Join me creating a food forest in Picton, New Zealand

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  Beschreibung

  Nestled amongst tall kānuka trees above a beautiful valley, overlooking bush-clad hills and it gets all-day sun. It's a short walk to the town centre, shops, beaches, bush tracks and marina.
  Newly renovated Workawayer accommodation for 1 person or a couple, on an urban-rural organic hillside property .
  
  I am planting native trees and shrubs (250+ so far) on the steep parts of the organic, hillside property and restoring stone walls, paths, raised beds and outdoor living areas.
  
  A 1950s cottage is perched at the top of the wild garden, which needs grass areas tamed and trimmed, weeding, clearing invasive plants, mulch and compost area built, paving done, water tanks hooked up to downpipes and drainage channels dug, steps cleared and restored.
  
  One friendly, elderly cat on the property plus the owner and occasionally other friends and family visit.

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Sprachpraxis

  Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten

  Gartenarbeiten

  Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten

  Handwerkliche Arbeiten
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  Interessengebiete

  

  Karitative Arbeiten

  

  Selbstentwicklung

  

  Politik & Soziales

  

  Vegetarier / Veganer

  

  Nachhaltigkeit

  

  Kultur

  

  Architektur

  

  Gärtnern

  

  Musik

  

  Heimwerken & DIY

  

  Bücher

  

  Kunst & Design

  

  Fotografie

  

  Sprachen

  

  Gartenarbeiten

  

  Schreiben

  

  Darstellende Künste

  

  Zeichnen & Malen

  

  Camping

  

  Natur

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Tanzen

  

  Wandern
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Exchange language, culture and cuisine.
  Spirited conversation about conservation, environmental issues, social issues.
  Weekly lunch or dinner made together with guests and family.
  Drawing, writing, poetry, printmaking.

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  Arbeit

  I want to create a 'food forest' with native plants growing up as shelter and companions to edible crops and fruit trees.
  
  Due to age and injury, I can't restore this property on my own.
  
  Workawayers will help with general garden tasks like weeding and trimming grass and tree branches, planting out native seedlings, mulching, digging, paving, clearing debris for removal, chopping firewood, building raised vege beds, and perhaps light construction of outdoor areas and shelters. Seasonally, fruit tree pruning and care, harvesting and planting vege seedlings.
  
  On the house, there are some tasks like finishing the new porch (lining with plywood, painting), sanding, painting and staining a deck.
  
  I work full time, but when I am home (weekends) I'll be joining you in the garden to help, and we can share a weekly dinner or lunch together if you would like that.
  Otherwise, you will have your own private sunny accommodation with new bed, ensuite bathroom, large sunny deck to enjoy the birdsong and the tranquility of the wild garden.
  
  Workawayers will be doing 3 hours per day (5 day week) and organising their own food/meals. In your studio you have a basic kitchenette and you are welcome to use the dishwasher and laundry upstairs.

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  Sprachen

  Gesprochene Sprachen
  Englisch: Fließend
  Spanisch: Fließend
  Catalan: Grundkenntnisse
  Französisch: Grundkenntnisse
  Maori: Grundkenntnisse

  Dieser Gastgeber bietet Sprachaustausch an
  Dieser Gastgeber gibt an, dass er dir gern seine Muttersprache beibringt oder selbst eine Sprache lernen möchte.
  Bitte wende dich direkt an ihn, um weitere Auskünfte zu erhalten.
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  Unterkunft

  Newly renovated studio with private bathroom.
  Kitchenette with kettle, toaster, bench-top oven, induction plate, small fridge, cutlery and plates.
  Double bed (new and comfy), sofa, outdoor table and chairs.
  Sunny and secure.
  Overlooking beautiful wild garden and parklands.
  Very quiet and private.
  Use of dishwasher and laundry upstairs when owner is home.

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  Was noch ...

  Picton is a beautiful little seaside village with lots of hiking, bush tracks, beaches, kayaking, boat tours, dolphin watching, galleries, pubs and music venues, library, a charming little theatre, supermarket within 15 mins walk. I have a bike that you can use.
  
  There's a bus to/from Blenheim every day. Nelson is 2 hours away, Kaikoura 2 hours and Christchurch 5 hours driving. Ferries to the north island are 25 mins walk away.
  
  I live very simply and quietly. Noise carries in this house as it has wooden floors.
  Please use headphones if listening to music, tv, movies and respect that I work full time so need quiet from 10pm-7am.

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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

  Dieser Gastgeber nimmt gern Digital Nomads bei sich auf.

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  Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

  mehr als zwei

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  Meine Tiere/Haustiere

  Stella (15 Jahren)

  Friendly and elderly tabby cat.

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