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Description
Our "nest" sits atop 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.
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
Gardening
DIY and building 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
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Help
I have been teaching kids gardening at a public school and now preparing the foundations for our own forest school. Seeking tangible support in holding this vision with myself and my little boy Galileo - tending to my whenua. Once the development road is complete we'll have access to my acres with it's grow space + long established native bush which will be the base for the forest school. Current focus is to phase out the sparp blackberry & grass organically through succession with sunflowers.
On the homestead front, our family is reforesting our 8 acres of grass paddocks. I am taking the lead on with experiments in agroforestry. Main Spring missions are:
> Propogate & plant out banana trees
> Feed food forest lines with woodchip & build soil
> Keep my boy engaged with nature
At my place we also grow veggie and herb seedlings in our green houses and keep 10 laying chickens + 15 baby chicks which need regular care. If you have experience in food preparation and/or preservation I'm very interested in exploring the various ways to incorporate & stockpile the produce produced.
In short I'm seeking creative, earthy humans who care about kids
Languages
Languages spoken
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 beds are
> Tent in garden [recommended]
> BYO vehicle [with bed]
> In the Observatory [hard mode]
> Bed in lounge [shared space]
These include unlimited access to common spaces - lounge, kitchen, bathroom, decks, 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 thrive when I eat high fat & low/no wheat
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 (Nude beach)
My dad owns a rental car company so can also organise a budget vehicle if needed. My advice in NZ would be to buy a van.
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
7 Belgian Campines + 3 Kiwi Brown Shavers
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Working in the garden was a lot of fun, as it gave me the opportunity to learn more about plants and gardening, an area in which Josh has a lot of knowledge. I also loved taking care of… 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
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Working in the garden was a lot of fun, as it gave me the opportunity to learn more about plants and gardening, an area in which Josh has a lot of knowledge. I also loved taking care of… 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!
