Enjoying good food, conversations and learning about organic gardening in Thorpe, New Zealand

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  Beschreibung

  ​Hi! We are Brandy and Kyle, and we live in a wild, private little slice of the Tasman region. Hidden away in a pine forest, our property is 40 hectares of steep hill country.
  ​Close to the house, we have our little homestead-lite, featuring vegetable gardens, an orchard, a tunnel house, berry cages, and chickens that provide us with delicious food year-round. This is not a commercial property and the food we grow is for our own consumption. I use a pragmatic organic approach to grow our produce, focusing on soil biology and utilising what is already abundant on the land for our soil inputs. Further out from the house, our wider focus turns toward conservation and facilitating native forest regrowth. As a helper here, you will get to experience two different sides of land management: gardening using organic practices, and large-scale conservation forestry on the hills. If you are interested in organic growing practices, self-sufficiency, or native New Zealand ecology, this is the place for you.
  
  ​We love good food, good wine and good conversations. We enjoy getting to know our helpers, finding out where your strengths and interests lie, and matching you with tasks you'll genuinely enjoy.

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten

  Leichte Gartenarbeit

  Kreative Heimwerkerprojekte

  Betreuung von Tieren

  Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof

  Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie

  Hausarbeiten

  Leichte Instandhaltungsarbeiten
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  Interessengebiete

  

  Technik

  

  Nachhaltigkeit

  

  Haustiere

  

  Film & Fernsehen

  

  Farmarbeit

  

  Gärtnern

  

  Musik

  

  Sprachen

  

  Geschichte

  

  Gartenarbeiten

  

  Heimwerken & DIY

  

  Kochen & Backen

  

  Tischlerarbeiten

  

  Architektur

  

  Tiere

  

  Segeln / Boote

  

  Radfahren

  

  Gebirge

  

  Natur
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  UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt

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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Our favorite part of cultural exchange is hearing about your adventures and meeting friends from all over the world. Kyle is a great cook and he goes all out on dinners, with flavorful meals and beverages, and that's when we really get to know our helpers. During the day, Brandy is happy to share everything she's learned in 7 years working the land. Kyle is also quite knowledgeable on networks, solar system set-up, and all things technical.

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  Arbeit

  ​Because our property ranges from delicate garden beds to steep hill country, the tasks are varied and active. We look for self-motivated people who love the outdoors and have a practical, can-do attitude. Often I'll be working with you but if you feel comfortable helping solo there is plenty of opportunity for that as well.
  
  Tasks can include invasive weed clearing, creating compost piles, tidying up, light painting, mowing, watering, weed-eating, mulching, cleaning chicken coop, helping in the tunnel house, planting, tasks with tools, brewing organic fertilisers, and more.

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  Sprachen

  Gesprochene Sprachen
  Englisch: Fließend
  Deutsch: Grundkenntnisse
  Spanisch: Grundkenntnisse
  Italienisch: Grundkenntnisse

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  Unterkunft

  We have a separate private little guesthouse for your exclusive use, with bathroom and kitchenette. There is 1 queen size bed so best for single person, a couple, or friends who don't mind sharing a bed. We cook big shared dinners and can provide eggs and produce from the garden for your use, as well as leftovers from dinners, but my preference is for you to be responsible for your own breakfasts and lunches, i.e bring along your favourite staples. To reflect this, helpers will not be asked to help more than 20 hours per week.

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  Was noch ...

  Your own vehicle is a MUST. There is absolutely no public transport here

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  Etwas mehr Information

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    Internet Zugang

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    Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

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    Wir besitzen Tiere

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    Wir sind Raucher

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    Familien möglich

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  Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen

  Work hours negotiable

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  Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

  Big driveway, ability to plug in

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  Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen

  Cats or chicken-friendly dogs

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  Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

  mehr als zwei

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  Meine Tiere/Haustiere

  Cous Cous

  Cous Cous

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