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4 Mar 2025
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Description
I am busy sewing and looking after dogs. The property is rather large and there is always plenty to do. Trees to trim, gardens to weed, compost making, planting, harvesting, maintenance and cleaning. The house is situated beside a pristine river and native trees. You can relax in nature or beside the river, which provides good swimming. You need to like dogs as there are several.
I require people with useful skills. Four hours per day of concentrated help is expected. Most of the food is fresh from the garden.
There are many great beaches nearby, the closest being 25 minutes drive. The local shop is 15 minutes drive.
Keywords: vegetarian, vegan, organic, Northland, nature, animals, forest.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I have a sewing room and I restore furniture. I can teach helpers these skills in their spare time. This is an organic property beside the river, amongst the trees. I have two or more dogs and four bantams.
Help
Gardening and general maintenance help required. Landscaping projects, trimming trees, woodwork, restoration, firewood, cleaning, mulching the garden, planting vegetables, painting and repairs. I have a good workshop with plenty of tools. Workawayers need to have practical skills, be able to use tools and be able to achieve good results from their work.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
There is a garden room with a single bed and a garden room with a double bed. I supply vegetarian or vegan food, helpers can share the cooking or do the dishes after dinner. The house has all the amenities needed.
What else ...
There are bush walks nearby and a 25 minute drive to beautiful beaches. The local shop sells coffee, snacks and healthy food.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
If you supply your own internet, there is good reception.
Space for parking camper vans
You can park your vehicle on the driveway.
Can possibly accept pets
Dogs are welcome if they don't chase chickens.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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We really enjoyed our stay with Fenella and her's dogs.
The atmosphere felt very peacefulness and is super sweet and welcoming.
there was organic food and nature place so amazing place.
it was for our convenience, but we would had to stay longer.
anyway ,it's cozy.
We wanted to… read more
There is always different lovely dogs around to pet.
I had the chance to learn different things while I stayed at her home, the work wasn't repetitive at all. I did some gardening, wood work, paninting, cleaning, etc
Fenella also… read more
It was very nice that we could do things what we liked a lot; like timberwork, gardenwork and sewing.
Fenella was a marvelous cook for us and we did the dishes. It was also nice to meet some of her friends and do for example… read more
