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Min stay requested: 1 week or less
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Description
We are a family of 5 , 3 generations , 3 dwellings , developing a 3 Acre property into extensive gardens , native tree restoration & fruit trees whilst caring for each other and living largely from the land and ocean. Our Area is a peaceful haven amongst a small community and has a beautiful peninsula to explore! So many bays and beaches.
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Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Elderly Companionship
Light gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Light maintenance
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Interests
Events & social
Sustainability
Pets
Self development
Farming
Plant care
Music
DIY & crafts
Books
Cooking & food
Gardening
Carpentry
Animals
Outdoor activities
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Camping
Beach
Dancing
Mountain
Water sports
Hiking
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We often have family Shared meals with Ages ranging from 93 to 12 :)
My sister (Samara) is very knowledgeable with the Maori style of flax weaving and will be able to share with you if you're interested.
She has also recently completed a course, learning of neurodiversities.
There are soooo many great beaches to explore . There are many walkways on Banks Peninsula.
I ( Jamie / Son ) can even possibly take you paragliding (if the weather lines up)
A local plant nursery also welcomes volunteers two days a week... A wonderful opportunity to interact with locals of various ethnicities.
Ive travelled extensively and would be happy to host and show our slice of paradise to some people who'd like get a feel of the Rural NZ way Life -
Help
The land requires care to keep it moving towards our vision . We have much to be done gardening , cutting grass and compost building , planting native trees , tree and flax maintenance , painting and general land care.
We try to use organic products and work with nature whilst shaping our projects along side it :)
My Father is 90 years old , still of sound mind but limited mobility , some short term company or simply sitting him whilst we are away for part of a day would help us (but is not expected , only if its comfortable for you )
We also have 2 Jack Russells on the property and a Labradoodle 1/2 the time -
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
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Accommodation
We have 3 Dwellings on the property. The offered room is in the main house with Ann & Barry (93yo) - a queen bed and a seperate toilet / shower.
There is also the possibility of spending some time in one of the yurts dependant on Jamie (son) & his partner's movements.
We have most of our food from the gardens and hunting & fishing . Other local produce is available, such as eggs, milk & cream.
We have plenty of food from our land and I (Jamie / Son) Hunt and Fish, so our food is largely organic , locally , wild sourced .
The kitchen space will be open for you to use. Ann (mother of the house) very much appreciates any help with evening meals ;) -
What else ...
A once-a-day 'Akaroa French Connection' bus service is available to and from Christchurch.
I would be happy to show you some local sights and have plenty of suggestions of things to do. I have a bike you are welcome to use also. -
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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Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
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Space for parking camper vans
We have a choice of parking areas for a camper. Two on the hard near facilities . And in dry weather, one with privacy, on grass.
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Can possibly accept pets
We are open to considering pets.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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My animals / pets
koda
bella
Jack Russell Mumma
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Elouise arrived at this land in her faithful van, ready for action.
She brought truckloads of positive energies to share with us all. No task was too onerous ( and there were big ones ) Every task was completed to a … read more
She quickly adopted our daily routines and assimilated with ease. The diverse range of tasks assigned each day were completed to a very high standard. A true bonus for our family was her joy of preparing and cooking evening meals. Our family was … read more
Each time we drive on the vehicle tracks Alena … read more
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Elouise arrived at this land in her faithful van, ready for action.
She brought truckloads of positive energies to share with us all. No task was too onerous ( and there were big ones ) Every task was completed to a … read more
She quickly adopted our daily routines and assimilated with ease. The diverse range of tasks assigned each day were completed to a very high standard. A true bonus for our family was her joy of preparing and cooking evening meals. Our family was … read more
Each time we drive on the vehicle tracks Alena … read more
These beautiful souls couldn't do enough for us during their stay. They followed through to a high standard of completion, many assigned tasks that were on our 'to do' list . Nothing was too onerous.
They melded well with our family, … read more
Jamie’s let me the possibility to be part of his lifestyle and it was amazing to follow his spiritual way of living. Calm and dynamic at the same time, enjoying every moment of the day (specially … read more
Their self-motivation and 'Can-do' attitude was impressive. When they had completed assigned tasks, they found others.
It was a real privilege to host this open, energetic, enthusiastic recently-retired … read more
Ann and family were chilled, easy going and flexible in what we could help them with. We spent a fun week helping with maintenance jobs, gardening, moving logs and painting a … read more
A beautiful clear smile greeted us , carrying a positive energy to be around and genuine curiosity about the world / culture around her.
We were simply blown away with her work ethic and energy ... just try and stop her ;) - she went far beyond what we had hoped for as our 1st workaway experience. All … read more
No words could describe this family and place.
If you have no time to read = this is a unique chance to see real kiwi rural life at its finest. Amazing to see that it IS possible to live with less stress and be more present (of course it costs a Lot of hard … read more
