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A 27 acre property currently home of 14 horses, 2 dogs and a cat. Owners are both busy osteopaths. One who treats mostly animals. Wifey is also an artist but currently mostly into combined driving horse trials and needs help with the horses. You will be helping with harnessing and backstepping/ grooming. No previous experience of driving is required but competent horse handling is a must.( by at least one person if a couple) Reasonable level of riding skills are needed. My horses are large but quiet.
Husband is into classic cars and knife making.
We also need help with cooking evening meals,general gardening, farm and house maintenance and general housekeeping chores. Hubby is a meat eater and wifey is gluten free. If you desire company all day then we are probably not the homestay for you as we are working. Most suited to those who enjoy being independent (maybe a couple) but enjoying evening company and possibly weekend activities.There are regular buses from Auckland to Warkworth but we live 10 minutes out of town so a drivers license is advantageous.
We consider ourselves to be open and generous but we are unwilling to host anyone who has described themselves or their skills as something they are not.
If you consider yourself to be fragile in emotional or mental health you are not necessarily unwelcome but please disclose it prior to your arrival.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Knife making, car restoration, carriage driving, sculpture, horse riding. Equine chiropractic, equine osteopathy,painting.
Projects involving children
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Help
Cooking evening meals, gardening, home maintainance, building,painting. Horse care including back stepping for carriage driving training. Riding horses
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: BeginnerThis 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
Helpers will have their own nicely appointed caravan close to the house. It is fully self contained, heating etc and very comfortable. Also use of house bathroom if required. We would especially welcome people who like to cook and can cater to these needs. We are easy going and generous people and welcome ethical honest travelers
What else ...
Lots of local attractions, especially beaches, wineries, sculpture parks and walkways.45 mins from Auckland city
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
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
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (11)
I highly recommend staying with them if you are confident handling horses.
They are very caring host, the property is magical, the dogs are lovely and the horses are well trained and friendly.
Half the time, I was house sitting. Enjoying my time with Poppy and Humphrey (the dogs) and… read more
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I highly recommend staying with them if you are confident handling horses.
They are very caring host, the property is magical, the dogs are lovely and the horses are well trained and friendly.
Half the time, I was house sitting. Enjoying my time with Poppy and Humphrey (the dogs) and… read more
An inclusive, friendly, and unique experience which I'd recommend to anyone who… read more
She was calm and confident with the horses.
If she asks to help you with your horses grab her quickly before she changes her mind.
Hope we will see you again Leonie xx
The work has never been too hard and has been a pleasure. There was always enough variety in work.
Mandy and Richard have always responded to all individual needs and have helped us immensely, whether to open a bank account, buy a campervan or to respond to individual meal… read more
