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Beschreibung
We have a large lifestyle block and we have a strong focus on conservation. We are planting and regenerating large areas of native bush. We have 30 alpacas and an organic vegetable garden and orchard. We provide felting, eco-dyeing and mosaics workshop from our studio. We use recycled and eco-friendly materials as much as possible.
We are looking for volunteers who have a genuine interest in conservation, organic gardening and/or arts and crafts. A lot of the work on our farm is physically demanding and requires a good level of fitness and love for the outdoors.
We are located in a peaceful valley at the end of a gravel road. The village of Brightwater is 8 kms away and the nearest town is Richmond, about 15 kms away. There are walking and cycling tracks, beaches and rivers nearby.
We are flexible with the work we offer and this includes farm work, gardening, eradicating large weeds, building and maintenance as well as help with ourt craft workshops.
We host both single volunteers as well as couples. We host once per month for about 10 days.
You need sturdy shoes or boots and suitable work clothes. We have a separate very comfortable sleepout next to our house for our volunteers. The meals are mainly vegetarian.
Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Gartenarbeiten
Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten
Handwerkliche Arbeiten
Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten
Betreuung von Tieren
Kunstprojekte
Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
We are passionate about growing our own food and restoring native plantings. We spend a lot of time outside and like the demanding physical work. You can learn a lot about gardening, native bush, alpacas and crafts. If you are a hands-on person you will fit right in and we are always keen to learn new skills and techniques ourselves.
Arbeit
The tasks we need help with varies depending on time of the year but includes planting, pruning, vegetable gardening, mowing, weeding. alpaca care and building and maintenance. We prefer people who have some experience with farm chores and gardening as we are not home all the time to supervise. We are also interested in people who have specific art and craft skills to help with our arts and craft workshops and projects.
Gesprochene Sprachen
Englisch: Fließend
Niederländisch: Fließend
Unterkunft
We offer a comfortable double room. All meals are provided and evening meals are with the family. Meals are mostly vegetarian but we do eat fish and occasionally have organic or wild meat. We can host vegan volunteers.
Was noch ...
There is lots to see and do in the Nelson Region. On your days off you can go biking, hiking or swimming. Nelson is a vibrant arty town in the summer season with nice markets and cafes.
You have to like a peaceful and tranquil environment while you are staying with us. We are busy people and do most of the work on the property in the weekends and we prefer it if you take weekdays off and work with us in the weekends. We have found that singles or couples who are aged 25+ fit in well and have a great time staying with us.
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I did lots of gardening as… read more
Safe travels home and all the best for your studies Madison.
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I did lots of gardening as… read more
Safe travels home and all the best for your studies Madison.
Jodi is a very experienced traveller and volunteer and we have no hesitation in… read more
I mainly helped in the garden… read more
It was also a pleasure to eat delicious and hearty vegetarian meals.
Thank you for every… read more
Henk and Marion are two very special, inspiring and lovely people.
What they accomplished in the 25 years since they started to transform an almost empty piece of land into an oasis of native forest and surprising artwork all hidden in and around the garden is not something you… read more
The house is located at a quite remote spot, I liked that. Beautiful surroundings and a great garden, where they put a lot of… read more
We helped Marion with two clients and their mosaik work which was fun. Besides we worked a lot in the garden and dryed apples. The work was diversified.
Marion is a… read more
Birgit also helped out in the garden and did some very nice baking. It was great to have a mature workawayer who is helpful and has a positive attitude to new experiences.
Enjoy the valley !
Marion's food is healthy and delicious especially her… read more
