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14 Jan 2025
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Description
We have a small lifestyle property surrounded by larger farms in the beautiful Central Otago.
Our property is rural but only 5 minutes drive from our local cafe and the river.
There are many beautiful sights to see nearby such as St Bathans, Naseby, Clyde.
We expect that after the required workaway hours are completed that you will go and explore these beautiful sights! We also want you to feel welcome to relax and rest but please understand that the children are always around and if you're home they will want you to bounce on the trampoline with them!
Our family includes two adults and two children (4 & 7) plus a cat. We also have a small flock of sheep, chickens, calves, geese and ducks. We are a christian family and this is something that is important to us, we will also accept you for whoever you are!
Over the last few years we have been building up our saffron farm business and this work usually happens at the end of summer/during autumn. It is a small operation but growing and we love our little harvest!
Dan is a high school teacher and I am a midwife.
The dream for our land is to be mostly self sustainable and as natural as possible.
We used to live in Queenstown and miss being around people from other cultures, we love hosting and making new friends. Our children really enjoy the interactions they have with our wonderful workaway friends and we are very grateful for all the experiences that we have had!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our property is in a beautiful location that will allow you access to many gorgeous sights to see. We have good knowledge of the area and can recommend places to go.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for help with general gardening, and maintenance around the house and in the garden.
This could involve, lawn mowing, weeding, planting, landscaping, painting, sanding, building, etc.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Our spare bedroom is in our home, it has a queen bed and the bathroom is shared with us.
We live on only one income so we do not have a lot but what we do have is local and usually organic. We are happy to share as long as it is reasonable.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Feedback (8)
The work was easy, some gardening, cooking with Christie... The bedroom is very cosy, and they have a beautiful garden!
It was a wonderful place to… read more
We spent a wonderful week helping out in the garden and playing around in the kitchen a bit. As we are foodies and love nutrition,
We really must say they're very generous with very wholesome and yummy foods, and… read more
The Christie family was so kind and made us… read more
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The work was easy, some gardening, cooking with Christie... The bedroom is very cosy, and they have a beautiful garden!
It was a wonderful place to… read more
We spent a wonderful week helping out in the garden and playing around in the kitchen a bit. As we are foodies and love nutrition,
We really must say they're very generous with very wholesome and yummy foods, and… read more
The Christie family was so kind and made us… read more
They trust me when they left for few days, I did a school event with them.
it was a lovely stay, thank you for everything !
Each day began with a lovingly prepared breakfast by Christie. Together with another Workawayer we mainly did tasks around the house or the beautiful garden, which hardly felt like work at all, as it was always a lot of fun. They were so generous and kind and always… read more
