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Min stay requested: 1 week or less
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Description
We are Richard and Jolanda - we live in Takaka, Golden Bay. We have a house and large garden and live a stones throw from the main shops and cafes. We are also about ten minutes walk from the Takaka river.
Takaka is a wonderful small and friendly community. There is a diverse population of travellers, retired people, farmers and business people. Its kind of the unofficial yoga centre of New Zealand - we have many people practicing alternative lifestyles here. -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
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Interests
Self development
Van life
Charity work
Writing
Photography
Languages
Drawing & painting
Gardening
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Art & design
Yoga / Wellness
Hiking
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Jolanda is Dutch and a qualified yoga/ayurveda teacher and also an accomplished artist. Richard is a Kiwi and currently has his own business working as a web designer. We both love meeting people and sharing stories and experiences. We have yoga mats and invite you to join us in yoga sessions led by Jolanda - mainly hatha, yin and yoga nidra. Richard can pass on practical skills in the house and garden -painting, carpentry and DIY. We love Golden Bay and look forward to telling you about the area and its many attractions and nature spots.
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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 are looking for help in our house and garden. In the house we have some cleaning and painting tasks. In our large garden we have a lot to do - pruning, raking, cutting hedges, weeding, deck cleaning etc. Some of the tasks we will do together - some we will show you what to do and help out if and when needed.
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
German: Beginner -
Accommodation
We offer a cosy studio with its own private bathroom (shower and toilet) and deck. This is separate from the main house.
We will provide food for your stay - breakfast, lunch and dinner. We like eating organically, where possible, and can cater for gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diets etc. We source the majority of our fruit and vegetables from local organic and spray free growers. We invite you to share with the cooking and cleaning up - its all part of the fun!
We have a cosy living room and kitchen in the main house - we will provide food and look forward to sharing the cooking and cleaning up. -
What else ...
Our opportunity ideally suits a couple given the accommodation provided (lovely studio with private bathroom and queen bed).
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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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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
We have three chickens! (6 years)
Bossy, Yagus and Otje
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