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Kia ora from Lisa at the Farm. We want to share our beautiful Maori culture, and introduce you to our simple, sustainable, organic, permaculture way of living.
We are a registered Charitable Trust organization that's aim is to foster our community with sustainable practices .
If you want an authentic Maori experience then our Farm is the place to be. If you are passionate about the environment, and would like to learn or practice your organic, sustainable, permaculture gardening skills then this is the perfect opportunity to do so. There are also numerous ongoing projects on the Farm, such as earth building and plastering workshops from October 2022 there are opportunities to express your creative artistic design skills in the finishing of our earth dome.
You will have the opportunity once a week to experience gardening in our Maori language speaking school in Taupo, There are also opportunities to visit and help at our local Marae (Where the tribe gathers).
My name is Lisa and I am from Aotearoa (New Zealand). Tongariro is my mountain, Rotoaira is my Lake, and Ngati Tuwharetoa is my Tribe.
I have been given the chance to use this beautiful Maori land, and would love to share it with you.
Our Farm is a developing Education Centre for Sustainable Living on four hectares in Turangi, establishing organic gardens, orchards and small experimental buildings. Our sustainable practices include growing nutrient rich food, using solar energy, and applying permaculture principles whenever possible. We do not use herbicides or pesticide sprays, and only use natural organic fertilizers.
We have been farming here since March 2010. We love to help in our community and we would love to share a real view into our Maori culture.
We are also a small animal sanctuary. Come and meet our rescue animals, Honey and Angus our dogs, and our free range chickens. Naumai haere mai (come you are welcome).
We do not have internet so getting data before you arrive is a choice to make when here.
If you want a Ta moko by an original Maori artist we can connect you to all of it.
We are creating an event off grid sustainable dance party festival celebrating special times throughout the year so help with that would be great and we love to connect with long-term volunteers . plus minimum stay is 2 weeks
Ngā mihi nui 💚🌍🍒
Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Karitative Arbeit
Kunstprojekte
Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten
Seniorenbetreuung
Unterrichten
Gartenarbeiten
Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten
Betreuung von Tieren
Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof
Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie
Hausarbeiten
Handwerkliche Arbeiten
Hilfe mit Computer /Internet
UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt
Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
Our farm is the main project. We welcome interested people from everywhere to come and learn about permaculture, sustainability, and regenerative land use.
We have a strong relationship with our local Maori school in Taupo.
Projekte mit Kindern
Dieses Projekt schließt möglicherweise den Umgang mit Kindern ein. Mehr Informationen findest du in unseren Verhaltensregeln und Tipps hier.
Arbeit
Numerous projects.
It would be great if you can bring your own gardening gloves.
Example projects:
Maintaining the organic gardens
(planting, weeding, pruning)
Harvesting veges and fruits from the garden
Feeding the animals (chickens and dogs)
Building maintenance and fixing around the farm
Eco building projects
Gardening at the school with kids
Helping at the Marae if needed
Sharing your cooking skills
Cleaning (community kitchen, your huts not our rental we will do those ones, and bathroom/compost loos)
Painting
Expressing your art
Gesprochene Sprachen
Maori: Gute Kenntnisse
Unterkunft
The workawayers share a village which includes huts, each with 2 bunk beds. The huts are a cute but simple and basic design. Please note there is no electricity in the huts. We have a shared solar shower, and use compost toilets. There is also a community kitchen / dining area where you can charge your phones
Food: We provide delicious organic fruits and veges from the garden (changing with seasons) and vegan basics (rice, pasta, oats, flour, etc). You are also welcome to bring your food to share in our community meals. You can also make your own tea with the plants around (eg. mint and lemon balm).
Was noch ...
Tokaanu geothermal hot pools are 4km away. The Tongariro alpine crossing is not far, also known as Mount Doom, if you happen to have read The Lord of the Rings or seen the movies! There are nice walks around the farm and in summer we often go together to Lake Taupo which is just a 10 minutes drive away or walk to the Tongariro river just up the road for a swim.
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Internet Zugang
Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang
Wir besitzen Tiere
Wir sind Raucher
Familien möglich
Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans
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2 Apr. 2025
Vom Workawayer (Sanna_Gutjahr) für Host
Wow! Lisa is an incredible woman. Inspiring, laughter, humor, great talks- important talks about Maori history and present!!, delicious food (#grow your own food!). WOW!
The farm is a hidden treasure with lovely dogs, chickens, fruit and veggie trees.
If you like back to basic life/ slow paste- working with the earth and helping around in some… read more
The farm is a hidden treasure with lovely dogs, chickens, fruit and veggie trees.
If you like back to basic life/ slow paste- working with the earth and helping around in some… read more
28 März 2025
Vom Workawayer (Kam) für Host
Lisa is a rockstar who is a gift to her community. She is so generous with her time and energy, and taught me a lot about Maori culture. The atmosphere she fostered at the farm was so inviting - I immediately felt at home when I was there. I'm sad I couldn't stay longer due to my time limitations, but I hope to one day visit again.
The other… read more
The other… read more
3 März 2025
Vom Workawayer (Aansan) für Host
So so grateful for Lisa's generosity and funloving character. I experienced a wonderful week at the farm wherein we got to see the local school and cooked nice meals and baked for the kids. It was really touching to see them sing and dance! We also shared some lovely evening dinners together with the sun setting on the land and the work was never… read more
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2 Apr. 2025
Vom Workawayer (Sanna_Gutjahr) für Host
Wow! Lisa is an incredible woman. Inspiring, laughter, humor, great talks- important talks about Maori history and present!!, delicious food (#grow your own food!). WOW!
The farm is a hidden treasure with lovely dogs, chickens, fruit and veggie trees.
If you like back to basic life/ slow paste- working with the earth and helping around in some… read more
The farm is a hidden treasure with lovely dogs, chickens, fruit and veggie trees.
If you like back to basic life/ slow paste- working with the earth and helping around in some… read more
28 März 2025
Vom Workawayer (Kam) für Host
Lisa is a rockstar who is a gift to her community. She is so generous with her time and energy, and taught me a lot about Maori culture. The atmosphere she fostered at the farm was so inviting - I immediately felt at home when I was there. I'm sad I couldn't stay longer due to my time limitations, but I hope to one day visit again.
The other… read more
The other… read more
3 März 2025
Vom Workawayer (Aansan) für Host
So so grateful for Lisa's generosity and funloving character. I experienced a wonderful week at the farm wherein we got to see the local school and cooked nice meals and baked for the kids. It was really touching to see them sing and dance! We also shared some lovely evening dinners together with the sun setting on the land and the work was never… read more
10 Feb. 2025
Vom Workawayer (Jennifer & Dale) für Host
Staying with Lisa at the farm was an absolute joy! From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with open arms and hugs and treated to the most incredible home-cooked meals—three times a day!
It was so refreshing to be without the internet for a while—just soaking in the peaceful surroundings, great company, and simple joys of farm life.
Lisa’s… read more
It was so refreshing to be without the internet for a while—just soaking in the peaceful surroundings, great company, and simple joys of farm life.
Lisa’s… read more
19 Jan. 2025
Vom Workawayer (Kitahata) für Host
Thank you for accepting me, LISA. I really enjoyed learning about Maori culture, feeling permaculture, and living in harmony with nature. The visit to the school was especially interesting for me, as I am interested in education. I hope to see you again. Thank you.
8 Jan. 2025
Vom Workawayer (Alejandro) für Host
I had a good time at this farm, Lisa is super kind and has a lot of energy to work at the farm and the school, going to the Maori school and seeing the kids learn the haka is a truly wonderful experience, also it is a good spot to visit some close by attractions like lake taupo, tongariro river, and the tongariro Alpine crossing.
Lisa is the true… read more
Lisa is the true… read more
10 Dez. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Victoria) für Host
I spent one week at Lisa's farm. It was a valuable experience to live in a community where no one constantly tells you exactly what to do. You have a great opportunity to figure out how you can be helpful and do tasks that you are good at. I really enjoyed working in the school canteen and garden and participating in the students' daily morning… read more
9 Dez. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Hannahmaria4) für Host
I spent almost 3 weeks at beautiful farm and it was a truly wonderful experience! Lisa and the other workawayers made me feel so welcome and I had the opportunity to learn so much about permaculture, gardening, construction and most of all Maori culture. One of my highlights was seeing the kids perform kapa haka at the Maori school where Lisa… read more
8 Dez. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Ailise) für Host
This was my first workaway experience, and a really great one! Stayed at this beautiful farm for two weeks, and felt super at home here quickly. The work was a balance of working at Lisa's permaculture farm and helping out at the Maori school nearby. This was great as it gave the work variety, and we got to learn about permaculture whilst also… read more
3 Dez. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Leah) für Host
I stayed with Lisa for a week and enjoyed my time thoroughly. It was lovely getting to know the area, the going-ons of her farm, and a bit of the Māori culture. Going to the school and spending time with her dogs Angus and Honey were certainly a highlight. It was nice having a small community of fellow travellers to do the work with, cook and eat… read more
2 Nov. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Josh) für Host
We stayed with Lisa at the farm for just under a week in the end. We loved it there!! Lisa is a great host and made us feel at home, we enjoyed eating dinner with everyone, heating her stories and learning about the other guests. The highlight was was for sure the Tongariro crossing, which Lisa kindly enabled and encourages us to do on one of the… read more
2 Nov. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Annie) für Host
I stayed at Lisa's for a week. We all spent a couple of days at the Māori school where Lisa worked. It was such a wonderful experience!
The farm itself was lovely, while I was there a horse called Lily arrived to be the new law mower 😅 we became brilliant friends. Angus and Honey the 2 dogs there are also sweet as anything, they'll chase your… read more
The farm itself was lovely, while I was there a horse called Lily arrived to be the new law mower 😅 we became brilliant friends. Angus and Honey the 2 dogs there are also sweet as anything, they'll chase your… read more
29 Okt. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Celia) für Host
Thank you Lisa. It was such a great experience 🙂
10 Okt. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Jimmy) für Host
Such a beautiful stay on this farm! The space blew me away as soon as I arrived and the warm meals, fires and conversation were hugely appreciated after a month of bikepacking. Lisa is an inspiring example of how you can live off-grid but still take great pride and be actively involved in your local community.
20 Aug. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Caitlin & Nathan) für Host
We had a lovely time with Lisa and really enjoyed helping out both at the farm and the school Lisa works at. We really enjoyed getting to know Lisa and the other workaway who was there at the time. We were very lucky to be part of the morning routine at the school and loved seeing the students perform a haka. Thank you so much for having us.
19 Juli 2024
Vom Workawayer (Timothée) für Host
I’ve stayed only one week at Liza’s place and that was awesome ! She’s a very nice person with lot of energy and fun to share, i was feeling very comfortable at her house, it’s home far away from home haha !
The job was fair, never boring and you have time to discover the surroundings and you’ll not be bored by the landscape between Tongarero… read more
The job was fair, never boring and you have time to discover the surroundings and you’ll not be bored by the landscape between Tongarero… read more
24 Juni 2024
Vom Workawayer (Elena) für Host
I had a lovely time at this Farm.
The work was different every day, some days were longer, other shorter. The farm is a huge property with so much to discover and amazing dogs & chickens!
I could easily extend my stay and Lisa is very welcoming for everyone.
Thank you for showing us around and letting us experience some of the Maori culture, it… read more
The work was different every day, some days were longer, other shorter. The farm is a huge property with so much to discover and amazing dogs & chickens!
I could easily extend my stay and Lisa is very welcoming for everyone.
Thank you for showing us around and letting us experience some of the Maori culture, it… read more
15 Juni 2024
Vom Workawayer (Julie & Lucas) für Host
In this Farm, you will learn to live with only the essentials. But you will live an unique and unexpected human experience. There is so many things to do, you always can find something to learn, teach or discover. The longer you stay, the more you will be sad to leave the farm. Just be aware that the description is a bit dated and there is… read more
16 Mai 2024
Vom Workawayer (Lacey_Jennifer) für Host
We stayed at the farm half way on our bike packing journey and it was the most perfect 10 day re-set of gardening, yummy food, cultural learning and new friendships.
Lisa is SO welcoming, generous and passionate! Her energy and joy for life is contagious and it is impressive how involved with the school and community she is. Lisa is a very… read more
Lisa is SO welcoming, generous and passionate! Her energy and joy for life is contagious and it is impressive how involved with the school and community she is. Lisa is a very… read more
27 Apr. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Johanna) für Host
Lisa is probably the most generous person you could come across! She is very passionate, funny and always has a good story to tell. I stayed at the Farm with a few other Workawayers and it quickly felt like we were a little family! Not having power for a week was very refreshing and it definitely made us others feel more connected since we… read more
8 Apr. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Sophie (Zsof)) für Host
My stay here was definitely one of my highlights of my trip around Aotearoa New Zealand. Lisa and Johnny were warm and inviting and helped me and the other workawayers to settle in!
Jobs were mainly harvesting, painting huts, watering plants, cleaning huts, weeding and cooking.
Helping out at the Kura (Maori school), seeing the kids do their… read more
Jobs were mainly harvesting, painting huts, watering plants, cleaning huts, weeding and cooking.
Helping out at the Kura (Maori school), seeing the kids do their… read more
28 Feb. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Paul) für Host
Lisa is the best Host in the universe. Seriously: If you want a unique and special experience, learn something about Māori, learn how to live an alternative way of live, build a great community - go and help
Lisa on the beautiful Farm!
Nga Mihi 💚
Lisa on the beautiful Farm!
Nga Mihi 💚
7 Jan. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Emma & Thomas) für Host
We planned on staying for a week but after our car broke down we stayed for 2.5 weeks, which was no problem for lovely Lisa. Lisa is a wonderful host who wants to teach you everything about the culture of her and the people around her.
Lisa we hope you had a wonderful trip to Europe and hope to see you again!!
Love,
Thomas & Emma
Lisa we hope you had a wonderful trip to Europe and hope to see you again!!
Love,
Thomas & Emma
27 Dez. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Mathilde & Alex) für Host
We spent a lovely week in this Farm with Lisa and few other workawayers. The permaculture farm project is really nice and you can guess that with some work, good vision and wilingness, it can grow back to what it was before lockdown. Living almost all the time outside, off the grid, was a funny and instructive experience !
Lisa is a very caring,… read more
Lisa is a very caring,… read more
16 Nov. 2023
Vom Workawayer (FayTroote) für Host
I had a wonderful week with Lisa on the Farm! It was so much fun living off grid and retuning to what matters most (the stars were amazing!) Lisa is a beautiful, open and hard working person with a great sense of humour and I loved learning more & hearing her stories all about her life here in New Zealand. The work on the farm was varied and it… read more
3 Nov. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Christa) für Host
My experience with Lisa and her family was so lovely! The off-grid life was fun to experience and there was such a strong sense of community with the other workawayers and the family staying there.
Lots of gardening work and clearing blackberry plants when I was there over the winter.
Being able to help in the garden at the school and experience… read more
Lots of gardening work and clearing blackberry plants when I was there over the winter.
Being able to help in the garden at the school and experience… read more
7 Okt. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Tamara & Justine) für Host
Thanks so much for everything Lisa cooks really good food, have a big heart and have a good energy to do a lot of things. We spent 2 amazing weeks in the farm. Everything is outside and we really enjoyed the nature and the fire nights. We did cleaning common areas, planting potatoes, painting, take care of the garden, weeding in Māori school and… read more
8 Sept. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Gareth) für Host
Thank you, Lisa, for having me. It was wonderful to come off-grid from the internet and live in a green environment. It was a fantastic experience of getting back to the basics of communal cooking & cleaning, water conservation, compost loos, solar shower, candlelight and sleeping naturally as the night falls - beautiful I got to have a bonfire… read more
1 Aug. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Johannes) für Host
What an incredible insight into the local culture! I've spent the past year in New Zealand and thanks to Lisa I had the chance to witness the modern Maori culture at a very personal level, which is still deeply rooted in tradition
The farm is filled with opportunity to learn the art of permaculture, with the freedom to explore the land and… read more
The farm is filled with opportunity to learn the art of permaculture, with the freedom to explore the land and… read more
1 Aug. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Luzdivina) für Host
Wow, what an incredible workaway experience. My partner and I spent 3 weeks at the farm with Lisa and the rest of the team. Everyone there (Lisa’s family and other workawayers) were so friendly and open hearted. We always enjoyed delicious meals together. Lisa was able to accommodate our vegetarian needs with creativity and mastery. She’s a great… read more
31 Juli 2023
Vom Workawayer (Mattias) für Host
I spent two weeks in this wonderful place right where i had the opportunity to learn more about the maori culture and the beautiful maori school.
Lisa is one of those caring souls and has a way of living in harmony with nature and people in a wonderful way!
Happy to have spent my time here and have delved into the beautiful Maori culture I wish… read more
Lisa is one of those caring souls and has a way of living in harmony with nature and people in a wonderful way!
Happy to have spent my time here and have delved into the beautiful Maori culture I wish… read more
18 Juli 2023
Vom Workawayer (Elisa) für Host
What an incredible week at the farm, Lisa is a big-hearted person, always there to make everyone feel at home and to share her culture. The other workaways were really great and we created a small community bond. The day at the school will remain engraved in my memory and in my heart. I didn't stay long, but I'd love to come back, because the war… read more
26 Juni 2023
Vom Workawayer (Pablo & Melanie) für Host
We had a very special two weeks in the Farm. It was really moving for us to get to experience first hand Māori culture through Lisa and her work in a school. It allowed us to get a glimpse of all the beauty and challenges of being Māori in current times.
Regarding the work it was mostly outdoors farming work, weeding blackberries and helping… read more
Regarding the work it was mostly outdoors farming work, weeding blackberries and helping… read more
5 März 2023
Vom Workawayer (Chris & Amber) für Host
Thanks Lisa! We all loved you're farm and had such a great time. The kids are still talking about it. Looking forward to coming back!
12 Feb. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Tara) für Host
Lisas Farm is a great place to relax and find inner calm.
I was there for 10 days and had a great company with all generations.
Sadly it was raining most of the time but the meals were super yummi!
Thank you Lisa for hosting me!
I was there for 10 days and had a great company with all generations.
Sadly it was raining most of the time but the meals were super yummi!
Thank you Lisa for hosting me!
4 Feb. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Moritz) für Host
I really enjoyed my stay at the farm. I stayed for about two weeks and could do the Tongariro Crossing and the Norther Circuit. The work I did was mostly weeding at the farm, the maori village or at the maori school. The information about the maori culture that lisa gave us were really interesting. The huts are nice and private.
2 Jan. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Chloe) für Host
I stayed at Lisa's farm for 1 week and had the most rich and interesting experience.
Lisa is such a warm and generous person who made me feel really welcome.
I spent most of my time gardening at the farm or cooking alongside Lisa at the school.
Being welcomed into the Māori school and wider community was so special. You will learn so much from… read more
Lisa is such a warm and generous person who made me feel really welcome.
I spent most of my time gardening at the farm or cooking alongside Lisa at the school.
Being welcomed into the Māori school and wider community was so special. You will learn so much from… read more
21 Dez. 2022
Vom Workawayer (María & Paula) für Host
We spent two weeks in the Farm and we had the best experience there. We did some weeding in the farm and the best part was going to the school to help Lisa in the kitchen and with the garden, we had the opportunity to see the children's morning routine, including a haka, and we were able to learn more about their culture. In the farm we share… read more
22 Nov. 2022
Vom Workawayer (Fay) für Host
Loved the farm.... loved Lisa Johnnie Geoff and dogs Honey and Angus.
Lisa has big passion for living on the land and is a generous host.
They offer a real alternative experience and have enough space to offer a variety of jobs and little projects to get involved in.
I loved my stay - thank you
There is no wifi but phone reception good. Town is… read more
Lisa has big passion for living on the land and is a generous host.
They offer a real alternative experience and have enough space to offer a variety of jobs and little projects to get involved in.
I loved my stay - thank you
There is no wifi but phone reception good. Town is… read more
19 Okt. 2022
Vom Workawayer (CHIKA) für Host
I stayed here for a week.
Lisa took me Marae and Maori school. I had the opportunity to go to a big Maori meeting at Marae!! and I also could know about Maori school!! The children laughed a lot, and they were energetic and free. Lisa always talks to children and values communication. Lisa tought me Maori language and culture. It was sooooo great… read more
Lisa took me Marae and Maori school. I had the opportunity to go to a big Maori meeting at Marae!! and I also could know about Maori school!! The children laughed a lot, and they were energetic and free. Lisa always talks to children and values communication. Lisa tought me Maori language and culture. It was sooooo great… read more
20 Sept. 2022
Vom Workawayer (Sarah) für Host
I had the honour and privilege of staying with Lisa and her lovely nephew Johnny for 7 days. Lisa is a very passionate and caring woman who had a deep passion for sustainability and for the Maori people. I was deeply inspired by her passion for wanting the Farm to be a safe haven for her community and family. Even more so, I had the honour to… read more
16 Feb. 2020
Vom Workawayer (Chus) für Host
Lisa has a vision and if you are creative and self-driven this a great place for you to contribute. All the best with the project Lisa!
13 Feb. 2020
Vom Workawayer (Kiara & Levi) für Host
I stayed at this workaway for just over a week, and wished I could have stayed longer! Whaea Lisa was passionate and excited about farm projects, the future of the land, and sharing her culture. Our tasks varied daily, from pulling up round beans to moving a chicken coop to building a kitchen. I learned a lot and gained a lot of inspiration for… read more
19 Jan. 2020
Vom Workawayer (Kieran) für Host
Staying at this beautiful little off grid farm was wonderful. Lisa is an incredible inspiring women with tons of dreams. The loving community and vibe created here is like no other. I spent almost two weeks here doing gardening and odd jobs with tons of fun times. It's a great place to meet lots of like minded people and create friends. We had… read more
6 Dez. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Sigrid) für Host
Stayed at thisi farms for a little more than a week back in the beginning of November. Lisa is very kind and understanding, she has a lot of knowledge about the Maori culture. There was talk about changing things at the farm a bit, but I don't know if they actually did.
I had the pleasure of staying at the same time as a lot of different people,… read more
I had the pleasure of staying at the same time as a lot of different people,… read more
5 Dez. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Barbora) für Host
Stay in nature farm? Thats it, this farm i feel in love with. The best thing was circle table and every meal was group meal. U have to cook for you and everybody else, big portions. Its like big farm camp. Lisa is always smiling, energy and kind. She helped a lot one girl which bag has been stolen.
Thank you Lisa you give us that… read more
Thank you Lisa you give us that… read more
17 Nov. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Anna) für Host
This Farm is an amazing place and I‘m happy that I had the privilege to join the community for a week.
Especially the visit in the Maori school is something that I will remember for a long time.
Lisa is an amazing woman who put a lot of effort in developing the farm. During work everybody is welcomed to do the best he can do to improve the life… read more
Especially the visit in the Maori school is something that I will remember for a long time.
Lisa is an amazing woman who put a lot of effort in developing the farm. During work everybody is welcomed to do the best he can do to improve the life… read more
15 Nov. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Annika & Ralf) für Host
best 4 weeks in New Zealand so far. Plenty of good food. Will definately go back while in this island and would love to go back years later to see the growth of the farm. We were there in october and it was quite cold, but this is spring in there and we got some warm clothes and plenty of blankets to keep ourselves warm. You have there everything… read more
14 Nov. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Nakita) für Host
I entered the farm for a short stay - a week - with no expectations and I was made to feel welcome immediately. Lisa is a busy person but still makes a point of getting to know everyone. Work expectations are flexible which is really lovely, we work roughly 4-5 hours a day most days. There were lots of people including backpackers, other… read more
6 Nov. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Alexandria & Joel) für Host
Staying at the Farm was everything we hoped for in a Workaway experience! It was something we've never experienced; living without electricity and learning to live off the land. We were able to do a variety of tasks, from planting potatoes, tomatoes and carrots, to weeding and creating new gardens, and even creating a whole new chicken coop!… read more
6 Nov. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Margaux) für Host
I spent 12 days here. It was my first Workaway and it's been definetly one of my best experience! Lisa is so generous and passionnate She is a real life lover ! Kunne the pig is very funny and clever. Honney is lovely, I miss her already...
If you're keen of nature and want to experience an humble but amazing way of life, it is the right place… read more
If you're keen of nature and want to experience an humble but amazing way of life, it is the right place… read more
1 Nov. 2019
Vom Workawayer (EMILIE) für Host
I stayed at Lisa s place for almost a week as i had to leave earlier but my stay was really good. Lisa is really nice and helpful, she welcomes workawayers very well, listen to their needs and do not rush anyone. I stayed in a cabin for myself and basically WE had a breakfast all together with the others and then i worked from 10am to 2 pm mostly… read more
23 Okt. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Solène & David) für Host
22 Okt. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Karolina & Sina)
Sina und Karo were a great help on the farm. Friendly, helpful and great initiative. We love the pictorial instructions you did for the compost loo too - you've left your mark on the place. Honey misses the cuddles. Happy travels.
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11 Okt. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Karolina & Sina) für Host
We stayed at the Farm for almost a week, where Lisa gave us a warm welcome on our first day. Unfortunately it rained a lot during our stay but nevertheless we got to know very nice other workawayers, learned about Maori culture by visiting a Maori school in Taupo and did our best helping with different tasks around the farm. It was also very nice… read more
4 Okt. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Kanami)
Kanami is very sweet, kind and polite. Thanks for all your help at the farm and school. We are so happy you enjoyed the kapahaka experience too. All the best for the rest of your travels.
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30 Sept. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Kanami) für Host
I stayed at this farm for about 1week. Lisa is a passionate and friendly woman.There were some other volunteers at that time and we stayed at huts. Our job was different everyday and I got some experience.Fortunately, we went to kapa haka competition and watched Haka performance.It was so amazing,Thank you so much for all!
4 Okt. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Audouit)
Timothe was a wonderful Workawayer. Very keen, hardworking and always with a happy smile. He took on a real variety of jobs around the farm and at the school, and performed them all to a high standard. And happy to ask for extra jobs too. Very kind and polite too. Snap him up if he applies to you. You are always welcome back Timo.
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26 Sept. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Audouit) für Host
It was a great experience at Lisa, I was able to discover the Maori school, the haka and lots of other things ....
Life on the farm is simple, have no more needs to be happy! The evenings at the fire, new meeting every week ....
Lisa knows a great tattoo artist!
A big thank-you
Life on the farm is simple, have no more needs to be happy! The evenings at the fire, new meeting every week ....
Lisa knows a great tattoo artist!
A big thank-you
4 Okt. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (elodiedemanet)
Elodie was a great team member on the farm. Happy to engage in a range of activities from the very first day, and lovely you came back again after your trip away. With the time of the year you were here, it unfortunately rained quite a bit. Thanks for helping with the gardening on the farm and at the school, and for helping on the info booklet and… read more
(Sehr gut)
29 Sept. 2019
Vom Workawayer (elodiedemanet) für Host
Living on the Farm is a really nice experience for meeting people and learning to live in a community! However, you shouldn't expect a permaculture farm and lots of gardening/ sustainable jobs. I really enjoyed my two weeks here , and discovered a lot about Maori Culture. Thank you Amanda for being so nice to each one of us, thank you Ali for… read more
4 Okt. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Nina & Anja) für Host
15 Sept. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Harry & Kayla) für Host
We had a great time at the farm. The farm is amazing, totally off the grid and solar power. We worked on some projects around the farm, building a window into one of the homes on the property, and taking care of some general maintenance since it was a little early for major growing season. We also had the opportunity to volunteer at a fundraiser… read more
13 Sept. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Harry & Kayla)
Harry and Kayla were a wonderful couple. "We can fix that!" they boldly claimed. Sure enough, the next day, a fully functioning beautiful window had replaced a previous horrible gaping hole in the wall, And, all achieved with the minimum of fuss, and big smiles all round. Kayla also cooks yummy food, and Harry - oh my, what a lovely singing voice.… read more
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13 Sept. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Daniele)
Daniele fitted in really well on the farm, and was happy to give everything a go. A very kind, gentle young man. Welcome back any time. Thanks for participating so well.
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2 Sept. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Daniele) für Host
Kia Ora Lisa!
I spent one week at the farm and it was honestly a one of a kind experience!
Lisa is very passionate about the farm, the environment and her culture and it was very interesting to learn more about it!
I absolutely loved the nights around the fire with the other Workawayers, making pure and delicious honey, playing with Honey and… read more
I spent one week at the farm and it was honestly a one of a kind experience!
Lisa is very passionate about the farm, the environment and her culture and it was very interesting to learn more about it!
I absolutely loved the nights around the fire with the other Workawayers, making pure and delicious honey, playing with Honey and… read more
23 Juli 2019
Vom Workawayer (Han) für Host
I spent 6 days at this amzing farm. Because of the winter I was the only workawayer there, but I really had a great time.I wish I could spent more time building things with Amanda,she is so nice and creative. I was born in a busy city and this is a quite special experience for me.Thank you Ali ,Amanda ,Lisa and Jeff for everything.I would like to… read more
20 Juli 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Han)
Han was a pleasure to host. Super helpful and willing to give anything a go. Gentle respectful personality, great to chat with and a well developed sense of humour. Han also showed excellent initiative on a variety of jobs. Thanks for all your help (especially the kitchen window renovation and the tree pruning). All the best for your travels.
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20 Juli 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Ariel & Gabriel)
Ariel and Gabriel are such a lovely couple and a real pleasure to host. Happy, willing and able to do lots of different tasks around the farm. They integrated well into our team and brought a lovely energy. Thanks for all your great work and best wishes for your travels. Happy to recommend to future hosts.
(Ausgezeichnet)
5 Juli 2019
Vom Workawayer (Ariel & Gabriel) für Host
Kia ora!
We stayed for 1 wonderful week and it was one of the best weeks of our trip! It was so hard to leave Lisa and her amazing community and we promised ourselves we would be returning someday. :purple_heart:
The Farm is this incredible eco village with huts, compost toilets, solar showers, outdoor community kitchen and lots of delicious… read more
We stayed for 1 wonderful week and it was one of the best weeks of our trip! It was so hard to leave Lisa and her amazing community and we promised ourselves we would be returning someday. :purple_heart:
The Farm is this incredible eco village with huts, compost toilets, solar showers, outdoor community kitchen and lots of delicious… read more
20 Juli 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Workaway-Mitglied)
Kirsten was a great help on the farm. A very happy person, singing while she worked, bringing smiles to us all. Happy travels and climbing Kirsten and thanks for your help.
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11 Juli 2019
Vom Workawayer (Déborah & Enzo) für Host
We stay at Lisa’s farm for 2 weeks and it was such a nice experience! We loved living in a community, working on the land and learn about the Maori culture !
There are cleaning everyday task to do (that are very fast to do) and then Lisa or Samantha offer you different tasks depending on what you love to do.
The nights around the fire were… read more
There are cleaning everyday task to do (that are very fast to do) and then Lisa or Samantha offer you different tasks depending on what you love to do.
The nights around the fire were… read more
22 Mai 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Déborah & Enzo)
A super lovely couple who were a real asset on the farm. Happy, caring, hard working and a great work ethic. Excellent initiative and great team members. Happy to recommend.
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27 Juni 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Sarah & Hannes )
Sarah and Hannes were brilliant Workawayers. They happily and enthusiastically gave everything a go. Great initiative, great energy and excellent skills. Everything from gardening to building and painting. Excellent vegetarian/ vegan cooks too. Yum! Sarah also created a beautiful piece of unique artwork so we will always remember their visit. A… read more
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4 Juni 2019
Vom Workawayer (Sarah & Hannes ) für Host
Dear All The Team, you rock!
Lisa is an amazing and passionated woman that definitely makes this world a little better! She is so knowledgeable and passes it on so easily. We learned so much about sustainable living, permaculture, maori culture and overall life knowledge, wich opened our eyes a little more. All those unique personalities… read more
Lisa is an amazing and passionated woman that definitely makes this world a little better! She is so knowledgeable and passes it on so easily. We learned so much about sustainable living, permaculture, maori culture and overall life knowledge, wich opened our eyes a little more. All those unique personalities… read more
9 Juni 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Louise & Elsa)
Louise and Elsa are highly recommended to hosts. Great positive energy, and happy to try all sorts of different jobs. Practical and good problem solving skills too.
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9 Juni 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Aline)
Aline was a wonderful help on the farm. Friendly, polite, willing, great initiative and a kind gentle energy. Welcome back any time Aline. It has been a pleasure.
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31 Mai 2019
Vom Workawayer (Hannah) für Host
I had such a beautiful stay at the farm. Lisa is an awesome woman, who is really passionate about this project. She is really happy to share her skills, knowledge, culture, space, food and stories with the people who come through. I am really inspired by the flow of the farm and left feeling like I have another place to call home. We did a variety… read more
16 Mai 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Hannah)
Hannah wa a joy to host. She fitted in well with everyone and happily did a variety of tasks around the farm. A ray of sunshine for sure. Highly competent and flexible. Hannah also left a gorgeous piece of original artwork for us to remember her by. Highly recommended for all hosts. Snap her up if she offers. Hannah is welcome back here anytime.
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22 Mai 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Wanda)
Although a short visit, Wanda was happy to try her hand at a number off different jobs on the farm and in the school garden. Thanks for your efforts and all the best in your next adventures.
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22 Mai 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (KevinClav)
Kevin was a real dynamo. From the moment he arrived, Kevin fully embraced every job on the farm. He used his initiative, had us laughing many times and was a great asset. He was an excellent and inspiring team leader too. Highly recommended.
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22 Mai 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Nancydr)
Thanks Nancy for all your work this past week. You were a great help with the daily tasks and different projects on the farm. The lovely bamboo wash basin enclosure will also remind us of you too. :-) We wish you all the best with your continued adventures in Aotearoa.
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20 Mai 2019
Vom Workawayer (Nancydr) für Host
I stayed at the farm for one week and it was a beautiful! If you want to get to know the Maori culture and a sustainable permaculture project, this is the place to go. Lisa is great, very easy going and always has interesting ideas to share. There are usual cleaning tasks to be done every morning before 10 AM and then various flexible projects to… read more
19 Mai 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Suzanne)
Suzanne was a great Workawayer and a valued team member. She has a lovely happy energy and can do attitude. Everything from gardening and painting to cooking and cleaning. Yummy food too. Highly recommended to all hosts.
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13 Mai 2019
Vom Workawayer (CHARLOTTE) für Host
Dear Lisa, dear Amanda, I'm so sorry to write this review so late.... I had a wonderful time at the Farm, it will stay in my mind and in my heart for a long time! Your faith in the future has given me the motivation to pass on my knowledge to future generations, which is why I was studying for.
I've been talking about with my friends/family in… read more
I've been talking about with my friends/family in… read more
29 Apr. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (CHARLOTTE)
Charlotte was a great help on the farm. She happily took on all sorts of tasks including house cleaning, gardening, painting, and cooking. She also showed her artistic flair with some lovely creative direction signs. Well recommended.
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5 Mai 2019
Vom Workawayer (Marc) für Host
I stayed 10 days in the Farm with Lisa, Amanda, Ali, Honey and Kune. It was a great experience and rediscover the pleasure of living with what nature provides you. Just a simple way of life overall.
It was really interesting to discover some part of Maori culture and Lisa is really invested in sharing her culture with other people and also with… read more
It was really interesting to discover some part of Maori culture and Lisa is really invested in sharing her culture with other people and also with… read more
29 Apr. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Marc)
Marc was a great help on the farm. He happily took on all sorts of tasks including house cleaning, gardening, painting, and cooking. He also helped with some basic plumbing and building maintenance work. Well recommended.
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26 Apr. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Theresa)
Tess was a great help on the farm and with our community work too. She happily did a variety of tasks including painting, cleaning, gardening, cooking, organising shelves. Pleasant and polite, Tess youre welcome back any time. Well recommended
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26 Apr. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Katie & Shannon)
Katie and Shannon were a fabulous duo. Super enthusiastic, great initiave and hardworking. Lovely and easy going too. Highly recommended
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8 Apr. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Sarah) für Host
This farm is great! So many projects on the go, great people to meet and a great cutlural exchange thanks to Lisa. If you are interested in knowing about Mauri culture, this is the place to be, Lisa is very passionate about the farm and Mauri culture, and it was great to get a glimpse of it all. She took us to the wonderful Mauri school, and even… read more
31 März 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Sarah)
Sara and Sean were an excellent duo. Hard working, great initiative and able and willing to do lots of different work from gardening to building and painting. They also helped with the community kitchen upgrade. Well recommended.
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31 März 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Gaia)
Gaia was a great worker who fitted in well on the farm. She helped with a variety of projects including gardening, cleaning, library organisation and translation. She showed initiative too. Would rexommend to other hosts.
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31 März 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Dani)
Dani was an excellent Workawayer. Great initiative and work ethic. Easy going and flexible. Fitted in well with the team. Highly recommended.
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31 März 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Adrien & Laura)
Adrien was a fantastic Workawayer. Hardworking, skilled building repairs and great initiative. Friendly and funny too. Highly recommended.
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23 Feb. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Bridget) für Host
I stayed at the farm for one week while Lisa was out of town. I wish I had stayed longer!!! The beautiful gardens, amazing night sky, and sweet little Honey Dog and Kune pig were so wonderful and sweet. It is a place like this that I want to live in permanently. We had some of the best meals from the garden with our private little crew. The… read more
2 Feb. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Nicolas & Ismail) für Host
We spent 1 month and 1 week on Lisa's organic farm.
It was a really good experience, and we ended up staying longer than we thought ahah.
Lisa is a really lovely Maori woman, which can teach you a lot on the Maori culture if you are interested.
During our stay here we went to the school to do some gardening, went to different Maori event and… read more
It was a really good experience, and we ended up staying longer than we thought ahah.
Lisa is a really lovely Maori woman, which can teach you a lot on the Maori culture if you are interested.
During our stay here we went to the school to do some gardening, went to different Maori event and… read more
30 Jan. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Clara) für Host
I stayed at the farm for 1 week and a half. I had a wonderful experience with Lisa, she's such a beautiful person, I enjoyed sharing moments with the maori kids at the school, so lovely!!
If I just have to say something is that Lisa was busy most of the night so I was staying by my own with Honey (the most amazing dog i ever met). I was scared to… read more
If I just have to say something is that Lisa was busy most of the night so I was staying by my own with Honey (the most amazing dog i ever met). I was scared to… read more
7 Jan. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Lea) für Host
I stayed together with my friend Gesche at the farm for (sadly) just 4 days and it was absolutely amazing!
We enjoyed living so close to nature and would definitely recommend staying with Lisa. She really appreciates your work and will help you whenever you need her.
Furthermore we met some other great Wwoofers and loved to live in such a great… read more
We enjoyed living so close to nature and would definitely recommend staying with Lisa. She really appreciates your work and will help you whenever you need her.
Furthermore we met some other great Wwoofers and loved to live in such a great… read more
31 Dez. 2018
Vom Workawayer (Elianne) für Host
I stayed at the farm for a month and what an adventure that was! Lisa, the owner, works at a Māori school and she took us there on some occasions. They practice Māori traditions and the opening ceremonie is beautiful to be a part of. On sundays she has markets and cooks pizza in het stone oven and we'd get a pizza lunch, which was delicious.
I… read more
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26 Dez. 2018
Vom Workawayer (Caspian & Eloise ) für Host
The stay at this farm was weird and wonderful. Lisa arrived shortly after we, and gave us a brief rundown. We were offered the Cordwood, a five year project of natural materials and concrete which was pleasantly cool to stay in on the warm days, just remember to bring your bug spray! The other workawayers were very friendly and there was a good… read more
6 Sept. 2018
Vom Workawayer (Nicholas) für Host
Lisa is truly a passionate soul who taught us so much about permaculture and the Maori culture. Even during the winter months, she made sure we were warm and comfortable. We shared many meals and laughs together, all while discussing ours days work. The Maori school was incredible and fully immersive, the kids were great and we had fun gardening… read more
28 Juli 2018
Vom Workawayer (Hedi & Sarah) für Host
Lisa seems to be a very nice person. She has an extraordinary project for this farm. Nevertheless we must clarify certain things. Lisa does not really have time to grant you she is really too busy. For meals, most of the time you have to buy your own food (sometimes she even uses yours to cook) although it is sharing like in a community but do not… read more
22 Juni 2018
Vom Workawayer (Julieta Yael & Juan Martin) für Host
It was an amazing first workaway experience! Working at the Farm it was great. We are also very grateful for having the honor to be part of a Maori event, and to get to know more of their wise culture. It was very special for us! THANK YOU LISA FOR EVERYTHING!!! The talks, the food, the special room you found for us. We would like to come back in… read more
24 Mai 2018
Vom Workawayer (Dorothee) für Host
This Farm definitely is a unique place to stay and I didn't only learn about plants or veggies but also about myself as living in a community like that has been a new experience for me. Lisa is a really generous person and I experienced the joy of sharing through her and the other workawayers. Looking back I also appreciate a lot that I had the… read more
15 Mai 2018
Vom Workawayer (Chihiro) für Host
Thank you, Lisa! I was inspired by you how we live in sustainable cycles and we live in like a family. When you took us to a Maori school, I saw children spend with even teachers like as a family and there were plenty of food there. I think the circumstances have brought their hearts up. And then, it looks to have changed my life, too. After… read more
1 Mai 2018
Vom Workawayer (Ophélie & Sébastien) für Host
We spent one week at Lisa's farm. We did weeding and built a fence for the 2 adorable wild pigs (Marcello and Carmen). And this experience was amazing. So amazing that this week was really too short. But we had a plane to catch so no choice for us. You just feel like home when you are there and the amount of things you learn on the sustainability… read more
30 Apr. 2018
Vom Workawayer (Sarah & Manon) für Host
I spent 10 days in this place, and it was way too short.
Amazing place, which really makes you think on a sustainable way.
Lisa, Marie Blossom, Honey and their bed way of life are handsome.
Was so sad to leave.
Met some amazing backpackers
Will come back lisa, thank you for what you are doing!
Amazing place, which really makes you think on a sustainable way.
Lisa, Marie Blossom, Honey and their bed way of life are handsome.
Was so sad to leave.
Met some amazing backpackers
Will come back lisa, thank you for what you are doing!
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