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We are a small family from the UK and India living on a remote pine forest block in New Zealand, slowly shaping our land into a place for simple, low-impact, off-grid living. Life here moves at a gentle pace — nothing is rushed. We work with what we have, adapt as we go, and spend most of our days outdoors, surrounded by forest.
Our lifestyle is very simple and fully off-grid, with minimal infrastructure. Daily life involves practical, hands-on work such as helping with outside building projects, land and general maintenance, setting up and maintaining our work shed, moving materials, and supporting everyday systems like rainwater collection and solar power. This experience suits people who are comfortable with basic living, happy to get their hands dirty, and able to contribute to physical, practical tasks. what we offer is a genuine, lived experience of off-grid life. You’ll be learning alongside us as we continue to develop the land.
Alongside the work, we value slowing down and being present. We are both practitioners who offer forest bathing, meditation, and yogic meditation practices, which we’re happy to share with those who are interested. Participation is always optional.
We work together for around four hours each day, share simple vegetarian meals. There are very few conveniences nearby, so this placement is best suited to people who enjoy being in the wilderness, living simply, and maintaining a positive outlook.
If you’re curious about off-grid living and spending time immersed in a peaceful forest setting we’d love to hear from you.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Workawayers experience off-grid life, practical building, and a slower pace, alongside open conversations with a very multicultural family, shared meals, and optional practices like meditation, spirituality and forest bathing.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
The work may include painting, general handy work, gardening, and practical building tasks. You’ll be involved in helping us shape the land, learning how to create off-grid systems and supporting the building of simple dwellings. This is part of crafting the landscape itself, and we aim for it to be deeply rewarding.
In exchange for 16-20 hours per week, you will receive free basic off-grid accommodation and food, along with hands-on learning and practical experience. Any experience with children would be an added bonus :)
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Workawayers stay in a secure, private off-grid cabin for single occupancy, located away from the main house. The cabin includes a bed and mattress, with basic solar power for lighting.
Facilities are outdoors and rustic, including an outdoor shower and compost toilet. This setup is suited to someone comfortable with basic facilities and spending lots of time outdoors.
One cooked meal is provided each day. There is also a simple outdoor camping-style setup available for preparing additional food.
What else ...
In your time off, there is plenty of space to rest, walk in the forest, read, journal, or simply enjoy being immersed in nature. The area is very quiet and secluded, with limited conveniences nearby. Having your own transport is helpful, but not essential if you’re comfortable staying mostly on site.
Our household follows a simple, mindful way of living. We eat vegetarian food, and we don’t smoke or drink alcohol on the property. We also live in a way that respects all living beings, so this is not a place for hunting or killing animals.
We value respect, kindness, and clear communication, and we aim to create a calm, supportive environment for everyone living here. This experience suits someone who feels comfortable with this lifestyle and enjoys living simply and intentionally.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Wi-Fi is limited and works best during daylight hours when we have the most solar power. Evenings are generally quiet and offline. This setup can suit digital nomads with flexible schedules who are comfortable planning work around daylight and power availability.
Space for parking camper vans
We have plenty of space for campers or motorhomes, set within hectares of quiet pine forest. Parking is secluded and peaceful, offering a very private experience immersed in nature. Facilities are simple and shared with the main off-grid setup, and this suits people who enjoy remote, low-impact living.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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