Profile information
-
Host is looking for help immediately
-
Host rating
100 %
-
Last replied
10 Sep 2026
-
Reply rate
100.0 %
Usually responds within 2 days
-
Feedback
11
-
ID verified
-
Email verified
Badges (5)
Find your perfect host
Min stay requested: at least a week
Details
-
Description
Our nest sits on top of a deep valley on 8 acres of land. We are in North Auckland, right after the suburbs become bush.
Our neighbors are our extended family and pop over occasionally.
My friends call me Ja. I like holding fire circles, gym & sauna, bhakti yoga, chanting, ecstatic dance, herbal tea and jamming -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
-
Interests
Sustainability
Self development
Farming
Van life
Events & social
Culture
DIY & crafts
Writing
Plant care
Hitchhiking
Drawing & painting
Gardening
Cooking & food
Art & design
Astronomy
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Fitness
Camping
Dancing
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Charity work -
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
-
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I run a seasonal astrotourism project presenting the planets, showing the stars and weaving mythology with tourists. Together we reflect on space, time, and Rā (Papa Sun)
If we get a clear night sky we can set up some cushioning on the roof for an informal astrotour & star gazing sesh ✨
My mum grew up on a marae (tribal village) and through my own relationship with Papatuānuku (Mama Earth), I intend to regrow Eden in Aotearoa (NZ) within my lifetime
My part to play is for the biodiversity, against the industrial deforestation of Tāne (trees, birds, bees). I can't do this alone and need more hands to cultivate the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible -
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
-
Help
I have been teaching kids gardening at a public school and now preparing our own land for what's next - Come dream with us!
Seeking tangible support in holding this vision with myself and my little boy Galileo - growing our capacity for more people to live with us
We've recently completed the access road so now can easily reach my acres with it's grow space + long established native bush which I see as the base for a future forrest school. Current focus is to expand on and care for food forrest rows through succession with sunflowers
On the homestead front, we are reforesting with natives 6 acres of grass paddocks
We also grow fruit trees, veggie and herb seedlings in our green houses. Around my place we keep 10+ hens and 1 cock which require regular care 🤗
If you have experience in food preparation and/or preservation I'm very interested in exploring the various ways to incorporate & stockpile that produced
In short I'm seeking creative, earthy humans who care about kids. Mostly we'll all hang out together but occasionally you'd be watching after him without me -
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information. -
Accommodation
Current options for sleeping are
> Campervan sleepout [private space] [available until October]
> Dry deck with mosquito net
> Lounge
> In the Observatory [hobbit mode]
All include unlimited access to common spaces - lounge, kitchen, bathroom, garden, bush etc.
I can provide all the veggies needed and source unlimited bulk staples (eggs, sweet potato, rice, beans, cereals, herbs, coconut milk/cream, oils)
Happy to share dinner whenever it flows - as for me I tend towards high fat & low wheat (organic sourdough is cool) -
What else ...
8 minute drive / 20 minute bike ride / 45 minute walk to
Albany (Bus Station, Mall, Supermarkets, gym & sauna)
or
Long Bay (Regional Park)
Grannies Bay (Cove)
Pohutukawa Bay (Clothing optional beach)
Our family owns rental car companies so can organize a "mates rates" vehicle for you on request -
A little more information
-
Internet access
-
Limited internet access
-
We have pets
-
We are smokers
-
Can host families
-
-
Can host digital nomads
Wifi available
-
Space for parking camper vans
Flat parking space available near common space
-
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
-
My animals / pets
Chicken Tribe
A mix of Belgian Campines & Kiwi Brown Shavers
Chat with Workawayers who've visited this host
Feedback (6)
Thank you for welcoming me into your home and for sharing your knowledge and your ideas with me. I really hope your garden project works out the way you imagine it and that you can bring your vision to life.
I’m very … read more
Photos
Chat with Workawayers who've visited this host
Feedback
These are extra optional ratings when members leave feedback. The average rating left for each option is displayed.
Accuracy of profile:
(4.8)
Cultural exchange:
(4.5)
Communication:
(4.8)
Thank you for welcoming me into your home and for sharing your knowledge and your ideas with me. I really hope your garden project works out the way you imagine it and that you can bring your vision to life.
I’m very … read more
We did four hours of work each day of various jobs in his garden. His place is very calm and relaxing, after the buzz of the city. We had some great chats and Josh was easy to get along with, with heaps of knowledge about the plant world and sustainable farming! We also had a … read more
Joshua picked us up from the bus station and we had an easy start. It was a reasonable amount of work for accommodation and food. There was enough time to go on our own andventure or on a trip with him and his son.
Also we really enjoyed watching the stars from the rooftop.
Thanks for everything!
