wow, well I only spent 2 months in Aus and most of my time was spent here wi... view complete review

Helper: Emma Batten Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: United Kingdom Date: March 20, 2007
I only spent 3 weeks at the farm but had the best time and will take away bri... view complete review

Helper: Nicola Thacker Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: United Kingdom Date: December 22, 2006
I stayed with Tom and Marg for 3 months and they made me feel like one of the... view complete review

Helper: David Seddon Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: United Kingdom Date: December 7, 2006
I spent a great two weeks here, doing a wide variety of work. For a 100% City... view complete review

Helper: Kitty Hallam Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: United Kingdom Date: November 5, 2006
My boyfriend Matt my friend Mel and I spent 2 weeks with Tom and Margaret and... view complete review

Helper: Chen-wen Yu Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: Taiwan Date: September 30, 2006
I spent 6 weeks here in Alexandra, and I enjoyed my stay very much! This is a... view complete review

Helper: Gianluca Torretta Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: Italy Date: August 27, 2006
Tom and Margaret's farm is the second family that you can find in Victoria. I... view complete review

Helper: Tim Bidwell Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: United Kingdom Date: June 6, 2006
I came here for one week and ended up staying for three! Tom and Margaret mak... view complete review

Helper: Tobias Bachthaler Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: Germany Date: May 8, 2006
This is the place to go in Victoria. The people are so lovely and friendly. 1... view complete review

Helper: Vanessa MacDonald Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: Germany Date: May 7, 2006
First I'd like to apologize for not writing sooner because I really had the b... view complete review

Helper: Kelly johnstone Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: United Kingdom Date: April 24, 2006
Hi Mararet and Tom - sorry I havnt written this sooner... or sent you those r... view complete review

Helper: Natalie Brooks Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: United Kingdom Date: April 21, 2006
All that you have read is true, Tom and Margaret were great we thoroughly enj... view complete review

Helper: Gail g Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: New Zealand Date: March 14, 2006
I planned 2 weeks at Tom and Margs and stayed 5 months! I even got my own cal... view complete review

Helper: Iain Winnard Profile: hidden - premier members only  
From: United Kingdom Date: February 22, 2006
Well what can i say?? If you need a home away from home and you would like... view complete review

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