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I have a beautiful and picturesque small sheep farm (6.5 acres) located near Darfield, and am located about 45 mins from the edge of Christchurch. The farm house is a 5 bedroom Victorian style period villa with lots of character and wonderful views. I have 30 sheep who are very friendly, all have names and their own stories to tell. I also have 2 ponies, 2 dogs and a cat, all of who are friendly and love attention. There is also a large vegetable garden, a young fruit orchard, a couple of farm buildings and a river that runs through the farm.
Celia (a solo Mum) works 7 days a week (from home) providing support for Doctors and Medical Centre's, as well as running the farm, looking after the kids and everything else!
Leon (14) and Freya (11) both attend school in Darfield. They play football (soccer), netball and basketball, and excel at athletics. Freya dances and competes (hip hop, jazz, ballet, contemporary, musical theatre and acrobatics!) and is learning to play the piano, violin and recorder. She also rides her pony at pony club. Leon competes in downhill mountain biking, likes target practice with his air rifle and loves his PS4. He want's to be a professional downhill mountain biker, but is equally likely to be an Olympian athlete! This is all in-between spending most of their awake hours outside on their bikes and scooters, or getting wet in the river, or helping out on the farm!
We grow lots of vegetables and fruit in our garden, fill the freezer with home grown and home made food (meat/vegetables/fruit) and try to lead wholesome lives. We work hard and play hard!Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Hilfe bei ÖkoprojektenGartenarbeitenHeimwerker- und BauarbeitenBetreuung von TierenMithilfe auf einem BauernhofHausarbeitenHandwerkliche ArbeitenUNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt
Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
This would be the chance to experience a real kiwi rural family lifestyle. I can share my knowledge of farm skills, animal husbandry, gardening, environmental management, sustainable living and maintenance skills.
We eat as much home grown and raised food as we can, which reduces my food bills considerably and reduces my carbon footprint significantly. Everything we eat is cooked from individual ingredients with as little processed content as possible. I can share with you how to prepare, preserve and store home grown produce.
Helping us would mean you could become part of our household and family. Previous helpers remain in contact with us and some even plan to return to visit us on their next trip to NZ. We've made some wonderful friends through hosting our previous visitors, and we hope that you could become friends for life.Arbeit
HORSE RIDER/S WANTED.
I have two ponies that need exercising and cuddles.
14.1 (145cm) and 13.1 (135cm).
English/European riding style and saddle.
Nervous or novice riders won't be able to ride or help with the horses.
FARM & GARDENING WORK.
If you're not a horse person then that's fine as I also need help with the following....
- Help looking after and feeding the animals: dogs, cat, sheep, horses.
- Farm and outside chores - for example:
gardening ~ weed and bush clearing ~ stacking wood ~ digging ~ river management ~ building/repairing fences ~ sheep work ~ house and building maintenance.
We NEVER run out of jobs outside the house!
The farm is 18 km from Darfield and shops/cafes, but the views at home are epic, the company is fun and it's a safe, friendly home.
The help we need would be approx. 20-25 hours per person each week....depending on what projects we have going on at the time.
So, if you want to stay with us and have access to family and farm life then this may be just what you need!
We would need you to:
-speak a fairly good standard of English
-be a non-smoker (100%)
-stay for a minimum of two weeks
I can cater for and accommodate meat eaters, vegetarians, gluten free and Coeliac diets. Any other dietary requirements can be discussed but purchase of specialised foods would be the workawayers responsibility.
I have two (very friendly) dogs and a cat who live in the house too, so you need to be happy to have animals around you.
There is a daily (Mon-Fri) bus from Christchurch to Darfield if you have no transport of your own, or I may be able to collect you from Christchurch if I'm heading into town.Gesprochene Sprachen
Englisch: Fließend
Welsh: Grundkenntnisse
Französisch: GrundkenntnisseUnterkunft
Everything would be provided for you including fun, food, internet, washing machine, fresh air and mountain views!
You would have great company, lots of new experiences, a room to stay in and no living costs.Was noch ...
We are close to the mountains, Arthur's Pass, Castle Hill (features in Lord of the Rings & Narnia), Cave Stream, 2 Ski fields (Mount Hutt and Porters ski fields), Rakaia Gorge (Salmon fishing), Waimakariri Gorge (swimming place), local amenities at Darfield (big ice creams at the dairy, shops, library, post shop, mechanincs etc), and only an hour from Christchurch City centre.
NZ, and Canterbury specifically is the best place to live in the world!Etwas mehr Information
Internet Zugang
Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang
Wir besitzen Tiere
Wir sind Raucher
Familien möglich
Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen
Unlimited WiFi from my mobile phone hot-spot, so when I'm out there's no Internet. I'm home most of the time though!
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20-25 hours per week per person - flexible
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Jack and I are so greatful for this experience we have gained and the memories we have made on Celia's farm.
We were fortunate enough to stay during lambing season which… read more
She's very clever, a big thinker, and has a very high moral compass which I have a lot of respect for.
For someone so young she's got a lot to offer the world, and I think she'll go… read more
Come back - we miss you!
We miss Lani's wicked sense of humour, amazing crochet skills, and her determination. We miss Patrick's laugh, his fabulous cooking and his chilled out personality.
They helped with all kinds of jobs in and out of the house: gardening, tidying up, moving a heck of a lot of tree branches, leaves and… read more
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Jack and I are so greatful for this experience we have gained and the memories we have made on Celia's farm.
We were fortunate enough to stay during lambing season which… read more
She's very clever, a big thinker, and has a very high moral compass which I have a lot of respect for.
For someone so young she's got a lot to offer the world, and I think she'll go… read more
Come back - we miss you!
We miss Lani's wicked sense of humour, amazing crochet skills, and her determination. We miss Patrick's laugh, his fabulous cooking and his chilled out personality.
They helped with all kinds of jobs in and out of the house: gardening, tidying up, moving a heck of a lot of tree branches, leaves and… read more
Clare was really helpful out on the farm, doing all kinds of jobs outside. She was really interesting to talk to, for someone so young she's travelled lots and is very clever!
We'd welcome her back in a blink - my daughter thinks she's… read more
She integrated into our household very easily, accompanied us to a dance competition and was lovely to have… read more
He had lots of common sense and practical skills, is strong and very methodical. He worked regardless of the weather and was extremely reliable.
He's also very I telligent and we had some… read more
She did every job to the highest of standard, was energised, methodical and efficient. She enjoyed working with the animals and was a real asset to have on the farm.
In addition to her awesome help, she's a wonderful person and lovely to have around. Great… read more
Will is definitely someone to say yes… read more
I can highly recommend hosting Kati as she's honest and reliable.
Euan is one of the most motivated and likeable people I've met in a long time! He's intelligent, can think outside the box and is very skilled at all kinds of… read more
Isaac worked incredibly hard whilst he stayed with us - he was really motivated and I really couldn't have got the work he did completed without his help. We had storm damaged trees from September 2021 still piled up waiting to be processed. I'd done about 2/3 of the damaged trees myself but… read more
The property is surrounded by breathtaking scenery hence there is plenty to do within a reasonable… read more
Marina slotted in to our lives seamlessly and was lovely to have around. She was thorough and very capable with all of her tasks. I had Marina helping with my four horses. One excitable and experienced 16.3 TB mare, one 14.1 young and green crossbred mare, a 13.1 section B pony for… read more
Celia is so kind hearted. Very busy but nevertheless she always has time for you and your concerns, for good conversations, answering questions, giving great recommendations, making wonderful food or starting a spontaneous adventure :D
Freya and Leon are so… read more
During her stay Robin worked very hard with diligence, enthusiasm and with good competency. All her work was of a very high standard, was done in full and with a good attitude.
Robin is a big thinker, sometime over analysing things,… read more
Upon my arrival I learned that there were other workers, a lovely… read more
They are both excellent horse riders and by excellent I mean REALLY good. They can safely and effectively work on difficult, excitable, young and regular… read more
We absolutely loved having the family stay with us... there were genuine tears when they had to leave for their onwards journey x x x
Stephanie and Afonso are delightful people - capable, intelligent and forward thinking plus they were wonderful company. The kids are incredibly well behaved and… read more
Celia is the most welcoming,… read more
She initially agreed to stay with us for a couple of weeks at the beginning of 2020, and she liked our place, and we liked her, so she stayed a bit longer. Then COVID hit, we went into lockdown, and then, before you know it, six months had passed!
Having Alice stay with us was brilliant. She worked and got on so well with all my… read more
The BEST kind of workawayer.
We loved… read more
Carla is a great person to have helping you, so if she volunteers to stay with you - then say yes as soon as possible… read more
I spent 3 nice weeks with you. Thanks to everyone, to the kids for the moments we had, to Lara and Stephan, to John for his famous chocolate mouss and his funny expressions and to you, Celia, for all you did for me, for sharing with me your passion and for your… read more
She stayed with us for approx three weeks, and helped us with lots of… read more
Celia and John are both very accommodating and always in for a chat and a laugh. You'll feel like part of… read more
I can't state clearly enough how lovely and brilliant she is.
Stacey stayed with us for quite a few weeks and was not only was she a huge help (seriously went above and beyond many times), but she was brilliant company, a ray of sunshine at all times, and is one of the most considerate and warm people that John and I have met.… read more
Seriously, Sophia is such a lovely person and has been an absolute pleasure to have stay with us. Her attitude to life is incredibly positive and she has such potential in so many areas.
Her work was of a very high standard, and she's incredibly capable and skilled for someone of her… read more
Morning:
Wake up as soon as the kids are awake but actually get up after you’ve spend another good 1-2hours in bed. (Nobody tells you when you have to start working)
Make coffee, pancakes and fruit for yourself and the other amazing… read more
She stayed with us for three weeks, and we were SO very sad to see her leave. During her time with us she cleaned, prepped, and painted doors and windows, worked in the garden, helped clean and tidy the house, helped with meals, looked after the… read more
They both made a wonderful bespoke double bed for our cottage, which is truly unique and original, and then they made my sons… read more
Elise helped with lots of gardening, helped me worm and crotch some of the sheep, helped with our… read more
The kids both adored her, and she had a natural ability around them.
We wished Emily could have stayed longer, but she had a plane to catch. She's welcome back to our place any time.
We can highly… read more
During my stay, I had the chance to learn a lot about… read more
Whilst staying with us… read more
Elsa is inspirational. Her English is excellent and she is super intelligent and… read more
It couldn’t be better, THANKS SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING!
Callie… read more
Cindy and Arthur
Arthur and Cindy are excellent workawayers and… read more
Celia is a lovely mother of 2 amazing children, Leon and Freya, both are incredible children, full of energies and always happy, you'll never get bored. I love them.
John is the a real kiwi, he teach me lots of thing and we had a lot of fun together by doing lot of task and activity.
They can definitely bring you… read more
Yann is strong, intelligent, extremely capable, flexible and wonderful to be around. He has endless energy and there was nothing he couldn't do, or help with... building fences, landscaping, driving all kinds of things like: diggers,… read more
Marcel is a very capapable and skilled man. He helped us with a huge renovation project and contributed so much we will be for ever grateful.… read more