The SomerVille EcovillageTM project was inspired by the desire to create a world class ecovillage in Perth, Western Australia. Our vision is to live in “A vibrant village where community flourishes, in which every person is supported and contributes in balance with a sustainable ecological ethic.”
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Myara Permaculture is a farm located on 7 acres (3 ha) of land in the Darling Range to the south and slightly east of Perth, Western Australia. It is green and lush most of the year with a permanent creek called Myara.
It is a family property and various members of the family, children and grandchildren [...]

My first family were a lovely couple (and their gorgeous dogs) who moved from England to Perth when they were in their late teens. They run a trail ride business in the countryside and needed help with horse care, housework and some gardening.
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