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Description
I live in my own house sitting atop a deep valley on 8 acres of family land. We are in North Auckland, right after the suburbs become bush
I like holding fire circles, gym & sauna, 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)
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 against the industrial deforestation of Tāne (trees, birds, bees). I can't do this alone and need more hands and hearts around to stay warm in these icy times
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.
On the homestead front, our family is reforesting our 8 acres of grass paddocks. I am taking the lead on with experiments in agroforestry. Once the development road is complete we'll have access to my acre with it's long established native bush which will be the base for the forest school. Making paths through the bush and phasing out the sharp blackberry organically is the current mission for this piece which will require many adventures and practical experimentation.
At my place we grow veggie and herb seedlings in our green houses and keep 10 laying chickens 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 exotic plant propogations I'm producing.
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 are
> Van with bed sleepout
> Glasshouse on our future forest school land (15 minute walk from facilities)
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
Parking spaces available near common space
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Campines & Shavers
