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Description
This is a description of the farm. I live on an organic farm goats, one horses, sheep, and hens. I grow my own vegetables as much as possibe. I am also vegetarian and can accomodate two people in a comfortable sleep out and are close to the Abel Tasman National Park. The farm is quite isolated, so we would prefer our helpers had their own transport, but that's not essential, but what is essential is a sense of humour! The farm includes a 400 tree olive grove and the olives are picked inJune/july. I am setting aside part of the farm for growing native trees, and always have varied projects on the go. I am quite new on this site but have been hosting on other sites for the last 19 years. Non smokers only.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Fencing, pruning, gardening, organic principles, this is what we are about and can teach you.
Plenty to explore in this area especially if you have transport. Abel Tasman national park, Mount Arthur, beaches, river, hiking.
Help
Picking Olives in June/July by hand on sunny days with wonderful views of the mountains. Varied animal husbandry tasks like feeding the goats, sheep and horses hay, and cleaning out their sheds. Vegetable gardening, which includes weeding and planting out. Wood chopping for those able and small building projects, plus hay making in the summer.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Comfortable self contained sleep out. As I am vegetarians, I expect helpers to respect that, and not to bring any meat onto the farm.
I ask that volunteers provide their own breakfast and all other meals will be provided and taken with me. Help with preparation and clearing up would be appreciated. The photos are of the sleep out.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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I spent my time helping on the farm, from digging up potatoes to stacking wood ready for winter. The work was always fun and varied and we had countless interesting conversations during my time there. I felt completely welcomed and relaxed with her and her… read more
We had a little accomodation for ourselves, Where we had everything from a cozy bed over a little balcony to a small kitchen (which we except for breakfast never had to use because Pamela cooked for us the best food on the… read more
Pam and Frank are both very very heartily and highly kind and welcoming and I bet you will have lots of amazing (funny and easy, but as… read more
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I spent my time helping on the farm, from digging up potatoes to stacking wood ready for winter. The work was always fun and varied and we had countless interesting conversations during my time there. I felt completely welcomed and relaxed with her and her… read more
We had a little accomodation for ourselves, Where we had everything from a cozy bed over a little balcony to a small kitchen (which we except for breakfast never had to use because Pamela cooked for us the best food on the… read more
Pam and Frank are both very very heartily and highly kind and welcoming and I bet you will have lots of amazing (funny and easy, but as… read more
