Learn about permaculture and enjoy an incredible vista of the Kapiti coast, New Zealand

New Zealand

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22/09/2021
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2022

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Description
We are a vegan family of four with a menagerie of animals. We're always working our 6.5 acre organic flower farm and are looking to host an individual or couple in our home overlooking the stunning Kapiti Coast.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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What's this?
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have an incredible vista of the Kapiti Coast with easy access to the beach, the hills and trains to the Capital. We're vegans growing our flower farm with a permaculture mindset. We have a wide range of life experience with expertise in film making, animal training, and of course, gardening.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Looking for an extra pair of hands to muck in around our property. Help us keep on top of the place. Lots of gardening, tree planting, weeding & mulching. Fencing, some building if you're keen. General assistance in and outside the home.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We're offering a private room in our barn style house. Shared family amenities: bathroom, shower, laundry, kitchen (vegans preferred please). Plant based eco products only please (shampoo, sunscreen, etc.) to keep our worms happy.
What else ...
Waikanae is a small suburb on the Kapiti Coast North of Wellington. We're close to the train, beach and Tararua Forest Park.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
4-5 hrs, 5-6 days a week (negotiable)

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Accuracy of profile:
(4.4)

Cultural exchange:
(4.2)

Communication:
(4.2)

06/07/2021

Left by Workawayer (Zoe ) for host

I stayed with Lynore and Greg and their beautiful family for a short 10days, during June, in this time I enjoyed learning so much from Lynore about organic gardening, growing food and flowers, different types of native edible plants and how to identify lots of them too, thank you Lynore you are a wealth of knowledge! I also enjoyed spending time… read more

(Excellent )

03/09/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Marina & Jakob)

We unfortunately didn't have a great time with Marina and Jakob. They're a nice couple, intelligent and conversational. We felt they should change their profile to reflect honestly that Jakob is a smoker. Had that been the case we would not have hosted them and thus avoided any of the other issues.

(Negative )

28/08/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Niklas)

Niklas was an absolute legend. The perfect guest to host after the lockdown! He made light of big jobs and was heaps of fun around the house. Great value, great with our kids with a great sense of humour. We wish him all the very best!

(Excellent )

28/08/2020

Left by Workawayer (Niklas) for host

It was really nice to be with Lynore, Gregg, the kids and of course the animals. All of them were funny and polite. I won’t forget this time! There were Moments when we laughed a lot. For example when all of us did the French beds or we danced to some techno music after dinner:)
We had good projects to work on and the atmosphere we lived in was… read more

(Excellent )

27/08/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Jaime & Solal)

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(Neutral )

26/08/2020

Left by Workawayer (Jaime & Solal) for host

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(Good )

10/02/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Veronica & Jose Pedro)

Veronica and Jose were courteous guests! A great fit within our family and lifestyle. We had many a great chat around the dinner table! We wish them all the very best on the rest of their adventures! Thanks for all your hard work.

(Excellent )

20/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Veronica & Jose Pedro) for host

We had 2 lovely weeks at Lynore and Greg house. We had enjoyable talks about the philosophy to be vegan, and we learned so many things about it.
Lynore is a gorgeous cooker of vegan meals, very tasty and healthy food.
The kids were so friendly and we quickly get on well with them.
The work was easy, weeding, gardening, vacuum, housekeeping,… read more

(Excellent )

24/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Jasper) for host

I stayed here in July 2019. It was my first time in my life weeding in a farm, it takes me some days to get used to it and I never thought that weeding was so tiring (at least I decreased 7kg for my 3 weeks of stay including eating organic meals). After all, it was a great experience to stay at Lynore and Greg's place. It is fantastic to see the… read more

(Excellent )

02/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Isaac)

We had a great time hosting Isaac. He worked tirelessly getting our house ready for the holidays; well beyond what was required and was a great chat while he was at it. Boundless energy and enthusiasm. We wish him all the best on all his overseas adventures!

(Excellent )

26/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah & Tomas)

He had the pleasure of hosting Hannah & Thomas for just over a week. They hit the ground running, mucking in on some extensive build projects we had on. They were great on the tools, great with our kids & great in the kitchen! These self starters, learned fast, never stopped smiling and were great to chat with. A couple of high value Canadians. We… read more

(Excellent )

23/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Alice & Felix) for host

We had 3 impressively weeks in this lively family with Lynore and Greg. Every day we enjoyed the beautiful view to the sea and the Kapiti Island. Lynore is a very good cook of healthy vegan meals, you will not gain weight with them. She drove us to a nice bush walk and together we could enjoy a wonderful day in the Staglands animal park, too.… read more

(Very good )

20/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Alice & Felix)

Alice and Felix were a pleasure to host. They went above and beyond for us, adding value to the property and helping us move forward with our many projects. And they were great company. All the very best!

(Excellent )

20/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Jordan)

We had a great time with Jordan. He instantly assimilated into our family and lifestyle, worked tirelessly and never stopped smiling!

(Excellent )

05/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Jordan) for host

I spent one week with Lynore and her beautiful family. The property is wonderful with a view on Kapiti Island. The work was easy and Lynore adapts the job according your capacities. Besides, she is really good cooker and her husband Greg is full of advice. Thanks for all!

(Excellent )

20/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Marie & Martin)

Marie and Martin are a fantastic, vibrant and intelligent couple that worked hard during their stay with us. Warm and thoughtful, they were as caring with the land as they were with our children. Good sorts and great value! Thank you for all your hard work!

(Excellent )

12/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Marie & Martin) for host

We just finished our first workaway experience for 2 weeks on Lynore's and Greg's farm. We helped them on their land with weeding, mulching, finishing the stairs of their newly built house, household and looking after their sweet children. In the evening we cooked together delicious organic vegan food. Lynore has a broad knowledge about cooking,… read more

(Excellent )

19/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Katja) for host

I stayed with Greg and Lynore for 2 weeks. The work ranged from planting trees, mulching, weeding, cleaning to looking after their 2 great kids. Lynore cooked with fresh and organic ingredients and the food was really delicious. We also cooked together and I learnt how to make sushi.
Lynore took me to Peka Peka Beach and Waikanae Beach and to the… read more

(Excellent )

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