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A cowshed and a cottage- without the milking.....We are a busy Christian family of 6 (4 under 9 years of age) living on a small cosy farm with a big attitude. We share this with a friendly horse, golden retriever, 3 chickens, 11 sheep plus lambs and 5 cows. Lots of birdlife and a few trains!!!
We find it hard to have hobbies and are asking for a hand as the farm does take up a lot of our time. Can you help us? Childcare, gardening, wood , DIY ,home brewing or helping us finish the separate cottage you would be staying in.
Mum Emma and Dad Ryan have travelled a lot and would love to open up our farm and Otaki to those who can work honestly and rest quietly.
The partly renovated shearers cottage needs some finishing work but everything works and it is away from our noisy cheeky children. We are in the process of furnishing the cottage so please enjoy the process as we are. We now have unlimited Internet to the cottage!!
We are meat eaters and would find it hard to provide for other tastes. Cooking could be done separately with a different arrangement so please ask .If you provide your own food we usually ask for four hours work a day. We can provide food in return for 5 hours a day of work which sometimes includes your own cooking. This is just because we are a busy family and are unable to have you over for a meal every night. Please read our reviews as this seems to work for all and is fair and reasonable.
We are also need those staying to be able to conserve water during summer as our supply is rain water. This is filtered and UV cleaned.
While we would love a bit of work done to help us our aim is to give you a truly family kiwi experience. Our farm is 5 minutes' drive from Otaki centre and 10 minutes to the beach. Close to rail and the bus stop. We could even pick you up if this helps. God bless.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Honest hardworking safe kiwi family.
Projects involving children
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Help
DIY, painting, wood, gardening,composting and general outside tasks. Piano players and Irish dancers welcome.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis 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
Cottage which needs finishing. Gas and a heat pump. Large rumpus room. Cottage is away from the main house so very private. No parties or too many comings and goings as we have young children.
What else ...
Otaki is all you need.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Heaps of space and outside plugs
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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He understood us and just fitted in. Really highly recommended!! Very child friendly and is… read more
The work is not heavy and the hospitality is exceptional.
I loved… read more
I lived in a self-contained cottage near the house, so I had my independence but I was invited to share dinners with the family. We had some great… read more
We - myself, husband and our two boys (10 and 7) - spent a few weeks here over Christmas and New Year. Ryan and Emma were warm and friendly as were their kids, who got on well with ours and pretty much babysat each other!
The work was fine… read more
