Join us on a peaceful rural vineyard and eco-restoration site near Martinborough, New Zealand

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  Description

  We welcome people to help us with our little bit of paradise. Our 10 hectare property includes:
  
  * A stretch of the stream that we've cleared of exotic pest plants and are slowly replanting in NZ natives. We've planted over 8,000 plants so far. Keeping them alive is a big focus of the care we provide our land. Our aim is to once again have native birds nesting here.
  
  * A native nursery, supplementing our planting with about 300 home grown natives each year
  
  * An small vineyard with 1,200 Pinot and Cav Sav grapes.
  
  * A large vegetable garden, berry house and orchard where we grow much of our food
  
  * Flower gardens.
  
  And swing in the hammock! Detox from the internet in our off-the-grid location (ie internet is scant!). We're located between the boutique wineries of Martinborough and the dramatic coastline of Castlepoint. There's always something to do - tending, pruning, some machine work if you're comfortable and experienced with this, relaxing.
  
  Accommodation is in the main house, with a separate bathroom.
  
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  In the first half of 2024 we're able to welcome people on the weeks starting:
  
  * 19th Feb
  
  * 13th or 20th May (we're flexible)
  
  * 8th July
  
  But may be available at other times - so just ask!
  
  A car is required to get to us (22 km from public transport).

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We are both 6th generation New Zealanders, love Aotearoa/New Zealand and are keen to share our experience and history of this wonderful country. We're a middle aged couple, one of us is a superb cook, the other a doctor, both are musicians. Our place is a gathering point for friends, family, retreats and neighbours. We have traveled to many parts of the world, and enjoy welcoming people in return

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  Help

  Ours is a 9 hectare rural property that we are slowly developing. There is opportunity for many skills - rural work, tending the vines, house maintenance... Depending on the time of year we need help with pruning and tending the vines, picking the grapes, lawn moving, gardening, tree planting and household maintenance.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  Accommodation is in our large, rambling and warm house. We have single and double rooms, two bathrooms, an inviting kitchen, and sofas in front of the fire.

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  What else ...

  We are 20 km from the boutique wineries of Martinborough, on the way to the dramatic east coast coastline, and on a popular 60 km cycling route. The climate is warmer and stiller than in the towns of Wairarapa and dramatically better than Wellington!

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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

  We have 9 hectares. Plenty of space :)

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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