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Beschreibung
I am a mature woman, a former academic (Social Sciences), who has left the city to pursue my dream of a slower, quieter life, more connected to nature. I live on a one acre property in Cornwallis/Karangahape in the beautiful Waitakere Ranges, about 40 minutes from the Auckland CBD and 15 minutes from Titirangi village. I'm learning how to grow food, and live more sustainably, with less.
The property is a mix of bush and cleared land, about an 8 minute walk to a lovely swimming beach. It's quiet and peaceful with amazing birdlife. There is a small house and three cabins (one is for workaway guests, one is used as an office, and one has just been built is not finished yet).
There's lots to do! I am looking for people to help manage the property eg clearing vegetation, pruning, vegetable growing, etc. If you have gardening, landscaping and/or building/DIY skills that would be great. Tasks are negotiable according to skill, experience, and personal preference. The sleeping cabin is in the orchard with a double bed, chair, drawers, heater and a composting toilet. It's completely private up there. Guests come down to the house for meals and bathroom facilities. Would suit a single person or a couple. There is unlimited wifi in the house, it's not always reliable in the cabin. My little dog Suzi is pretty adorable and you may fall in love. From Cornwallis you can explore the beautiful wild West Coast beaches of Piha, Karekare and Whātipu as well as the walking tracks of the Waitākere Ranges. Please note: some of the tracks are closed to let trees heal from Kauri Dieback, but they are slowly being reopened. As well as our local beach, there is a river for swimming and waterfall in Huia, which is 10 minutes drive. Huia also has a cafe and serves fresh fish and chips.
I'm looking for mature people with "green" values who appreciate quiet and the beauty of the natural world and want to stay for about a week. Guests help with tasks for about 4 hours in the morning and have the rest of the day/evening free to do whatever they wish. I provide accommodation (including linen, towels), meals, power and wifi. The nearest shops are in Titirangi (about 15 minutes drive), with a supermarket, cafes, an art gallery, library, post office. There is a dairy in Woodlands Park which is about 10 mins away or the Huia Store (a cafe) is 5 mins drive. Workaway guests ideally have their own car for getting around, but you can catch a bus to Titirangi and I am happy to collect people from there and drop them back.
I eat mostly plant-based wholefood, and cook vegan meals, so if you want to eat meat, eggs and dairy, you'd need to bring them. You're welcome to help with cooking if you enjoy it.
At the moment, I am specifically looking for a landscaper or someone with landscape gardening skills/experience to develop the area around the new cabin - ie paths, steps, planting. All materials and tools provided.
Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten
Gartenarbeiten
Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten
Betreuung von Tieren
Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie
Handwerkliche Arbeiten
Interessengebiete
Film & Fernsehen
Politik & Soziales
Nachhaltigkeit
Vegetarier / Veganer
Selbstentwicklung
Darstellende Künste
Bücher
Musik
Gartenarbeiten
Heimwerken & DIY
Natur
Yoga / Wellness
Strand
Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
Happy to help with English. Can also provide climate change education. Visitors love the many bush walks and stunning beaches in the Waitakere Ranges.
Arbeit
I need help maintaining the property eg planting vege gardens, weeding, cutting firewood, pruning fruit trees, planting small shrubs. There are also small landscaping projects eg building steps and paths. If you have gardening and/or building / DIY skills, that would be perfect.
At the moment, I am specifically looking for a landscaper or someone with landscape gardening skills/experience to develop the area around the new cabin - ie paths, steps, planting. All materials and tools provided.
Gesprochene Sprachen
Englisch: Fließend
Unterkunft
Workaway guests sleep in a comfortable double bed in the cabin in the orchard. Completely separate from main house and private. There is a composting toilet. Guests come to the main house for meals and to use the bathroom.
Was noch ...
There is no public transport to Cornwallis so a car is recommended but not essential.
Etwas mehr Information
Internet Zugang
Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang
Wir besitzen Tiere
Wir sind Raucher
Familien möglich
Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen
Wifi is strong and reliable
Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans
A small-medium van would be fine
Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen
Negotiable
Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal
zwei
Meine Tiere/Haustiere
Suzi
Suzi is a sweetheart, she's incredibly loyal and is equally happy snoozing with me on the sofa and running on the beach.
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She's a very intelligent, inspiring and generous woman and her dog Suzi is truly the cutest and easiest dog ever. We had a lot of nice conversations, went to a nice river, she showed us the beach that's just a short walk through the… read more
Despite my communication difficulties, Cordelia’s kindness, generosity, and positive spirit made me feel welcome from the very start.
I loved exploring in… read more
He has lots of gardening skills and experience, high standards and works really hard. Jorge did lots of weeding, planting and mulching, as well as cleaning the solar panels and gutters on the roof. He's also a great cook… read more
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Chatte mit Workawayern, die diesen Gastgeber besucht haben
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They also… read more
She's a very intelligent, inspiring and generous woman and her dog Suzi is truly the cutest and easiest dog ever. We had a lot of nice conversations, went to a nice river, she showed us the beach that's just a short walk through the… read more
Despite my communication difficulties, Cordelia’s kindness, generosity, and positive spirit made me feel welcome from the very start.
I loved exploring in… read more
He has lots of gardening skills and experience, high standards and works really hard. Jorge did lots of weeding, planting and mulching, as well as cleaning the solar panels and gutters on the roof. He's also a great cook… read more
We had a great time staying and would love to come back one day!
We did all sorts of gardening like planting weeding, mowing ect and felt really appreciated. There is good vibes all around, the cabin is cozy and we got lots of delicious food, even some cake!
Not forgetting Susi, the cutest little dog :)
As stated in their profile, I would work 4 hours a day leaving time for me to explore the area in the afternoons.
What an amazing place they live in. It’s like a small tropical paradise. If you’re interested in… read more
They worked hard on the task which was to finish and extend a set of outdoor steps. It involved weeding, digging, measuring,… read more
The work was accurately described- we spent 4 hours 5 days a week building outdoor stairs. Someone was always close by to help and provide guidance and encouragement. In the afternoon, we had time to… read more
They were… read more
Amy went above and beyond and took on the project as if it was her own house,… read more
