You will be sharing our beautiful federation-style home with the hosts. There are two quiet comfortable private rooms (Double Room with Double Bed and Garden View or Twin Room with 2 Single Beds). The house is nestled on the edge of bushland. Despite its bushland setting it's only a short 10-minute walk to the town centre where you'll find the Royal Theatre, cool Cafe's, Bars and Restaurants, and everything else Castlemaine has to offer. Enjoy the peace, and birdlife and say hello to the kangaroos that visit most evenings. We also have chooks and a little Jack-Russell cross Daschund called Pinot who will welcome you. For those of you that are into bushwalking, we are a stone's throw from the Goldfield's Track.

I have lived and worked in South Africa, London, Switzerland, and now Australia, enjoying the diverse experiences and connections with people from all walks of life. However, the historical gold mining town of Castlemaine, nestled in country Victoria, has captured my heart like no other place. Surrounded by breathtaking nature trails and embraced by a warm, welcoming community, this small town pulses with art, music, and culture. As a graphic artist, I find endless inspiration in Castlemaine's vibrant creative scene—the largest in Australia—which fuels my own projects. Beyond my artistic endeavors, I find deep fulfillment as a care worker, enriching the community that has warmly welcomed me. My days here are spent tending to my beloved chooks, my spirited jack-russell-cross sausage dog, and nurturing my garden, all against the backdrop of a laid-back outdoor lifestyle. Castlemaine isn't just a place on the map; it's where passions thrive, creativity blossoms, and a true sense of belonging is found.

Castlemaine – nestled between the cities of Bendigo and Ballarat, is a small historical goldrush era town in central Victoria popular among avid travellers, nature lovers, vintage shoppers, music and art enthusiasts. You will be sharing our beautiful federation-style home with the hosts. There are two quiet comfortable private rooms (Double Room with Double Bed and Garden View or Twin Room with 2 Single Beds). The house is nestled on the edge of bushland. Despite its bushland setting it's only a short 10-minute walk to the town centre where you'll find the Royal Theatre, cool Cafe's, Bars and Restaurants, and everything else Castlemaine has to offer. Enjoy the peace, and birdlife and say hello to the kangaroos that visit most evenings. We also have chooks and a little Jack-Russell cross Daschund called Pinot who will welcome you. For those of you that are into bushwalking, we are a stone's throw from the Goldfield's Track.