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Description
Hi! We live along the beautiful Lindis River near Tarras in Central Otago, NZ. We travel to Wanaka each day via electric car for our work and are happy to take you along in case you are car-less. Our tiny home/house truck is off-grid, with plenty of solar power, we use composting toilets, we grow and eat organically and are keen for help with permaculture and building of all sorts.
There are 2 other tiny homes here, too. We have 2 horses, chickens, a dog, a goat and a cat as well as several tiny homes and a few caravans on the property.
Our land is nearly 20 acres, so there is loads of space. We are a lovely community in a lovely community. We are looking for experienced gardeners and builders only at this time who are happy to camp in our tent or teardrop caravan or who have your own van or camper for accommodation, with open hearts to share good conversation.Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have much to share about solar, alternative living, healthy eating, yoga, building, animal care, herbal and nutritional wellness and more!
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
At the moment we are LOOKING EXCLUSIVELY FOR EXPERIENCED GARDENERS that have your own van or camper for accommodation, with open hearts to share good conversation. IF YOU KNOW PERMACULTURE, ELECTROCULTURE, AND/OR REGENERATIVE PRACTICES THIS IS A HUGE PLUS. Vegetable garden soil preparation, seed planting, weeding, putting in berms and swales and drip irrigation water lines, electric fencing the horse pasture, new plantings, landscaping around our pond, creating beautiful walking paths, cutting firewood, etc.!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerAccommodation
We are looking for experienced gardeners and builders only at this time who are happy to camp in our tent or teardrop caravan or who have your own van or camper for accommodation, with open hearts to share good conversation.We can share with meals, have a river for bathing and an outdoor shower, and a composting toilet.
What else ...
There are many walks, rivers and lakes to explore, a night sky observatory within an hour, Omarama hot tubs same, Queenstown within an hour, Wanaka and Cromwell within 30 minutes, Tekapo within 2 hours, Mount Cook within 90 minutes or so...and more! For curiosity, we own a metal sculpture and architectural steel company. Check out Metalworks Wanaka.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Self contained, any size.
Can possibly accept pets
As long as they are friendly, and do not chase our animals or damage/dig, bring them on! We love animals.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 3-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (5)
We were welcomed with open arms and treated like family from the moment we arrived. Everyone was more than happy… read more
The construction of the wooden porch was a nice change from gardening and related to our domain. You are lucky to have a river where you can relax, it was refreshing after a day of work.
Thanks again for woofing and good luck to you and your family!
Gabriel & Louison
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We were welcomed with open arms and treated like family from the moment we arrived. Everyone was more than happy… read more
The construction of the wooden porch was a nice change from gardening and related to our domain. You are lucky to have a river where you can relax, it was refreshing after a day of work.
Thanks again for woofing and good luck to you and your family!
Gabriel & Louison
We felt like heart family so very quickly--we cried when they left!
If you would like bright smiles and wonderful help, these two… read more
We had nice experiences they shared with us! The river next to the property was amazing to swim in! You could take as many breaks as you want and they are super flexible… read more
We felt such an upliftment as we fitted her into our family unit, which was so easy because she has a wonderful knack for sensing when to have time to herself and when to be social… read more
In my whole life I have never met people with such a pure heart who treat you with so much unconditional love! This wonderful place has truly become a home away from home for me!
I can highly recommend everyone who comes to New Zealand to visit this wonderful family. You will be able to learn and… read more