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My husband Mike and I ive in the Far North surrounded by native bush. We love the peace and serenity around us and birdsong waking in the morning. At night we can hear Moreporks and Kwis calling
Our property is 30 minutes to Mangonui and Doubtless bay beaches, cafes amd wineries.
It's 35 minutes to the West coast beaches and 1 hour 40 minutes to Cape Reinga.
We are creating a food forest and Mike is an Electrician. We live off grid and at present are building a solar system in the guest cabin.
I am a Chef , Naturopath and Herbalust.
Our projects include planting herbs and vegetable garden, assisting in solar project. Improving our chicken area, wood cutting to name just a few tasks this season.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Interests
Sustainability
Self development
Farming
Hiking
Plant care
Gardening
Cooking & food
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I love to share my knowledge of plants herbs and naturopathy principles
You can learn how to identify herbs and plants to use as medicine and healthy living
We are in the process of creating a food forest and extensive herb garden
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We would love help with weeding the vegetable garden, planting herbs and creating a banana circle. I love to share my knowledge of herbs and making balms, remedies and how we can use them in our everyday lives.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
I have been trained in TEFL and happy to assist if you would like to improve your English
Accommodation
We provide a separate cabin /sleepout which is off grid and our next project is to add solar power
We are also building an eco bathroom with a composting toilet
Shower and laundry facilities are in the main house
2 meals daily are provided with breakfast food supplied for you to prepare
What else ...
There are many beautiful beaches in the area to explore
Quaint village in Mangonui has nice cafes and shops
Cape Reinga is the tip of New Zealand a must see day trip
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We are on solar power which you can use and bathroom / laundry facilities
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Sheep lambs and chickens
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