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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
23 Mar 2024
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72.7 %
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Description
I live in Peel Forest NZ 15 mins. drive from Geraldine. My sister is currently staying here and works nearby.The homestead was built in 1882 and is surrounded by native bush, farmland and established garden. We love entertaining and meeting people from all walks of life. We have chickens,ducks,two cats and a dog..all friendly and love meeting new faces. I also have cattle on the property. I love cooking and you can also be involved with. A car is not necessary but would be helpful. We love travelling and meeting new people. You will have the opportunity to meet friends and family.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will have the opportunity to learn about living in a rural property surrounded by sheep,cattle and deer. Sharing in cooking and the general running of a historic homestead. During the winter months I make the most of the time to catch up on improvements around the house and garden eg painting and upholstery.
Help
Currently we need help in the garden (general tidy, weeding, clipping,weed spraying and some chainsaw work. Help with the computer and internet would also be appreciated. During winter months I do a good clean of everything in the house and garden.
Languages spoken
Arabic: Beginner
Accommodation
You will have your own room and shared bathrooms. You can choose a room with double bed or single bed. Beds have wool blankets and electric blankets. One bathroom has a shower and the other a bath. Meals are eaten in the conservatory or outside in the garden on one of the many tables. You can use the laundry and hopefully the clothes line outside. We have two TV"S one in the study and one in a bedroom upstairs. We are connected to sky tv. You will have access to a good collection of books.
What else ...
During your time off you can go bush walking in the native bush at Mt Peel,fishing in the Rangitata River, horse riding and rafting on the Rangitata river.You can explore the local areas in Geraldine,Timaru,Tekapo,Mt Cook,Methven,Ashburton and go skining at Mt Hutt. Christchurch is about two hours away.
Transport can be arranged for those who don't have a car.
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.
Can possibly accept pets
Pets are welcome as long as it is not a poultry killer
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (7)
Mary welcomed us with open arms and made sure we felt comfortable from the very beginning.
The work is fair and realistic to get done, we manly did work outside like helping out to make the garden ready for a weddding in a few months, some weeding in her vegetable garden and cleaning up… read more
We never got bored with the tasks, really diverse stuff to do there, even outside when the weather was fine and inside (gardening, maintenance, cleaning). Also the accommodation was really comfy. We also fell in love of Mary's delicious food she prepared everyday, and we really liked the chats at nights with the cup… read more
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Mary welcomed us with open arms and made sure we felt comfortable from the very beginning.
The work is fair and realistic to get done, we manly did work outside like helping out to make the garden ready for a weddding in a few months, some weeding in her vegetable garden and cleaning up… read more
We never got bored with the tasks, really diverse stuff to do there, even outside when the weather was fine and inside (gardening, maintenance, cleaning). Also the accommodation was really comfy. We also fell in love of Mary's delicious food she prepared everyday, and we really liked the chats at nights with the cup… read more
Daily duties included maintaining the garden, cooking, and cleaning rooms.
The work was laid back and easy.
We really enjoyed chatting with Mary, Francis, their family, and visiting guests. We’ll definitely be back to visit!!
I spent the majority of the time there painting furniture and doing some gardening. Really enjoyable work and we were very well rewarded with… read more
I stayed in one of the lovely guest rooms, all of which are immaculate with beautifully made beds (complete with electric blanket and fluffy clean towels). There are no 'staff quarters' here - you reside in the house… read more
