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Last replied
10 Apr 2024
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Description
We are a young couple from California who moved to New Zealand 2 years ago. Alex is a dual citizen of the USA and NZ so we decided to take a leap of faith and follow our dream of moving to the countryside of New Zealand. We bought this homestead last year and have been slowly but surely renovating the farmhouse and regenerating the land. The farmhouse sits on 2 1/2 acres. This is a hobby lifestyle block with friendly farm animals that are our pets. :)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travelers can feel connected to the beautiful land surrounding them and disconnect from the daily grind. We have lambs and other friendly farm animals they can feed and spend time with. Our land is full of native trees, and fruit trees, we have many native birds all around the land as well.
Help
We are a young couple living on 2 1/2 acres. We need help getting our landscaping and gardening in order and need general help around the property. We bought this farmhouse about a year ago now and have been slowly renovating it over time. We might also ask for help with painting a fence or door. Any building or construction skills would be great as we are in the process of renovating the sleep-out (granny flat). We will definitely be asking you to pull weeds around the property.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
We both speak fluent English and Spanish. Alex speaks beginner French as well.
Accommodation
We have a sleep-out (granny flat, little apartment) that has been newly renovated with a projector to stream Netflix and Disney+. It's a very lovely space. You'll have lots of privacy, your own bathroom, shower, kitchenette, workspace, and more.
What else ...
We work from home so will be around on the grounds helping most of the time. We are in the countryside so there is a beautiful walk just right outside our door. The town of Masterton is 15 minutes away with a movie theatre, restaurants, shops, and everything you might need.
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.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (2)
The granny flat I stayed at was beautifully renovated and the food they both cooked for me was always fresh and delicious! I am also so thankful for all the travelling tips!
The tasks I did was mainly weeding, which wasn‘t hard and actually… read more
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The granny flat I stayed at was beautifully renovated and the food they both cooked for me was always fresh and delicious! I am also so thankful for all the travelling tips!
The tasks I did was mainly weeding, which wasn‘t hard and actually… read more
