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Description
We run a small organic farm and garden that we sometimes need help with.... generally one person is enough. Our horse and two foxie x dogs r always looking for some attention too
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Lots of organic gardening and animal care knowledge to share.....interest in the arts, music, esp slide guitar
Help
We r interested in mature, green minded folk that r animal friendly and interested in organic farm/garden work. Work would be in the vege garden/food forest and possibly riding the horse(for experienced riders only)...weeding, watering, harvesting, pruning,compost making, feeding animals, etc
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Our guest/helpers stay in their own private room in our house. We provide food ...mainly vegetarian(no meat) sometimes fish. Some help with meals is appreciated.
What else ...
We r a mature couple that live quietly, close to the land on our organically run farm, with a small menagerie of chickens, cows, horses and dogs, about 1 km away from the town of Kaikohe. We can pick up folk from Kerikeri 30 mins away. For those that want to explore the far north from here, its best to have ur own transport....lots of beaches and forests within an hours drive.
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?
One
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I immediately felt like part of the family, Greg's jokes are the best! Jenny even took me to a horse show which was super nice and I got to spend time riding… read more
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I immediately felt like part of the family, Greg's jokes are the best! Jenny even took me to a horse show which was super nice and I got to spend time riding… read more
I stayed there for two weeks at the end of march and learned a good deal about gardening, organics and animals. Both have a lovely way of handling their pets which was amazing to see.
My daily tasks varied from feeding the animals, picking vegetables and fruits, weeding, digging up the… read more
Her kind, gentle spirit, wonderful work ethic and exceptional horse empathy and skills are outstanding.
We really loved having her as part of our family.
If you like animals and being outside in nature, this place is paradise.
There is so much love and passion for their sweet animals and beautiful garden.
Greg and Jeni made me feel very welcome and at home.
The food is absolutely delicious, mostly home grown.
There is always… read more
