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Dean and I have a small dairy farm in the beautiful Wairarapa. We enjoy the peacefulness of the countryside, being able to produce some of our own food, love dogs and generally living a healthy lifestyle. We have 2 grown children no longer living at home, chickens and two elderly dogs Paris and Skip.
Our farm is positioned between Carterton and Greytown and is 20mins from the Martinborough vineyards and close to the Tararua Ranges where you can enjoy bush walks. We experience cold winters and hot summers and on a clear night the dark skys are stunning.
Any tasks for Workawayers staying will be around the house and garden and not related to any business tasks.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
Interests
Fashion or beauty
Pets
Farming
Music
Plant care
DIY & crafts
Gardening
Animals
Hiking
Nature
Fitness
Winter sports
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Because farming is a 7day a week job we don't get away much so it will be wonderful to meet people from abroad and be able to share our corner of the world with you. You will be able to experience life on a dairy farm, get up close to the cows and drink as much fresh milk as you like. Our work varies day today and I work part time so we aren't able to always have regular meal times, so for this reason we are not always able to provide meals for guests. There are cooking facilities in your accommodation and some food will be provided. If you would like to cook a meal for us to enjoy together, that would be great.
Projects involving children
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Help
The jobs that need doing will vary depending on the seasons and weather but there is gardening, lawn mowing, preparing and painting fences, looking after our dogs, filling pot holes, splitting wood, gathering pinecones, cutting hedges, tidying sheds.
You will be welcome to observe milkings and farm activities, but all jobs you will be asked to do will be around the house.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Your accommodation is what we call the 'Sleepout' It is close to our house but has a private outlook. You have you own bathroom, kitchenette and deck area. It has one bedroom with a queen bed.
What else ...
Enjoy scenic walks, local events, vineries etc. It's a 7min drive to town or 80mins to the coast or enjoy our peaceful surroundings at home.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
The internet service can sometimes be patchy
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
We are happy if you have a friendly dog or cat but note we are not fenced for these animals and they must stay outside.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
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