Profile information
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Host rating
80 %
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Last replied
27 Jun 2026
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Reply rate
75.0 %
Usually responds within 1 day
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Feedback
13
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Email verified
Badges (3)
Min stay requested: 1 week or less
Details
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Description
We are a family of five, consisting of Francesco, Seija, and our three kids, Lexi and Charlie (who left home), and our young son, Matteo (8). We have a retreat centre and rescued animals on almost one hectare of land. Seija practices as counsellor/psychotherapist/family therapist, while Francy works and studies in primary education, and freelances as graphic/web designer.
We are both buddhist practitioners and open to all sorts of different well being practices. We have been taking volunteers for many years. We love meeting new people and learning new things. We love open-minded people who are willing to teach us all about the world and what you may have studied. We love the cultural and skill exchange and can offer our knowledge freely but are also really interested in learning more from our volunteers. Tasks are varied, fair and interesting (we hope!). Our son is very social and loves making new friends. Would love to hear from you.
Note: We only serve Vegetarian and Vegan meals and we are an alcohol and drug free property. -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
Light maintenance
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have a lot to share and teach, from wellbeing therapies, natural medicine, graphic art, animal care, spirituality, and education. It is a harmonious property with open communication and many workshops to partake in (usually).
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Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
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Help
We ask for help in the house, and new artistic and building projects. And also, if there is a connection, to spend valuable time with our son.
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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
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Accommodation
The accomodation is in a loft above the studio.
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What else ...
We are right opposite the beach and 5 minute bike to Mapua and Mapua wharf. We provide a bike and volunteers can explore Rabbit Island and the wonderful bike trails, we also go into nearby Richmond and Motueka weekly
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A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
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Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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My animals / pets
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Feedback (8)
Mainly, I loved their family dynamics, the way they connect to each other to create harmony and balance.
The food was amazing, i am vegan so for me it was paradise.
One of … read more
I begin by thanking Francesco and Seija. I … read more
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Mainly, I loved their family dynamics, the way they connect to each other to create harmony and balance.
The food was amazing, i am vegan so for me it was paradise.
One of … read more
I begin by thanking Francesco and Seija. I … read more
I really liked your "old" house and the positive energy you have in there.
Thank you for everything and … read more
